Best Breweries in Gold Coast (2026)
Looking for the best breweries in Gold Coast? We've rounded up 21 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.
21 spots
Tipsy Tours
Brewery in Southport on the Gold Coast offering beer and tour experiences.
Earth Beer Company
Breweries in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
Roji Cat Beer Bar
Bars in Miami, Gold Coast.
Hard Fizz HQ Taproom
Bars in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
Black Hops Brewery Burleigh Heads
Breweries in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
Black Hops Brewery Biggera Waters
Breweries in Southport, Gold Coast.
Balter Brewing Company
Restaurants in Currumbin, Gold Coast.
Madocke Beer Brewing Company
Breweries in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
Tap That Brewery & Keghouse
Bars in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
Capricorn Distilling Co
Breweries in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
Aardvark and Arrow Brewery
Breweries in Broadbeach, Gold Coast.
Hound and Stag Brewing Co
Breweries in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
Laughing Lizard Brewing Company
Breweries in Southport, Gold Coast.
'The Kennel' Tap Room & Sports Bar at Boxer Brewing Co.
Breweries in Hope Island, Gold Coast.
Precinct Brewing
Restaurants in Miami, Gold Coast.
Padre Brewing Company
Breweries in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
Burleigh Brewing Company
Breweries in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
Burly Distillery
Breweries in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
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Read guide →Breweries in Gold Coast — FAQs
What are the best breweries in Gold Coast?+
Our top-rated breweries 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 breweries 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 breweries 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 breweries are listed in Gold Coast?+
We currently feature 21 breweries across Gold Coast and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.