Best Pubs in Gold Coast (2026)
Looking for the best pubs in Gold Coast? We've rounded up 47 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.
The Australian pub is a social institution — somewhere to catch the footy, settle in for a counter meal or while away a sunny afternoon in the beer garden. These are Gold Coast's most-loved locals and historic watering holes.
47 spots
Wallaby Hotel
$$Basic rooms in an unassuming hotel offering 2 bars, a casino & a deck, plus a bistro.
Palm Beach Hotel
$Relaxed budget hotel offering rooms with shared baths, plus a modern eatery & bar on premise.
Burleigh Town Hotel
$$Bars in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
Hinterland Hotel
$$Relaxed quarters, some with balconies, in a low-key lakeside hotel offering a bistro & a sports bar.
Kirra Beach Hotel
Bars in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
CSi Club Southport
$$Large pub offering global bistro fare like burgers & garlic prawns, plus live music & a gaming room.
Finn McCool's Surfers Paradise
$$Pubs in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
Waxy's Irish Pub and Skyline Roof Top Bar
$$Convivial watering hole with live music & a terrace offering hearty food & beer on tap.
Sandbar Surfers Paradise
$$Enduring institution serving up traditional pub fare, wine & beer in a relaxed setting.
Robina Pavilion
$$Easygoing waterside pub with a terrace doling out pizza, steak, curries & seafood, plus beer on tap.
Ivory Waterside
$$Cool place for seafood meals, burgers & pinball with a huge terrace overlooking Terranora Creek.
The Boathouse Tavern
$$Bars in Hope Island, Gold Coast.
4 Pines Coolangatta
Bars in Coolangatta, Gold Coast.
Local Burleigh
$$Restaurants in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast.
Ferry Road Tavern
Bars in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
Chevron Tavern
$$Pubs in Southport, Gold Coast.
Hotel CBD
$$Upscale pub fare prepared in a lively, contemporary bistro with bar food, trivia & poker nights.
Currumbin Hotel
$$Family-run pub hosting a gaming room and an old-school bistro, plus regular live music acts.
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Read guide →Pubs in Gold Coast — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Gold Coast?+
Our top-rated pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs are listed in Gold Coast?+
We currently feature 47 pubs across Gold Coast and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.