D'Arcy Arms

D'Arcy Arms sits on the Gold Coast Highway in Surfers Paradise, the Gold Coast's most famous holiday-and-nightlife hub. A popular Irish pub, it's a genuine fixture of the Surfers scene — combining a warm, welcoming Irish-pub atmosphere with hearty food, good drinks, live music and a lively, sociable feel, the kind of crowd-pleasing spot that's a favourite for a pint, a feed or a fun night out.

The appeal is that combination of a great Irish-pub atmosphere, hearty food and drinks, live music and the convivial charm of a proper Irish pub, ideal for a relaxed meal, a pint with friends, catching the sport or a fun night out in the heart of Surfers. The warm, welcoming character and live entertainment have broad appeal, and D'Arcy Arms has clearly won over a big, loyal crowd of locals and holidaymakers.

With a 4.4 rating from more than 1,100 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours, the live-music program and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a pint, a hearty feed, some live music and a warm pub atmosphere, it's often just a matter of dropping in at D'Arcy Arms in Surfers Paradise.