Graceville is about to serve something special this Father’s Day, as the neighbourhood’s own Botellón readies its tables for a celebration that blends Spanish flavours with community spirit.
Families are being invited to honour dads with a menu that does more than fill plates—it creates an experience shaped by bold cooking, good wine and the comfort of gathering in a familiar local spot.
A Place That Feels Like Home
Botellón is woven into the fabric of Graceville’s dining scene. Tucked along leafy Honour Avenue, the tapas bar draws inspiration from the laneways of Madrid and the plazas of Barcelona, yet it has become very much a part of its Brisbane suburb.
Owned by Maddison Walker and steered in the kitchen by Head Chef Matt Woodhouse, the restaurant has built a loyal following with its relaxed atmosphere, earthy design and a menu that adapts traditional Spanish methods to fresh Australian produce.
For many locals, it is the place where birthdays, reunions and long Sunday lunches unfold.
Specials That Speak of Celebration
For Father’s Day, the kitchen team has crafted one-day-only dishes designed to be shared at the table. Baked oysters are paired with paprika butter and hazelnut migas, beef tartare comes with guindillas, horseradish and crème fraîche, and a rib eye steak weighing in at 650 grams is served with simple condiments.
These dishes join the restaurant’s well-known tapas and paellas, such as smoky chorizo y pollo or seafood mariscos, giving families both the comfort of favourites and the intrigue of something new.
Drinks will also play a role, with Spanish reds, cocktails and local beers adding to the festive setting.
Community at the Centre
Botellón has leaned on its social media channels to tell locals that Father’s Day here is about more than just a meal.
Dining together is the gift: the time spent across a table, the stories swapped over paella, and the joy of treating Dad to flavours that might feel like a trip to Spain without leaving Graceville.
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Published 4-Sept-2025
