Complete guide

Rooftop Bars Gold Coast

2024 update

From vibrant rooftops in Surfers Paradise to high-end rooftop lounges in Broadbeach, there is a Gold Coast rooftop bar for everyone.

Country Australia

Currency Australian dollar

Best time to visit September - May

Courtesy of Ninteen at the Star

Gold Coast Rooftop Guide

By:Rikard Fredricson

Updated:November 10, 2024

Gold Coast rooftop map

Stretching along the coastline of eastern Australia, and with an average of 300 sunny days per year, it is no surprise that the Gold Coast is a highly popular destination for outdoor fun. That includes al fresco dining and drinking in the sun, and to get a more elevated experience, you should take aim upwards, to one of the Gold Coast rooftop bars.

This ultimate guide will take you to the best rooftop bars in Gold Coast, packed with all info you need about each venue: opening hours, dress code, pictures, maps and much more.

The list

14 best rooftop bars in Gold Coast

Rooftop bar Gold Coast Nineteen at The Star in Gold Coast — 1

Nineteen at The Star

19th floor | Broadbeach

Highlights

Amazing views

Rooftop restaurant & lounge

$$$$

Both a chic rooftop restaurant and a sundrenched rooftop lounge bar, found on top of the The Darling at The Star Gold Coast in Broadbeach. Among floating VIP booths, day beds and a fantastic rooftop infinity pool, here you can enjoy **panoramic views** over the Goald Coast skyline and the Pacific. Sharp, vibrant and sophisticated, Nineteen at The Star is one of the most luxurious Gold Coast rooftop bars, and a 'must-try' for a sky-high experience and at least one crafted signature cocktail.

Read more

Rooftop bar Gold Coast The Exhibitionist Bar in Gold Coast — 2

The Exhibitionist Bar

5th floor | Surfers Paradise

Highlights

Panoramic views

Creative cocktails

$$$$

The new HOTA Gallery opened in early 2021, and apart form offering a modern venue to enjoy art, it also introduced a new and swanky Gold Coast rooftop bar. The stylish indoor lounge open-air terrace comes surrounded with amazing and panoramic views of the Surfers Paradise skyline, the Gold Coast waterways and across the hinterland. Enjoy **a creative cocktail menu**, plenty of wine, champagne, beers, and a tasty bar food menu designed to share.

Read more

Rooftop bar Gold Coast The Collective Palm Beach in Gold Coast — 3

The Collective Palm Beach

2nd floor | Palm Beach

Highlights

5 restaurants

Charming

$$$

The Collective is truly an innovative venue, and the place to go if you have a hard time deciding what type of food you crave. Browsing the food menu, you will have no less than **5 different restaurants** to choose from. Or you settle for creative signature cocktails, sangrias or some wine at the charming rooftop bar. A great spot to wine and dine with family and friends, or just enjoy a drink with sunset views over Palm Beach.

Read more

Play

10 Spectacular Rooftop Bars in Gold Coast

Rooftop bar Gold Coast Aviary Rooftop Bar in Gold Coast — 4

Aviary Rooftop Bar

6th floor | Southport

Highlights

Eventful

Sweeping views

$$$

Perched on top of hotel Mantra at Sharks in the heart of Southport, the Aviary Rooftop Bar is a vibrant and happening venue, where you can just relax with a drink or join in on any of the **large selection of events**. Surrounded with with sweeping views of the iconic Surfers Paradise skyline and the Gold Coast Hinterland, the rooftop bar offers handmade, Italian pizzas and a fine selection of signature cocktails, as well as non-stop live entertainment during weekends.

Read more

Rooftop bar Gold Coast Burleigh Pavilion in Gold Coast — 5

Burleigh Pavilion

2nd floor | Burleigh Heads

Highlights

Ocean views

Beachside vibes

$$$

Found on the southern corner of Burleigh Beach, the Burleigh Pavilion is by no means the most elevated Gold Coast rooftop bar, but it still comes with one of the best views, boasting amazing panoramics over the Pacific, Burleigh Beach and the Broadbeach skyline. Dressed in a bright, beachside suite and open daily from 11am, the Pav menu includes a wide range of fresh comfort food and refreshing drinks. Enjoy a beachside lunch break, after beach drinks and weekend local DJs.

Read more

Rooftop bar Gold Coast The Salty Fox Rooftop Bar in Gold Coast — 6

The Salty Fox Rooftop Bar

7th floor | Bilinga

Highlights

Airport rooftop

Panoramic views

$$$

Found metres from the Airport terminal and a 5 minute walk from the beach, The Salty Fox Rooftop Bar is a stylish indoor / outdoor rooftop on top of the Rydges Gold Coast. With a unique setting, here you get panoramic views over the ocean and **uninterrupted vistas over the airport runway**. The rooftop bar offers crafted signature cocktails, as well as a large slection of Margaritas, wine and craft beers and a tapas style grazing menu, as well as occasional live music, DJ sets and trivia.

