Best Bars in Gold Coast (2026)
Looking for the best bars in Gold Coast? We've rounded up 81 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
81 spots
Six-Tricks Distilling Co.
Bars in Broadbeach, Gold Coast.
SPEC bar & tapas
Restaurants in Miami, Gold Coast.
The Cavill Hotel
$$Upbeat hangout with a cocktail lounge, gaming lounge & event space offering global fare & cocktails.
Hope Island Tavern
$$Pub food served in a large, bright venue with sports screenings, a cocktail lounge & patio seating.
Terronia Bar
Bars in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
Gold Coast Tavern
$$Bars in Southport, Gold Coast.
Pink Monkey Bar & Grill
$$Restaurants in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
Bine Bar & Dining
$$Bars in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast.
Mermaid Beach Tavern
$$Big, modern watering hole & steakhouse with a beer garden, sports on TV & a kids' playground.
Last Night on Earth
$$Bars in Southport, Gold Coast.
Mano's Tedder Avenue
$$Restaurants in Main Beach, Gold Coast.
Roosevelt Lounge
Bars in Broadbeach, Gold Coast.
Apres Surf
$$Bars in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
The Malibu Racquet Club
Bars in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
Ashmore Tavern
$$Pubs in Southport, Gold Coast.
Club Robina
Informal dining hall in a long-running lawn-bowls club, dishing up steaks, seafood and pasta dishes.
Backbone Bar
$$Bars in Currumbin, Gold Coast.
Hairy Mary's
Bars in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast.
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Read guide →Bars in Gold Coast — FAQs
What are the best bars in Gold Coast?+
Our top-rated bars in Gold Coast are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Gold Coast bars ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter bars by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many bars are listed in Gold Coast?+
We currently feature 81 bars across Gold Coast and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.