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Your perfect Local lunch starts now

Make Local your new daytime go-to.

Local, Burleigh (image supplied)
Local, Burleigh (image supplied)

By now, you are no doubt acutely aware of Local’s GOAT-esque status, so allow us to provide some intel you may have missed. This Burleigh neighbourhood gem, famous for vibes, food and bevs that hit just right, is now open from 11am! While other pub-style venues keep you waiting until noon like it’s some kind of brunch embargo, these guys are staunchly committed to silencing our rumbling bellies before PM officially hits and on behalf of the people, we salute you.

Local, Burleigh (image supplied)
Local, Burleigh (image supplied)

Before we dive into the nosh, let’s talk spaces because Local has plenty. There’s the beer garden, decked out with large booths and a fairy light-covered royal poinciana tree that lights up like something straight out of a Taylor Swift song.

If you’re a fan of cans, you’re in luck – the tinnie bar is fully stocked with all your faves and if your furry friend wants to tag along, Local welcomes dogs into the outdoor areas with open paws.

Local, Burleigh (image supplied)
Local, Burleigh (image supplied)

For those seeking a more refined experience, the lush velvet-lined indoor booths are perfect for long lunches or marathon pub feeds. Or if you’re the sporty type (or the type who just likes to pretend while sitting next to a large beer), the main bar has two epic TVs for all your game-watching needs.

Whether you’re a burger buff, savvy with your steaks, or just fanging for a pub classic, Local’s got you covered. For starters, the Prawn Roll is a must-try, with beer-battered king prawns, sriracha aioli, yuzu mayo, baby cos, and pickled cucumber, all tucked into a toasted brioche bun.

Local, Burleigh (image supplied)
Local, Burleigh (image supplied)

If you’re feeling fancy (always), there’s the 350g Scotch Fillet, a Black Angus Riverina MB 3+ masterpiece, served with a leaf salad and shoestring fries. It’s steak, but make it fashion. Or if you prefer your protein in pie form, the Steak and Ale Pie is a banger with 24-hour Australian beef, Coopers dark ale, paris mash, and tomato sauce. So chunky, you can carve it!

Local, Burleigh (image supplied)
Local, Burleigh (image supplied)

Okay, we’re getting really serious now and for seafood lovers, the John Dory is a winner winner fish dinner, complete with blue swimmer crab, brown butter capers, cauliflower puree, broccolini, asparagus, and crispy kale. Or if Seafood Linguine is your jam, Local’s version, swimmer crab and king prawn linguine, chilli, garlic, cherry tomato, pangrattato, white wine and capers, will induce a drool reflex before your first bite.

Let’s not forget the cocktails and yeah nah, that would never happen. You simply can’t leave without trying the signature Valley Girl, a gin, elderflower liqueur, lychee, pomegranate, and lime creation that and brings just the right balance of sweet and tart.

Local, Burleigh (image supplied)
Local, Burleigh (image supplied)

With live music Fridays through Sundays, Local is as satisfying to the ears as it is to the palate. Whether it’s a long lunch, a cheeky mid-week steak night, or a business meeting that ends with a cocktail (because, don’t they always?!), you’ll always leave with a satisfied tum, great mems, and probably a great story to tell.

Local, Burleigh (image supplied)
Local, Burleigh (image supplied)

So grab your mates, your pup, or even that client you’re trying to woo and head to Local because no matter which way you slice it, this crowd-pleaser is pretty fetch (yes, we’re still trying to make fetch happen).

Where: 1744 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads
When: Open daily from 11am – late.
Website: localburleigh.com.au
Instagram: @
localburleigh

Words by Bianca Trathen

STORY SPONSORED BY LOCAL BURLEIGH

The LBD of watering holes

From brunch bites to cocktails – Local Burleigh can do it all.

