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Spritz SocialIn The Upperhouse2026sat10oct1:00 pm1:00 pm
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Your excuse to catch up. You know the catch-up you’ve been talking about for weeks? This is your excuse to finally
Event Details
Your excuse to catch up.
You know the catch-up you’ve been talking about for weeks? This is your excuse to finally make it happen. Because getting everyone together shouldn’t mean someone has to host.
Spritz Social is a Saturday afternoon made for catching up with your favourite people, with everything taken care of so everyone gets to sit back and be part of it.
Saturday 10 October | From 1pm
The Manhattan Room, The Upperhouse
$55 per person | 18+
What your ticket includes
Two hours of bottomless Aperol Spritz, Limoncello Spritz, Hugo Spritz and Mimosas
Charcuterie and cheese plate
Live music from C.N.D.Y. Duo from 1pm
Settle in with your favourite people over bottomless spritzes and a charcuterie plate, enjoy the live music and spend the afternoon with the people you never seem to see often enough. Before you know it, you’re already talking about when you’ll do it again.
And when your two hours of bottomless spritzes are over, there’s no need to rush off. Stay for the music, keep the conversation going and order anything else you’d like from the bar.
Saturday afternoon is sorted. You just need to decide who’s joining you.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Spritz Social?
The Manhattan Room at The Upperhouse, upstairs at Royal Hotel Queanbeyan. This is where I’d mention you’re around 15–20 minutes from Canberra and nearby parking.
What time does Spritz Social start?
From 1pm, with two hours of bottomless drinks. You’re welcome to stay after your two-hour package finishes.
Which drinks are included?
Aperol Spritz, Limoncello Spritz, Hugo Spritz and Mimosas. Additional drinks can be purchased from the bar.
What food is included?
A charcuterie and cheese plate.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Let us know of any requirements when booking as we may not be able to accomodate all dietaries after this time. Email functions@royalhotelqbn.com.au or phone 6297 1444 (ext2).
Is Spritz Social adults only?
Yes, 18+.
Are tickets refundable?
No, tickets are non-refundable.
Is The Upperhouse wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The Upperhouse can be accessed by lift from the ground floor of Royal Hotel Queanbeyan. We have a ramp into Royal Hotel Queanbeyan from our Monaro St entrance.
Time
September
Live Music - ThursdayThe Faumuis Live2026thu24sep6:00 pm9:00 pm6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Kick off your weekend early with our live music at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan. This Thursday, The Faumuis will take the stage from 6pm! Enjoy great tunes in
Event Details
Kick off your weekend early with our live music at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan. This Thursday, The Faumuis will take the stage from 6pm!
Enjoy great tunes in a relaxed atmosphere while you unwind after a busy week.
Make it a night to remember by booking a table at our bistro for good food and drinks.
Time
Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Friday Night Meat Raffles with a CauseMain Bistro & Bar2026fri25sep5:00 pm7:00 pm5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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At RHQ, community has always come first and over the past year, together we have been raising funds to support local families or charities who
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At RHQ, community has always come first and over the past year, together we have been raising funds to support local families or charities who need our help.
Our Friday Meat Raffles are one of the ways we give back, bringing our community together to support local people and families when they need it most.
We’re currently raising funds for the family of Lachlan “Kenny” O’Kane, who tragically passed away suddenly in June at just 35 years old.
Kenny was a proud veteran, a devoted husband to Alex, a loving father to their three young children and one of those people who was always there for others. Many in our community will know Alex from Ciao Coffee and Cakes.
Losing Kenny has left an unimaginable void for his family. Profits from every raffle ticket sold go directly towards helping ease some of the financial pressure, giving Alex and the children one less thing to worry about as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.
Join us every Friday
Every Friday night and help us make a difference while enjoying everything a Friday at the Royal has to offer.
Tickets on sale from 5pm
Raffles drawn from 7pm
You’ll be in the draw to win one of these 3 prizes:
Two premium meat trays
A case of our RHQ 100 Years BentSpoke beer, Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking
After the raffles, stay on for our Friday night Live Music from 8pm.
Gather your friends, book a table at our Bistro and kick start your weekend the right way.
Whether you buy one ticket or a handful, you’re helping us show what our community does best, supporting local people when they need it most.
Book a table, grab your raffle tickets and join us this Friday at RHQ.
Time
Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Live Music - FridaySugar Ray in The Bistro2026fri25sep8:00 pm11:00 pm8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Join us this Friday
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Join us this Friday for live music at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan. From 8-11pm Sugar Ray will take to the stage and entertain you with great tunes!
Enjoy a lively performance that will set you up for a great weekend.
Book a table at our bistro and treat yourself to a delicious meal and drinks while you enjoy the live music.
Check out our other events and upcoming performers coming to Royal Hotel Queanbeyan!
Time
Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Live Music - SaturdaySteve Amosa live in the bistro2026sat26sep8:00 pm11:00 pm8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Saturday night is for live music at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan! Join us from 8-11pm for a night filled with great music by Steve Amosa.
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Saturday night is for live music at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan!
Join us from 8-11pm for a night filled with great music by Steve Amosa.
