Best & Cool Bars in Kingscliff

"It is one thing to have the drinks to lubricate all the conversations that you will be having. It is yet another thing to have those perfect nibbles to keep your mouth busy and stomach filled as you burn through energy while having fun. Better than all that, though, is having a picturesque location supplying the magical backdrop for the ideal evening.’"

"The Island Rooftop may be a relatively new rooftop bar, but it has already become a hit with us locals. Based on a vintage California theme, this bar offers pleasant surroundings, chilled tunes and a great drinks menu. It also features live music and DJs on weekends."

"The brightly coloured retro colour scheme helps to set the hotel apart from many of the subtler luxury options and people who are young at heart are sure to love unwinding here. The whole establishment boasts a ‘50s beachside vibe from the lobby to the cute and charming coffee shop on the ground floor. Each of the guest rooms features the same charming pop art theme with big and brightly coloured posters on the wall and furnishings in yellow, pink and red."

"Address: 7 Staghorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217Instagram: @QTGoldCoast. This beachside destination is a wonder to the eye and sits in the middle of Gold Coast’s tourist destination, Surfers Paradise. Post-check in, unwind at the spa with a full body massage."

"Retro surfer chic best describes this 297-room resort-style hotel at Surfers Paradise on Queensland's Gold Coast 'glitter strip'. It's all about nostalgia, with a hearty dose of kitsch thrown in, but in this beachside setting it works."

"House of Brews is a 32 beer-tap drinking and dining establishment in Surfers Paradise. It is the brainchild of enigmatic brothers Sacha, Damien and Ben Kanaghines. View this post on Instagram"

"Another newcomer on the hospitality scene, BOBs beer is like no other brewery you’ve ever seen. Just metres from the beach, this venue doesn’t provide your average brewery menu, but instead offers a fine dining style menu utilising fresh seasonal produce with each meal designed to complement their plentiful list of delicious beers. That concludes our list of noteworthy restaurants on the GC!"

"Stroll up from the golden sands of the GC’s most iconic beach to assuage thirst and hunger at Surfers Paradise’s first and only brewery BOBs Brewery & Restaurant on Elkhorn Avenue. BOBs is an acronym ... "Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"

"There is a vibe that comes with new bars, and that is what the singles are chasing to Rosella’s. This might not have started as a bar for the Gold Coast singles, but it has fast become the spot to find the best and creamiest humans of the city. That is made possible by the fine service and options on the menu at Rosella’s too."

"New neighbourhood addition Rosella’s is a celebration of all things Australiana. The bar and restaurant promises to offer a luxe take on iconic national fare, from jaffles (now stuffed with vegemite and Tasmanian chedder with a touch of wattleseed) to cocktails formed from XXXX. There’s also a bevy of natural wines to boot."

"This vegetarian and vegan-friendly cafe in Miami is led by internationally known, classically trained chef Jared Peck. Doko Demo V is a Japanese-inspired restaurant, born from Peck’s interest in “East meets West fusion cuisine.”. Breakfast options include the pitaya bowl and waffles with raspberry compote; for lunch guests can enjoy dishes like “chicken” noodle soup” and Korean crispy “chicken” salads; dinner options include pasta and pizza dishes and 100 percent beef-free beef burgers."

"If you’re lucky enough to find yourself in the beautiful beach of Coolangatta, a stop at Bin 72 is much needed. Located in the bustling Strand shopping precinct, the local favourite offers up an exceptional view, chilled vibes and a delicious food menu. Whether you head in for a long lunch, sunset drinks, or evening tapas, it’s the ideal place to catch up with friends and family over a beverage and delicious food."

"Make your own 500ml gin courtesy of a 2-hour masterclass at Wildflower Gin in Varsity Lakes. Credit: Wildflower Gin. The Gold Coast was screaming out for a gin distillery, but when owner James Greig finally opened his cellar doors to Wildflower Gin, two years after perfecting his signature gin, the state went into lockdown."

"If you live near Burleigh, this must be your go-to distillery. This small boutique distillery is known for their award-winning Signature Gins. It has that distinctive balance of citrus, juniper, and backyard honey."

"Salt Grill is the signature restaurant at Hilton Surfers Paradise, where celebrity chef Luke Mangan uses his renowned culinary flair to craft the definitive Modern Australian dining experience. A high degree of creativity and vibrancy also pervades the Landini Associates’ design of Salt Grill’s 157-seat dining room. Looking out, diners have a view of the buzzing Orchid Avenue through dramatic, circular windows; looking inward, they’ll find an equally lively view in the culinary action and theatre of the venue’s open kitchen."

"Surfing sensation Mick Fanning co-founded Balter Brewery with a bevy of mates (and fellow surfers) Bede Durbidge, Josh Kerr, Stirling Howland, Ant Macdonald, Sean Ronan, and Joel Parkinson in the industrial backstreets of Burleigh. The rag tag group placed award-winning brewer Scotty Hargrave (formerly of Stone and Wood and Byron Bay Brewing Company) in the role of head brewer, resulting in a brew that’s garnered acclaim across the country. But see for yourself – the brewery welcomes locals and visitors alike to drop in and take a tour, taste the beers, and get a bite to eat at one of the many food trucks that visit regularly."

"A huge success story, Balter beer was stocked throughout Australia within six months of its launch. In its upmarket warehouse and tasting room, shining tanks extend back as far as the eye can see. Co-founder Stirling Howland says the aim is to make the best beer possible, “…to expand a person’s world view on what a beer can be."

"Balter is a favourite amongst locals, and established by a couple of surfing legends. With a ten-fold expansion, this brewing company is going nowhere but up in the coming years."

"Where: 17 Blackheath Terrace, Pacific Pines, QLD. The Gold Coast brewery is not open to the public due to council legislation. Madocke Brewed by Belgians is proud to bring true Belgian style to a Gold Coast brewery. Founders, Annelies and Jimmy opened in their home garage to queues in 2019."

"From endless ocean to sparkling skyline and hints of hinterland, nobody sets the scene for a smorgasbord quite like Four Winds. Queensland’s only revolving restaurant, 26 floors up and custom-built for the hotel, dishes up ever-changing 360-degree views … just don’t take too long piling up the prawn crackers and lose track of your table (hey, it happens). An iconic Gold Coast scene deserves local cuisine, so make a beeline for spanner crabs straight off the Southport boats and salad leaves from Canungra."

"The Four Winds revolving restaurant couples an extensive buffet menu with spectacular 360-degree views across the Gold Coast. Enjoy stunning views of the coast-line while digging into spring rolls, prawns, squid, roasted meats, oysters, mussels, pork belly, beef curry, fried rice, fish, BBQ pork, Caesar salad, pavolva, and much more. Prices vary across the week, and whether guests are dining for Lunch or Dinner."

"Ranging from buffet dinner to the best buffet breakfast, here’s our list of the best Gold Coast buffet that are kid friendly."