Gold Coast wine bars have a lot to answer for. Be it my newfound love for a crisp Pét Nat, long lunches that turn into sunset sessions and snack town population me.
The Gold Coast is fast becoming a wine-lover's paradise. These places range from hole-in-the-wall to sprawling establishment are well-worth raising your glass to. Biodynamic, natural, exotic and locally made wines are the stars.
So what makes a wine bar one of the best? For me, I believe it's got to have a stance on wine. Be it natural, sustainable - something classic and bold or new and different. Sure, it's nice to have some other drops on the menu, though wine must be the focus here. I'm a big fan of a moody atmos' and local wines get extra points in my books.
I've sipped, cheersed and swilled while looking left and right to see how everyone else is doing it. Heck, I've even dunked my nose inside stemmed glasses in the name of getting this list loaded with the very best wine bars on the Gold Coast/Kombumerri Country in 2025. Come uncork 'em with me.
The Gold Coast's Best Wine Spots At A Glance
Gold Coast Wine Bars
Moustache
3/2217 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
Image Credit: Moustache | Two Birds Social
Look for the chic square sign at The Oxley and sprawling tables topped with amber glassware. Moustache is my go-to Gold Coast wine bar for wine tasting and carb-loading—I swear their focaccia is cloud-level fluffy. Plus, this spot's doused in sunshine and the epitome of golden hour with its interiors, too.
It's refined. It's elegant. It's giving 'special occasion'. But then again, a visit here so often turns into another (and another). All of a sudden you're dubbing this place your new go-to neighbourhood wine bar and are not one bit mad about it, naturally.
Paloma Wine Bar
12 James St, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
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This relaxed, neighbourhood-style wine bar boasts an extensive wine list with a special focus on championing unique Australian and international producers and a strong focus on minimal intervention methods. Read: juicy Pet Nats.
I love that Paloma’s broad by-the-glass selection gives us all the chance to taste different varietals, discover exciting winemakers and potentially find a new favourite tipple. My favourite thing to do 4-6pm Thursdays is to pull up a chair on the James Street sidewalk and settle in for some prime people-watching, with a top-notch vino in hand. They're just $10 during sunset happy hour in this window and same again Sunday sunset-hours.
Rosella’s
1734 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Image Credit: Rosella's | Kaitlin Maree Photography
Perhaps wine bar isn't the first thing that springs to mind when you think of the Australiana-infused locale that is Rosella's. Maybe it's their cocktails served inside glass birds, rows of tommy sauce or sassy artwork that's distracted you. Though fear not, I am here to bring you back on the straight and narrow to their stellar lineup of tasty tipple.
Their refined selection of wines feature an all-Aussie cast of makers and small batch producers. From Tasmania's Tamar Valley to Victoria's King Valley, this regularly rotating list of Rieslings and Sav Blancs, Tempranillos and Mouvedres is genuinely next level.
Available by the bottle and the glass, the expansive list focuses on natural, biodynamic ingredients that are all Australian-made, vegan and perfect for drinking in the Queensland climate. I can almost guarantee you'll taste something new here. Drop by at sunset to follow your sips with a beach walk beneath a chorus of lorikeets. How very on-brand.
Alvins Wine Bar
12 Falkinder Ave, Paradise Point QLD 4216
Image Credit: Alvin's Wine Bar | Isabel Croker
This is the chic neighbourhood wine bar Paradise Point locals adore. Come for the regularly applauded pizza and plates, stay for Alvins’ impressive wine list featuring an extensive lineup of organic drops from local suppliers. Plus, this place is super doggo-friendly with dedicated doggie treats and bowls.
It’s refreshing to experience the good old-fashioned hospitality that Stacey and the team deliver. It’s a cafe from 8am to 11am on the weekend until it transform into a Paradise Point wine bar by night, Thursday through to Sunday. Their trading hours may change, so check their Instagram to be sure. I recommend the window seat to throw back oysters, vino in hand, while the world goes by.
Destino
38 Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove QLD 4212
Image Credit: Destino | Supplied
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Bar Leo
Riviera Plaza, 7/4 Panitz St, Bundall QLD 4217
Image Credit: Bar Leo | Jade Quinlivan Photography
If it's an extensive wine list and a modern Mediterranean vibe with exquisite food you're in the mood for, head straight to Bar Leo. There's sprawling alfresco dining that's actually pet-friendly, which is a first for Gold Coast wine bars. Or, you have the option to sit inside for a more intimate setting. I find it perfect for date night.
For our gluten-sensitive friends, Bar Leo has thoughtfully crafted gluten-free options for almost every item on the menu, ensuring everyone can enjoy their delicious creations. Gone are the days of being relegated to selecting from one or two choices.
