There are few pleasures more quintessentially Brisbane than an afternoon spent beside the river, and Azure has bottled that feeling into one very good picnic.

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The South Bank restaurant's new riverside picnic experience is an invitation to slow down. Available daily from 3pm to 5pm, it swaps white tablecloths for picnic rugs, pairing a beautifully curated grazing spread with one of the city's best views.

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Available for $50 for two or $90 for four, each picnic is centred around an abundant charcuterie board layered with jamón ibérico, prosciutto di Parma, parmigiano reggiano, manchego, mozzarella, quince paste, Australian olives, pickles, crackers and fresh seasonal fruit. Add a takeaway wine or beer and all that's left to do is find your favourite stretch of riverfront.

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For those already planning their Sunday around South Bank, this might just be the smartest booking you'll make all weekend. Pre-order your picnic before heading to Sunday Social, where free live music fills River Quay every Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. It's the kind of pairing that feels made for Brisbane, grazing by the river with a glass in hand while local musicians provide the soundtrack.

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Whether it's an unhurried date, a long-overdue catch-up or simply an excuse to spend an afternoon outdoors, Azure's latest offering proves that some of the best tables in Brisbane don't have chairs at all.

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Book your picnic here.

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