Whether it's a party for the family or a night of shenanigans with friends, here is THE list of New Years Eve parties countdown to 2017.
Whether it's a party for the family or a night of shenanigans with friends, here is THE list of New Years Eve parties countdown to 2017.
The countdown for 2016 is near. Whether you’re after a party for the family or a night full of shenanigans with friends, the Gold Coast has on offer a plethora of New Years parties that are sure to send of 2016 with a bang.
Still undecided? Check out our list of New Year’s festivities (in no particular order)
Bring in 2017 at The Collective Palm Beach, the southern Gold Coast’s newest dining and lifestyle playground. Enjoy a NYE party with substantial canapés from all five kitchens and a four-hour beverage package (beer, wine, sparkling from 8pm until midnight). With access to all areas including The Rooftop, live entertainment, DJ’s, acoustic artists and percussionists, this is a night not to be missed!Dress to impress. 18+ event. Time: 8pm Cost: $120.00 For tickets click here. 1128 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach
Bazaar boogie nights New Years eve. It’s time to sit back, relax and sip away on champagne as the New Year rolls in. This NYE, Bazaar’s interactive marketplace will be heaped with gloriously fresh seafood, meat dishes that will melt in your mouth, Asian indulgences and vibrant salads. Finish the night off with a visit to the legendary dessert spread before heading in to Stingray to continue the festivities. You will be invited to the Stingray Lounge party free of charge after your dinner should you wish to continue the celebrations. 5.30pm and 8.00 pm seating times. Adults: $159.00 For tickets click here. QT Gold Coast,7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise
Boogie Nights New Years Eve. The Stingray Lounge is stepping back in time to 1977 to host a Boogie Nights New Year's Eve extravaganza. It's time to dust off your safari suits and tightest hot pants and get ready for a night of disco fever. Whether you're a Dirk Diggler or a Brandi Rollergirl or simply have a love for big hair, make the Stingray Lounge your crib this New Year's Eve and feel the funk that is Boogie Nights. 2 hours of canapes, a 4 hour beverage package, DJ and live entertainment. Adults: $149.00 $500 Booth Package includes a reserved area within the Stingray Lounge, private beverage service, and confetti cannons! For tickets click here. QT Gold Coast, 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise
Join the stylish, sophisticated, sassy and bold at our NYE Gala Cocktail Party with a twist! Are you a Brooke, Ridge, Steffi, Ivy, Liam or Rick from the award-winning drama? Be sure to look glamorous and red carpet ready for the Bold & The Beautiful NYE Gala Cocktail Party at BiN 89. Enjoy some of BiN 89’s most popular dishes served cocktail style, a three hour beverage package and live entertainment. Celebrate the New Year in style with the Bold & The Beautiful in Broadbeach 7pm – late General Admission: $125.00 For tickets click here. 89 - 91 Surf Parade, Broadbeach
New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and this year, we're all about the glitz and the glamour! Get your friends together, put on your best dazzling dress or most dapper suit and celebrate the New Year in style! We have a canape & beverage package from 8pm right through till 2017! A champagne pop up bar, DJ's from 7:30pm and glam gifts for the best dress male, female and couple! Have a booking of 10 or more? Be one of the first 5 to book, pay in full and receive a private VIP area for you and your guests plus a free bottle of Magnum Mumm Champagne! General Admission: $95.00 Includes entry, four hour drinks package, canapés and entertainment. Premium Admission: $125.00 Entry, four hours drinks package including spirits and craft beer, canapés and entertainment. For tickets click here. 150 Bundall Rd, Bundall
