70Spot Score
BMG Cowboys
Bars · Surfers Paradise
BMG Cowboys is a bar located on Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, highly regarded by visitors.
4.9(1,700)· GoogleView details →
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
Best Bars in Surfers Paradise
Looking for the best bars in Surfers Paradise? We've gathered 17 standout spots in this corner of Gold Coast, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Surfers Paradise has its own character, and the bars here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Gold Coast rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.
17 spots in Surfers Paradise
69Spot Score
Cocktails Nightclub
$$Bars · Surfers Paradise
Multilevel nightclub in Surfers Paradise with DJs, dance floor and regular party nights.
4.8(1,386)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
The Yankee's Restaurant & Bar (Surfers Paradise)
Bars · Surfers Paradise
Restaurants in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
4.6(1,677)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
House of Brews
$$Bars · Surfers Paradise
Lively gastropub serving American fare such as finger foods & burgers, plus cocktails & craft beer.
4.5(2,798)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
The Sporting Globe x 4 Pines Surfers Paradise
$$Bars · Surfers Paradise
Modern, roomy venue with booths and screens showing live sports, plus hearty pub-style meals.
4.5(754)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Steampunk Surfers Paradise
$$Bars · Surfers Paradise
Restaurants in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
4.3(2,367)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Cavill Hotel
$$Bars · Surfers Paradise
Upbeat hangout with a cocktail lounge, gaming lounge & event space offering global fare & cocktails.
4.3(1,574)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Lulu Rooftop & Bar
Bars · Surfers Paradise
Bars in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
4.5(436)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Rowdy Ranch
Restaurants · Surfers Paradise
Bars in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
4.6(90)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Stingray Lounge
$$Bars · Surfers Paradise
Hip, upscale hotel lounge with an industrial-chic interior, weekend DJs & Mexican-focused bar eats.
4.2(394)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
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$$Bars · Surfers Paradise
DJs, live music & cocktails in a large, retro-chic nightclub hung with artworks & mirrored balls.
4.1(383)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
The Island Rooftop
Bars · Surfers Paradise
Restaurants in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
4.1(313)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
The Exhibitionist Bar
Bars · Surfers Paradise
Bars in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
4.1(386)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Cali Beach
Bars · Surfers Paradise
A Main Beach pool club with swimming, daybeds, drinks, dining, ocean views, resident DJs and spaces for group celebrations.
4.0(625)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Shooeys
Bars · Surfers Paradise
Pubs in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
4.2(105)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
Goldie’s
Bars · Surfers Paradise
Live Music in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
3.9(243)· GoogleView details →
37Spot Score
Casablanca Gold Coast
Bars · Surfers Paradise
Stylish, upbeat nightclub with DJs, well-known international acts and appearances by reality stars.
3.1(206)· GoogleView details →
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Bars in Surfers Paradise — FAQs
What are the best bars in Surfers Paradise?+
The bars in Surfers Paradise listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many bars are there in Surfers Paradise?+
We currently feature 17 bars in Surfers Paradise, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Surfers Paradise in Gold Coast?+
Surfers Paradise is one of Gold Coast's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.