Nightlife

These openings on the Gold Coast are set to shake up a scene that’s already bursting at the seams with wining and dining goodness.

So you’ve been enlisted to organise the office Christmas party—gulp. The pressure is on but we've got you covered. 

With an average of 300 days of sunshine a year—a scorching summer, delightful autumn, mild winter and stunning spring—it’s no wonder we love to wine and dine in the great outdoors. Here are the best rooftop bars on the Gold Coast.

Pull up your calendar and block out a weekend (or seven) and tune into some unmissable festivals coming to our corner of the world. 

The Gold Coast's premier arts and cultural festival, BLEACH* Festival is back for 2025, bringing 11 huge days of art, music and culture to the Gold Coast for its 14th year.

We’ve tasted our way through this seaside suburb to bring you the best restaurants in Coolangatta totally worth opening your wallet for. 

We’ve rounded up 50 awesome things to do on the Gold Coast that are fun, sometimes tasty and maybe even free.

Mini golf, putt putt, whatever you want to call it—it's wholesome, affordable fun, and here's where to find the best of it on the Gold Coast in 2025.

With ample choice but varying quality, let us guide you to all of the very best restaurants in Surfers Paradise that'll keep you fed and watered year 'round. 

There’s no doubt about it—the Gold Coast in 2025 is a full-blown culinary paradise. But when it comes to choosing the perfect spot for a special night out, it can still feel a little overwhelming. That’s where we come in.

From raging rooftops to craft beer bars and intimate tequila joints, here's our ultimate round up to the very best bars on the Gold Coast. 

This Easter long weekend on the Gold Coast, we’re pointing you in the direction of some of our favourite cafes, restaurants and bars.

When it comes to ringing in 2025, you don’t want to be stuck just anywhere.

Burleigh has it all, really. A thriving dining scene, pumping nightlife, boutique shopping, a huge expanse of glorious beach and some of the best surfing waves on the Gold Coast. 

The Enchanted Garden, presented by Royal Caribbean, returns this 23 November to transform Roma Street Parkland into a light-filled playground.

Stretching from Tweed through to Kyogle, the Northern Rivers' best restaurants range from family-owned hideaways to hatted establishments.

We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to Gold Coast nightlife. And the best side dish to your margarita and taco combo? Some good old fashioned live tunes at some of the best live music venues on the Gold Coast. 

 Take the hassle and heartache out of feeding and watering your guests at your next event by getting in one of Gold Coast’s best caterers. 

If you haven’t heard of the name Tokoh, get used to it because you’ll soon be hearing it everywhere.

Whether you’re a homegrown local looking for a seaside staycay or you’re visiting this iconic slice of paradise from out of town, we’ve rounded up the best Airbnbs in Surfers Paradise.

If you haven’t heard the name Okawari House yet, remember it, because you’re about to be hearing a whole lot about it.

We've hunted down some of the best margaritas on the Gold Coast, perfectly sweet and salty to kick-start your weekend.

The freshly-opened Tank Bar & Dining overlooks the bustling Gold Coast Highway in Palm Beach, occupying the two-storey building formerly occupied by Wildernis. 

When it comes to Mexican fare, Gold Coast has an insatiable appetite. Bowls of guacamole, burrito bowls, loaded nachos, plenty of queso, beans for days and lashings of sour cream—we want it all, and we want it all now. 

La Luna is Australia’s first luxury beach club and restaurant and if that wasn’t cool enough already, it’s built on floating pontoons. 

Every now and then, a new dining spot pops up that you just know is going to be a keeper. The latest newcomer on the Burleigh block, Local Burleigh, is just that.

Located just a stone’s throw from the bustling heart of Surfers on Ferny Avenue, Surfers Pavilion impeccably blends the energy of Surfers Paradise with sleek style and sophistication. 

One of the most hotly anticipated venue launches of 2022, Isoletto has finally swung open its doors and we can’t get enough of it. The spectacular new poolside oasis towers six stories above street level, boasting unparalleled views of the Broadbeach skyline and is the latest jewel in the burgeoning crown of The Star Gold Coast.

La Bella Cellar on Deodar Drive in Burleigh Heads recently got a stunning makeover and it’s been the talk of the town ever since.

Just when you thought you couldn’t possibly fit another festive event in your schedule, think again. 

If your bar cart is running dry in these strange self-isolation times, the Gold Coast has plenty of options to top you up.  

Artesian Hospitality's mega lifestyle and entertainment rooftop precinct is opening on the Gold Coast this September.

Springtime Music Festival will take over the beaches and streets of Surfers Paradise from 3-5 September with an impressive lineup of live music that'll guarantee some serious head bopping.

If you’re into mixing a bit of art with a little vino (or a bit more than a little, let’s be honest), we’re here to introduce you to the newest crowning jewel in the Gold Coast’s paint and sip crown: Paint Juicy.

Prepare to soak up the industrial-chic vibes of Miami’s hottest new kid on the block, SPEC. The stylishly grungy open-air beer garden is giving a fresh, revamped face to the site of the iconic vegan eatery, The LC, and has already made a splash in the hospitality scene. 

In collaboration with friends and co-creatives, Mint Art House, Arcana is set to be a sensory showcase of local artists and musicians.

One of the new upcoming additions to the Broadbeach scene is The Vault, a sultry whiskey and tapas place that is hell bent on bringing sexy back to Broadbeach.

Rosé lovers—you know who you are—it’s time to unabashedly praise the most superior type of wine out there with the Gold Coast’s new Rosé festival.

If you’ve been dreaming of escaping to the Greek islands but are obviously landlocked, we found a stunning new place for you where you can play some serious Euro-vacation pretend: Destino.

The Black Hops trio have spent the last 18 months working away on something supremely special and they’re finally ready to introduce you to it—say g’day to AWOL.

From now until Monday 5 April, get yourself down to Robina Pavilion to experience a limited-edition menu like no other—called Margaritaville, the six-drink collaboration between Robina Pav and Patron is going to re-awaken (or just cement) your passion for a good marg.

Surfers Paradise will be transformed into a circus-themed outdoor gallery of colour, movement, music and huge artworks this weekend for this year’s Beyond The Sand Art Festival and you won’t want to miss it.

WildFlower are known for their delicious botanical gin flavours (and more experimental flavours like their lamington one) and now they’re about to be known for a stunning new bar. 

Here for a good time or a long time? We're helping you out with the only guide you need for navigating the best bars in Surfers Paradise. You're welcome!

Breaking up is hard to do, but giving away your ex’s stuff to a pop-up exhibition is not. Enter QT’s Heartbreak Hotel: Museum Of Love And Disappointments, an exhibition that features relationship relics of the past ranging from heartwarming, sad or just downright comical. 

Hold on to your pint glasses, because we’re bringing you some breaking hospitality news: Surfers Paradise’s first and only brewery, BOBs Beer, has finally opened its doors and it’s what a beer lover’s dreams are made of.

You might not be able to doze in the European sun this year, but you can still soak up the magic at this relaxed eatery taking the Brunswick Heads dining scene by storm: Honour.

Stoked Paddle has unveiled their eagerly-awaited Stand Up Paddle Boarding Night Glow Experience and we’re loving it. Stand up paddle boarding has taken the waterborne world by storm but the peeps at Stoked are kicking it up a notch with their sunset and night paddle boarding tours.

Saving us all from the sweltering heat that’s usually associated with the beginning of the year is SCOOP!, a new ice cream-inspired festival coming to the Home of the Arts on the Gold Coast.