Gold Coast Nightlife: The Best Bars & Live Music

The Gold Coast's nightlife stretches well beyond the neon of Surfers Paradise. From late-night bars and nightclubs in the heart of the strip to suburban pubs, breweries and live-music spaces dotted between Southport and Coolangatta, there's a scene to suit most moods after dark. This guide pulls together a spread of bars, pubs, breweries and live-music venues across the city so you can plan a night out wherever you're based.

Why Gold Coast delivers

If you're after somewhere to drink or catch live music at night, the Gold Coast packs plenty of options into a fairly compact coastline. The Surfers Paradise core leans towards bars and clubs, while suburbs like Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads, Miami and Coolangatta offer pubs and breweries with a more local feel. With venues spread along the coast, it's easy to match the night to your group, whether that's a relaxed brewery, a tavern, or a venue built around live music.

Highlights

• Live music nights at Miami Marketta in Miami
• Surfers Paradise bars and clubs such as BMG Cowboys, Cocktails Nightclub, House of Brews and The Yankee's Restaurant & Bar
• Craft beer at breweries like Earth Beer Company in Coolangatta and Roji Cat Beer Bar in Miami
• Classic Gold Coast pubs including Broadbeach Tavern, Burleigh Heads Hotel and Anglers Arms Hotel in Southport

Our top picks

Hand-picked from our highest-scoring listings:

• BMG Cowboys — Surfers Paradise
• Cocktails Nightclub — Surfers Paradise
• Soak Bathhouse - Mermaid Beach — Robina
• Broadbeach Tavern — Broadbeach
• Surfers Paradise Beergarden — Surfers Paradise
• Anglers Arms Hotel — Southport
• Varsity Lakes Tavern — Burleigh Heads
• Miami Marketta — Miami
• Garden Kitchen & Bar — Broadbeach
• Miami Tavern — Miami

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I catch live music on the Gold Coast?

Miami Marketta in Miami is listed in our directory as a live-music venue. For specific line-ups, set times and event dates, check the venue's own listings before heading out.

Which suburb is best for bars and clubs?

Surfers Paradise is the densest spot for bars and nightclubs, with venues like BMG Cowboys, Cocktails Nightclub, House of Brews and The Yankee's Restaurant & Bar all in the area.

Are there breweries on the Gold Coast?

Yes. Earth Beer Company in Coolangatta and Roji Cat Beer Bar in Miami are listed as breweries, making them good options if you're after craft beer.

Where can I find a good pub away from the Surfers strip?

There are pubs across the coast, including Broadbeach Tavern in Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads Hotel, Anglers Arms Hotel in Southport, Miami Tavern in Miami, and the Surfers Paradise Beergarden. We'd suggest confirming opening hours directly with each venue.