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Evenings at the Parlour

Discover a curated calendar of evening events at The Lamplit Parlour, from intimate dinners to vibrant card-room gatherings. Each occasion is crafted to create memorable social experiences centred around seasonal dining, attentive Australian hospitality and the quiet allure of real card tables, playing cards and tactile poker chips used purely as part of the on-site entertainment.

Restaurant Events Card Lounge Gatherings Offline Poker Nights 18+ Card-Room Experiences

Event dates, formats and participation conditions may change and should always be confirmed with our team before attending.

Event Highlights

Each event at The Lamplit Parlour balances thoughtful dining, relaxed card lounge time and, where noted, an authentic offline poker experience in our live card room. Every gathering is hosted in-person with a focus on conversation, connection and the tactile pleasure of real card tables.

Offline Poker Night

Live poker in a traditional Australian card room.

Immerse yourself in the rhythm of live poker with our dedicated Offline Poker Night. The focus is a real card room fitted with professional-style poker tables, comfortable seating and table lighting that keeps the felt softly illuminated. Tactile playing cards and poker chips bring each hand to life, while experienced table hosts guide the flow of the evening and help guests settle into a calm, screen-free offline poker atmosphere.

  • Offline poker · Live card room
  • Real poker tables & playing cards
  • Table hosts present
  • 18+ Adults only

Card Lounge Evening

From dinner to relaxed card play by lamplight.

Guests seated in a warm card lounge with timber tables and soft lamplight

Move easily from the dining room into the card lounge for an evening centred on conversation and lighthearted card play. Settle into timber tables dressed with linen, join sociable games using real playing cards, and enjoy the understated energy of an in-person lounge where the soundtrack is quiet music and the soft shuffle of cards. Table hosts are nearby to answer questions, introduce new players and keep the atmosphere welcoming for friends and new acquaintances alike.

  • Timber & linen setting
  • Casual card lounge play
  • Ideal after dinner
  • 18+ Adults only

Dinner & Cards

Chef-led dining followed by the card lounge.

Begin your evening with a chef-selected menu that showcases seasonal Australian ingredients, then follow the soft glow of lamps into the card lounge. Here, attentive hosts welcome you to beautifully dressed poker tables, where the emphasis is on the pleasure of face-to-face card play, genuine conversation and unhurried hospitality. The transition from dining room to lounge is intentionally gentle, allowing guests to savour both the meal and the ritual of gathering around a real card table.

  • Restaurant + card lounge journey
  • Curated chef selections
  • Real poker tables & hosts
  • 18+ card-room access

Private Card Room

An exclusive card-room evening for your group.

An intimate private card room with real poker tables and soft lamplight

Host an exclusive evening in our private card room, ideal for birthdays, celebrations or gatherings with friends and colleagues. The space is arranged around dedicated poker tables with espresso-toned finishes, soft lighting and upholstered seating, creating an intimate environment for a shared offline card experience. Table hosts work with you to shape the flow of the night so your group can relax into the card-room atmosphere at its own pace.

  • Dedicated private card room
  • Poker tables reserved for your group
  • Tailored hosting & service
  • 18+ Adults only

Wine & Cards

Regional wines with relaxed card lounge play.

Settle in for an evening that pairs regional Australian wines with unhurried time in the card lounge. Guests gather around polished card tables with linen runners, sharing bottles while enjoying tactile card-room play using real playing cards and physical poker chips as visual table elements. The focus is on conversation, shared discovery and the theatre of a well-run live card lounge rather than on outcomes, making this an ideal choice for relaxed social groups.

  • Australian wine focus
  • Card lounge setting
  • Playing cards & chips provided
  • 18+ Adults only

Themed Dinner

Seasonal menus layered with card-lounge energy.

Our themed dinner events explore ideas, regions and seasons through food, then gently extend the evening into the card lounge or live card room. One night might celebrate coastal flavours before a relaxed offline poker session; another may focus on classic parlour dishes paired with casual card games in the lounge. Each themed dinner is designed as a complete evening, where the menu, music and card-room setting all work together to create a distinctive Parlour experience.

  • Seasonal Australian menus
  • Optional lounge or poker room
  • Hosted evening format
  • 18+ card experiences

Corporate Card Evening

Team connection in a private card-lounge setting.

Strengthen team bonds with a corporate card evening that swaps screens and meeting rooms for lamplit tables and in-person play. Your group enjoys the privacy of the card lounge or a reserved card room, complete with real poker tables, structured card formats and professional table hosts who facilitate the flow of the evening. The focus is on light competition, shared experiences and conversation, supported by optional dining elements from the Parlour kitchen.

  • Private lounge or card room
  • Facilitated by table hosts
  • Ideal for corporate groups
  • 18+ Adults only

Weekend Parlour Event

The full restaurant and card-lounge experience.

On weekends the entire venue settles into a warm, unhurried rhythm. The restaurant, lounge and poker tables come alive with conversation, clinking glasses and the soft shuffle of playing cards. Guests might arrive for a leisurely dinner, drift into the card lounge for sociable games or join a scheduled poker night in the live card room. Each Weekend Parlour Event is shaped to feel generous and relaxed, with table hosts and restaurant staff working together to guide the flow of the evening.

  • Restaurant, lounge & card room
  • Offline poker options
  • Ideal for groups & couples
  • 18+ card-room access
Event Planning & Reservations

Event Planning & Reservations

Interested in attending one of our featured evenings or shaping something bespoke for your group? Our team can help you navigate the current calendar, from Offline Poker Night and Card Lounge Evening to private card-room experiences and corporate gatherings. Together, we will align your plans with the restaurant, card lounge and live card room so your evening feels seamless from arrival to the final shuffle of cards.

Event formats, dates and participation conditions may change; please confirm details with us prior to attending or finalising plans for your group.