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White Rhino Bar & Eats — Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
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White Rhino Bar & Eats

A popular bar and restaurant at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast with a 4.1 rating across more than 1,300 reviews.

59
Spot Score
Worth a Look
4.1(1,317)· GoogleClosed$$$$

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Why it's worth checking out

White Rhino Bar & Eats brings food, drinks and live entertainment together in an urban-jungle setting at Circle on Cavill in Surfers Paradise. The venue is designed around an open, breezy layout, with soaring rock formations, a garden-like feel and a waterfall bar creating a more theatrical backdrop than a standard restaurant or bar. It is a setting suited to diners who want the surroundings to be part of the night, whether they are meeting friends, planning a group catch-up or looking for a lively Gold Coast outing.

The kitchen serves a broad mix of cuisines, aiming to accommodate different tastes rather than focusing on one particular style of cooking. The menu includes tapas, modern Australian classics and hearty favourites, with dedicated vegan and gluten-free options also available. The kitchen is described as operating late into the night, making the venue suitable for an evening meal as well as a later stop for food and drinks. The website does not provide a full list of dishes, so it is best to check the current menu before visiting if you have specific dietary or dining requirements.

Drinks are a major part of the White Rhino offering. The venue promotes an extensive cocktail and wine list, with its mixologists developing a range of signature cocktails. Named examples include the Watermelon Rosa, Love Potion and Fancy Pants. These provide a starting point for guests who want something beyond standard drinks, while the broader food and beverage menu gives groups flexibility when tastes differ.

White Rhino also promotes live entertainment, regular events and functions, with bookings available through the venue. That combination of a substantial menu, cocktails, an unusual interior and entertainment makes it a practical choice for group occasions, celebrations and social dinners. Solo visitors or couples can also settle in for a meal or drink, although the venue’s lively, open presentation appears particularly well matched to people wanting an energetic night out in Surfers Paradise. For current events, offers and menu details, the venue directs guests to its website and social channels.

Practical details

Shop 38/40/55 Circle On Cavill, Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
$Typically $$ · price level 2 of 4

Opening hours

Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
WednesdayToday
17:00 – 23:00
Thursday
17:00 – 23:00
Friday
17:00 – 01:00
Saturday
12:00 – 01:00
Sunday
15:00 – 23:00

Menu

View the latest menu directly from the venue.

Open menu

Spot Score

59
Reputation
64
Popularity
95
Information quality
30
Category fit
70
Freshness
30

Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.

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