Bars & Pubs

We know that money is tight right now for a lot of us, but that doesn’t have to impact your social life or love of dining out.

Eating out can be expensive and impractical, but luckily for you, the Sunshine Coast is rich with restaurants boasting some seriously killer deals that won’t break the bank. 

There’s no better way to experience the city than from above.

We've tasted our way through the area to bring you the best restaurants in Mooloolaba that are totally worth opening the wallet for.

The Sunshine Coast has seen a recent explosion of restaurant growth, particularly in the coveted hinterland areas of Maleny and Montville, where the culinary focus is on quality dishes championing local, sustainable produce. 

The Sunshine Coast has undergone such a cultural evolution over the years, and perhaps no area more so than Caloundra.

Alfresco is our signature style, so we’ve rounded up the best rooftop bars on the Sunshine Coast in 2024 to eat, drink, breathe in the fresh air and bask in the sunshine.

Pristine immaculate coastline, endless lingering sunshine and bountiful local produce—Townsville has become a marvel of North Queensland for good reason, with a string of decadent new openings around the charming town awaiting exploration.

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

A little food, a lot of adventure and some cliche sightseeing spots for the tourists at heart. If you're visiting the Sunshine Coast for the first time, consider this your spotter's guide.

Injecting even more life into Brisbane’s burgeoning food scene is Spanish Executive Chef Nacho Castells. This season, he's joining the Hundred Acre Restaurant, Bar and Bakery team to deliver an innovative spin on authentic Mediterranean fare.

Powerhouse of food and drink on the Gold Coast, The Collective is bringing a slice of the Mediterranean for the next 12 months to its rooftop bar with an exclusive Lemon Lounge by Bombay Citron Pressé. Already known for its delectable lineup of Mexican, Greek, Asian, American and Italian cuisines, the Mediterranean-inspired rooftop is the place to go for mouth-watering feasts and exclusive cocktail offerings from 4-9pm on weekdays, and 12pm til late on weekends.

Check out our round up of the best restaurants in Maroochydore, so you can plan your next food and wine binge accordingly.

We’ve scrounged together 30 of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast that are fun, sometimes tasty and maybe even free.

So you’ve been enlisted to organise the office Christmas party—eek. The pressure is on and chances are you’re scratching your head for ideas. 

We want to help you live the dream in WA, so we asked the passionate locals who call it home to share all their must-visit experiences across this stunning state. Dive into our guides to the best places to play, eat and stay, steeped with local knowledge and all the tools you need to plan the trip of a lifetime.

Whether you’re a seasoned beer swiller or just like a reason to get out and socialise, we’ve rounded up the best breweries on the Sunshine Coast.

Searching for a unique and sophisticated space for your next birthday or work event can be tricky business. Fortunately for us, there’s a recently refurbished five-star hotel joining the ultimate party mix: Hyatt Regency Brisbane. 

If you have the burger urge, this list of the best burgers on the Sunshine Coast is sure to get your mouth watering.

Throughout June, the restaurants and bars of Brisbane City will unite to provide food lovers with a procession of delicious flavours.

Dine BNE City is about to take you on a month-long culinary journey that will make all your mouth-watering dreams come true.

Whether mum is a French cuisine lover, feasting fan or just happy she’s not cooking for once, here’s all the best Mother’s Day dining specials on the Sunshine Coast.

What about the lesser-known bars on the Sunshine Coast? The holes-in-the-walls that fly under the radar, the secret lounges that you only go to if you’ve had a recommendation from a friend.

Let's face it, wine time is the best kind of time. We've rounded up the best wine bars on the Sunshine Coast. 

See Whats On In Your State This Summer

Between some seriously breathtaking natural gems, uber-exciting eats, and a range of stays to satisfy all kinds, Townsville has quickly become one of the country's best places to explore this year. 

We’ve compiled a bucket list of the best bars on the Sunshine Coast, where you should have sunk a few drinks if you call yourself a local. If not, hop to it.

There is a tonne of events to check out this Chrissy season, from classic twilight carols to a Christmas Jazz Lounge with no shortage of lights and merriment in between.

We’ve zipped along the Blackall Range to bring you this flavour-packed list of the best Sunshine Coast Hinterland cafés

This month, the gang at AVC have launched The Pass, a fabulous new loyalty app which will earn you big points and perks at over 190+ restaurants, pubs and bars so you can enjoy the best of what our country’s hospitality scene has to offer. Better still, you’ll get $10 credit to use on your first order for free when you download the app, along with a heap of birthday gifts and exclusive offers all waiting  for you. How good is that?

