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The New Bars Making a Splash on the Gold Coast
If it’s time to shake up your regular scene, make a date to visit one of these new bars on the Gold Coast.
2026 continues to see the GC food and drink scene blossom, with new venues popping up in foodie hubs and quiet suburban spots alike. Looking to broaden your horizons this year? Whether you’re planning a romantic date night out or looking for somewhere fun to gather the gang, these new bars on the Gold Coast are the place to be.
From buzzing rooftops to cocktail connoisseurs, it’s time to ditch your regular and try something new.
Kaktus Bar
Looking for a good time, paired with an energetic atmosphere, expansive margarita menu and tasty tacos? Kaktus Bar is here to serve. Located within Southport Sharks, this fun and friendly bar is the perfect pick for when you’ve got something to celebrate. Snack on birria beef tacos and Mexican street food, whilst enjoying bright and bold cocktails.
Corner of Olsen and Musgrave Avenue, Southport
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Terronia
Prepare yourself for one of the most curated drinking experiences of a your life. Everything at Terronia has been carefully chosen to make your sipping sesh the best it could be. A delicate and slow jazz soundtrack sets the scene for cocktails crafted using handmade infusions and syrups and garden-grown herbs. Hand-cut ice and handmade vessels round out the premium experience.
19/21 Park Avenue, Burleigh Heads
Best New Bars on the Gold Coast: November 2025
Padre Brewing Co.
The age-old combination of great beer, nostalgic snacks and spacious beer gardens is all yours to soak up at Padre‘s brand new brewery. You’ll never struggle to find a pub serving Padre ever again, with 14 beers on tap that range from classic and crisp Aussie lager to French pale ale. The interiors are pared back yet sleek, the perfect backdrop to your Sunday brew or next group gathering.
Locals themselves, the boys behind Padre have gone to great lengths to ensure everything is as local as possible, even collaborating with one-woman business, Burnt Croissants, to craft a freshly baked pretzel recipe (that comes served with a cheesy dip). As for the rest of the menu, think nostalgic and hearty fare that pairs perfectly with a pint — crispy fish tacos, pilsner crispy chicken wings, garlic bread glizzys and slabs of lasagne.
9 Ozone Parade, Miami
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Hotel Jardin
Long live the multi-level venue! Designed for progressive evenings full of ease, Hotel Jardin has brought a little bit of everything to the Gold Coast.
Guests are invited to kick off their experience in the casual bar via Pan-Asian cocktails and snacks before moving on to SABA to enjoy Chef Minh Le’s full menu. And to finish? It’s straight to the sing-along piano bar for glitzy drinks and an atmosphere fizzing with fun.
3240 Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Surfers Paradise
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Burly Bar
The makers of some of the Gold Coast’s tastiest (and most chic) gins have opened their very own bar for lovers of this botanical spirit. With an exceptional fit-out, moody corners to curl into and warm, glowing hues, this new Gold Coast bar will soon become a regular haunt.
Designed as an immersive experience for gin lovers, here you can sample the entire Burly Gin range, experimental cocktails and modern Australian cuisine all in the one place. Settle in for a tasting flight or sip your way through signature cocktails and spritzes, each drink promises depth, flavour and fun.
60 Currumbin Creek Road, Gold Coast
Now that you’re up to speed on the best new bars on the Gold Coast, how about some dinner plans? These restaurants on the Gold Coast are brand new and waiting for you to make a reservation! Thinking about the weekend ahead? Here are all the best things to do on the GC.
