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The year in review: the Gold Coast’s best new bars and sip spots that opened in 2025

From sun-drenched pool bars to nosh spots that boast a killer cocktail list and late-night haunts, 2025 has delivered a bumper crop of drinking spots across the Gold Coast.

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Opening soon – Kaktus Bar is set to bring tequila, mezcal and modern Mexican bar culture to Southport

Food & Drink

Mohr brings refined all-day dining and warm hospitality to Burleigh Heads

Travel

Beat the end-of-year burnout with a blissful weekend at Mondrian Gold Coast

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A trio of top chefs are baking up something big in Buderim with Larry Bakery

Design

Luxury residential project EADE is now underway on the Byron Bay beachfront

Food & Drink

The Straddie Hotel returns – refreshed, relaxed and made for long summer days

Food & Drink

Cold beer, hot pizza and good times – Padre Brewing Co. arrives in Miami

Culture

From Hatchie to Radium Dolls – the best new local tunes to add to your playlist this month

Food & Drink

Caffeine, toasties and hip-hop vibes – meet Relaxed Espresso, Mermaid Beach’s new minimalist coffee nook

Food & Drink

Flor Wine & Grocer is now pouring – a new way to sip in Burleigh

Food & Drink

Byron Bay is set to welcome The Belongil – an ambitious new multi-venue dining destination from Shannon Bennett

Food & Drink

Cheek Cafe is the playful new neighbourhood gem bringing big flavour to Southport

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The Gold Coast’s best boutique wine shops for rare finds, natural drops and everyday sips

From sip-in spots to deli-led boutiques and natural-wine specialists, here’s our guide to the best wine shops on the Gold Coast.

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Step into wonder – La Clique returns to HOTA for another extraordinary season

After a stellar sold-out season at Home Of The Arts in 2025, La Clique will return for an encore season of jaw-dropping performances in 2026. With a scheduled return for March 2026, La Clique will bring provocative cabaret, breathtaking physical feats and world-class variety acts to HOTA with an electric team of talented performers.

Betty’s Burgers welcomes summer with a new menu, new buns and value-packed deals

Summer at Betty’s Burgers is looking extra tasty thanks to a fresh new menu stacked with feel-good flavour.

Say hello to your birthday twin this summer at HOTA’s Happy Birthday 2U2 installation

If you’ve ever been curious about who else shares your special day, a new installation at HOTA is making it easy with a giant birthday twin hunt. On Friday November 29, the Gallery welcomed Happy Birthday 2U2, an interactive installation by Japanese artist Hikoko Ito that turns the simple act of swapping hand-drawn birthday cards into a heart-warming moment of human connection.

Ready to relax? Win the ultimate summer reset package including a two-night stay at Dorsett Gold Coast

We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a two-night stay at Dorsett Gold Coast …

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Where locals sip and snack – the best cafes around Tweed Heads

From beachfront cafes serving brunch with a side of ocean views to cowboy-core coffee joints, Tweed Heads is buzzing with an abundance of spots to eat, sip and linger. Read on for our list of the best Tweed Heads cafes …

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Hit that high – here are the best karaoke bars on the Gold Coast in 2025

As we roll merrily into the silly season, we’ve compiled a handy list of top karaoke spots on the Gold Coast for your singing pleasure.

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Road-trip worthy eats – must-try regional restaurants in Southeast Queensland

From the depths of the Sunshine Coast hinterland and the historic charm of Stanthorpe to the welcoming energy of Toowoomba and out to Crows Nest, these ten restaurants are all just a drive away from Brisbane and the Gold Coast – and are well worth jumping in the car for.

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Here’s a slice-by-slice guide to the Gold Coast’s best pizza

Whether you’re chasing a classic Margherita, a truffle-laced showstopper or a seafood-stacked sensation, these local favourites prove the coast is a true slice of pizza paradise.

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