LOCAL, Burleigh (image supplied)
LOCAL, Burleigh (image supplied)

There for us through thick and thin with an ice cold bevvy in hand – a trip to our beloved local should feel like a warm embrace from an old friend, no? While our beloved parmy isn’t going anywhere anytime soon (you’ll have to pry it out of our cold, dead hands, first) – we can all agree the triumphant transformation of our national pub scene into slick Kingfish Ceviche and cocktail slinging havens is the plot twist we are absolutely here for.

LOCAL, Burleigh (image supplied)
LOCAL, Burleigh (image supplied)

If it’s elevated eats, sips and good vibes without gatekeeping you’re craving, Local Burleigh is one such dependable yet dapper drinking hole, serving up the full gastro-pub experience from breakfast through dinner (and beyond… think drool-worthy midnight bar bites!).

LOCAL, Burleigh (image supplied)
LOCAL, Burleigh (image supplied)

With multiple airy and light-filled spaces, and the only beer garden in Burleigh Heads, parched and peckish punters can bid adieu to sticky-floored dungeons of yore and say hello to a versatile sip spot to bookend their day. From freshly-brewed coffee and Mimosa Carafe studded brunch feasts of Crab Benedict and Tropical Bircher that morph effortlessly into knock-off froths, Charcuterie and sundowners as the afternoon looms – Local is sure to have the tonic to what ails you.

LOCAL, Burleigh (image supplied)
LOCAL, Burleigh (image supplied)

Located a stone’s throw from Justin’s Park, Local is right in the heart of all the beachfront action, ready and waiting with your preferred libation at a moment’s notice. Providing that perfect balance between chic and laidback vibes we can never resist. Whether you want to perch in the sunny beer garden or venture inside to enjoy the skylight-studded modern industrial interior dripping in greenery. Or for those who just want to shoot the breeze over a sneaky brew or two, you can’t beat the prime people watching vantage of the high top seating in the leafy, front terrace surrounds.

LOCAL, Burleigh (image supplied)
LOCAL, Burleigh (image supplied)

Local is more than just a pretty face with an impressive selection of brews. The menu ticks all the boxes, too. Classic pub mainstays like house-made Chicken Schnitzels and Parmys mingle alongside inventive pub grub takes like vego-friendly Pumpkin Parmies and Salmon Niçoise Salad, served with flaked Atlantic salmon, kipflers, green beans, kalamata olive, cherry tomatoes, cos, anchovy mayo and a soft-boiled egg.  If you’re feeling particularly fancy (or famished) – indulge in a feast fit for a king, with options like Kingfish ceviche, Oysters, and Black Onyx Wagyu Rump, served with shoestring fries.

LOCAL, Burleigh (image supplied)
LOCAL, Burleigh (image supplied)

If crafted bevs are the way to your heart, just wait til you feast your eyes upon the whopping selection of shaken and stirred concoctions, such as the Lamington Martini or Peanut Butter Old Fashioned. The good vibes are guaranteed to be flowing just as freely as the frosty refreshments, with live music going down weekly at Local Friday–Sunday afternoons ’til late.

Phwoar… Local, we’re in love.

Where: 1744 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads
When: 6.30am – late, Wednesday – Sunday

Words by Kellie Leader

STORY SPONSORED BY LOCAL BURLEIGH

LOCAL, Burleigh (image supplied)
LOCAL, Burleigh (image supplied)

12 sweet Gold Coast lunch specials

Making midday eats great again.

Mr Hizola's, Burliegh Heads (image supplied)
Mr Hizola's, Burliegh Heads (image supplied)

Who can go past a good lunch deal? Not us. It’s the closest we can get to a mini-vaycay during the work week. Meal prep? Not here. Because nothing says treat yo’ self like ghosting the soggy 3-day old leftovers in the fridge in favour of a feast for one – because who doesn’t want a reason to escape their desk jail for just an hour – or two.

Whether it’s a Friday long lunch with cocktails or a weekday steal, the Gold Coast has mastered the art of the set lunch. From bottomless brunches to two-course indulgences, these midday menus prove that the best lunches aren’t packed in Tupperware.

