Welcome to some of the best rooftop bars in the Gold Coast, where the sun, sea, and skyline unite to elevate your senses. From the iconic skyscrapers of Surfers Paradise to the tranquil stretches of the coast. You will find seven sensational rooftop bars to sip, savour, and soak in the sun on the Gold Coast.
Nineteen at the Star
Best for: 🥂🍹🍷👠
Location: Level 19 The Darling Hotel, Broadbeach
View: City
Vibe: Boujee
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? There is an indoor restaurant
Rooftop review roundup: This glamourous rooftop bar, accessed through the casino, exudes the Gold Coast’s boujee bling it has become known for. Whilst the restaurant is indoor the doors open up so you could kick of your day with a beautiful breakfast with breath taking views. But it’s the infinity pool and a glamorous bar is the glitzy shine in this 6 star hotel. Dress to impress! And note, whilst you can take pics by the pool, you will have to stay here to be able to cool off in these waters!
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Salty Fox Rooftop Bar
Best for: ☕️🍷✈️
Location: On top of Rydges Hotel, Gold Coast Airport
View: The airport
Vibe: Quiet
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? No
Rooftop review roundup: Calling all aviation addicts – this a rooftop bar for you! With views over the airport you can plane spot to your hearts content. (If you are ever in NYC then this one also has a rooftop pool at JFK!) Alternatively this is a little rooftop gem for those staying at the hotel on lay overs or just popping in for a meeting – not a bad view for discussing business!
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The Pink Hotel Rooftop
Best for: 🩷🧺
Location: Coolangatta
View: The Ocean
Vibe: Quiet
Prosecco price: BYO
Food available? BYO
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: What a hotel! Riske decorated rooms and a rooftop combined! This is the place for a hens weekend if ever I found! Though the rooftop isn’t a bar anymore (2024 update) and still isn’t all pink which I was pretty disappointed about! It is however a space you can BYO – usually for guests but they do open up to locals so get in touch should you fancy some fun in the sun.
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The Tropic
Best for: 🍽️ 🐟 🍷🍹
Location: Burleigh Heads
View: The Ocean
Vibe: Busy
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes – it is a restaurant
Booking available? Yes – essential
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? No there is an indoor
Rooftop review roundup: What a setting! It may only be a floor up but this rooftop terrace is magical. More than a dining destination; it’s a celebration of the laid-back elegance that defines Queensland’s coastal lifestyle. The food was good – naturally had the fish as where else can you get such freshness than by the sea. We booked in person and even requested the table which was agreed. However the table configurations are such that was never going to be possible – so that was really disappointing. However – it was a beautiful night with the sun setting over the sea – just stunning.
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Burleigh Pavilion
Best for: 🥂🍺🥗🍕
Location: At the Burleigh Pavilion
View: The Ocean
Vibe: Super chill
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes – seafood, salads, pizza
Booking available? No
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: All the ingredients for a perfect Aussie day! Sun, sea, champers and chilled rooftop terrace. This is where stunning views meet delicious bites, and every moment is a taste of paradise by the sea at Burleigh Pavilion. A destination as well as somewhere perfect to pop in for one as you perch overlooking the mesmerizing ocean.
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The Exhibitionist Bar
Best for: 🍷🥂
Location: At the Hota Gallery
View: Surfers Paradise
Vibe: Relaxed
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: ‘Flirt with breath-taking views’ they say and they were right! What a secret treasure trove of a rooftop bar and resturant. I have been to a few rooftops round the world that are on top of museums or galleries which adds such a great dimension to enjoy the view and discuss the art! The MCA in Sydney or The Met in NYC are two impressive ones if you like Hota. Aside the incredible views, The Exhibitionist is quirkily shaped in keeping with the unusual and colourful building it sits on top of.
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Mr PP Rooftop Bar
Best for: 🥗🍕🍷🍺
Location: Southport
View: Not much
Vibe: Friendly and fun
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2023
Warm/dry weather only? No
Rooftop review roundup: Named after Mr P.P. Agnew, the inaugural Post and Telegraph manager in the 1800’s. This rooftop bar pays homage to the former Postmaster General’s home that it now sits on top of! Also integrating the caption ‘In Good Company’ - this certainly was. Super friendly – happily helping us get our friendship snaps by the ‘Good Company’ mural! Loved this space and whilst the views weren’t special the venue was.
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