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Eating and shopping your way around the Gold Coast's best restaurants and boutiques can be thirsty work.
Luckily, our glorious surf city is also blessed with a bunch of fab bars to service you. While the definition between watering hole and restaurant gets a little blurry these days, we've compiled a bucket list of the best bars on the Gold Coast where you should have sunk a few drinks if you call yourself a local. Just visiting? Make this your hit list.
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North | Surfers Paradise & Beyond
Mr P.P.'s Deli & Rooftop | Southport
One of the best bars on the Gold Coast if you're floating around the northern end is Mr P.P.'s Deli & Rooftop. Downstairs, hidden behind the guise of a deli, Mr P.P.'s cosy wine bar is perfect for knock-off drinks or a sociable Saturday night. You can come and hang with the CBD office workers for sunset drinkies on the rooftop and you'll likely walk away with a handful of new friends.
Last Night On Earth | Southport
Southport's OG watering hole, loved for its Wednesday trivia nights, thirst-quenching craft beer selection, board games, live acoustics, relaxed vibe and cheeky antics. And you can't go past their rooftop bar for some seriously good vibes.
The Island Rooftop | Surfers Paradise
Adjoining boutique hotel, The Island, Gold Coast's biggest rooftop bar and sprawling alfresco patio, The Island Rooftop is bringing the cool back to Surfers Paradise's after-dark scene. With DJs, a retro-styled cocktail bar, ample seating and leafy nooks, The Island's Gin & Jazz Thursdays are a hit with Bliss Sunday sessions heating up the afternoons with DJs and live vocalists from 2pm.
Sandbar | Surfers Paradise
After a hip and breezy re-fit, Sandbar is deserving of its spot among the best bars on the Gold Coast. With a staggering 100-plus bottled and draft craft beer options, it's the most extensive range on the GC. Those salty sea breezes come at no extra cost.
Central | Broadbeach To Miami
Aloha Bar & Dining | Broadbeach
This hidden Broadbeach hangout is high on our list of the best bars on the Gold Coast. Aloha Bar & Dining crams in fun and frivolities on the regular; nights filled with nautical and tiki paraphernalia, treasure chest cocktails and pineapple everything.
Garden Kitchen & Bar | Broadbeach
There's a lot to love about the new-look The Star, who has been attracting locals back in droves thanks to its swanky Garden Kitchen & Bar. This leafy, sun-drenched outdoor bar is a hotspot for Sunday drinks or Saturday night cocktails; basically any occasion where you wanna frock up and live it up.
Nineteen At The Star | Broadbeach
Everyone knows the wildest nights start the classiest, so if you're looking to kick off your evening with an aura of sophistication, head to the mind-blowing Nineteen at The Star lounge bar on, you guessed it, the 19th-floor of The Star Gold Coast's six-star hotel, The Darling. If you can't afford to stay the night in this crazy high-roller hotel, it doesn't mean we can't pretend with an evening elevated above the glittering lights of Broadbeach.
The Loose Moose | Broadbeach
Another of our faves among the best bars on the Gold Coast, The Loose Moose has without question the city's most ridiculous bar fit-out with its steampunk and 1920s prohibition Americana styling, plus a twist of its Canadian cousin. Come for the mind-blowing list of 80 different beers and 160-plus whiskies then stay for the finger-licking menu.
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Soho Place | Broadbeach
Soho Place in Broadbeach is the Coast's first official 'small bar'. Operating completely without a kitchen or food menu, step through the ‘hidden in plain sight' red telephone box entryway and you'll be stepping into a window-less vortex where hours may mysteriously disappear.
The Roosevelt Lounge | Broadbeach
No expense was spared to create Roosevelt Lounge, a game-changing 1930s American-inspired lounge bar and restaurant in Broadbeach. If you're not made of money, you'll definitely feel like it after a night spent lounging around looking glamorous in sinkable leather chesterfields and red velvet booths with cocktails made at your table.
Après Surf | Mermaid Beach
You can't help but warm to the chilled dudes of Après Surf, who've gone to great lengths to build a regular local patronage. Après ski parties, Sunday sessions, BBQ dinners, DJs, serious value cheap eats specials and good vibes galore.
The Cambus Wallace | Nobby Beach
The Cambus Wallace is recognised and rightly so, as one of Gold Coast's best cocktail bars. This dimly-lit and nautical-themed bar and eatery puts the hip in Nobby Beach and makes a mean Kraken espresso martini if we do say so ourselves.
