Belle Époque Takes Home Two Awards at the Restaurant & Catering Australia Hostplus Awards for Excellence

The team at Belle Époque, the café at Emporium Hotel South Bank, has been recognised with two major honours at the Restaurant & Catering Australia Hostplus Awards for Excellence, held last night.

Belle Époque took out Best Café Dining, South East Queensland, and the Gold Award for Casual Dining of the Year, Queensland — a standout result that reflects the passion, creativity and attention to detail the team brings to the café every single day.

A tribute to the golden age of Paris, Belle Époque brings South Bank its own slice of timeless café culture — from artfully crafted pastries and refined brunches to its famed high teas, all served in a setting that is as inviting as it is indulgent. It’s this pursuit of detail and atmosphere, in equal measure, that has become the café’s signature.

That pursuit mirrors what drives everything we do at Anthony John Group. Our vision for Belle Époque imagined a Parisian café experience unlike anything else in Brisbane. Innovation shaped how that vision came to life, from the menu to the room. Design excellence ensured every detail, down to the last pastry, met an uncompromising standard. And the legacy is a venue that continues to earn recognition and, more importantly, a loyal following of guests who return again and again.