80’s New Year’s Eve Party. Celebrate the New Year with a flashback to the 80's!New Year's at room81 will be totally rad! Dance the night away to 80's classics like Madonna, A-Ha and Duran Duran performed by Paris Texas 'the 80's tour'. Indulge with a sumptuous 5-course degustation and five hour beverage package (concluding at 12.30am) featuring selected fine wines and premium beer. From 7.30pm General Admission $249.00 (prepayment essential) For tickets click here. Sofitel Gold Coast, 81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach
Celebrate New Years Eve at Melba's in exotic style as we welcome in 2017! Entice your senses with the rich jewel colours of the Arabian nights in our Melba's Bazaar and enjoy delicious drinks and canapés inspired by the enchanting Arabian Nights. Two party packages available. Package one: $79.00 per person for a three hour beverage package. Package two: $89 for a three-hour beverage and canapés package. For tickets click here. 46 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise
Ft Downtown Secret Society + Guest DJs. Drink on arrival (Margarita, Sangria, Beer or Wine). A selection of our most popular food items served cocktail style from 8-11pm. Free flow sparkling and tequila @ Midnight. 18+ Event only 8pm-2am General Admission: $65.00 For tickets click here. 1/2223 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach
Mano’s Tedder Avenue is throwing a Summer Lovin’ New Year’s Eve Party! Join them under the Blue Moo as Mano’s presents an electrifying NYE cocktail party inspired by summer time on the Gold Coast and of course the movie GREASE! Cost includes a drink (beer, wine or sparkling) on arrival and canapes. Dress in your summer best of in the theme of GREASE. 7pm - 10pm Cost: $45 Buy your tickets here. 1/19-21 Tedder Ave, Main Beach
Rewind the clock this New Year's eve with a party to get excited about! It's time to dress up and dust off those dancing shoes, Ramada has your celebrations covered. A welcome drink, progressive dinner and 60s, 70s & 80s live music all night long. Complimentary overnight undercover parking (first come, first served basis). 7pm – late General Admission: $89 For tickets click here. Ramada Hotel, 11 John Lund Dr, Hope Island
Get ready to turn up the funk this New Year’s Eve at Chapter & Verse! Celebrate in style as C&V host an incredible Motown inspired NYE Party featuring a special guest DJ and talented saxophonist, bringing you the best of Motown through to today’s hits. An event not to be missed, join C&V for a night to remember as they dance the night away to your favourite tunes! 8pm – 1am General Admission 8pm-11pm: $125 General Admission 8pm-1am: $195 For tickets click here. Chapter & Verse Bar and Lounge, Surfers Paradise Marriott, Surfers Paradise
Enjoy a New Year’s Eve Dinner at the hottest new venue to open at Nobby Beach, Fire Cue. Enjoy a delicious 5 course dinner for $75 per person including a sparkling wine or craft beer on arrival (min 2 people). Dinner reservations from 7.30pm however bar open for drinks and tapas as well. Adults: $75 1/2243 Gold Coast Highway, Nobby Beach
Celebrate the last night of 2016 with a decadent dinner at Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar at Mermaid Beach. Enjoy a 4-course dinner for only $80 per person. The 4-course menu features the most popular dishes which guests have enjoyed through-out the year. Bookings essential. 5.30pm – 8.00pm Adults: $80.00 2444 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach
Garden Kitchen & Bar Whether you want to relax on the lawn with a picnic package and refreshing cocktail in hand, book a special dinner in the restaurant or dance the night away on the deck, Garden Kitchen & Bar is the only place to ring in 2017. Glass of Chandon sparkling of tap beer on arrival, set menu, DJ James Canning from 8pm – 1am and a spectacular fireworks display over the lawn at midnight. First seating 5pm – 7pm Second seating 7.30pm – late Cost $99.00 Casino Dr, Broadbeach Kiyomi Say goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017 in style and class with a beautiful 5 course degustation menu at Kiyomi. Grab your friends or book a romantic table for two and delight in some of Kiyomi's finest signature dishes. First Seating: 5.30pm - 8.45pm - $120 Second Seating: 8.30pm – late - $180 Casino Dr, Broadbeach Cucina Vivo Celebrate the New Year with friends and family at