The Grounds Fire
Highlights
- Savour tender 24-hour brisket and beef ribs, slow-cooked to perfection for a flavour-packed experience.
- Gather around stacked share platters in a relaxed garden setting, perfect for enjoying good food with friends.
- Enjoy alfresco dining under festoon lighting, creating a laid-back atmosphere for memorable afternoons.
- Bring your own drinks and complement your meal with house-made Swell Packs, featuring fresh fruit and soda mixes.
The Grounds Fire is a low ‘n’ slow BBQ experience based in Mackay. Serving smoked meats the way they’re meant to be — cooked for hours, full of flavour, and worth the wait.
Running regular pop-up events out of The Grounds Collective in Bucasia, The Grounds Fire brings people together for relaxed, outdoor sessions built around good food and easy afternoons. Think 24-hour brisket, beef ribs, loaded fries, burgers, and stacked share platters designed to be passed around.
Each event is pre-ordered and intentionally limited, allowing everything to be cooked properly and served without the rush. It’s not fast food — it’s done right.
Set in garden surroundings with shady tables, festoon lighting and a laid-back atmosphere, it’s an experience that feels a little different from your typical dining option.
BYO friendly (in moderation), with house-made “Swell Packs” available — fresh fruit and soda mixes designed to enjoy your way.
Simple, well-executed food. No shortcuts. Just low ‘n’ slow BBQ, done properly.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
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