Bine Craft Beer Bar | Nobby Beach
A trailblazer for craft beer on the Gold Coast, Bine rocks our world with 50-cent wings, sliders, juicy parmigianas and regularly rotating craft beer taps, and is a crowd favourite among the best bars on the Gold Coast.
South | Burleigh & Beyond
Lockwood | Burleigh Heads
Lockwood was the Gold Coast's first truly speakeasy-style hidden bar. Converting what was once a storage room into an atmospheric watering hole that oozes old soul—with seductive mood-inducing blues and rockabilly tunes and some of the stiffest twist-on-the-classic cocktails in town—if you're yet to hunt down Lockwood's must-text-to-enter bar in the back alley of Burleigh, you'd best take a good hard look at yourself.
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Justin Lane Rooftop | Burleigh Heads
Life is best lived outdoors, which is why Justin Lane's rooftop bar rocks our world. Without question one of the best bars on the Gold Coast, this is where the beautiful people head for Sunday sessions in the sunshine.
Iku Yakitori & Whisky Bar | Burleigh Heads
While you can get your fill of authentic yakitori and Japanese eats, it is Iku's atmospheric back bar, lined with hard-to-find Japanese whiskies, that's well deserving of a spot among the best bars on the Gold Coast. Owned by the same crew behind long-standing favourite, Estu, Iku's ridic fit out and weekly evolving cocktail menu is next level awesome.
Nightjar | Burleigh Heads
Secreted away in a back alley car park in much-loved Burleigh Heads, Nightjar, a grungy dude's den, has got all the industrial feels. Come for the daily happy hour (4pm to 6pm) and sing-along live music, where you just might end up dancing like nobody's watching.
The Burleigh Pavilion | Burleigh Heads
Boasting one of the best views of our stunning coast, the Pav has fast become our go-to spot for sinking tipples while watching the sunset. With places to park your surfboard and showers to wash off the salt, this joint is beach to bar at its finest.
Rosella's | Burleigh Heads
Boasting an all-Aussie natural wine list, VB tins and cocktails that feature Zooper Doopers and Nutri-Grain, this Australiana bar is an absolute must do if you find yourself in Burleigh. Pull up a stool at the bar, sip a cocktail and snack on roo carpaccio and Vegemite jaffles.
The Scottish Prince | Palm Beach
With 150+ bottles of whisky behind the bar, it's clear what your tipple of choice should be here. The Scottish Prince, from the same team that brought us The Cambus Wallace, is a booze-swilling tribute to another ill-fated ship and is without question one of the best bars on the Gold Coast.
The Collective Rooftop | Palm Beach
Gone are the days Palm Beach was a sleepy beachside suburb that you'd pass through enroute to the airport. Thanks to vibing hangouts like The Collective and its so-hip-it-hurts rooftop bar, the 4221 is officially on the drinking map. The perfect time to visit? Magic hour, just as the sun dips behind the hinterland.
Baskk | Coolangatta
Nights in Coolangatta got a whole lot cooler when the team from Cafe Dbar introduced their whimsical new long lunch and after-dark destination, Baskk Kirra Point. Adorned with natural fibers of rattan, hard and driftwoods throughout; you can't help but linger for sunset cocktails, cheese and seafood platters, shoulder-swaying tunes or just mingling with the beautiful people.
Tasca | Coolangatta (Temporarily Closed)
For us, it was love at first sight when laying eyes on Coolangatta's sophisticated wine bar, Tasca. This tiny venue punches well above its weight and is a beating heart on Griffith Street come weekends. With a seat at the bar, settle in with small batch Italian, French or Spanish vino—served with an origin lesson—and sides of squid ink tagliolini or leek and porchini risotto, all designed to share.
Komune Beach Club | Coolangatta
Epitomising our laid-back coastal lifestyle, Coolangatta's Komune Beach Club can't be beat for a Sunday session that feels more like a party at your mate's epic beach house. Get wet with pool volleyball fun, lounge in stripy bean bag chairs, fist pump to DJ tunes, and embrace an afternoon that'll likely end with getting busy on the dance floor.
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When it comes to savouring a delicious cold drink, the atmosphere can make or break your experience – and the cool breezes and sun-kissed vibes of rooftop bars can't be beaten. These clever spots have tapped into the fact that the coast's weather is poppin' practically year-round, utilising stunning outdoor spaces (and views) to make your drinking experience that much better. Pop on that SPF, bust out your breeziest linen ensemble and soak up this list of the best rooftop bars on the Gold Coast.
