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Customs House’s Pop-Up Igloo Bars Are Returning For Winter

By Ranyhyn Laine
5th May 2023

several clear plastic igloos by the river overlooking the Story Bridge

Now a regular instalment on Brisbane's winter social calendar, Customs House's annual winter igloo pop-up is returning to its famed riverside spot. Once again, the outdoor terrace will be getting an Aspen-themed makeover brought to you in collaboration with iconic champagne house Veuve Clicquot.

Each beautiful igloo has a very apres-ski vibe and is positioned right along the riverside, befit with luxe faux furs, comfy armchairs and Aspen-style decor. You can book one to have all to yourself for a minimum of six guests for an $80 minimum spend per person (we'd spend that on brie and bubbles alone), so get a gang together and brave the cold. You can also just walk in and find a cosy seat by the river, of course—the apres-ski vibes aren't just inside the igloos.

Once you're cosied up and snuggled in under a blanket, you can sip on glasses of Veuve Clicquot NV or go all out with an entire bottle, as well as winter-worthy cocktails like the frosty Berries & Bubbles with fresh raspberry, lemon juice, Belvedere Pure topped off with Veuve Clicquot.

The food menu this year is once again definitely winter-worthy, featuring whole baked brie stuffed with thyme and garlic and served with crostini, mac 'n' cheese croquettes, Oscietra Caviar with blinis and the now iconic flaky Moreton Bay Bug croissant with dill and lime mayo.

Break out the knitwear and make a beeline for Brisbane’s pop-up igloo bar for champagne, hearty winter feeds and cosy igloos with loads of Insta-opps—it'll be around till the end of July.

The Details

What: Veuve Clicquot In The Snow
Where: Customs House, Brisbane City
When: From Thursday 18 May, Thursdays and Fridays from 4pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm
Find out more here

Check out more events going down in Brisbane over the coming months here.

Image credit: Customs House

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