Winter currently has Brisbane clutched firmly within its icy grasp, but just because it’s cold doesn’t mean we can’t party poolside. WET Deck, W Brisbane’s elevated pool bar is heating up the cooler months with Winter Reloaded, an apres-ski-inspired pop-up running until Wednesday August 31. WET Deck has been given a weather-appropriate makeover, complete with cosy furnishings in winter colours, plus plenty of chunky knit blankets, cushions, rugs, and firepits. A menu of bone-warming dishes like prawn and chorizo paella, lamb shepherd’s pie, slow-cooked brisket cheeseburgers, baked Woombye brie with caramelised onions and pistachios, pickled figs and baguette crisps, and a Lobster mac ‘n’ cheese. A clutch of winter-themed cocktails – inspired by famous ski destinations – are also available, including the marshmallow-topped Pumpkin Spice (Woodford Reserve rye whiskey, pumpkin, pineapple, five spice and egg whites) and the Miso Old Fashioned (Glenmorangie Tales of Winter whisky, sake, miso, shitake mushroom, soy milk, seaweed and narutomaki). A W-style ski gondola is available for hire, with groups of four able to book the cosy cubby for some VIP action, which includes gruyere cheese fondue to share and Veuve Clicquot brut with spoons of yuzu and orange caviar.