Cucina Vivo and indulge in the best Italian food on the Gold Coast. Our talented team of chef's have created a delicious New Year's Eve set-menu that will ensure a memorable night for everyone. First seating: 5.30pm - 8.00pm - $140 Second seating: 8.15pm – late - $160 Casino Dr, Broadbeach Zen Treat yourself to something extra special this New Year's Eve and celebrate with friends and family by indulging in a specially prepared menu at Zen. Zen serves culinary masterpieces of authentic Chinese cuisine using only the finest Cantonese, Szechuan and Peking flavours, making it a dining experience to be savoured. First Seating: 6pm - 8.15pm Second Seating: 8.15pm - late Cost: $129.00 Casino Dr, Broadbeach
With an extended show that leads in to a memorable countdown and extended opening hours Dracula's promise an evening of sheer delight with the occasional fright! Ticket price includes a three course dinner, all entertainment and a glass of champagne for the countdown and all the party paraphernalia you will need for an evening of fun.Other drinks may be purchased at bar prices. From 7pm Cost: $150.00 1 Hooker Blvd, Broadbeach
Rock in the New Year at Hard Rock Cafe! Dress like the Glam Rock Star that you are! Their dancee package beginning at 10pm offers DJ entertainment, unlimited drinks package and bar snacks. This drink package includes drinks from their premium beverage options (house wine, house beer, house sparkling, house spirit and a selection of cocktails or fountain soft drink), to add to your New Year cheer. This package is perfect for those wanting to party their way into the New Year. 18+ event only. From 10pm Cost: $100.00 Dinner and Dance package 8pm – 3am: $200.00 Cnr Cavill Ave & Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise
Join the Yacht Club in welcoming in the New Year with a bang at the Main Beach Club house. Seafood buffet and beverage on arrival is included. Live entertainment by Captain Wow downstairs in their Waterfront Restaurant and Gemini performing upstairs in the Compass Room. Bookings essential. From 7pm Cost: $99.00 1 MacArthur Pde, Main Beach
On the hunt for the most awesome New Years Eve party to ring in the New Year? Look no further than WHITE PARTY NYE, the place to be on the Gold Coast to get 2017 going on a high note! WHITE PARTY NYE will have you saying goodbye to 2016 in style by partying from sunset to sunrise. Destination? A top secret island location! Ticket includes boat trip to and from the island and entry. Food and drinks available for purchase on the island. Three departure times: 3.30pm, 6.00pm and 8.30pm Second release: $149.00 + booking fee Third release: $219.00 + booking fee
Midnight Trip Music & Food Festival Countdown to the New Year with a huge lineup of live music at our ‘Midnight Trip’ festival in The Paddock. Party until 1am with The Delta Riggs, The VANNS, Sahara Beck, Yes Sir Noceur, AQUILA YOUNG, Keelan Mak and more! Cost: $40.00 NightQuarter, 1 Town Centre Dr, Helensvale Backyard Bash Casual NYE Bash Want to party into the early hours, with cold beer, barbecue and party bands? Our Backyard Bar is hosting a casual NYE bash. Just the usual $3 entry and entertainment until 1am! Cost: $3.00 NightQuarter, 1 Town Centre Dr, Helensvale
Come celebrate 'New Years Eve' Mamasan style! A melting pot of South East Asian flavour + live entertainment from 7pm - 1am by Downtown Secret Society + Damo Cox and Arnaldo! 5.30pm and 6pm bookings $55.00pp Includes: 4 Course Banquet Style Share Menu. These early reservation times are for a 2 hour duration. 8pm and 8.30pm bookings $110.00pp Includes: 6 Course Banquet Style Share Menu Glass of Veuve Clicquot on arrival If you would like to spend the entire evening with Mama please choose a later booking time. 3 Oracle Blvd, Broadbeach
The Southern Gold Coast will welcome the new year with two fireworks displays at Coolangatta Beach this New Year’s Eve. With displays taking place at 9pm and midnight, both families and revelers can enjoy the displays by Queensland’s largest fireworks company. The early display will be for children and families to enjoy, while the midnight display will officially ring in the New Year in 2017. Marine Parade, Coolangatta
