The Gold Coast Show public holiday is here, which means a well-earned long weekend for some. If showbags and rides aren’t your jam, we’ve rounded up some cafes, bars and restaurants that will be open for your eating and drinking pleasure. From morning coffees to late-night cocktails, here’s where you can eat, sip and celebrate your day off in true Gold Coast style.
Balboa Italian, Palm Beach – 12:00–2:30 pm, 4:30–9:30 pm
Banksy Bar and Kitchen, Broadbeach – 6:30 am to 9:00 pm
Bam Bam Bakehouse, Mermaid Beach – 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
Bar Evelyn, Coolangatta – 5:00 pm to late
Basque, Chirn Park – 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Blackboard Varsity, Varsity Lakes – 6:00–10:30 am, takeaway only
Burleigh Brewing Co, Burleigh Heads – 3:00–7:00 pm
Cadillac Supper Club, Palm Beach – 5:00 pm to late
Canvas, Palm Beach – 6:00 am to 3:00 pm
Carafe Wine, Southport – 2:00–6:00 pm
Chef Frankie’s, Currumbin – 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Ciccio’s Pizza and Gelato, Broadbeach – 5:30–9:30 pm
Cocoflufferia, Robina – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Costa Taco, Broadbeach and Palm Beach – 12:00–9:00 pm
Crispy Italian Bar, Burleigh Heads – 5:00–9:00 pm
Custard Canteen, Tallebudgera – 5:30 am to 2:30 pm
DAYO, Tweed Heads – 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Dune Cafe, Palm Beach – 6:00 am to 3:00 pm
Daark Espresso, Labrador – 7:00 am to 1:30 pm
Elk Espresso, Broadbeach – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fu Manchu, Chevron Island – 5:00 pm to late
Glass Dining & Lounge Bar, Main Beach – 12:00 pm to late
Glenelg Public House, Mermaid Beach – 12:00 pm to late
Ground Grocer Currumbin Valley – 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Holy Ship Restaurant and Bar, Main Beach – 11:30 am to late
Iron & Resin Garage, Currumbin – 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, live music from 6:00 pm
Justin Lane, Burleigh Heads – 12:00 pm to late
Kefi, Coolangatta – 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Kirra Beach House, Kirra – 12:00 pm to late
Koi Dining & Lounge Bar, Broadbeach – 12:00 pm to late
La Luna Beach Club, Main Beach – 12:00 pm to late
La Playa, Surfers Paradise – 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Lars Bar & Grill, Nobby Beach – 12:00–3:00 pm, 5:30 pm to late
Light Years, Burleigh Heads – 12:00 pm to late
Maggie Choo, Broadbeach – 12:00 pm to late
MĀRE by La Luna, Main Beach – 12:00 pm to late
Miami Fish Market, Miami – retail and sushi 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, fish and chips 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads – 12:00 pm to late
Mr PP’s, Southport – 12:00 pm to late
Mylk Well, Palm Beach – 5:00 am to 12:00 pm
Neptune Kiosk, Tallebudgera – 5:30 am to 2:30 pm
Norté, Nobby Beach – 12:00 pm to late
One Eighty, Labrador – 4:30–10:00 pm
One 40 One, Nerang – 5:00 am to 2:00 pm
Paddock Bakery, Miami – 6:00 am to 3:00 pm
Palette, Surfers Paradise – 5:00 pm to late
Paloma, Burleigh Heads – 4:00 pm to late
Pasture & Co, Currumbin Valley – 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Piada Co, Burleigh Heads – 10:00 am to late
Pipi’s Restaurant, Coolangatta – 11:30 am to 8:00 pm
Quest, Burleigh Heads – 5:00 am to 2:30 pm
Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads – 11:00 am to late
Rosella’s Bar, Burleigh Heads – 4:00 pm to late
Sidepiece Coffee, Varsity Lakes – 7:00 am to midday, take away only
Street Taco Bar & Taqueria, Paradise Point – 11:30 am to 9:00 pm
Sunnyboy Espresso, Mermaid Beach – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Tarte Bakery & Cafe, Burleigh Heads – 6:30 am to 3:00 pm
Tarte Beach House, Currumbin – 6:30 am to 3:00 pm
The Bread Social, Currumbin – 6:00 am to 1:00 pm
The Bread Social, Tweed Heads – 6:30 am to 3:00 pm
The Brooklyn Wine + Tapas, Varsity Lakes – 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Exhibitionist Bar, Surfers Paradise – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Holliday Coffee, Mermaid Beach – 5:30 am to 1:30 pm
The LeanChef Kitchn, Chevron Island – 6:30 am to 2:00 pm
The Loose Moose, Broadbeach – 12:00 pm to late
The North Room, Mermaid Beach – 12:00–2:30 pm
The Roosevelt Lounge, Broadbeach – 5:00 pm to late
Tommy’s Taco Bar, Currumbin – 5:00–9:00 pm
Tweed River House, Murwillumbah – 12:00–9:00 pm
While every effort is made to ensure the opening times are correct, things can change! We recommend checking with the venue prior to heading out.