Burleigh Pavilion, Burleigh: Nabbing a seat out on The Pav's sun-kissed, ocean-bound outdoor bar is like striking gold – so once you've secured a spot, hold onto it and settle in for the ultimate seaside sip-fest. There's a raft of cocktails (go for The Glen Coco with pickled green chilli), a bunch of beers on tap and a quality cellar list to work your way though. Enjoy it all while watching the waves roll in across Burleigh Beach. Does it get much better? Nope.
Nineteen at The Star, Broadbeach: Enjoying prime position atop The Star Gold Coast's ultra-luxe The Darling hotel, Nineteen at The Star's breezy lounge bar is a sophisticated sipping spot with fabulous views across Broadbeach and beyond. While you get the spectacular vistas and sea breeze, Nineteen is also protected from the elements so you can sip mimosas and enjoy grazing platters at any time of year.
The Island Rooftop, Surfers Paradise: As one of the coast's largest open-air rooftop bars, The Island is a go-to for drinks both in the sunshine and under the stars. There's a fun offering of cocktails, delicious food (from snacks to pizzas, bao buns and cheese boards), a quality line-up of live music, DJs and entertainment, plus dreamy views that capture the bright lights of Surfers Paradise and span toward the Main Beach coastline.
Justin Lane, Burleigh Heads: Here's an ideal situation – park yourself in the sunshine on Justin's rooftop, enjoy the sea breeze, order a zucchini pizza and a passionfruit and chilli margarita (or two) and forget about life for a while. Texas hold em card order.
Aviary Rooftop Bar, Southport: With uninterrupted skyline views, a fine collection of cocktails, a solid back bar of craft spirits, a raft of tap beers and an open-plan pizza kitchen firing delicious creations, it's no surprise why Aviary has become a firm favourite for folk across the central-to-northern areas of the Gold Coast. You can sip and snack in the main bar area, or really soak up the sunshine (or stars) with your flock out on the open-air deck known fondly as The Nest. Wherever you perch yourself, you're guaranteed killer views.
The Collective, Palm Beach: The Collective's rooftop bar is armed with one of the most comprehensive cocktail menus on the coast, so you'll always find something new and intriguing to sip. It's an ideal spot to soak up the afternoon warmth and watch the sun go down with a tipple in hand. You also have access to The Collective's crowd-pleasing menu of eats while on the rooftop. Bug rolls and rosé, anyone?
Mr PP's Deli & Rooftop, Southport: Sunset drinks at Mr PP's is truly a great way to cap off your day. Snack your way through the menu of woodfired Italian pizzas, charcuterie spreads and cheese platters while sipping negronis, Italian wines and rotating craft beers from the taps. It's also located right next to the G:Link stop – handy if you want to have more than one.
Moxy's Rooftop Bar, Coolangatta: After opening its doors in late 2019, Moxy's quickly garnered a strong following of local sippers seeking a casual vibe and quality cocktails. As the only rooftop bar in Coolangatta, Moxy's is a go-to for Friday beers, cocktail-fuelled Saturday nights and chilled-out Sunday sips. There's also a menu of Mexican eats (from The Aztec restaurant below) if you're chasing a snack.
Gotham Grill & Rooftop Bar, Runaway Bay: While Gotham's main restaurant and grill is a must-do for local diners, those looking for a more casual affair can ascend one more flight of stairs and head up to Gotham's breezy rooftop. Open from Friday to Sunday, the rooftop is the perfect spot for long, lazy lunches (think burgers, salads, pizzas) with top-notch wine and dreamy Broadwater views.
Surfers Paradise Beer Garden, Surfers Paradise: A multi-million-dollar transformation in late 2019 saw the iconic multi-level Surfers Paradise Beer Garden revived with an impressive new aesthetic, an overhauled food offering, and a refreshed day-and-night appeal. Dressed in Hawaiian shirts, the bar team shakes, stirs and pours an extensive series of cocktails, offered alongside a wide range of spirits, wines, local and Australian tap beers, which you can enjoy in the open-air beer garden or out on the sun-kissed deck.
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North | Surfers Paradise & Beyond
Mr P.P.'s Deli & Rooftop | Southport
One of the best bars on the Gold Coast if you're floating around the northern end is Mr P.P.'s Deli & Rooftop. Downstairs, hidden behind the guise of a deli, Mr P.P.'s cosy wine bar is perfect for knock-off drinks or a sociable Saturday night. You can come and hang with the CBD office workers for sunset drinkies on the rooftop and you'll likely walk away with a handful of new friends.
