The Glenelg Public House
A relaxed gastropub at Mermaid Beach, rated 4.5 across more than 1,300 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Glenelg Public House sits on the Gold Coast Highway at Mermaid Beach, on one of the coast's most established dining stretches between Broadbeach and Burleigh. A relaxed gastropub, it's built a strong following for its quality pub fare, good drinks and welcoming atmosphere — the kind of dependable, all-rounder venue that suits a meal, a drink or a casual catch-up.
The appeal is that combination of crowd-pleasing food, a solid drinks offering and a relaxed, characterful setting in a great Mermaid Beach location, ideal for a casual dinner, drinks with friends or a relaxed night out. In a popular dining stretch, building this kind of following speaks to a venue that delivers on both the food and the vibe.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,300 reviews, it's clearly keeping its crowd happy. Menus, opening hours, any entertainment and pricing change, and a popular gastropub fills up over weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you head down — though for a casual meal or a relaxed drink, it's often just a matter of dropping in and settling in.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 21:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 80
- Popularity
- 95
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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