Looking for family fun this NYE? The ‘Carnivale’ event is just the usual $3 entry. Experience mystique and magic with magicians, jugglers, street performers, live music and kids entertainment! Cost: $3.00 NightQuarter, 1 Town Centre Dr, Helensvale
Rock in the New Year at Hard Rock Cafe! Dress like the Glam Rock Star that you are! Their dinner package starting at 5pm is comprised of their gourmet selections of starters, main course meals and desserts. This package also includes unlimited drinks from Hard Rock's premium beverage options (house wine, house beer, house sparkling, a selection of cocktails or fountain soft drink). This is a New Years Dining Experience that is sure to please. Seating’s at 5pm & 6pm Cost: $95.00 Children: $50 Cnr Cavill Ave & Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise
Food Fantasy Celebrate the start of a new year with an indulgent seafood buffet at Food Fantasy. Guests will enjoy a tantalizing mix of local seafood, live stations, hot and cold dishes and inspired desserts. Make sure you save room to sample Food Fantasy's famous dark and white chocolate fountain, served with fresh fruit, marshmallows and all the trimmings. 5pm – 10pm Adult: $95.00 Children (5-12): $30.00 Jupiters Casino, Broadbeach Island, Broadbeach
FREE ENTRY! Bring in the New Year at your favourite local hang on the Gold Coast, Miami Marketta. Live music line up 4.00pm-8.00pm: Zambabem Samba Rock 8.30pm-1.00am: The Lyrical & Flyfingaz Celebrate 2016 with some epic LIVE local music and the Street Food vendors will be cooking until 10pm, as well as cocktail specialty bars. Get in early as there will be a cap on the night! 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami Food Truck Feast and Fireworks It's back with a bang! Food Truck Feast is on again at Broadwater Parklands and what better way to bring in the New Year than with food, fun and fireworks. Come along, grab a bite and enjoy some local entertainers while you sit back, relax and take in their beautiful Broadwater, then finish it all off with our New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular. Marine Parade, Southport
Brooklyn Depot Gold Coast is throwing an epic New Year’s Eve Pre-Party.Before you see in the New Year, enjoy their authentic Southern BBQ menu which was just released at their Cookout Sundays! Kicking off at 7pm, be treated to two delicious BBQ meats and three sides best enjoyed with some South West American cocktails. Live Entertainment, lucky door prizes and much more! 7pm Cost: $65.00 4217/10 Beach Rd, Surfers Paradise.
Early Dinner A gourmet seafood and carvery buffet for those who like to begin their celebrations early in the evening. Pre-payment essential. 5.30pm – 8.00pm Adults: $95.00 Children 6 – 11: $45.00 Children 5 years and under $25.00 For tickets click here. Sofitel Gold Coast, 81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach
A Magnifique Celebration Bistro On3 celebrates the New Year with a gourmet seafood & carvery buffet, 4.5 hour beverage package including selected wines, Australian beers & soft drinks accompanied by live entertainment and a dance floor for everyone to dance the evening away and count down in to 2017. 8pm till late - Terrace booking only available (no air conditioning) Adult $165.00 Children 12-17: $95.00 Children 6 -11: $45.00 Children 5 and under: $25.00 For tickets click here. Sofitel Gold Coast, 81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach
See in the New Year at Jasmine Room Chinese Cuisine with a delicious banquet. With stunning Broadwater views, Jasmine Room is the perfect location to catch the 9pm and midnight fireworks! Early seating5pm –& 6pm bookings (2 hours seating only) $55.00 – 7 course shared banquet Dinner seating 9pm (see the midnight fireworks) $95.00 - 8 course shared banquet and a glass of sparkling on arrival Childrens pricing available. 1/2 Como Cres, Southport
What comes to mind when you think of the humble Piña Colada? Tropical getaways lazing by a pool with a balmy sea breeze rustling through the palm fronds most likely spring to mind. And the vast majority of people will probably agree with you.