Last Night On Earth | Southport
Southport's OG watering hole, loved for its Wednesday trivia nights, thirst-quenching craft beer selection, board games, live acoustics, relaxed vibe and cheeky antics. And you can't go past their rooftop bar for some seriously good vibes.
The Island Rooftop | Surfers Paradise
Adjoining boutique hotel, The Island, Gold Coast's biggest rooftop bar and sprawling alfresco patio, The Island Rooftop is bringing the cool back to Surfers Paradise's after-dark scene. With DJs, a retro-styled cocktail bar, ample seating and leafy nooks, The Island's Gin & Jazz Thursdays are a hit with Bliss Sunday sessions heating up the afternoons with DJs and live vocalists from 2pm.
Sandbar | Surfers Paradise
After a hip and breezy re-fit, Sandbar is deserving of its spot among the best bars on the Gold Coast. With a staggering 100-plus bottled and draft craft beer options, it's the most extensive range on the GC. Those salty sea breezes come at no extra cost.
Central | Broadbeach To Miami
Aloha Bar & Dining | Broadbeach
This hidden Broadbeach hangout is high on our list of the best bars on the Gold Coast. Aloha Bar & Dining crams in fun and frivolities on the regular; nights filled with nautical and tiki paraphernalia, treasure chest cocktails and pineapple everything.
Garden Kitchen & Bar | Broadbeach
There's a lot to love about the new-look The Star, who has been attracting locals back in droves thanks to its swanky Garden Kitchen & Bar. This leafy, sun-drenched outdoor bar is a hotspot for Sunday drinks or Saturday night cocktails; basically any occasion where you wanna frock up and live it up.
Nineteen At The Star | Broadbeach
Everyone knows the wildest nights start the classiest, so if you're looking to kick off your evening with an aura of sophistication, head to the mind-blowing Nineteen at The Star lounge bar on, you guessed it, the 19th-floor of The Star Gold Coast's six-star hotel, The Darling. If you can't afford to stay the night in this crazy high-roller hotel, it doesn't mean we can't pretend with an evening elevated above the glittering lights of Broadbeach.
The Loose Moose | Broadbeach
Another of our faves among the best bars on the Gold Coast, The Loose Moose has without question the city's most ridiculous bar fit-out with its steampunk and 1920s prohibition Americana styling, plus a twist of its Canadian cousin. Come for the mind-blowing list of 80 different beers and 160-plus whiskies then stay for the finger-licking menu.
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Soho Place | Broadbeach
Soho Place in Broadbeach is the Coast's first official 'small bar'. Operating completely without a kitchen or food menu, step through the ‘hidden in plain sight' red telephone box entryway and you'll be stepping into a window-less vortex where hours may mysteriously disappear.
The Roosevelt Lounge | Broadbeach
No expense was spared to create Roosevelt Lounge, a game-changing 1930s American-inspired lounge bar and restaurant in Broadbeach. If you're not made of money, you'll definitely feel like it after a night spent lounging around looking glamorous in sinkable leather chesterfields and red velvet booths with cocktails made at your table.
Après Surf | Mermaid Beach
You can't help but warm to the chilled dudes of Après Surf, who've gone to great lengths to build a regular local patronage. Après ski parties, Sunday sessions, BBQ dinners, DJs, serious value cheap eats specials and good vibes galore.
The Cambus Wallace | Nobby Beach
The Cambus Wallace is recognised and rightly so, as one of Gold Coast's best cocktail bars. This dimly-lit and nautical-themed bar and eatery puts the hip in Nobby Beach and makes a mean Kraken espresso martini if we do say so ourselves.
Bine Craft Beer Bar | Nobby Beach
A trailblazer for craft beer on the Gold Coast, Bine rocks our world with 50-cent wings, sliders, juicy parmigianas and regularly rotating craft beer taps, and is a crowd favourite among the best bars on the Gold Coast.
South | Burleigh & Beyond
Lockwood | Burleigh Heads
Lockwood was the Gold Coast's first truly speakeasy-style hidden bar. Converting what was once a storage room into an atmospheric watering hole that oozes old soul—with seductive mood-inducing blues and rockabilly tunes and some of the stiffest twist-on-the-classic cocktails in town—if you're yet to hunt down Lockwood's must-text-to-enter bar in the back alley of Burleigh, you'd best take a good hard look at yourself.
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Justin Lane Rooftop | Burleigh Heads
Life is best lived outdoors, which is why Justin Lane's rooftop bar rocks our world. Without question one of the best bars on the Gold Coast, this is where the beautiful people head for Sunday sessions in the sunshine.
