Tapas & Cocktails is back on 20th February! It’s a place to catch up with friends over tapas and share plates, cocktails, and music that makes it feel
Tapas & Cocktails is back on 20th February! It’s a place to catch up with friends over tapas and share plates, cocktails, and music that makes it feel like the weekend has already begun.
Tapas Menu
Executive Chef Wayne is currently designing the share-style tapas menu; it will be designed for easy grazing, showcasing fresh seasonal produce and flavours suited to warm summer nights.
Cocktails
Enjoy our signature cocktails that complement the event and our beautiful open-air rooftop setting.
Music
DJ Nick McHugh will set the tone with a relaxed mix of well-loved tracks throughout the evening.
Escape to the rooftop terrace and atrium at The Upperhouse and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere above the heart of Queanbeyan.
Escape to the rooftop.
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
January
Live Music - ThursdayThe Faumuis performing in the Bistro2026thu29jan6:00 pm9:00 pm6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kick off your weekend early with our live music at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan. This Thursday, Joey Jameson will take the stage from 6pm! Enjoy great tunes
Kick off your weekend early with our live music at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan. This Thursday, Joey Jameson 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.
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Friday Night Meat Raffles with a CauseMain Bistro & Bar2026fri30jan5:00 pm7:00 pm5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Every Friday | Supporting a Local Charity Join us this Friday night for our RHQ Meat Raffles in the Bistro and Bar downstairs. We’re raising funds
Every Friday | Supporting a Local Charity
Join us this Friday night for our RHQ Meat Raffles in the Bistro and Bar downstairs.
We’re raising funds for Rise Above, a local charity easing the financial pressure on people in the Canberra and QPRC region who are facing cancer. With the help of the community they supported 800 locals in 2025 and every dollar raised stays close to home covering essentials like food, fuel, utilities, medications and chemotherapy costs. As they move into their 40th year they’re committed to supporting even more locals through treatment.
All proceeds from ticket sales go directly to help locals doing it tough.
TICKETS ON SALE FROM 5PM
RAFFLES DRAWN FROM 7PM
Stick around after the draw 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.
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Join us this Friday
Join us this Friday for live music at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan. From 8-11pm, Jay Moon 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!
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Live Music - SaturdayNick Rigby live in the bistro2026sat31jan8:00 pm11:00 pm8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday night is for live music at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan! Join us from 8-11pm for a night filled with great music by Nick Rigby.
Saturday night is for live music at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan!
Join us from 8-11pm for a night filled with great music by Nick Rigby.
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.
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
February
Live Music - SundayCalvin Orosa Live on Stage2026sun01feb1:00 pm4:00 pm1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wrap up your weekend with live music by Calvin Orosa at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan this Sunday from 1-4pm! Relax and enjoy a soothing afternoon of music in
Wrap up your weekend with live music by Calvin Orosa 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!
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Tuesday Night Poker TournamentPoker in The Upperhouse2026tue03feb6:30 pm6:30 pm
Poker Nights at Royal Hotel Queanbeyan – Every Tuesday in the Upperhouse Join us for every Tuesday for our weekly tournaments held in The Upperhouse, upstairs at
Poker Nights at Royal Hotel Queanbeyan – Every Tuesday in the Upperhouse
Join us for every Tuesday for our weekly tournaments held in The Upperhouse, upstairs at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan.
Enjoy a night of strategy, skill, and social fun every Tuesday.
$1000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
$30 Entry
2x Re-Entry Available
6:30pm Registration Opens
7:00pm 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.
Dine in the bistro first, then head upstairs to the Manhattan Room for the game.
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Join us next Friday night for our RHQ Meat Raffles in our Bistro & Bar downstairs! Together we are raising funds for Rise Above, a local charity
Join us next Friday night for our RHQ Meat Raffles in our Bistro & Bar downstairs!
