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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:

Bine Bar & Dining Nobby Beach
Nobby Beach
Bine Bar & Dining
Bine Bar & Dining in Nobby Beach is pouring craft beers on tap and dishing up a delicious menu of pub-style eats
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Exterior of Choofa's Smokehouse Coolangatta
Coolangatta
Choofa's Smokehouse
An American-style restaurant with a massive menu of BBQ local seafood and meat dishes and rum & cocktail bar
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SOPO Brewing, Southport
Southport
SOPO Brewing Co
A cool contemporary microbrewery, bar and bistro that is an unexpected and welcome find in the heart of Southport CBD
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Nightcap Nobbys Beach
Nobbys Beach
Nightcap
A funky rock'n'roll themed dive bar that looks like its been beamed up from a grungy inner city street
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Kirra Beach Hotel, Kirra
Kirra
Kirra Beach Hotel
Kirra Beach Hotel is welcoming locals back to their favourite watering hole overlooking its iconic surfbreak
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Six Tricks, Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach
Six Tricks Distillery & Tasting Room
Six Tricks is where enthusiasts and connoisseurs can explore six spirits handcrafted onsite
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Cali Beach Club, Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise
Cali Beach Club
Cali Beach Club in the heart of Surfers paradise is credited as the first Vegas-style pool party of its kind in the country
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front-of-hotel Fox & Hounds Country Inn
Wongawallan
Fox & Hounds Country Inn
Fox & Hounds Country Inn is a traditional English pub, serving authentic British ales, food and some serious history
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Hot Shott Main Beach
Main Beach
Hot Shott
For lovers of fantastic food, fine coffee, and fun times
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Lazy Lobster Labrador
Labrador
The Lazy Lobster
Enjoy beautiful seafood and cocktails with a breezy terrace and water views
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The Grand Hotel Labrador
Labrador
The Grand Hotel
Iconic hotel overlooking the stunning Broadwater
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Ground N Sound Labrador
Labrador
Ground N Sound
Where coffee meets music!
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Daark Espresso Labrador
Labrador
Daark Espresso
This Daark side espresso bar slings out exceptional coffee and food and is a locals favourite
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Board Short Barista Coolangatta Surf Club Coolangatta

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Kirra Beach Kirra

Best cafés, bars & eateries in Kirra

A guide to the best places to drink and dine in Kirra
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