Read more

Rooftop bar Gold Coast The Island Rooftop in Gold Coast — 7

The Island Rooftop

2nd floor | Surfers Paradise

Highlights

Vibrant

Live music & DJs

$$$

Found at the boutique hotel The Island Gold Coast in the heart of Surfers Paradise, The Island Rooftop is not only the largest open air rooftop bar in the city, but also **one of the most vibrant**. Packed with Californian and coastal vibes, here you can the enjoy good-times and live music and DJs from Thursday to Sunday, together with refreshing cocktails, cold beers and wine, as well as large selection of international food.

Read more

Rooftop bar Gold Coast Justin’s Rooftop at Justin Lane in Gold Coast — 8

Justin’s Rooftop at Justin Lane

2nd floor | Burleigh Heads

Highlights

Handmade pizza & pasta

Live DJs

$$$

Starting as a humble little Burleigh Heads pizzeria in 2011, Justin Lane has grown in popularity and in size, and it is now a multi-level restaurant, bar and event space. Boasting 5 different areas, the prime spot is the Justin’s Rooftop, a lush, colorful and vibrant terrace with views out to the world famous Burleigh Point. With the motto **'Eat, drink & be messy'**, here you can enjoy delicious 100% sourdough pizza and hand made pastas, as well as crafted signature cocktails, refreshing drinks, and a curated selection of wines and beers.

Read more

Rooftop bar Gold Coast Mr. PP's Deli & Rooftop in Gold Coast — 9

Mr. PP's Deli & Rooftop

2nd floor | Southport

Highlights

Gourmet pizza

Sunset views

$$$

A heritage bar and restaurant, found in the heart of Southport CBD in the northern part of Gold Coast. Set over two floors, with downstairs deli and a rooftop terrace **perfect for sunshine (or sunsets)** looking out over the Southport skyline, Mr P.P.’s specialise in gourmet pizza, pasta, deli meats and summerish cocktails, and also host regular events, like the Long Lunch Friday, DJ’s on Saturday nights and Sunday Sessions with local musicians.

Read more

Rooftop bar Gold Coast Juju Mermaid Beach in Gold Coast — 10

Juju Mermaid Beach

2nd floor | Nobby Beach

Highlights

Sunset views

Modern Australian

$$$

Juju Mermaid Beach is a **modern dining venue and rooftop bar**, with an idyllic Nobby Beach location. Part downstairs restaurant and part playful and lush upstairs terrace, here you can indulge in modern Australian cuisine and an impressive array of cocktails, wines, and spirits. Visit for a fine yet fun-filled dinner with friends, the Sunday Brunch Club, or to sip, socialise and dance the night away at the vibrant rooftop bar.

Read more

Rooftop bar Gold Coast Surfers Paradise Beer Garden in Gold Coast — 11

Surfers Paradise Beer Garden

2nd floor | Surfers Paradise

Highlights

All day & night

Live sports

$$$

Branded as **'The Heart & Soul of Surfers Paradise'**, this venue is a place for local and visitors alike to gather for every day and every night fun. With a courtyard with retractable roof and a wraparound terrace, this is a great spot to enjoy sunshine, views over the skyline and people-watching over Cavill Avenue. A wide variety of local and imported tap beers are mixed with local seafood, meaty pizzas and pub classics, as well as live sports and plenty nostalgia-fun games.

Read more

Rooftop bar Gold Coast Tropic Vice in Gold Coast — 12

Tropic Vice

2nd floor | Nobby Beach

Highlights

Colorful & vibrant

Bottomless Brunch

$$$

Found in the heart of Nobby Beach, the trendy, vibrant and fun Tropic Vice invites all to enjoy an 'overseas' experience in the Gold Coast. The bright, modern and sun-drenched rooftop comes with a California meets Florida kind of vibe, and surrounded with sweeping views of the Gold Coast you can indulge in a curated and eclectic selection of eats and drinks. From 'Florribean' cuisine, combining Caribbean & South American flavours, to a refreshing selection of Vice Signature Cocktails and bubbles.

Read more

Rooftop bar Gold Coast Skyline Rooftop Bar in Gold Coast — 13

Skyline Rooftop Bar

2nd floor | Surfers Paradise

Highlights

Weekend hot-spot

Live music

$$$

Found on top of Waxy’s Irish Pub, a classic watering hole in the heart of Surfers Paradise, the Skyline Rooftop Bar is both a great event venue and a perfect spot for **elevated weekend fun**. Part interior with a VIP lounge area, and part lush al-fresco courtyard with really cool views over the Surfers skyline, here you can gather with friends to sip delicious cocktails, share some plates, listen to live & house music music, and maybe challenge each other in a game of pool.

Read more

Rooftop bar Gold Coast Moxy's Rooftop Bar in Gold Coast — 14

Moxy's Rooftop Bar

2nd floor | Coolangatta

Highlights

Unique cocktails

Live music & DJs

$$$

Temporarily closed

A rather new addition to the Gold Coast rooftop scene, Moxy’s Rooftop Bar is found in the heart of Coolangatta. Industrial chic, the indoor / outdoor rooftop comes with a retractable roof and cool views over Coolangatta and the beachfront. Here you can sip **unique signature cocktails**unique signature cocktails as well as crafted classics, along with share jugs, spirits, beers and a selection of wines. All in a trendy yet all-are-welcome atmosphere, often highlighted with live music and DJ sets.

Read more

Rikard Fredricson

Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.