Fill your stomach and your soul. 

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live sport and a total foodie nirvana. So where can you find this awesome spot? Perched on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall, boasting a 100-metre frontage opposite the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, is Paradise Centre. Home to over 90 stores, an alfresco dining precinct and a buzzing entertainment hub, gather your crew and make tracks here stat.

Whether you’re planning a cheeky weekend getaway or an adventure-packed day trip, consider this list of the best things to do in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland your bible. 

We’ve rounded up best bars in Noosa, where the wine is plentiful, the beer is crisp and it’s not frowned upon to have a mimosa with brunch.

Nothing spreads festive cheer quite like free beer. 

This famed Tex-Mex joint is rounding out the year with a new series of candy-inspired margaritas just for summer. 

Whether you enjoy craft beer, gin or a cocktail mixer, we've dug up the very best booze delivery and subscriptions the Sunshine Coast has to offer. 

Five years after opening the doors to its amazingly popular brewery in Maleny, Brouhaha has announced plans to build a second venue at Bells Creek and to say we’re excited would be an understatement.

The iconic Kings Beach Tavern re-opened in April after copping a $1.1 million dollar renovation and the verdict is: it’s looking fresh as hell.

If you and your mates like to keep your plates full and drinks flowing, then we’ve found the ultimate feast perfect for your next gathering. The legendary team at The Bavarian has done it again, this time bringing us Bavarian Fest. A value-packed three course menu with two hours of bottomless beers and cocktails for only $69 per person, a total steal for your crew.

Due to the ever-increasing population of coastal towns, new venues have sprung up left and right and we want to tell you all about them—from new and revamped cafes to burger bars, make sure you stop by some of these new Tweed spots next time you’re in the area.

The Nautical is a new venue that focuses on local and seasonal products and produce—dishes are sourced as locally as possible from nearby farms and fisheries and all their beers come from Sunshine Coast breweries, which means we’re big fans already. 

We have gnawed, nibbled, and noshed our way through our own body weight in barbecue meats, to bring you this guide to the best ribs on the Sunshine Coast.

From live music and beer yoga to street food festivals, we’re here to fill the gaps in your calendar with all the coolest things to do on the Sunshine Coast this February.

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.

Just when you thought you’d tasted it all—floral gin, milkshake beer, Golden Gaytime espresso martinis—the peeps at Wildflower Gin go and make a Lamington-inspired vodka. Yep, you read that right.

A brand-new distillery slinging single-malt whisky and premium gins has just hit the serene surrounds of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and we are Hyped with a capital H.

The Bavarian is dishing up a bottomless meat and cheese board for the first month of 2021.

Yes, Queensland, it's been a while between dances—but as of noon on Monday 14 December, you'll be able to hit the floor again. 

So without further ado, we rounded up some of the best things to do in Maroochydore. 

The legends over at Canadian Club know what a wild ride this year has been, so to celebrate our long-awaited summer, they want to shout Aussies 60,000 serves of crisp Canadian Club across Australia on Sunday, 6 December. 

From true blue taverns in the farthest-reaching corners of Australia to the tried and tested favourites of our major cities, we’ve teamed up with the best ready to drink Bourbon & Cola in the biz, Easyrider, to give you the inside scoop on which famous pubs are well and truly worth a visit. 

To help get your foodie bucket list sorted for your next weekend in Noosa, we've rounded up the best places to eat on Hastings Street. Now you never have to leave the beach. Like, ever. 

To make catching a gig even easier, we’ve wrapped up the best live music venues on the Sunshine Coast.

If you’re looking for a Father’s Day pro tip, here it is: the iconic Bundaberg Rum Distillery re-opened its Visitor Experience this week, just in time for Father’s Day. 

Whether you want to feast on fine dining meals or just a hot curry in the isolation of your lounge room, here’s the best restaurants doing takeaway on the Sunshine Coast.

Classic, simple, unpretentious. Check out our round-up of 8 of the best old-school pubs on the Sunshine Coast.

The Surf House is Byron Bay’s brand new boutique hostel, complete with the town’s first and only open air rooftop bar. No lie. 

Embrace the chill of winter inside your very own private igloo at this Sunshine Coast pub.

Whether it’s getting farm-fresh local produce delivered to your doorstep or ordering handcrafted gin online, here's how you can eat local at home while supporting our local communities in need.

Tucked behind an old refrigerator door at the back of burger house Ze Pickle, this hidden Sunshine Coast bar is everything you didn’t know was missing from your social life. 

