Colonial Cafe
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Open Hours: Monday - Saturday 7.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday 8.00am - 4.00pm
Description
Situated within the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre at Lake Apex in Gatton, Colonial Café & Functions is a welcoming home‑style café, restaurant, and function venue open seven days a week. The café offers a diverse menu that highlights fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and provides a relaxed dining experience ideal for breakfast, lunch, and casual catch‑ups.
As a versatile function centre, the venue is well‑suited for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations, supported by friendly service and flexible catering options.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Apex, guests can enjoy serene water views, abundant birdlife, and convenient access to nearby cultural attractions - including the Visitor Information Centre, Gatton Library, Lockyer Valley Art Gallery, and the Queensland Transport Museum.
Colonial Café also features a pet‑friendly outdoor dining area, making it an inviting space for families, travellers, and locals seeking great food in a peaceful setting.
Facilities
- Disabled Access
- Toilets
- Baby Change
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Functions
- Events
- Large Groups
Map & Directions
34 Lake Apex, Gatton 4343
Directions
The Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre is located on picturesque Lake Apex, 34 Lake Apex Drive, Gatton. Travelling West along the Warrego Hwy, take the Gatton exit onto Eastern Drive. Follow Eastern Drive into town, turning left at Railway Street (second set of traffic lights). Travel approximately 1 km, turning left into Lake Apex Drive and right into the Cultural Centre carpark. Travelling East along the Warrego Hwy, follow the Cobb & Co Trail. This will exit the Warrego Hwy at Helidon and direct you through Grantham. When entering Gatton, the Cultural Centre will be on your right hand side. Turn right onto Lake Apex Drive and right again into the carpark.