The garden lane
Up to 15 Guests Seated or Standing
A slender stretch of greenery tucked alongside the energy of James Street — draped in foliage, softly lit, and all yours.
The perfect place to host birthdays, social gatherings, hens or bucks, or corporate lunch or dinners.
THE COURTYARD
Seated: 25 guests | Standing: 30 guests
Step into the heart of our garden, where zen-inspired stones, soft light and open sky set the mood.
This is the kind of evening people talk about for weeks: long tables filled with share plates, cocktails in hand, laughter drifting into the night.
Perfect for Milestone birthdays, corporate functions, team dinners, cocktail parties, engagement celebrations, Christmas parties and long lunches.
Gather your people. We'll set the scene.
Up to 60 Guests Seated or Standing
FULL VENUE HIRE
Seated: 50 guests | Standing: 75 guests
The entire garden, entirely yours. Every seat, every bartender, every bite. From the first welcome drink to the final pour, NIIWA becomes your own Japanese izakaya for the night.
Mark the moments that matter, from birthdays and engagements to big corporate celebrations. Take a little trip to Japan without leaving James Street.
Perfect for Corporate events, company parties, product launches, cocktail parties, milestone birthdays, engagement parties, end of year and Christmas parties, farewells and wrap parties.
Events that last the whole night, with Japanese cocktails and a live Dj
For private events, we recommend enquiring at least two weeks in advance. Minimum spends and deposit requirements apply depending on the space and date.
FUNCTION VENUE ON JAMES STREET, FORTITUDE VALLEY
NIIWA is a Japanese restaurant and function venue set in a leafy garden on James Street.
It’s made for private dining, corporate events and celebrations, with sushi, yakitori and signature cocktails shared among the people who matter. We take care of the rest.
Our Brisbane function space is a natural fit for milestone birthdays, corporate functions, team dinners, cocktail parties, engagement celebrations, Christmas parties and long lunches.
Enquire about your function at NIIWA.