Australia’s original on-demand drinks delivery service, Jimmy Brings, just announced they’re offering free delivery all weekend. Winning.

In the most exciting news of the weekend, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has just announced that travel within Queensland will be allowed from 12pm, Monday 1 June. 

To celebrate re-opening their doors to customers (even if it is only 10 people at one time) Heads of Noosa Brewing has created an epic all-you-can drink taproom session. 

Clear your weekends for the next month, because an incredible virtual tour series has just launched on the Sunshine Coast and you don’t want to miss it.

Whether you want to enjoy fine dining eats or just your favourite local pizza in the isolation of your lounge room, here’s who to call for the best takeaway in Noosa, during the coronavirus pandemic. 

In the best news we've had all week, licensed Queensland cafes and restaurants can now serve takeaway wine, beer and pre-mixed drinks.

Self-isolation or social distancing can take a toll on your taste buds. Thankfully the crew at Malt Shovel Taphouse have just announced that from today you can order their delicious food straight to your door.

Grab an umbrella and keep yourself busy with all the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast when it rains. 

Nine impeccable beers from four Sunshine Coast breweries have nabbed spots in the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers of the Year list and we're thirsty just thinking about it. 

Dust off your thongs, gather up your mates and sink your teeth into a sausage sanga with this cracker lineup of things to do on the Sunshine Coast this Australia Day long weekend.

Move over wine and cheese, beer and oysters are the newest ‘it’ couple and they’re being dished up at a special brewery shindig.

Boiling Pot Brewing Co. is a new Sunshine Coast brewery pouring a frothy range of refreshing beers inside a very cool, refurbished warehouse.

For your drinking pleasure, we’ve rounded up the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast's best gin distilleries and put them in one handy list, so you can add them all to the bar cart immediately. 

Not sure what's open this Boxing Day on the Sunshine Coast? These are our fave spots opening their doors on December 26. 

At any time of the day, we take peace knowing it’s gin-o’clock somewhere in the world. But since Pomona Distilling Co. opened, we’ve been wishing it was socially acceptable to be drinking all the gin, all day long.

From breweries and taprooms, to an espresso bar and toastie heaven, wag your routine weekend haunts, hop in the car and check out five new spots you really ought to know about. 

From music festivals and Christmas carols to yin and gin yoga sessions, these are some of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast this December. 

It’s official! One of our favourite Sunshine Coast restaurants, Rice Boi has just expanded, adding to its already epic fit-out with a waterfront beer garden. And we’ve got your first look. 

If, like us, you’re a sucker for any Sunshine Coast event or activity involving food, then buckle up. 

Sprouting in the rural landscape of North Arm (in between Yandina and Eumundi), Terella Brewing is the new sustainable farm-style brewery you need to know about. 

The Sunshine Coast has caught the glittery, rainbow bug too with news we’re getting our very own Unicorn Festival. 

From film festivals and fashion meets to exclusive dinners, these are the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast this November.

Book a table for two any one of the Sunshine Coast’s best date night restaurants and it’s guaranteed to earn you major brownie points.

If you’re in the midst of a deep obsession with all things gin and whisky, then wait until you hear about the news that’s just landed in our laps about a new Noosa distillery.

The Sunshine Coast is one big beer loving community. And the latest offering to hit the region, is finally here to quench thirsts far and wide.

Ladies, grab your cocktail dress and fellas dust off your suit, here are the best Melbourne Cup parties on the Sunshine Coast.

Queenslanders, it's time to dust down those glad rags, pop on your best lippy or dapper tie and celebrate the not-so-humble blush bevvy that is rosé, because the annual festivus that is Rosé Revolution is back! 

If you’re anything like us, you’ve been daydreaming of sipping piña coladas ever since spring arrived on the Sunshine Coast so to quench your thirst, we've rounded up all the best bars for a spring soirée.

Gamers unite! For three epic days, the second annual Noosa Festival Of Pinball will take over Land & Sea Brewery, transforming it into a retro gaming paradise. 

Neighbourhood favourites don’t come much better than Glass. But what happens when the owner decides to revamp the interior and add a wine bar element to a thriving breakfast? Well, basically, we get excited.

Life is busy. And sometimes we get caught up in the monotony of everyday routine and functions. Coffee, work, gym, sleep. Repeat. But we think it’s time you look at giving that left side of your brain a bit of a workout.

The Sunshine Coast’s beer scene just went up a whole other level with the waterfront James Squire Brewhouse, The Savvy Squire, officially opening its doors to the public. 

