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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:

People drinking, Moustache Nobby Beach
Nobby Beach
Moustache
Moustache is a pint-sized espresso and wine bar, located in Nobby Beach's bustling lifestyle and dining precinct The Oxley 1823
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Rosella's Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Heads
Rosella's
Rosella's is an Australiana-inspired bar dishing up Aussie-themed cocktails and delectable bar bites in Burleigh Heads
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Wildflower Gin Distillery Varsity Lakes
Varsity Lakes
Wildflower Gin Distillery
Wildflower Gin is a boutique gin distillery and cocktail bar, located in the southern Gold Coast suburb of Varsity Lakes
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Bruce Currumbin
Currumbin
Bruce
The quintessential neighbourhood bar - a convivial laidback all-ages place where booze, top notch food, live music, art and ocean views converge
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The Sporting Globe Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
The Sporting Globe X 4 Pines
The Sporting Globe is a sports bar super venue dishing up top notch brews, a pub-style menu and sports-focused entertainment in the heart of Surfers Paradise
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Picnic Real Food Bar Tamborine Mountain
Tamborine Mountain
Picnic Real Food Bar
Picnic Real Food Bar is a tree-lined cafe and bar, nestled within the lush surrounds of Tamborine Mountain
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Bottle of amaro and two glasses on a wooden table at Loborn Tamborine Mountain
Tamborine Mountain
Loborn
Loborn is a locally-crafted Australian aperitif distillery nestled in the stunning surrounds of Tamborine Mountain
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Tank Bar & Dining Palm Beach
Palm Beach
Tank Bar & Dining
A convivial dog-friendly neighbourhood bar and kitchen specializing in craft beers, killer cocktails and tasty pub grub.
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WinterSun Cali Beach Club

Best Winter Bars on the Gold Coast

Bars with fireplaces, cosy pubs, old-world whiskey bars, rooftop igloos and sun-soaked distilleries - here are the ten of the best winter watering holes to wet your whistle at this chilly season
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Gold Coast Motor Museum Coomera
Upper Coomera
Gold Coast Motor Museum
Located on 12 acres in the Gold Coast hinterland, the Gold Coast Motor Museum showcases a diverse collection of vintage cars and bikes spanning from 1911 to 1988
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Picnic tables on the grass outside Cauldron Distillery Tamborine Mountain
Tamborine Mountain
Cauldron Distillery
Cauldron Distillery is a stunning, sun-soaked distillery located in the lush hinterland surrounds of Tamborine Mountain
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people on rooftop at Nobby Beach

Best Bars on the Gold Coast

From laneway bars, rooftop watering holes and secret sip spots to beachfront locales, breweries and distilleries - here are some of the best bars on the Gold Coast.
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Mr PP's Rooftop Southport
Southport
Mr PP's Rooftop
Mr PP's Rooftop and Laneway is a two storey restaurant and bar, dishing up mouthwatering meals, top notch cocktails and good vibes.
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Crafty's Sports Bar Biggera Waters
Biggera Waters
Crafty's Sports Bar
Crafty's is a bustling sports bar and kitchen serving up one of the best burgers on the Gold Coast, crafty cocktails and good vibes.
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Holy Ship Main Beach
Main Beach
Holy Ship Bar & Restaurant
All aboard Holy Ship - the overwater dining experience docked at Marina Mirage in Main Beach
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Last Night On Earth Southport
Southport
Last Night On Earth
Last Night On Earth is an iconic dive bar, serving up killer cocktails, live music, comedy nights and overall good vibes
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