Gold Coast
A passionate crew of coffee obsessives runs this cute little cafe right in the heart of the Marine Pde shopping strip. Perfect espresso, filter coffee and…
Must-see nightlife in Gold Coast
Gold Coast
This dark, moody, maritime-themed bar attracts a good-looking but relaxed local crew. Settle in with something from its massive rum and whisky list, or…
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Gold Coast
It's Professor Green in the library with a cocktail in this darkened semisecret speakeasy at the rear of the Loose Moose. Dress up and be prepared for…
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Gold Coast
This may be the most perfect laidback sundowner spot on the Gold Coast, with a large deck overlooking stunning Rainbow Bay and views curving around the…
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Gold Coast
Surf star Mick Fanning (the guy who punched a shark, right?) and his fellow circuit legends Joel Parkinson, Bede Durbidge and Josh Kerr are all partners…
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Gold Coast
Head upstairs from the Hellenika restaurant to find this relaxed spot, which evokes Santorini vibes with its white-on-white decor and sunshine-yellow-and…
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Gold Coast
Tipalowe Oberman's tiki bar is filled with her dad's art and her grandparents' furniture. Come for the Mexican-via-Pacific Rim snacks (there are great…
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Gold Coast
A gritty laneway opens into this pumping tiki bar, decked out with a palm-tree ceiling and pineapple wallpaper, where hip young things knock back rum…
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Gold Coast
In a twin-business pairing with Canteen Kitchen (mains $12-22) next door, this caffeine cranny casts another vote for Burleigh Heads as the Gold Coast's…
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Gold Coast
The Broadbeach Bowling Club is home to the best greens in Australia – it hosted the bowling competition for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Its bright and…
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Gold Coast
The walls are covered in photos of rock legends, from Bowie to Motörhead, at this totally old-school hard rock and metal bar. Yes, there's grub to be had,…
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Gold Coast
The Black Hops crew run a friendly and fun taproom, where you can enjoy a tasting paddle or sample whatever craft delight they've currently got on their…
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Gold Coast
Find your way to the rear laneway, look for the red door, text the number to get in – yes, a speakeasy bar has landed in Burleigh. Once you get inside,…
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Gold Coast
Hang out in this cavernous space with fellow beer lovers, or grab a seat in the courtyard to listen to live music and fuel up from the food trucks. There…
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Southport Surf Lifesaving Club
Gold Coast
This beautiful, airy pavilion-style club has spectacular views. The deck is open from 8am for coffee, or head here for lazy beery afternoons.
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Gold Coast
In an incredible position on Currumbin Beach below craggy Elephant Rock, this surf pavilion is perfect for an afternoon beer. The menu (mains from $20 to …
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Gold Coast
This boisterous harbourside pub – on a pier out over the water – is a beers-from-10am kinda joint, and gets raucous on weekends, with especially big…
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Gold Coast
The hub of Coolangatta’s sometimes boisterous nocturnal scene, this huge pub, right across from the beach, pumps with live bands, pool comps, trivia…
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Gold Coast
Next door to the Witches Chase Cheese Company, taste-test your way through Fortitude's range of beers paired with a wood-fired pizza and accompanied by…
