The follow-up to hospitality giant Solotel’s Surry Hills original was here for a good time, not a long time.
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Goros in Fortitude Valley has closed permanently.
The Solotel-owned Goros Brisbane – a follow-up to the Sydney hospitality group’s longstanding izakaya-styled Surry Hills party venue with its mix of drinks, Japanese snacks and partying – lasted barely more than six months from its late February opening.
The venue’s the last service was on October 18. Its Warner Street premises are listed for lease on realcommercial.com.au, a commercial real estate website.
“To everyone who laughed, sang, danced, and shared a night (or a few) with us, thank you,” a message on the venue’s website reads.
“You turned this place into more than just a venue; you made it a vibe, a memory, a moment in time we’ll never forget.
“To our incredible team, your energy, creativity, and chaos-fuelled brilliance were the heartbeat of Goros Brisbane,” the message continued. “None of it would’ve happened without you.
“This chapter might be over, but what a story it was. Here’s to whatever comes next.”
“After careful consideration, we made the decision to close Goros Brisbane,” Solotel CEO Elliot Solomon said in a statement Thursday afternoon. “While the venue brought incredible energy and a small but loyal community, it wasn’t the right fit at this time.
“We are immensely grateful to our guests, staff and the Brisbane hospitality community for their support throughout the journey.
“Solotel remains committed to Brisbane, and we look forward to continuing to invest in venues and experiences that contribute to the city’s vibrant food and nightlife landscape.”
Goros Brisbane opened February 21 in the Fortitude Valley premises previously home to restaurant Little Valley. It occupied the space’s former street-side dining room and second-level bar area, but also had a third level for karaoke and function rooms.
Brisbane’s Goros had space for 500 people and was fitted out similarly to the Sydney original, but leaned more into its dining room, which featured a surprisingly extensive Japanese-influenced food menu.
Elsewhere, there was a spacious dance floor where the Little Valley dining room used to be, and the venue hosted regular events such as ping pong tournaments, themed karaoke, Pokemon-themed drawing contests, sake bomb bingo and lip-sync battles.
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Matt Shea is Food and Culture Editor at Brisbane Times. He is a former editor and editor-at-large at Broadsheet Brisbane, and has written for Escape, Qantas Magazine, the Guardian, Jetstar Magazine and SilverKris, among many others.