We’ve done the hard, and hungry, work to find the most irresistible lunch deals to get you through every single day. We got you!

Set Lunch at Norte, Nobby Beach (image by Mathilde Bouby)
Set Lunch at Norte, Nobby Beach (image by Mathilde Bouby)
Norté

Starting strong, we have Norté with their bold new $55 lunch set menu, created by Chef Rudy Malinverni, which blends Latin American flair with fresh, local produce. The three-course spread features Scallop and Kiwi Ceviche, tacos filled with crispy pork or braised cabbage, and a choice of roasted barramundi or crispy braised beef, served with rice and a Currumbin herb salad. Available Friday to Sunday from 12pm, it’s a sun-soaked long lunch best paired with a cocktail or bottomless package, and maybe a sunset drink upstairs at Sueño.
Where: 2217 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach

BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar, Broadbeach (image supplied)
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar, Broadbeach (image supplied)
BLOWFISH Ocean Grill + Bar

Here to make weekdays decadent with their new two-course lunch menu for $75 per person. Choose entrée and main or main and dessert, with indulgent dishes like sashimi with soy dressing and yuzu gel, Moreton Bay Bug rolls, wagyu steak tasting boards, NZ King Ora salmon with truffle and crème fraîche, or calamari fritti with sobrasada garlic mayo. Finish with a kalamansi crème brûlée or a decadent cheese selection. This is Broadbeach sophistication at its finest.
Where: 3 Oracle Boulevard, Broadbeach

Glenelg Public House

There’s only one way to end the week right, and that’s with Glenelg Public House’s ‘Thank F**k It’s Friday’ spread! Think hearty pub favourites like grilled local prawns and rib fillet wagyu – there’s even roasted bone marrow with onion jam and mustard on toast. All for $70 per person. It’s the perfect excuse to sneak out for a cheeky early weekend meal.
Where: 2460 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach

Kin, Burleigh (Image: © 2022 Inside Gold Coast)
Kin, Burleigh (Image: © 2022 Inside Gold Coast)
Kin Pan-Asian Kitchen & Bar

Still serving one of the best value lunches on the Coast is Kin in Burleigh. For $25 per person, you’ll get your pick of Pan-Asian favourites – teriyaki chicken, bao, squid karaage, salmon sashimi, or chargrilled salmon with house furikake. Pair it with a cheeky drink and you’re laughing, plus their epic happy hour runs from 12–5.30pm. Ooh, cheeky!
Where: 5/1730 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

The Island Rooftop

Our fave weekend ritual, The Island’s Rooftop Graze Lunch. Gather the crew for a lavish three-course meal with a two-hour drinks package for $79 per person, available Saturdays and Sundays. It kicks off with a mimosa on arrival, followed by a spread of charcuterie, karaage chicken, lamb kofta, arancini, wood-fired pizzas, and more. Wash it down with cocktail carafes like watermelon margarita spritz and passionfruit and vanilla mojito while the DJ sets play!
Where: 3128 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise

The Island Rooftop, Surfers Paradise (image supplied)
The Island Rooftop, Surfers Paradise (image supplied)
Mr Hizolas

Spice things up with a $69 per person weekend bottomless brunch at Mr Hizola’s. The deal includes your choice of lunch bowl (fried chicken, crispy beef or wok vegetables with sesame dressing) plus two hours of Shaojiu Spritz (peach, elderflower, lychee, strawberry and watermelon) and tap beer. With sittings at 12–2 pm and 2–4 pm, it’s the perfect way to ease into (or extend) your weekend.
Where: 1730 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Tommy’s Taco Bar

These guys know how to do a Saturday feast. For $29 per person, it’s all-you-can-eat tacos, tostadas, nachos, corn, and more. It’s the kind of lunch deal that calls for stretchy pants and maybe a margarita (or three) on the side.
Where: 140 Duringan St, Currumbin

Tommy's Tacos, Currumbin (Image: © 2024 Inside Gold Coast)
Tommy's Tacos, Currumbin (Image: © 2024 Inside Gold Coast)
La Calabrese at Ocean