Iku Yakitori & Whisky Bar | Burleigh Heads
While you can get your fill of authentic yakitori and Japanese eats, it is Iku's atmospheric back bar, lined with hard-to-find Japanese whiskies, that's well deserving of a spot among the best bars on the Gold Coast. Owned by the same crew behind long-standing favourite, Estu, Iku's ridic fit out and weekly evolving cocktail menu is next level awesome.
Nightjar | Burleigh Heads
Secreted away in a back alley car park in much-loved Burleigh Heads, Nightjar, a grungy dude's den, has got all the industrial feels. Come for the daily happy hour (4pm to 6pm) and sing-along live music, where you just might end up dancing like nobody's watching.
The Burleigh Pavilion | Burleigh Heads
Boasting one of the best views of our stunning coast, the Pav has fast become our go-to spot for sinking tipples while watching the sunset. With places to park your surfboard and showers to wash off the salt, this joint is beach to bar at its finest.
Rosella's | Burleigh Heads
Boasting an all-Aussie natural wine list, VB tins and cocktails that feature Zooper Doopers and Nutri-Grain, this Australiana bar is an absolute must do if you find yourself in Burleigh. Pull up a stool at the bar, sip a cocktail and snack on roo carpaccio and Vegemite jaffles.
The Scottish Prince | Palm Beach
With 150+ bottles of whisky behind the bar, it's clear what your tipple of choice should be here. The Scottish Prince, from the same team that brought us The Cambus Wallace, is a booze-swilling tribute to another ill-fated ship and is without question one of the best bars on the Gold Coast.
The Collective Rooftop | Palm Beach
Gone are the days Palm Beach was a sleepy beachside suburb that you'd pass through enroute to the airport. Thanks to vibing hangouts like The Collective and its so-hip-it-hurts rooftop bar, the 4221 is officially on the drinking map. The perfect time to visit? Magic hour, just as the sun dips behind the hinterland.
Baskk | Coolangatta
Nights in Coolangatta got a whole lot cooler when the team from Cafe Dbar introduced their whimsical new long lunch and after-dark destination, Baskk Kirra Point. Adorned with natural fibers of rattan, hard and driftwoods throughout; you can't help but linger for sunset cocktails, cheese and seafood platters, shoulder-swaying tunes or just mingling with the beautiful people.
Tasca | Coolangatta (Temporarily Closed)
For us, it was love at first sight when laying eyes on Coolangatta's sophisticated wine bar, Tasca. This tiny venue punches well above its weight and is a beating heart on Griffith Street come weekends. With a seat at the bar, settle in with small batch Italian, French or Spanish vino—served with an origin lesson—and sides of squid ink tagliolini or leek and porchini risotto, all designed to share.
Komune Beach Club | Coolangatta
Epitomising our laid-back coastal lifestyle, Coolangatta's Komune Beach Club can't be beat for a Sunday session that feels more like a party at your mate's epic beach house. Get wet with pool volleyball fun, lounge in stripy bean bag chairs, fist pump to DJ tunes, and embrace an afternoon that'll likely end with getting busy on the dance floor.
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Image credit: Hayley Williamson and Kaitlin Maree for Urban List
When it comes to savouring a delicious cold drink, the atmosphere can make or break your experience – and the cool breezes and sun-kissed vibes of rooftop bars can't be beaten. These clever spots have tapped into the fact that the coast's weather is poppin' practically year-round, utilising stunning outdoor spaces (and views) to make your drinking experience that much better. Pop on that SPF, bust out your breeziest linen ensemble and soak up this list of the best rooftop bars on the Gold Coast.
Burleigh Pavilion, Burleigh: Nabbing a seat out on The Pav's sun-kissed, ocean-bound outdoor bar is like striking gold – so once you've secured a spot, hold onto it and settle in for the ultimate seaside sip-fest. There's a raft of cocktails (go for The Glen Coco with pickled green chilli), a bunch of beers on tap and a quality cellar list to work your way though. Enjoy it all while watching the waves roll in across Burleigh Beach. Does it get much better? Nope.
Nineteen at The Star, Broadbeach: Enjoying prime position atop The Star Gold Coast's ultra-luxe The Darling hotel, Nineteen at The Star's breezy lounge bar is a sophisticated sipping spot with fabulous views across Broadbeach and beyond. While you get the spectacular vistas and sea breeze, Nineteen is also protected from the elements so you can sip mimosas and enjoy grazing platters at any time of year.
