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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.
2025 has been a bumper year for the Gold Coast’s food and drink scene, with new venues popping up in foodie hubs and quiet suburban spots alike. 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 moody New York lounge-type venues, it’s time to ditch your regular and try something new.
Burly Bar
The makers of some of the Gold Coast’s tastiest (and most chic) gin 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
Sueno Rooftop
From the dynamite team behind Rick Shores comes a brand-new establishment that’s bound to have your heart a-flutter. Sueno is a vibey rooftop haunt above Norte, serving ceviche, skewers and tortillas, alongside some dangerously drinkable cocktails.
If tequila or mezcal are your go-to tipples, you’ll discover hard-to-find bottles here to enjoy at one of the best new bars on the Gold Coast.
2217 Gold Coast Highway, Gold Coast
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BOTH Espresso & Wine
BOTH Espresso & Wine is the Gold Coast’s newest cafe and wine bar, slinging hearty breakfast and lunch plates by day, and pouring wine by night. Espresso and wine… why not both? It’s truly a statement we can get behind.
The brainchild of two locals, Danny and Alfonso, BOTH leans into their shared passion for hospitality, design and flavour.
It’s not just wine that’s pouring of an evening, BOTH serves an eclectic mix of signature cocktails – the Golden Hour has us curious. Bourbon meets Aperol in a short glass, layered with house-made coconut and pineapple syrup. Classic cocktails can be made on request, and there’s a spritz or two to be found here, too.
12/128 Lae Drive, Runaway Bay
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.