Bring your friends and family, book a table at our bistro and enjoy a wonderful meal with drinks while soaking up the atmosphere.
Check out our other events and upcoming live performers coming to Royal Hotel Queanbeyan.
Time
Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Live Music - SundayMatt Dent Live on Stage2026sun27sep1:00 pm4:00 pm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Wrap up your weekend with live music by Matt Dent at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan this Sunday from 1-4pm! Relax and enjoy a soothing afternoon of music in
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Wrap up your weekend with live music by Matt Dent at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan this Sunday from 1-4pm!
Relax and enjoy a soothing afternoon of music in a laid-back, friendly environment.
Don’t miss out on a great time together, book a table at our bistro for a delicious lunch and relaxing afternoon.
Don’t miss our other events and live music sessions – check out the line-up here!
Time
Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Tuesday Night Poker TournamentPoker in The Upperhouse2026tue29sep6:00 pm6:00 pm
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Poker Nights at Royal Hotel Queanbeyan – Every Tuesday in the Upperhouse Weekly Poker comp at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, upstairs in The Upperhouse. Enjoy a night
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Poker Nights at Royal Hotel Queanbeyan – Every Tuesday in the Upperhouse
Weekly Poker comp at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, upstairs in The Upperhouse.
Enjoy a night of strategy, skill, and social fun every Tuesday.
$2000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
$30 Entry
2x Re-Entry Available
6pm Registration Opens
6:30pm Tournament Starts
9:00pm Late Registration Closes
Whether you’re an experienced player or looking to try your hand for the first time, our Tuesday night poker in Queanbeyan is the perfect way to enjoy a midweek evening.
Sit and Go Tournaments will be available on demand – Sit and Go 6-10 players, 15 minute blinds. Top 2 paid.
Whether you’re an experienced player or looking to try your hand for the first time, our Tuesday night poker in Queanbeyan is the perfect way to enjoy a midweek evening.
Dine in the bistro first, then head upstairs to the Manhattan Room for the game.
Time
Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
October
Thursday Texas Hold’em Bounty PokerPoker in The Upperhouse2026thu01oct6:00 pm6:00 pm
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There’s more than one way to win on Thursday nights. Our Thursday Texas Hold’em Bounty Game adds a $5 bounty to
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There’s more than one way to win on Thursday nights.
Our Thursday Texas Hold’em Bounty Game adds a $5 bounty to every player at the table. Knock someone out of the tournament and you collect their bounty, while keeping your run at the table going.
Held at Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, the weekly No Limit Texas Hold’em tournament is open to regular players and anyone ready to put their poker skills to the test.
Thursday Poker Details
- $20 buy-in
- $5 bounty for each player you knock out
- Unlimited $15 rebuys until the first break
- Registration opens at 6:00pm
- Cards from 6:30pm
- Late registration closes at 9pm
Sit and Go Tournaments will be available on demand – Sit and Go 6-10 players, 15 minute blinds. Top 2 paid.
Grab dinner in the bistro before the game, then take your seat for Thursday night poker at RHQ.
No booking required. Register from 6:00pm.
Time
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Friday nights at RHQ are about more than kicking off the weekend. They’re about looking after our community. Over the
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Friday nights at RHQ are about more than kicking off the weekend. They’re about looking after our community.
Over the past year, our Friday Meat Raffles have helped raise funds for local families and charities when they’ve needed it most.
We’re currently raising funds for the family of Lachlan “Kenny” O’Kane, who tragically passed away in June, leaving behind his wife Alex and their three young children. Many of you will know Alex from Ciao Coffee and Cakes.
Profits from every raffle ticket sold go directly towards supporting the O’Kane family.
Tickets on sale from 5pm
Raffles drawn from 7pm
You’ll be in the draw to win one of these prizes:
Two premium meat trays
A case of our RHQ 100 Years BentSpoke beer, Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking
Followed by our Friday night Live Music from 8PM.
Gather your friends, book a table at our Bistro and kick start your weekend off on the right foot.
Whether you buy one ticket or a handful, you’re helping make a real difference to a local family.
Time
Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
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New to poker or keen to sharpen your game? Join our monthly Texas Hold’em crash course in Queanbeyan, designed for beginners and casual players looking to
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New to poker or keen to sharpen your game? Join our monthly Texas Hold’em crash course in Queanbeyan, designed for beginners and casual players looking to build confidence before hitting the tables.
Held on the first Tuesday of every month from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, this one-hour session covers everything you need to know to play No Limit Texas Hold’em poker, including:
- Rules of Texas Hold’em
- Hand rankings explained
- Betting structure and table positions
- Beginner poker strategy and decision-making
You’ll also take part in a mock poker tournament, giving you the chance to practise in a relaxed, social setting. If numbers allow, the winner scores free entry into the Tuesday Night Poker tournament straight after.
No bookings or registration needed. Just arrive by 6:00pm and take a seat.
Perfect for anyone searching for:
- Poker lessons in Queanbeyan
- Learn to play Texas Hold’em
- Beginner poker classes near Canberra
- Social poker nights and tournaments
Stay on after the session and put your skills to the test in our weekly poker game.
