Urban List Guide To Gold Coast
Discover the best of Gold Coast—where to eat, drink, explore and escape, plus local news and cultural must-reads, all curated by Urban List.
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Pause Button Cafe
It's impossible to miss Coomera's new vibrant cafe, serving up Asian-leaning brunch dishes and playful drinks.
House Of Pickle
Sip, swing and repeat at this premium Currumbin venue dedicated to pickleball and padel.
‘94 Cafe
'94 Cafe is a gathering place for the flavour-obsessed, the wellness-curious, and anyone who believes the best mornings begin with a perfect sip.
Adore Beauty Robina
Adore Beauty is opening its first Gold Coast store at Robina Town Centre, offering skincare treatments, top beauty brands and personalised consultations.
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La Stradina
Take a stroll down a fairy-lit laneway in Coolangatta and find La Stradina, a European inspired kitchen and wine bar.
Fig’n'Fox
A new English-style pub is set to open in Surfers Paradise ahead of Easter, bringing a mix of classic British fare and live music to the heart of the Gold Coast.
Paradox Coffee Roasters Broadbeach
After more than a decade fuelling Surfers Paradise mornings, Paradox Coffee Roasters has officially reopened in Broadbeach, with its brand-new flagship café now open in The Oracle precinct.
Butterboy Byron Bay
Byron Bay is welcoming a new addition to its food scene, with New York–style cookie brand Butterboy opening a permanent store in Jonson Street.
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Seoul Garden
One of Melbourne’s favourite destinations for all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hotpot has come to the Gold Coast.
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Hotel Jardin
A three-storey dining and entertainment venue has opened with a glam piano bar, pan-Asian restaurant and soon-to-launch rooftop bar in Surfers Paradise.
Forme House
Forme House is a boutique, mat-based pilates studio in Miami, all about strength, balance and inner alignment.
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Kaktus Bar
Southport is about to dial up the heat with the arrival of Kaktus Bar, a vibrant new Mexican-inspired venue serving next-level margaritas and a lively atmosphere, set to open mid-December.
The Vine Room
Perched in prime location on the Cairns Esplanade, this stunning new dining destination is designed for slow, sunny afternoons and relaxed evening dinners, with a menu inspired by the best of Southern Europe.
Velvet Cafe & Lounge
Velvet Cafe & Lounge is Miami's latest cafe fixture that's creating chatter across the Gold Coast/Kombumerri Country.
Costa Taco Burleigh Heads
The team behind cult-favourite Costa Taco haved opened one of their biggest venues yet in Burleigh Heads.
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River House
The Gold Coast has welcomed a refined destination with the opening of River House, a waterfront restaurant perched on the banks of the Nerang River in Southport.
Hello Kitty And Friends Cafe
Queensland’s first-ever Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe has landed at Pacific Fair, bringing a full-on dose of kawaii magic to the Gold Coast.
Meltemi Mediterrania
If you're craving a Mediterranean escape,you’ll want to book a table at Meltemi Mediterrania, Broadbeach’s new dining destination from the team behind the much-loved Xenia Grill
Ciel Spa
CIEL Spa is a bio-wellness day spa that blends science, ritual, and design, all wrapped up in a luxe atmosphere.
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Lan Spa Tweed Heads
Lan Spa has officially opened its first New South Wales location in Tweed Heads, extending its reputation for serene wellness spaces and carefully curated treatments across the border.
Shiro Gelato & Snack
From sweet to savoury, Shiro Gelato & Snack has all of your Japanese treat cravings satisfied in this one-stop shop.
George’s Paragon Mt Tamborine
George’s Paragon is officially back on Tamborine Mountain, and we’re already dreaming of saganaki and seafood platters in the crisp hinterland air.
Luna’s Deli
Luna’s Deli is the closest any deli has been to a ray of sunshine before, and it’s luring folks from all over the Gold Coast down south in pursuit of perfect pastries and pillowy foccacia.
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The Pink Flamingo
The Pink Flamingo is the world’s first Spiegelclub, hosting dazzling performances every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night, with select matinee shows sprinkled in.
Big Papi’s Cocina
Big Papi’s Cocina serves up bold Latin American flavours, warm hospitality, and an effortlessly cool atmosphere that will keep you coming back.
Mudjira Village Eatery
Mudjira Village Eatery is more than just a cafe—it’s a local institution.
Hudson & Rosie’s Table
Perched in the leafy corners of Highland Park sits Hudson & Rosie’s Table, a cafe that’s equal parts charming local haunt and hidden gem.
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Brooki Bakehouse Gold Coast
Brisbane's viral cookie bakery Brooki Bakehouse is heading south, officially opening a Gold Coast outpost at Pacific Fair on Saturday 28 June.
O Bagel Oasis Broadbeach
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LiTO
The Gold Coast’s dining scene is heating up once again with the arrival of LiTO—the brand-new all-day Italian restaurant landing on the ground floor of Mondrian Gold Coast.
Haven
Coastal dining has reached a new peek at Mondrian Gold Coast’s much-anticipated restaurant and beach club.
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Rossa Pizzeria & Bar
Rossa Pizzeria & Bar is opening this May at the Wyndham, designed to be a casual and social spot for some authentic Italian classics.
Commercial Hotel Boonah
The century-old Commercial Hotel Boonah has been lovingly restored, reopening with an on-site craft brewery—Boonah Brewing Co.
Sun Devil Coffee Bar
Sun Devil isn’t your average coffee bar—it’s a full-blown Americana fever dream tucked inside the grungy-cool vintage store Strange Days in Coolangatta.
kōst Corner
Just when we thought Broadbeach fine dining icon, kōst Bar & Grill couldn't get much better, they launch a chic new pop-up cafe for all our morning caffeine needs.
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Upstate Palm Beach
Victoria’s cult-fave Pilates studio Upstate is bringing its signature high-vibe energy to Queensland for the very first time, landing in the heart of Palm Beach—and trust us, this is no ordinary fitness studio.
Tarte Tea Garden
Tarte Tea Garden is a dreamy garden escape tucked beside Tarte Beach House in Currumbin.
Navia Bathhouse
Navia, Byron Bay’s latest wellness retreat, is all about slowing down, embracing simplicity, and finding warmth in the contrast between steaming saunas and icy plunges.
Lan Bathhouse
Surfers Paradise just became a little more serene with the arrival of Lan Bathhouse, a dreamy new wellness retreat offering a personalised spa experience designed for deep rejuvenation
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