The cocktail is a favourite worldwide and has origins in 1950s Puerto Rico, hence the tropical flavours and name. If you do love Piña Coladas (but not getting caught in the rain), you should be excited to learn next month celebrates a day dedicated to the drink on Saturday 10th of July. Because all the best things deserve a day wholly devoted to them, right?
In honour of such an exciting occasion, our list highlights the bars where you can celebrate in fabulous fashion and give thanks to these lush-styled drinks from the Caribbean.
Aloha
If you haven’t found yourself sipping tiki-style libations in this back-alley Broadbeach haunt, then quite frankly, where have you been? When it comes to slinging the best drinks with a sprinkling of fun, you won’t find anywhere else that does it quite like these guys. There is always something going on here, so grab your best Hawaiian shirt and let Aloha take care of the rest.
Where: 18 Main Place, Broadbeach
Café Catalina
Right on the water’s edge in the Broadwater Parklands, Café Catalina has steadily become a crowd favourite due to its stunning water views and modern menu. We all know what goes best with water views, don’t we? That’s right, a sweet, sweet Piña Colada, of course. The café is famously pooch-friendly, so grab your furry mate and settle in for a couple of cocktails.
Where: 10/11 Broadwater Parklands, Southport
The Island Rooftop Bar
Surfers Paradise’s largest rooftop bar is a favourite for any sunny Sunday sessions. The Island Colada fits this bustling and subtropical scene to a tee, constructed with love — including pineapple juice, coconut cream and Havana Charta — meaning it’s a traditional-style Piña Colada with some extra island vibes thrown in to get you and the party started.
Where: The Island, Corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Beach Road, Surfers Paradise
Naami
This relative newcomer to the Burleigh Heads bar scene is already garnering the right kind of attention for innovative signature drinks; the like of which you can sip and discuss with a friend/colleague/tinder date for hours with ease. The Pav is Mine is a clever adaptation of the classic Piña Colada that deserves to be tried, and as it’s a vegan-made cocktail, there are absolutely no excuses!
Where: 4/57 James Street, Burleigh Heads
Taboo Tiki
The tiki sensations are intense with this one — and that’s putting it lightly. With an upbeat setting and consistent line-ups of quality D.J.s, we suggest you pencil in this Surfers Paradise venue for celebrating international Piña Colada Day come next month. If you can’t wait that long, be sure to head along to one of their many party nights from Thursday through to Sunday to get a taste of the action.
Where: 19 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise
Cowch
When the words dessert and cocktail can be found in close proximity to one another, you know things are looking up. So, when Cowch opens a flagship venue in The Oracle Broadbeach next week, you can expect sweet and alcoholic things to collide in an udderly (pardon the pun) delish way. The Hoola Girl is a whipped cream and lollipop garnished version of the Puerto Rican classic you simply must try.
Where: 1 Oracle Boulevard, Broadbeach
Sticky Rice
The original naughty but nice excuse for a mid-week tipple or two: if Sticky Rice can’t get you out of the house for some next-level Thai cuisine accompanied by some seriously delish cocktails, nothing or no one can. The Pina Coladyboy (Dark Rum, Malibu, blended with fresh pineapple, coconut cream, lime & orgeat) is at the top of their cocktail list for a reason. Turn up the chilli in your Duck Red Curry and mellow out with the pick of the tropical cocktails.
Where: Shop 7, 443 Golden Four Drive, Tugun
Crafty’s
Finding yourself amid a shopping frenzy can not only be a hit to your bank balance but a trigger for an unquenchable thirst, the type that can only be satisfied with some top-notch cocktails, of course. Crafty’s is the optimum spot to lighten the load and get your lips around a tasty little Piña Colada. Their take, The G.O.A.T., has lashings of pineapple-infused rum and should make the second half of your shopping spree a breeze.
