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Best Gold Coast Bars

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Currumbin Beach Vikings

The closest you can some on the Gold Coast to the rolling surf with a drink in hand

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The closest you can some on the Gold Coast to the rolling surf with a drink in hand

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From beachfront surf clubs and cool rooftop bars to side street distilleries and craft breweries, where to find the best bars on the Gold Coast:

DJ spinning vinyls at Bar Junie
Carrara
Bar Junie
There’s a new reason to head to Carrara after dark, with beloved brunch hotspot Cafe Junie transforming into an intimate wine bar called Bar Junie, every Thursday night
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Laneway entry to La Stradina
Coolangatta
La Stradina
La Stradina is a cosy and charming old world European restaurant and bar hidden away in a fairylit Coolangatta laneway
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Nobby Beach Dining
If there's one pocket of the Gold Coast that seriously has it all, its Nobby Beach
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Exterior view of Barrow
Mount Nathan
Barrow
Barrow is one of the Gold Coast's hidden treasures - a rustic and unique retro style restaurant and cafe, nestled within lush gardens in Mount Nathan
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Render of the Fig'n'Fox exterior
Surfers Paradise
Fig'n'Fox
Fig'n'Fox is a stunning British-style pub set to open in the heart of Surfers Paradise just before Easter 2026.
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Side view of Quarterdeck Kitchen and water
Coomera
Quarterdeck Kitchen
Quarterdeck Kitchen is a casual yet stylish restaurant and bar perched on the Coomera River, with beautiful water and Hope Island views.
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St Bernards Hotel, Tamborine Mountain, Gold Coast Hinterland
Tamborine Mountain
St Bernards Hotel
A trip to Tamborine Mountain isn’t complete without visiting historic St Bernards Hotel, perched on the escarpment with magnificent views that stretch all the way to the Gold Coast
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Seating inside Diamonds Tavern Varsity Lakes after transformation & expansion
Varsity Lakes
Diamonds Tavern
Diamonds Tavern Varsity Lakes has re-opened after a full-venue transformation & expansion
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View of Kaktus from oval
Southport
Kaktus
Kaktus is a lively and colourful Mexican bar perched in prime position overlooking the sports oval at Southport Sharks
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Hotel Jardin exterior
Surfers Paradise
Hotel Jardin
Hotel Jardin is a stunning three-level luxe piano bar and restaurant headed by notable chef, Chef Minh Le in Surfers Paradise
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Exterior of Familiar Spirits

Best Gold Coast Distilleries

Eight Gold Coast gin, whisky and vodka distilleries with onsite bars that make a great place for a drink or a night out
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Southport
Aviary Rooftop Bar
From golden hour drinks to exclusive rooftop events, Aviary is where good taste meets great views
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Entrance to Familiar Spirits Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Heads
Familiar Spirits
Familiar Spirits is one of the Gold Coast's true hidden treasures - a cool and chic tropical bar and cellar door tucked away in an industrial zone
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Interior of Mona Lisa's Lair Miami
Miami
Mona Lisa's Lair
Mona Lisa's Lair is a glamorous Parisian-inspired champagne bar and restaurant bringing a touch of Paris's famous Latin Quarter to Miami Marketta
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Burleigh Heads
Apres Surf
Located between the beach and James St, Apres Surf is set to be your new favourite spot for all things comfort food and cocktails!
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Madocke Beer Brewing Company Ashmore
Ashmore
Madocke Beer Brewing Company
Madocke Beer Brewing Company is a Belgium-style brewery and taproom located on Southport Nerang Rd in Southport
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