High and mighty: Fine diner Vertigo serving elevated eats at Brisbane Powerhouse
Thereâs a new restaurant that has foodies talking. Itâs not the food or beverage list that theyâre raving about, itâs the setting. Itâs a rooftop restaurant, which we love, but one unlike any other in town. Vertigo is Brisbane Powerhouseâs new vertical restaurant, which hangs four storeys above the ground. Guests are harnessing up to dine, first swallowing the heart in their throat before enjoying a three-course feed from Bar Alto with a side of sensational city views. Hereâs what you can expect âŚ
Dinner with a view. Itâs a classic combo thatâs hard to beat, but Brisbane Powerhouse is taking it to new extremes (or, in this case, heights) at Vertigo â its brand-new Brisbane-first vertical restaurant concept. Youâve probably heard about Vertigo by now, seen it on socials, or perhaps have spied it in action as youâve wandered from stall to stall at Night Feast.
Perched at the precipice of the Powerhouseâs iconic brick facade is a custom-built dining rig boasting eight tables of two. This strip of tables is Vertigo in its entirety. Guests must don harnesses before clipping in for a two-hour sitting, during which theyâll take in sweeping views of the city skyline and carefully devour fare made by the crew at Bar Alto, all while their feet dangle 17-m above ground.
âVertigo is unlike anything else in the world, it is an unexpected combination of adventure tourism and fine dining on a heritage site,â says Brisbane Powerhouse CEO and artistic director Kate Gould of the experiential concept. âStepping off the roof of Brisbane Powerhouse to take a seat suspended at your table, four stories above the ground, will be the ultimate thrill.â
No doubt you have questions. Thatâs understandable â weâll try and answer the most-pressing ones. First, is it safe? You bet it is â Vertigo is built and operated in partnership with outdoor tourism operator Riverlife, co-founders of the Story Bridge Adventure Climb, so they know how to deliver âelevatedâ concepts.
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Second, can you take personal belongings with you? Knocking your phone off the edge of the table will not only be catastrophic for your mobileâs structural integrity, but might also be a perilous proposition for those walking below. Thankfully, youâll be provided a strap to keep your camera secure while you get pics of the view. That said, youâll have to empty your pockets and store bags and other belongings in a secure locker before dining.
Third, what about the tableware? Youâll be provided unbreakable plates and cutlery, the latter will be attached to the table so those with butter fingers can breathe easy.
Fourth, what about the bathroom? We suggest making sure you use the bathroom before gearing up. Finally, whatâs on the menu? Weâre glad you asked. The Bar Alto team is delivering a tidy three-course menu for Vertigo diners to enjoy, including the likes of burrata with heirloom tomato, basil and aged balsamic, brodetto (a form of fish stew with bay bugs, king prawns, mussels, calamari and saffron broth) with brew sourdough, and bonet â a northern-Italian dessert boasting Piedmontese chocolate caramel custard, hazelnut biscotti.
Vegan and vegetarian options are also available. While you must present to your booking with a blood-alcohol content of zero, once seated youâll be able to enjoy a glass of wine during dinner, and a champagne, beer, wine or soft drink post-descent. Speaking of which, diners have the option of participating in an end-of-meal dropline, if they fancy an adrenaline-fuelled abseil exit.
More details regarding the Vertigo dining experience (and the all-important booking info) can be found on the Vertigo website.
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