The House of Bamboo

The House of Bamboo sits on Griffith Street in Coolangatta, on the southern Gold Coast near the NSW border. A characterful bar — with a fun, tropical-tiki-inspired theme — it's earned a near-flawless reputation for its expertly made drinks and genuinely atmospheric, in-the-know setting, the kind of distinctive spot that's become a real favourite for a quality cocktail.

The appeal is that combination of expertly made, creative cocktails, a genuinely characterful, tropical-themed setting and a great Coolangatta location, ideal for a special drink, a date or a fun night out. Its distinctive theme and serious approach to drinks give it a real point of difference, and the near-perfect feedback speaks to a place getting it genuinely right.

A 4.9 rating from more than 220 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. Cocktail lists, any food, opening hours and any events vary, and a popular bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for an expertly made cocktail in a characterful, tropical setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well loved in Coolangatta.