Where: Harbour Town Eats, Biggera Waters
Edgewater Dining & Lounge
The attention to detail taken by this venue with their drinks offering is nothing short of remarkable. The drinks list is titled, Liquid Journey and from cover to cover, you can see this Isle of Capri restaurant has placed great emphasis on having great food and the drinks to match. Their signature Pirate on the Beach takes the modest classic and completely revamps it with deluxe inclusions of Fireball, Amaretto, and nutmeg.
Where: Shop 3 G7, Capri on Via Roma, Surfers Paradise
Ms. Margots
If you find yourself on the shiny side of town and think a couple of sophisticated cocktails are in order, then you need to consider Ms. Margots at The Hilton Surfers Paradise. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; the venue has you covered for when you feel like pushing the boat out a little. As Piña Coladas come, the house version is aptly named Beach Blonde Jenny and twists the original with the addition of macadamia nut liqueur and cacao: thus, you have a delicious drink that is also health-conscious. Ingenious stuff!
Where: The Hilton, 6 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise
Words by Alex Mitcheson.
On June 13th each year we raise a glass to World Gin Day and the spirit that has certainly had its come up over the last little while. The Gold Coast boasts our very own gin distillery plus a host of bars making magic with local gins. All of which you won’t be surprised to learn we’re big fans of.
In honour of that, here are the best spots to get your gin fix on the Gold Coast this World Gin Day (or anyday for that matter). Happy sipping.
Tamborine Mountain Distillery
Tucked away on Mount Tamborine is one of Australia’s smallest and most unique distilleries with over 280 International Awards. Their gold medal award winning gin is the Lilly Pilly Gin, a pot still gin using botanicals such as Australian Lilly Pilly (Riberry), Juniper, Angelica root, Orris root, Citrus peel, Caraway, Coriander, Aniseed Myrtle, Elderflower, Mistletoe, Passionflower, Shepherd’s Purse and more. The best part about it, it’s got a delightful pink hue.
Where: 87-91 Beacon Road, North Tamborine
The Island Rooftop
It’s always a good time on the rooftop in Surfers Paradise, overlooking the city and with guaranteed good vibes. While all the sips are sweet, our recommendation is the Clover Leaf made with Beefeater gin, raspberry, lemon and egg white, so good.
Where: 3128 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise
Aloha Bar & Dining
How does a Saturn Juniper Uranus sound? Cool right. That’s exactly what you should order at Broady’s most colourful alleyway bar, Aloha Bar & Dining. It’s got Four Pillars gin, sloe gin, orgeat, passionfruit, lime and rosemary and it’s out of this world. The bar itself is decked out in full colour, with hidden rooms and moody, good time vibes aplenty. Follow the music down the alley and you’ll find yourself in a magical world of tiki goodness.
Where: 18 Main Place, Broadbeach
Fig & Frankies
Another delightful Broadbeach bar dedicated to exceptional sips and very good times is Fig & Frankies, also newish on the scene and also very well-loved amongst Gold Coast locals. Their cocktail list is tight and filled with delights made up of local spirits and you’ll want to try them all. Drinks are numbered rather than named and each is absolute perfection to be honest. We particularly loved Number One (aptly named) because it is made up of MAC by Brookies, clarified green apple and house lemonade and we cannot overstate tasty enough. Gather the crew and sip up a storm.
Where: 4/2707 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach
Roosevelt Lounge
A must-visit cocktail bar in Broadbeach, Roosevelt Lounge is one of the city’s sexiest spots for a cocktail, capturing the seductive style and glamour of decadent New York. For World Gin Day try the Down the Rabbit Hole Signature Cocktail made up of Ink gin, in-house chimmer liqueur (pink moscato, pisco, peach & orange blossom), blueberry vinegar, citric acid and life of cha crystal tea. Delightfully served in a tea pot, this cocktail is an Instagram dream.
