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Best Gold Coast Bars

Editor's pick

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:

A balcony of a bar with bench-style tables, Walk-ins Welcome Southport
Chirn Park
Walk-ins Welcome
Walk-ins Welcome is a funky dive-style bar located in the heart Chirn Park
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Entrance and Bar of Burly Bar
Currumbin
Burly Bar
Currumbin's two level gin bar, Burly Bar, is serving up understated, cool vibes, delicious Burly Gin cocktails and tasty small plates
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People sitting on al fresco terrace at Sueño Rooftop Nobby Beach
Nobby Beach
Sueño Rooftop
Sueño Rooftop is a stunning Latin American-inspired bar by the savvy Rick Shores team, located in The Oxley precinct at Nobby Beach
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People seated outside at Local Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Heads
Local
Local is Burleigh Heads' convivial dog friendly neighbourhood bar, eatery and beer garden, located in the main dining precinct
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Surfers Paradise
Cowboys
Cowboys is a cowboy themed bar in Surfers Paradise, featuring a bucking bull, immersive decor and a whole lotta country charm
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Broadbeach
The Vault Bar & Tapas
The Vault Bar & Tapas is a glamorous bar and eatery dishing up tapas delights, delicious drinks and soulful melodies in the heart of Broadbeach
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Palm Beach
Cadillac Supper Club
Cadillac Supper Club is a retro Italo-American style bar and pizzeria serving up a delicious selection of pizza and Italian dishes
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Tree inside rooftop at Juju Mermaid Beach
Nobby Beach
Juju
Juju is a stunning 2-level restaurant & rooftop where you can dine downstairs then drink and dance the night away upstairs under the stars
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Exterior, White Oat Distillery Biggera Waters
Biggera Waters
White Oat Distillery
White Oat Distillery is a gin distillery and cocktail bar located in a warehouse space in Biggera Waters
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Exterior facade of Sunny Days Distillery
Burleigh Heads
Sunny Days Distillery
Sunny Days is a funky vodka distillery and taproom tucked away in a massive warehouse in an industrial back street of Burleigh
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Surfers Paradise
Surfers Pavilion
Surfers Pavilion is a riverfront all-day restaurant & bar, offering top notch food, cocktails and good vibes in the heart of Surfers Paradise
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Exterior, Boxer Brewing Co. Tamborine Mountain
Tamborine Mountain
The Kennel Tap Room & Sports Bar
The Kennel is a dog-friendly tap room & sports bar from the team behind Boxer Brewing Co. and Witches Falls Winery
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Balcony at Cooly Breeze

Best Rooftop Bars on the Gold Coast

Enjoy the Gold Coast's breathtaking coasts and natural landscapes sky-high, with a drink in hand at 14 of the best rooftop bars on the Gold Coast
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Birdseye view of rooftop, Lulu Rooftop Bar Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Lulu Rooftop Bar
Lulu Rooftop Bar is a trendy bar and eatery dishing up stunning views, killer cocktails, including a frosé wall, and beachside eats
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Roji Cat Japanese Beer Bar Brewery Miami
Miami
Roji Cat Beer Bar
A secret laneway-style Japanese beer bar and brewery tucked away in Miami's funky back street bar and cafe precinct
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Green Fields Bar + Restaurant Robina
Robina
Green Fields Bar + Restaurant
A rooftop bar and eatery dishing up a delicious seasonal menu spotlighting local ingredients, featuring stunning hinterland views
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Circus tents
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