Together we are raising funds for Rise Above, a local charity helping ease the financial stress for people in the Canberra and QPRC region who are facing cancer. With community support, they assisted 800 locals in 2025, and every dollar raised stays close to home, covering essentials like food, fuel, utilities, medications and chemotherapy costs. As they head into their 40th year, they’re focused on supporting even more locals through treatment.
All proceeds from our raffle ticket sales go to help a locals having a tough time.
TICKETS ON SALE FROM 5PM
RAFFLE DRAWN FROM 7PM
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.
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Poker Tournament Next Tuesday NightPoker in The Upperhouse2026tue10feb6:30 pm6:30 pm
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
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.
$1000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
$30 Entry
2x Re-Entry Available
6:30pm Registration Opens
7:00pm 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.
Dine in the bistro first, then head upstairs to the Manhattan Room for the game.
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Tipsy Sketching at RHQLife Drawing in the Menzies Room2026tue10feb6:30 pm6:30 pm
Unleash your creativity with The Tipsy Sketching Club – where art meets fun!
Whether you’re a seasoned sketcher or just curious to try something new, these relaxed life drawing sessions are the perfect way to sip, sketch, and connect.
The Tipsy Sketching Club brings life drawing to the Menzies room on the first Tuesday of every second month.
Session Information
Each two-hour session includes a series of fun, timed poses designed to spark creativity:
• 4 x two-minute poses
• 3 x five-minute poses
• 3 x ten-minute poses
• 1 x twenty-five-minute pose
Between sets, enjoy breaks for drinks, food and sharing.
For more information, contact The Tipsy Sketching Club via their website.
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
Tapas & Cocktails is back on 20th February! It’s a place to catch up with friends over tapas and share plates, cocktails, and music that makes it feel
Tapas & Cocktails is back on 20th February! It’s a place to catch up with friends over tapas and share plates, cocktails, and music that makes it feel like the weekend has already begun.
Tapas Menu
Executive Chef Wayne is currently designing the share-style tapas menu; it will be designed for easy grazing, showcasing fresh seasonal produce and flavours suited to warm summer nights.
Cocktails
Enjoy our signature cocktails that complement the event and our beautiful open-air rooftop setting.
Music
DJ Nick McHugh will set the tone with a relaxed mix of well-loved tracks throughout the evening.
Escape to the rooftop terrace and atrium at The Upperhouse and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere above the heart of Queanbeyan.
Escape to the rooftop.
Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
April
Faulty Towers The Dining ExperienceDoors open 6:30pm | Show starts 7:00pm2026fri17apr6:30 pm6:30 pm
FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE They’re back! Join us for the original multi award winning West End sensation taking the world by storm. Basil, Manuel
They’re back!
Join us for the original multi award winning West End sensation taking the world by storm.
Basil, Manuel and Sybil are in town—and they’re bringing a healthy dose of mayhem to your door. Fully immersive, highly interactive and completely original, this is the show where anything can happen and usually does—and with 70% of the show improvised, it’s never the same twice. With two hours of comedy, three courses of food, and universal acclaim the world over, expect chaos, laughs, and a brilliant night out.
‘Nothing Faulty About This” – Fringe Review
‘Uproarious comedy’ – Melbourne Observer
‘Eat, drink and laugh sensation’ – The Daily Telegraph
Don’t be fooled by any cheap imitations, experience the world’s ♯1 experience today!
Tickets: $140 per person
Includes a 3-Course Meal and a hilarious 2 hour Interactive Dining Experience
Drinks can be purchased from the bar.
This is an adults-only event.
Dietaries? Email functions@royalhotelqbn.com.au before Wednesday 15 April 2026 with your booking details!
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Where we can, the tickets are allocated to tables based on the quantity of tickets bought.
As the room needs to be set for round tables with 10 chairs in order for you to best enjoy this show, the priority of being seated together will be for those who purchased tickets first, with the last bought tickets seated at the remaining free spots.
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Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
May