Time
Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Poker Tournament Next Tuesday NightPoker in The Upperhouse2026tue06oct6:00 pm6:00 pm
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Poker Nights at Royal Hotel Queanbeyan – Every Tuesday in the Upperhouse Weekly Poker comp at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, upstairs in The Upperhouse. Enjoy a night
Event Details
Poker Nights at Royal Hotel Queanbeyan – Every Tuesday in the Upperhouse
Weekly Poker comp at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, upstairs in The Upperhouse.
Enjoy a night of strategy, skill, and social fun every Tuesday.
$2000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
$30 Entry
2x Re-Entry Available
6pm Registration Opens
6:30pm Tournament Starts
9:00pm Late Registration Closes
Whether you’re an experienced player or looking to try your hand for the first time, our Tuesday night poker in Queanbeyan is the perfect way to enjoy a midweek evening.
Sit and Go Tournaments will be available on demand – Sit and Go 6-10 players, 15 minute blinds. Top 2 paid.
Dine in the bistro first, then head upstairs to the Manhattan Room for the game.
Time
Location
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Spritz SocialIn The Upperhouse2026sat10oct1:00 pm1:00 pm
Event Details
Your excuse to catch up. You know the catch-up you’ve been talking about for weeks? This is your excuse to finally
Event Details
Your excuse to catch up.
You know the catch-up you’ve been talking about for weeks? This is your excuse to finally make it happen. Because getting everyone together shouldn’t mean someone has to host.
Spritz Social is a Saturday afternoon made for catching up with your favourite people, with everything taken care of so everyone gets to sit back and be part of it.
Saturday 10 October | From 1pm
The Manhattan Room, The Upperhouse
$55 per person | 18+
What your ticket includes
Two hours of bottomless Aperol Spritz, Limoncello Spritz, Hugo Spritz and Mimosas
Charcuterie and cheese plate
Live music from C.N.D.Y. Duo from 1pm
Settle in with your favourite people over bottomless spritzes and a charcuterie plate, enjoy the live music and spend the afternoon with the people you never seem to see often enough. Before you know it, you’re already talking about when you’ll do it again.
And when your two hours of bottomless spritzes are over, there’s no need to rush off. Stay for the music, keep the conversation going and order anything else you’d like from the bar.
Saturday afternoon is sorted. You just need to decide who’s joining you.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Spritz Social?
The Manhattan Room at The Upperhouse, upstairs at Royal Hotel Queanbeyan. This is where I’d mention you’re around 15–20 minutes from Canberra and nearby parking.
What time does Spritz Social start?
From 1pm, with two hours of bottomless drinks. You’re welcome to stay after your two-hour package finishes.
Which drinks are included?
Aperol Spritz, Limoncello Spritz, Hugo Spritz and Mimosas. Additional drinks can be purchased from the bar.
What food is included?
A charcuterie and cheese plate.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Let us know of any requirements when booking as we may not be able to accomodate all dietaries after this time. Email functions@royalhotelqbn.com.au or phone 6297 1444 (ext2).
Is Spritz Social adults only?
Yes, 18+.
Are tickets refundable?
No, tickets are non-refundable.
Is The Upperhouse wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The Upperhouse can be accessed by lift from the ground floor of Royal Hotel Queanbeyan. We have a ramp into Royal Hotel Queanbeyan from our Monaro St entrance.
Time
November
Melbourne Cup Long Lunch 20262026tue03nov12:00 pm12:00 pm
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There aren’t many Tuesdays that give you a reason to get dressed up, gather your favourite people and make a whole afternoon of lunch.
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There aren’t many Tuesdays that give you a reason to get dressed up, gather your favourite people and make a whole afternoon of lunch.
Melbourne Cup Day is one of them.
Join us upstairs at The Upperhouse, Royal Hotel Queanbeyan from 12pm on Tuesday 3 November for our Melbourne Cup Long Lunch.
We’ll start with a glass of sparkling on arrival before sitting down to a multi-course lunch. The races will be on the big screens throughout the afternoon, with an on-site TAB for those having a flutter.
And between races, The Wonder Twins will be playing live.
There will be sweepstakes to join in and prizes for our best-dressed guests, so Cup Day is still a good excuse to pull out the dress, suit or fascinator that’s been waiting for somewhere to go.
Whether you’re coming from Queanbeyan, Canberra or just looking for a good reason to make more of a Tuesday, everything is happening in one place upstairs at The Upperhouse.
Melbourne Cup Long Lunch details
Tuesday 3 November 2026 | From 12pm
The Upperhouse, Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Dress Code: Racing Attire, Formal (no jeans or sneakers)
$120 per person
Your ticket includes:
Glass of sparkling on arrival
Multi-course lunch
Live music from The Wonder Twins
Melbourne Cup and racing shown live on the big screens
Menu – Coming soon.
This year’s Melbourne Cup menu is currently being finalised. We’ll share the full menu here once it’s ready.
Please let us know about any dietary requirements when booking so our kitchen team can plan for your table.