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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:

Best Cafes & Bars in Currumbin

From the Alley to the valley, Currumbin is a Gold Coast jewel with cafes and bars to match

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Palm Beach

Suga

Tucked away behind an unimposing upcycled wooden door, is the coast’s coolest “secret” plantation-style rum bar

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Currumbin

Currumbin Beach Vikings

Perched next to the famous Elephant Rock lookout, right on the ocean, is the iconic Currumbin Beach Vikings

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Burleigh

Nightjar

A laidback, back alley dive bar tucked away down Burleigh's Justin Lane.

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Burleigh

Pink Monkey Bar & Grill

A rooftop dining and bar experience, featuring delicious wood fired pizzas, this Burleigh eatery is a gem.

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Burleigh

Hail Mary

Tucked down an alleyway off James St, you'll find this charming Mexi-Cali eatery, serving delicious tacos and cold margaritas

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Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Pavilion

The Burleigh Pavilion, with its relaxed, buzzing environment and spectacular view, is essential in any visit to the Gold Coast.

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Tamborine Mountain

Fortitude Brewing Company

Fortitude Brewing Company is one of SE Queensland's best microbreweries and cellar doors on top of Tamborine Mountain

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Tamborine Mountain

Eagle Heights Mountain Resort

Eagle Heights Mountain Resort boasts one of the best beer gardens in South East Queensland

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Qt Gold Coast

Stingray Bar & Lounge

Located in the base of uber hip QT Gold Coast hotel , Stingray Bar and Lounge is a retro Californian timewarp with the coolest martinis in town.

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Surfers Paradise

Bazaar

Bazaar is a highlight of any visit to Surfers Paradise – a contemporary dining room inside a traditional food market, serving dishes from around the world.

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Burleigh Heads

Ze Pickle

Ze Pickle is the unconventional cool kid on the Burleigh Heads block – a craft beer, cocktail and burger bar where edgy urban street meets cabin in the woods.

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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