Where: 75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach
Granddad Jacks
The Gold Coast’s first gin distillery Granddad Jacks are, quite obviously king when it comes to gin cocktails (and gin in general). Our number one on their list is the Seymour Street with their very own Greenhouse Gin plus Eucalyptus and fresh lime juice because it’s the ultimate in Aussie-inspired freshness and it tastes top notch too. Love your work mates.
Where: 45 Lemana Lane, Miami
Rosella’s Bar
Oh Rosella’s, little love of our lives. A refined Australiana bar in the heart of Burleigh Heads, Rosella’s is bringing all Aussie eats and tipples to the very appreciative people. On a list of cocktails that will 100% improve your life (especially the Pet Nat Slushie – love you) but for the purposes of this article let’s chat about the Kylie Minogue Martini with Vickers Gin from Beenleigh Distillery no less, vodka, elderflower, verjus and pink peppercorn. It’ll have you spinning around in no time.
Where: 6/1743 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads
Lockwood Bar
Tucked away down Justin Lane behind a red velvet curtain is Lockwood Bar. They a serving up a sexy sip titled Brookie’s Aviation which fuses Brookie’s Dry Gin, lemon juice, Tempus Fugit liqueur de violette and Luxado Maraschino liqueur. Topped off with a maraschino cherry, you know it’s a goodie.
Where: Justin Lane, Burleigh Heads
Suga
An intimate little space down Palmy way is Suga, a cocktail and rum bar open until late and serving up cocktails that are quite unlike anything you’ve sipped before. On World Gin Day we recommend a Gin Lippy with Larrikin Gin, citrus syrup, housemade lemonade and a whole lots of tastiness. A very tasty tipple indeed. Pop on in for a few of those this weekend.
Where: 1142 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach
The Collective Palm Beach
The Rooftop Bar at The Collective Palm Beach is a gin-lovers paradise with beloved gin-based cocktails including the Rose Hip Martini with Poor Toms Gin, hibiscus syrup, lime and grapefruit and the Unnamed Sympathy served Tiki-style with macadamia-infused Nobel Cut Gin, Bushfire Botanic Australis Gin and pine-lime allspice. Both of which are tried and tested by us and both of which are really very delicious.
Where: 1128 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach
Saint Helen’s Kitchen + Bar
If sipping cocktails seaside is your thing (and we know it is), you’ll love Saint Helens Kitchen + Bar signature slurp The Gin Thruster. It’s got gin, blueberry and tonic. It’s bright, refreshing and super Insta-worthy – if it lasts that long.
Where: Shop 2/78 Musgrave Street, Kirra
Words by Kirra Smith
What could be more Australian than spending a sunny Sunday afternoon with mates indulging in a slew of drinks and generally celebrating life? It’s a given right to live it up on a Sunday no matter what the week is!
Because if you’re going to that Monday morning performance review/toolbox meeting a little worse for wear, where do you go to stretch out the weekend just that little bit longer? We’ve rounded up the places that embrace Sunday frolics and are the perfect way to round out the week.
Burleigh Pavilion
Very few places offer a better view and, therefore, a better Sunday session option than Burleigh Pavilion. Right on the ocean in the heart of bustling Burleigh Heads and offering both a sit-down (The Tropic) and more casual menu paired with all of the lovely sips and buzzing atmosphere: there’s no way you’re not having a good time at ‘The Pav’.
Where: Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads
Cali Beach
If you haven’t been to the multi-million-dollar entertainment precinct in Surfers Paradise, can we ask what rock you have been living under? The rooftop venue is a behemoth day and night club with a multitude of seating options around several pools, and always has a stellar line-up of DJs on rotation. All-day Sunday Sesh, here you come!
