Fire Baby

Fire Baby is a contemporary restaurant at 10 Welch Street, Southport, bringing together two distinct dining experiences under one roof. The venue combines an Italian pizzeria and bar with Ember, a fire kitchen focused on cooking over charcoal and wood. This dual format gives the Gold Coast venue a choice of relaxed pizza dining or a more considered meal built around flame-cooked food.

Fire Baby Pizzeria centres on Napoli-style pizza made with quality ingredients and traditional wood-fired methods. The setting is casual, making it suited to straightforward meals, shared dining and informal drinks. The menu is shaped around Italian flavours, with the heat of the oven adding a lightly smoky character to the pizzas. Takeaway service is also available from the pizzeria.

Ember takes a broader approach to fire cooking, drawing on Australian and international influences. Dishes are prepared using charcoal, wood fire and open-flame techniques, allowing the cooking method to play a central role in the flavour and presentation. The room is designed around the warmth of the flame, with a contemporary atmosphere that remains connected to the venue’s focus on fresh ingredients and live-fire preparation.

The two sections offer different ways to experience the same fire-led approach. The pizzeria suits casual occasions and shared plates centred on pizza, while Ember provides a setting for diners seeking a longer meal with fire-cooked food at its core. Seasonal produce and ongoing menu changes mean the selection can develop over time rather than remaining fixed.

Fire Baby also caters for functions, with spaces suitable for intimate gatherings and larger celebrations. Event formats include seated dinners and cocktail-style occasions, supported by packages built around wood- and charcoal-cooked food with beverage options. The warm, contemporary setting gives the venue flexibility for birthdays, corporate events and other group occasions.

With its combination of Italian pizza, open-fire cooking and adaptable dining spaces, Fire Baby offers a choice of casual and occasion-based dining in Southport. The venue operates as both a pizzeria and bar and a separate fire kitchen, allowing the style of visit to match the occasion.