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Best Gold Coast Bars

Currumbin Beach Vikings

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

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:

Coolangatta

Vanilla Lily

Coolangatta's boutique café & cocktail bar

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Coolangatta

4 Pines Brewing Co.

Fancy having an Australian craft brewery with its doorstep practically on the beach

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Coolangatta

Baskk Italian

Baskk Italian is Coolangatta's stunning and sophisticated beachfront restaurant and bar

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Kirra

St Helens Bar & Burgers

Innovative share foods with beers on tap and exciting cocktails that reflect our coastal locale

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Palm Beach

Palm Beach Surf Club

Out of all the surf clubs on the Gold Coast beachfront, Palm Beach would have to be up there as one of the best

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Best cafés, bars & eateries in Surfers Paradise

A guide to the best places to drink and dine in Surfers Paradise

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Best cafés, bars & eateries in Broadbeach

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

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Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise Beach Café (and The Beach Bar)

Adjoining venues – a modern cafe and bright bar – sharing the Soul Boardwalk

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Surfers Paradise

Sandbar

Enduring institution serving up traditional pub fare, wine & beer in a relaxed setting

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Surfers Paradise

House of Brews

Lively gastropub serving American fare such as finger foods & burgers, plus cocktails & craft beer

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Surfers Paradise

Elston Restaurant & Bar

The art of tapas - unwind as the sunlight glistens over the shoreline

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Broadbeach

Hideaway Kitchen & Bar

Asian sharing plates & cocktails offered in a vibrant restaurant with a terrace & eclectic decor

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Broadbeach

Roosevelt Lounge

A 1920s American-inspired bar for the mature, well-heeled crowd

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Broadbeach

The Loose Moose Tap and Grill House

The Loose Moose is a hip, brick-lined bar featuring pub fare with a prohibition twist

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Broadbeach

Koi Dining

Stylish open-plan space featuring diverse international dishes

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Broadbeach

No Name Lane Café and Bar

No Name Lane is a popular cafe specialising in freshly made meals using local produce

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Top Things To Do On The Gold Coast This Week

360 Allstars

BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing and more combine at 360 ALLSTARS

Jun 30-Jul 10

Italian Serenatas

A dramatic journey with The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra through the heart of Baroque Italy.

Jul 2

Door Seven Haunted House

A spine-chilling immersive experience that is like stepping into a horror movie

Queensland Garden Show

The much-loved Queensland Garden Show will return to Nambour from 10 to 12 July for its 42nd year.

10-12 Jul

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!

Jul 31 - Aug 2

Second Coming

La Boite Theatre presents Second Coming, a love letter to Earth wrapped in corporate salvation

Aug 6-22

School Holidays at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

School holidays are sorted with endless family fun waiting at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

School Holidays at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

6 Best Coastal Walks

From Burleigh to Coolangatta and up to The Spit, these coastal walks give you the chance to explore some of the Gold Coast’s most beautiful stretches of coastline

6 of the Best Coastal Walks on the Gold Coast

MUST DO

Ashton's The Great Australian Circus

Ashton’s Great Australian Circus is lighting up the Gold Coast with a brand-new production at Broadwater Parklands

Ashton's The Great Australian Circus

WEEKEND AWAY

The Westin Brisbane

Treat yourself to a getaway at this unique and refreshing urban retreat with a focus on wellbeing, relaxation and effortless luxury, located in the heart of Brisbane's CBD

The Westin Brisbane

A stunning tribute to Barbra Streisand