Best Pubs, Bars and Breweries on the Gold Coast (2026 Guide)
Top-rated pubs, bars and breweries on the Gold Coast by Google rating, with addresses and opening hours
Chosen from Google ratings and reviews; checked 11 November 2026
How we chose
We picked pubs, bars and breweries rated 4.5 or higher on Google from at least 250 reviews with opening hours listed. Ratings, review counts and hours are as listed on Google on 11 November 2026. Hours change, so check with the venue before you go.
Quick answer
Twenty pubs, bars and breweries on the Gold Coast have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 250 reviews: nine pubs, eight bars and three breweries.
For food and for places open until midnight or later, see where to eat on the Gold Coast and open late on the Gold Coast.
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Pubs
The Local Tavern
Surfers Paradise
Open Monday to Thursday and Sunday 11am to 9pm; Friday 11am to 10pm; Saturday 11am to midnight.
Bars
Garden Kitchen & Bar
Broadbeach
Open Monday to Thursday 5pm to 10:30pm; Friday 4pm to 10:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 10:30pm.
House of Brews
Surfers Paradise
Open Monday to Thursday and Sunday 12pm to 11pm; Friday and Saturday 12pm to midnight.
BMG Cowboys
Surfers Paradise
Open Monday to Thursday and Sunday 12pm to midnight; Friday and Saturday 12pm to 3am.
Eddie's Grub House
Coolangatta
Open Wednesday 4pm to 9pm; Thursday 4pm to midnight; Friday to Sunday 12pm to midnight, closed Monday and Tuesday.
Lulu Rooftop & Bar
Surfers Paradise
Open Monday to Thursday and Sunday 12pm to 10pm; Friday and Saturday 12pm to 3am.
The Cambus Wallace
Mermaid Beach
Open Wednesday to Saturday 5pm to midnight; Sunday 5pm to 11pm, closed Monday and Tuesday.
The House of Bamboo
Coolangatta
Open Tuesday and Wednesday 4pm to 10pm; Thursday and Sunday 12pm to 10pm; Friday and Saturday 12pm to midnight, closed Monday.
Breweries
Balter Brewing Company
Currumbin Waters
Open Wednesday and Thursday 3pm to 8pm; Friday 3pm to 9pm; Saturday 12pm to 9pm; Sunday 12pm to 7pm, closed Monday and Tuesday.
Roji Cat Beer Bar
Miami
Open Wednesday 4pm to 9pm; Thursday and Friday 4pm to 10pm; Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 10pm, closed Monday and Tuesday.
Black Hops Brewery
Burleigh Heads
Open Wednesday and Sunday 12pm to 7pm; Thursday to Saturday 12pm to 9pm, closed Monday and Tuesday.
Quick picks
- Open latest in this guide: Broadbeach Tavern and Surfers Paradise Beergarden close at 5am on at least one day.
- All twenty list Sunday opening on Google.
- Highest rated in this guide: BMG Cowboys and Roji Cat Beer Bar at 4.9 out of 5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which of these pubs, bars and breweries are open latest?
Broadbeach Tavern and Surfers Paradise Beergarden close at 5am on at least one day on Google. The open late guide lists more places that close at midnight or later.
Which of these pubs, bars and breweries open on Sunday?
All twenty list Sunday opening on Google.
Which venue in this guide has the highest rating?
BMG Cowboys and Roji Cat Beer Bar at 4.9 out of 5 on Google.
Which of these pubs, bars and breweries show a booking link on Google?
Broadbeach Tavern, Surfers Paradise Beergarden, Burleigh Heads Hotel, Miami Tavern, Varsity Lakes Tavern, House of Brews, The Yankees Restaurant & Bar, Cecil Hotel, The Local Tavern, Lulu Rooftop & Bar, Balter Brewing Company, Roji Cat Beer Bar and The House of Bamboo show one on Google.
How were these venues chosen?
They are pubs, bars and breweries with a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 250 reviews, with opening hours listed, as listed on Google on 11 November 2026.