Social House

Social House is the bar and lounge at voco Gold Coast in Surfers Paradise, combining a café, bar and bistro in a relaxed setting. The venue is designed for easy socialising, whether you are stopping in for a coffee, meeting someone for lunch, ordering a few plates of tapas or settling in for drinks. Its offering covers barista coffee, elevated pub-style fare, cocktails, beer, cider, wine and non-alcoholic choices including fresh juice, soft drinks and mocktails.

The food is described as global in style, with the website highlighting Bangkok chicken salad, flame-grilled Wagyu beef burgers and spicy Byron stretched pizza among the favourites. The menu is intended to work across different occasions: a quick business lunch, casual food after a day out, pre-dinner drinks or a longer evening with family and friends. For something more structured, the site also lists a weekday Express Lunch, with a choice of panko breaded reef fish, roasted veggie pizza, grilled fillet steak sandwich or crispy chicken Milanese, served with house wine, beer or a soft drink. The offer is dine-in and subject to its listed conditions and availability.

The space puts its social purpose at the centre, from the seating and décor through to the food and drinks. The hotel describes it as a place where locals and visitors can reconnect, start a conversation and enjoy the casual energy of Surfers Paradise. Its location at voco Gold Coast, on Hamilton Avenue, places it close to the beach, shopping and nightlife, making it a practical option before heading out or after an afternoon exploring the area. The venue is listed as open daily from 10am until late.

Social House should suit a broad mix of visitors rather than one particular type of occasion. Solo guests can drop in for a coffee or drink, while couples might use it for a relaxed meal or pre-dinner stop. Groups can share tapas and drinks, and the casual menu gives families and mixed-age gatherings more flexibility than a formal restaurant. The hotel also offers help with private functions through a dedicated voco event planner, so the venue can extend beyond everyday dining when a larger gathering is planned. Google users rate Social House 4.1 out of 5 from 223 reviews.