The weekend bottomless brunch served two ways. First, we have The Wine Lover Pack ($79pp) which gives you two hours of free-flowing wine and Peroni alongside a three-course Italian menu. The Cocktail Lover Pack ($99pp) ups the ante with endless margaritas, Aperol spritz and mimosas. Expect classic entrées like calamari fritti or burrata, handmade pastas or pizzas for main, and cannoli or gelati to finish.
Where: 86 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise

COAST Beach Bar & Kitchen

Coast at Surfers is serving a three-course shared banquet with the option to make it bottomless (and, of course). For $99 per person, you’ll enjoy a banquet of sourdough with smoked butter, tempura eggplant, Angus flank or BBQ chicken, sides, and dessert, all paired with a two-hour drinks package. Long, leisurely and very tasty.
Where: Ocean by Meriton, Level 1/86 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise

Coast Beach Bar Terrace, Surfers Paradise (image supplied)
Coast Beach Bar, Surfers Paradise (image supplied)
Hideaway Kitchen & Bar

Get around Hideaway’s ‘Street Feast’ for the entire table to enjoy! For just $69 per person, choose a selection of smaller and bigger plates, edamame or lotus root for starters, plus noodles or rice and salads or greens. Bring the gang, the menu is designed for the whole table to dive in.
Where: 2657 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach

Hail Mary

Welcome to the weekend bottomless lunch. For $85 per person, indulge in a chef’s selection of tacos and entrées paired with bottomless Prosecco, Palomas, Tequila Spritz, sangria, wine and beers for 1.5 hours. For an extra $25, upgrade to bottomless Classic and Chilli Coconut Margaritas, because it’s a crime to have tacos without margaritas.
Where: 26 James St, Burleigh Heads

Maggie Choo bar (Image: © 2020 Inside Gold Coast)
Maggie Choo bar (Image: © 2020 Inside Gold Coast)
Maggie Choo

Get ready for a flavour-packed weekday lunch deal at Maggie Choo’s. From Wednesday to Friday, 12–3 pm, their three-course express menu is just $29 per person. Start with roti and spiced peanut curry, move on to your choice of dumplings (spanner crab & prawn or chicken & truffle), and finish with either Pad Thai noodles or Vietnamese prawn lettuce wraps. Bold, fast and packed with flavour.
Where: 89 Surf Parade, Broadbeach

So next time you’re tempted to settle for desk snacks, remember the Gold Coast has a lunch deal with your name on it. There’s no wrong choice, except not going.

Words by Chelsea Ipsen

26 reasons locals love Burleigh Heads

Bug rolls, the beloved hill and local brews.

Burleigh Hill (image courtesy of Destination Gold Coast)
Burleigh Hill (image courtesy of Destination Gold Coast)

Oh, Burleigh, you little beauty, what’s not to love, right? Since the dawn of time (or the dawn of the GC at least), Burleigh has been one of the most-loved suburbs amongst a slew of strong contenders.

Sure, the beach is beautiful (that Hill is iconic for a reason) and James Street boasts all the best eats and acai bowls galore, but it’s more than that. Burleigh has a soul of its own born of cruisy, barefoot, salty sea breeze vibes you simply won’t find anywhere else. Gushing aside, we’ve found the best of Burleigh so you don’t have to.

Here’s our guide to the best eats, bars, shopping spots and places to visit so you can see why the locals love it and you should too (or else). We always say, when in Burleigh, do as the locals do.