Where: 21a Elkhorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise
The Hood 4221
We know RNB Fridays are a thing, but why can’t we coin the idea of a Sunday spin-off of nothing but epic 80’s/90’s songs playing? And if this sounds like your sort of Sunday (welcome to the group) you’ll get exactly that at The Hood. Hot tip, order The Hood Cosmo to get things started! Because Sunday sessions were made for cocktails, not the other way around!
Where: 10 Palm Beach Avenue, Palm Beach
Justin Lane Rooftop
Quite possibly the alfresco place to be, not only on a Sunday but any day of the week. The rooftop bar is the perfect spot to enjoy a sunny afternoon, lavishing your eyes with views of the Burleigh foreshore and stunning Gold Coast skyline. Oozing personality, this Burleigh Heads institution never disappoints!
Where: 1708-1710 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads
Aviary Rooftop Bar
This venue takes care of your Sunday sessions with everything your heart could desire. Think imaginative cocktails, authentic Italian Pizzas, and live entertainment between 4-8pm every Sunday. Get comfortable — you’re going nowhere.
Where: Mantra at Sharks, Melia Court, Southport (next to Southport Sharks)
Surfers Pavilion
Arrive by boat or jet-ski and slip into an oasis of sublime food, decadent cocktail jugs and a generally all-round good time! Take things slowly with oysters and champagne on high tables or turn it up with on-tap frosé on the decking area. A guaranteed good time will be had here.
Where: 30-34 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise
Nineteen at The Star
Looking to round out the weekend at the fanciest rooftop bar on the entire Gold Coast? Look no further than Nineteen at The Star. Perhaps you should treat yourself to an indulgent meal on the restaurant side and then head over to the bar for kick-ons overlooking the city and the ocean. There’s a stunning drinks menu (yasss), and the bonus is, you get to dress up and that cute new dress you bought!
Where: The Star Gold Coast, Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach
Garden Kitchen & Bar
Wind down the weekend at Garden Kitchen & Bar, where lazy afternoons meet steamy nights. Think live tunes on the deck, flirty banter on the lawn, frosty drinks at the bar, and tasty bites… all the ingredients for an A-grade Sunday session in our book.
Where: The Star Gold Coast, Casino Drive, Broadbeach
Tropic Vice
As if you needed any more encouragement to hit up Nobby Beach on a Sunday. This rooftop stunner is one of the leading places to sip drinks and mingle in the afternoon sun on the GC. Backed by an incredible Floribbean/South American-led menu and exclusive Champagne packages, Sundays have just been elevated a notch.
Where: Upstairs, 2215 Gold Coast Highway, Nobby Beach
Burleigh Hill
Want to keep it casual and not spend the big bucks? Head to Food Works in Burleigh’s James Street, stock up on cheese and crackers, pick up a bottle of wine and make your way to Burleigh Hill for a Sunday session Burleigh style. Simples!
Where: Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads
Local Distilleries
Ok, so if it wasn’t already obvious enough, the main point of a Sunday session, is to have a session. Period. So why not distillery-hop or better yet, grab the crew and settle in at one of your favourite local distilleries? Guaranteed to have your favourite drinks flowing, your local watering hole should be the OG Sunday session spot. So go on and get into the spirit!
Where: Multiple locations
Local Breweries
Nothing quite compares to being perched in the sun on a Sunday arvo sinking your favourite amber ale. And being on the GC we are spoilt for choice of where to do exactly that. Lucky for you, we have a handy list of where to get a quality Sunday session underway. Yipee-IPA!
Where: Multiple locations
Surf Clubs
How could we create a list of Sunday sessions and not include our beloved surf clubs?! Look, we all have our favourites, and for the most part, they are all amazing places to grab frosty beers, tuck into some great and often modestly priced food, whilst enjoying a relaxed and uncomplicated atmosphere. And what about the views! There’s far too many to mention here, but everyone has their unique attraction and they equate to being one of the best ways to spend a Sunday arvo.
Where: Multiple locations