The Island Rooftop, Surfers Paradise: As one of the coast's largest open-air rooftop bars, The Island is a go-to for drinks both in the sunshine and under the stars. There's a fun offering of cocktails, delicious food (from snacks to pizzas, bao buns and cheese boards), a quality line-up of live music, DJs and entertainment, plus dreamy views that capture the bright lights of Surfers Paradise and span toward the Main Beach coastline.
Justin Lane, Burleigh Heads: Here's an ideal situation – park yourself in the sunshine on Justin's rooftop, enjoy the sea breeze, order a zucchini pizza and a passionfruit and chilli margarita (or two) and forget about life for a while. Texas hold em card order.
Aviary Rooftop Bar, Southport: With uninterrupted skyline views, a fine collection of cocktails, a solid back bar of craft spirits, a raft of tap beers and an open-plan pizza kitchen firing delicious creations, it's no surprise why Aviary has become a firm favourite for folk across the central-to-northern areas of the Gold Coast. You can sip and snack in the main bar area, or really soak up the sunshine (or stars) with your flock out on the open-air deck known fondly as The Nest. Wherever you perch yourself, you're guaranteed killer views.
The Collective, Palm Beach: The Collective's rooftop bar is armed with one of the most comprehensive cocktail menus on the coast, so you'll always find something new and intriguing to sip. It's an ideal spot to soak up the afternoon warmth and watch the sun go down with a tipple in hand. You also have access to The Collective's crowd-pleasing menu of eats while on the rooftop. Bug rolls and rosé, anyone?
Mr PP's Deli & Rooftop, Southport: Sunset drinks at Mr PP's is truly a great way to cap off your day. Snack your way through the menu of woodfired Italian pizzas, charcuterie spreads and cheese platters while sipping negronis, Italian wines and rotating craft beers from the taps. It's also located right next to the G:Link stop – handy if you want to have more than one.
Moxy's Rooftop Bar, Coolangatta: After opening its doors in late 2019, Moxy's quickly garnered a strong following of local sippers seeking a casual vibe and quality cocktails. As the only rooftop bar in Coolangatta, Moxy's is a go-to for Friday beers, cocktail-fuelled Saturday nights and chilled-out Sunday sips. There's also a menu of Mexican eats (from The Aztec restaurant below) if you're chasing a snack.
Gotham Grill & Rooftop Bar, Runaway Bay: While Gotham's main restaurant and grill is a must-do for local diners, those looking for a more casual affair can ascend one more flight of stairs and head up to Gotham's breezy rooftop. Open from Friday to Sunday, the rooftop is the perfect spot for long, lazy lunches (think burgers, salads, pizzas) with top-notch wine and dreamy Broadwater views.
Surfers Paradise Beer Garden, Surfers Paradise: A multi-million-dollar transformation in late 2019 saw the iconic multi-level Surfers Paradise Beer Garden revived with an impressive new aesthetic, an overhauled food offering, and a refreshed day-and-night appeal. Dressed in Hawaiian shirts, the bar team shakes, stirs and pours an extensive series of cocktails, offered alongside a wide range of spirits, wines, local and Australian tap beers, which you can enjoy in the open-air beer garden or out on the sun-kissed deck.
Last Night on Earth, Southport: Known for having one of the best collections of on-tap craft beer on the coast, this personality-packed dive bar also has a (newish) rooftop, so you can sink schooners under the stars in the heart of Southport. It's located directly opposite fellow rooftop bar, Mr PP's. High five to ‘SoPo' for upping the coast's rooftop-bar game.
Frida Sol, Palm Beach: If it's tacos, tequila and sunshine you crave, then Frida Sol will be right up your alley. The Mexican eatery and bar (from the same owners of Bonita Bonita in Mermaid Beach) enjoys an elevated position in the heart of Palm Beach, with its Tulum-inspired fit-out designed to transport you to Mexico's dreamy coastline.
Wildernis Cafe & Bar, Palm Beach: With cocktails served from 10:00 am, Wildernis' bright and breezy rooftop is an ideal spot for boozy brunches. The elevated cafe and bar has views toward Palmy's pristine beach, and is well equipped with a fun collection of cocktails, wines and tap beers to keep you well hydrated on these balmy Gold Coast days.
Pink Monkey Rooftop Bar & Grill, Burleigh Heads: It really doesn't get much better than sipping ice-cold beers in the sunshine with your pals while gazing at the ocean. Pink Monkey's rooftop bar is armed with go-to libations (shared cocktail, anyone?) and boasts an enviable aspect overlooking the best parts of Burleigh.
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