A new hospitality venue in Fortitude Valley is combining café, restaurant and rooftop spaces under one concept, as it explores demand for extended trading across different times of day.
Multi-Space Venue Opens In Fortitude Valley
Ember & Ash has opened in Fortitude Valley, taking over the former Alfred & Constance site with a format built around separate but connected hospitality spaces.
The venue operates across two locations within the precinct, with a café on Alfred Street and the main restaurant and rooftop on Constance Street. The layout allows the business to run multiple services throughout the day, shifting from morning coffee to daytime dining and evening rooftop activity.
Photo Credit: Ember & Ash Brisbane/Instagram
Trading Hours Vary Across The Venue
Operating hours differ depending on the space. The café is listed as open Monday to Saturday from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m., while the restaurant operates Wednesday to Sunday from 12 p.m. to late.
The broader concept has also been presented as extending from early morning into late-night trade, positioning the venue within ongoing discussions about longer hospitality hours in Fortitude Valley.
Food And Beverage Offering
The venue’s menu centres on fire-based cooking, with dishes prepared using grill and flame techniques. The restaurant offers a range of small and large plates, including seafood, meat and plant-based options.
Menu items include beef tartare, char-grilled duck breast, slow-roasted pork, seafood dishes and premium steak cuts. Side dishes and desserts are also available, alongside a selection of sauces and accompaniments.
On the rooftop, the offering shifts towards shared plates suited to evening service. Items such as lobster toast, tacos and wagyu-based dishes are featured, alongside cocktails that incorporate charred and botanical elements.
The café focuses on coffee and daytime selections, providing a separate offering earlier in the day.
Photo Credit: Ember & Ash Brisbane/Instagram
Fortitude Valley And Extended Trading
The venue has been positioned as part of a broader test of how extended trading models may function in Fortitude Valley. Its structure allows continuous use of the space across different trading periods, rather than relying on a single service window.
A hidden speakeasy-style area is also included within the venue, adding a late-night component to the overall concept.
Outlook For The Precinct
It remains unclear whether similar models will expand across the area, however Ember & Ash may provide an early indication of demand for longer operating hours in Fortitude Valley.
For now, the venue introduces a combined café, restaurant and rooftop format designed to operate across multiple parts of the day.
Published 20-Mar-2026