Incredible views, a stunning fitout with a retractable roof, cocktails that’ll have you ordering another on first sip, and a global menu that is packed with fresh flavours—welcome to the Sunshine Coast's first open-air rooftop bar. 

We’re yet to meet a brewery we didn’t like, and The Savvy Squire is bound to keep that trend afloat. 

Located in Mooloolaba, Frank + Lotti is the intimate wine bar you need in your life. Dimly lit, cosy and kitted out with floor to ceiling shelves of wine, this is the kind of place you head for a quiet date night or a D&M with your bestie. 

Whether you stick to old faithful favourites such as espresso martinis, pina coladas and margaritas, or you chase alcohol-infused adventure at the hands of your mixologist, these are the best cocktails bars on the Sunshine Coast.

Make plans to ditch your usual bearded barista on Saturday 27 July, because a boutique coffee festival is taking over Noosa Junction with much more tantalising brews than your regular half-strength almond lattes. 

Just announced, and to coincide with Ink Gin’s 4th birthday, Husk Distillers are releasing a specialty drop that is equally memorable as it is Insta-worthy! May we introduce Ink Sloe & Berry Gin, Husk’s twist on the age-old sloe gin, which takes a traditional English recipe and adds an Australian bush spin via carefully selected botanicals. With its rich red colour and crisp tart berry flavour, thanks to the hero rosella hibiscus flower, the Ink Sloe & Berry Gin is tipped to be the hottest drink to have in your hand this winter. 

Byron has always had that extra dollop of urban hip, so what better way to cruise around the beachside mecca than to bar hop from one end of town to the other (drinking and walking responsibly of course).

Round up your crew and tackle five of the best roasts on the Sunshine Coast with the help of this handy guide.

Can you think of a better scenario than sitting across from the ocean, under a canopy of trees lined with fairy lights, with a warm glass of mulled wine? We didn't think so.

If you needed further proof that rum was having a serious moment, then the opening of Husk Distillery is it.

Pub fare doesn't get much more traditional than a faithful parmigiana covered in Napoli sauce, ham, and plenty of cheese. To help you on your culinary quest, we’ve hunted down the Sunshine Coast’s best parmigiana and can we tell you, there’s nothing pedestrian about these parmies. 

Remember this time last year when we all lost the freaking plot about those pop-up igloo bars alongside the Brisbane River? Well (tell us you know where we're going with this) they're only bloody back for winter 2018!

Craft beer is no longer just having “a moment”, it’s become a full-blown movement, which means we’re fortunate enough to see more and more local breweries popping up all over our beautiful backyard. But one brew that we—and thousands of others—have had a long-standing love for, is Byron Bay’s Stone & Wood. And with their growing popularity, came the need for new digs, so we just had to check it out.

Designed with the taste of Vietnamese pho soup in mind, this unique gin is a collaboration between Noosa distillery Fortune and Sunshine Beach restaurant Sum Yung Guys.

Alongside share plates of waffles topped with fried chicken and dripping in syrup; egg, sausage and hash fry ups; and make-your-own breakfast burritos, Noosa brewery, Land & Sea has bestowed upon us a list of smashable brunch cocktails. 

This April you can do a good deed and give back to the community by simply sinking a few cold ones at one of our favourite Sunshine Coast breweries.

From bingo nights and beer festivals, to surf competitions and a bunch of live gigs, here are 16 awesome things to do on the Sunshine Coast this April.

Bust out your sunnies, grab your mates and check out these stellar beer gardens on the Sunshine Coast.

Boasting a five-day program, the Noosa Food and Wine Festival is back and here are our top five budget-friendly events for under $100.

The Sunshine Coast’s first distillery is officially opening its doors tomorrow, so it’s time we get you up to speed with what to expect. 

Whether it’s crispy, saucy or sticky wings you’re into, you’ll want to dig into our roundup of the best wing nights on the Sunshine Coast immediately, if not sooner.

In big news for a small country town, Yandina is getting an incredible Art Deco-style Belgian bar very soon.

You’ve done book club, tried being part of a tennis club, eat dinner occasionally at the surf club, and now, you’ll finally have the chance to join an actual champagne club. 

At long last Your Mates Brewing Company have opened their own brewhouse, and we are crazy excited.

It feels a little strange to be talking about smoke as a food trend given that it has been integral to cooking since day dot. From the time that fire was harnessed as a device for cooking, we’ve been cooking with smoke.

If you love a good beer, then you’ll be pleased to know Heads of Noosa Brewing Co. is finally opening its doors this weekend.