I am telling you, the fried brussel sprouts with pancetta, honey and hazelnuts will make you want brussel sprouts every meal of the day (and I don't even like brussel sprouts). The wine list's curated and refreshed often.The Two Tonne Tasmanian Pinot Noir (2024, to be precise) is what berry dreams with nutmeg moments are made of, have a taste if its in when you are.
Both Espresso & Wine
12/128 Lae Dr, Runaway Bay QLD 4216
Little Vine Room
3D/31 Currumbin Creek Rd, Currumbin Waters QLD 4223
You'd be forgiven for missing the hidden gem that is Little Vine Room on your way back from Currumbin Rockpools. But know this: it's the hole-in-the-wall wine bar that's worth the drop in. Pint in size but big on flavour, this is the spot to pull a velvet stool up at the bar and chat with owner Amanda. She knows her stuff about wine. But in a humble and conversational way. It's refreshing and always leaves me wanting more.
Here you'll also be privy to comfort foods and creative mouthfuls like the bolognese toasties topped with a heavy dusting of cheese. Because why not, you know?
The Wine Barrel
8/59 Railway St, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213
So often the southern Gold Coast shines with its darling wine-ing and dining spots, and luckily for the more centrally located, The Wine Barrel delivers up this way too. Located in a quaint and leafy spot in Mudgeeraba, its rustic interior of recycled old railway sleepers and 25-year-old wine barrels set the scene for your sip sesh.
Their wine list is actually one of the most extensive on the Coast, with local and international whites, reds, fortified and dessert vinos on offer. It's unpretentious and paired with a wide variety of moreish share plates. My go-to is the scallop and prawn dumpling with house chilli jam and ginger. Though their dedicated cheese menu does receive applause a-plenty.
The Brooklyn Wine + Tapas
Ground Floor, Lot 5/190 Varsity Pde, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227
For a top-tier wine bar with stellar service and a pristine fit out that feels like a murder mystery quite possibly took place here—head directly to The Brooklyn Wine + Tapas. As one of the lesser known wine bars on the Gold Coast, those who discover this gem come here on repeat.
I can't decide if it's the way they thoughtfully seat you, their patience for questions or the way their chef recommendations are not what you'd usually order yet exactly what you want. But the service really does hit different here. It's giving 1920s lounge, with sultry settings and lustful plates (get the pressed pork hock with red nahm jim and crispy garlic). For the type of wine bar you think of when you hear the term 'wine bar', The Brooklyn is it.
Mona Lisa's Lair
23 Hillcrest Pde, Miami QLD 4220
Image Credit: Mona Lisa's Lair | Emily Halloran
Mona Lisa's Lair is available for exclusive hire. And with 15 Champagne houses on the drinks list, it's the artsy speakeasy bar with lairy wallpaper and showstopping personality.
Its secret entrance is marked by Mona Lisa holding a pink flamingo, and from the moment I first arrived, it felt like I'd entered another world. Bottles poppin', lounges rockin', windows frosted and lamps lit. Let Mona Lisa's Lair be your next celebration's pièce de résistance.
Gold Coast Wine Stores
SOMM Wine Store
2245 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
Image Credit: SOMM Wine Store | Instagram
SOMM Wine Store may not be a wine bar, but if you and I are talking about wine, it absolutely needs to be mentioned. If you're looking for some fun wines for your fun times, the sommelier-owned SOMM Wine Store has you sorted.
I'm obsessed with the fact that the owners are all about supporting family-owned and small-scale wine producers with their hand-picked selection of delicious and intriguing bottles. SOMM's wines hail from across Australia and the world all over. Ask the owners about pairings for your chosen drop. They're like encyclopedias for all things wine and bites, and I always leave feeling like I'm far fancier than I really am. You might too.
Flor Wine & Grocer
Shop 5/3 Park Avenue, Burleigh Heads
Image Credit: Flor Wine & Grocer | Instagram
Again, this one is a wine store rather than a wine bar but when talking about wine on the Gold Coast we'd be remiss not to mention the Burleigh instituion that is Flor. Combining the sophistication of a wine bar with the charm of a boutique grocery store, Flor Wine & Grocer is a must-visit destination just off the main thoroughfare in Burleigh Heads.
Take your pick from their carefully selected range of artisanal cheeses, pick up a bunch of flowers for your special someone (or treat yourself), grab a fine wine from their impressive collection and you've got my dream evening, sorted. I love how attentive the staff are and their deep knowlege is clear; no matter if you're looking for a $25 bottle or an $100 bottle of vino, they'll be able to find the perfect fit for you.
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Main image credit: Moustache | Two Birds Social
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