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Best Gold Coast Distilleries

Updated: Nov 14, 2025

Dotted around the Gold Coast, from beachside to the hinterland, are gin, whisky and vodka distilleries with onsite bars that make a great place for a drink or a night out. And if you like what you are served to drink, you can buy a bottle to take home! Here are eight of the best distillery bars, that are worth a visit:

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

Familiar Spirits

Familiar Spirits is one of the Gold Coast's true hidden treasures - a cool and chic tropical bar and cellar door tucked away in an industrial zone

White Oat Distillery

White Oat Distillery is a gin distillery and cocktail bar located in a warehouse space in Biggera Waters

Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery

Granddad Jack's is the Gold Coast's first craft Gin, Vodka and Whiskey distillery

Cauldron Distillery

Cauldron Distillery is a stunning, sun-soaked distillery located in the lush hinterland surrounds of Tamborine Mountain

Wildflower Gin Distillery

Wildflower Gin is a boutique gin distillery and cocktail bar, located in the southern Gold Coast suburb of Varsity Lakes

Six Tricks Distillery & Tasting Room

Six Tricks is where enthusiasts and connoisseurs can explore six spirits handcrafted onsite

Loborn

Loborn is a locally-crafted Australian aperitif distillery nestled in the stunning surrounds of Tamborine Mountain

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