Haven, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Haven, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Fine Dining
Haven

Perched three floors high, within the stunning new Mondrian Gold Coast, is Haven. What is the Haven, you ask? It’s a nothing-short-of-exceptional beach club, spanning a refined yet relaxed dining room, private cabanas, a full-service pool club and a sunset bar. Whether you’re brunching in your bikini or toasting at twilight, Haven is where it’s at. As the sun sets, the evening comes alive with a soundtrack of DJs, curated playlists and live performances.
Where: Level 3/3 First Ave, Burleigh Heads

Rick Shores

Literally opening out onto the sand at Burleigh Beach, Rick Shores is loved not just by locals but globally for its stunning sunset views and those tiny little taste sensations, otherwise known as Bug Rolls. If you’ve never tasted one, you’ve been wasting your life (seriously). Make a booking RIGHT NOW and order like 5. Wash them down with one of Rick’s signature cocktails, and you’re a bona fide Burleigh-ite.
Where: Shop 3, Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads

Red Curry, Jimmy Wah's, Burleigh Heads (image supplied)
Red Curry, Jimmy Wah's, Burleigh Heads (image supplied)
Jimmy Wahs

If you’re looking for fancy food but with the relaxed vibe that’s quintessentially Burleigh, look no further. The stunning space offers incredible Vietnamese dishes inspired by trips to Vietnam, tasting some of the very best street food in the world every single day. Sounds epic! It’s a refined style of dining paired with mouthwatering cocktails and a sleek, pared-back vibe. Jimmy Wahs is one of the Gold Coast’s most impressive eateries, and we are big fans.
Where: 1724 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads

Restaurant Labart

The fine dining venue has become part of the fabric of Burleigh’s bustling heart, but it’s also become one of the Gold Coast’s premier dining destinations. Tucked away on West Street, the five-star, seasonal-produce-led restaurant is an absolute must-visit. Trust us, your dining experience here won’t be easily forgotten. The produce is sustainable, and the wine list features some of the most stunning natural wines in the world. The service is impeccable too, but in a fun, not-too-formal way. We LOVE.
Where: 2A/8 West Street, Burleigh Heads 

Restaurant Labart by Andy Macpherson Studio (image supplied)
Restaurant Labart by Andy Macpherson Studio (image supplied)
Casuals Eats
Apres Surf

Après Surf is your friendly neighbourhood bar in Burleigh. If a crisp beer, indulgent pub-style eats, and DJ beats sound like your pint of lager, this place is for you. It’s plain ol good vibes from 5pm daily (except Tuesdays) with DJs every weekend! Head there on a Thursday for $1 dumplings and free stand-up comedy from 8pm! Doesn’t get much better than that, and Burleigh locals know it.
Where: 1/1837 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Costa Taco

They started off as a taco-slinging hole-in-the-wall in Palm Beach in 2021, instantly becoming a cult favourite. Now, they’ve levelled things up with a move to Burleigh. Think bigger and better space, with the same beloved laid-back Aussie beach culture, and big Mexican flavours we all know and love. The new location invites you to settle in, sip a marg (or three) and let the good vibes take you to Mexico. Batanga, anyone?
Where: 1718 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Costa Taco, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Costa Taco, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Red Hot Cod

Looking for a Burleigh locals’ guide to the best fish and chips in town? Look no further. And this place doesn’t just stop at fish and chips (even though we wouldn’t recommend going past them). They also serve fresh poke bowls and vibrant superfood bowls, plus a range of Bali-inspired dishes that reel in people from all over; they’re that good. Think flavour-packed Gado-Gado, nasi goreng and Bali satay chicken sticks. Wash it down with a premium cocktail and watch Burleigh come to life (this place is in a prime people-watching locale).
Where: 1716 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Al Bacio Gelato

A true family-run gelateria, Al Bacio Gelato Naturale is run by husband-and-wife duo Craig and Rebecca Heininger, alongside their daughter, Jaime. Since opening in late 2025, they’ve been serving scoops of authentic, 100% natural Italian gelato to Burleigh locals (and visitors), and we cannot be more thankful. The signature Al Bacio, meaning “as good as a kiss” in Italian, is a rich chocolate-hazelnut scoop made with homemade hazelnut paste from Piemonte, Italy. Then, for those who like to gulp down their gelato, you can order your favourite flavour in thick shake form. Can we get a hell yeah?
Where: 7/1840 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Al Bacio Gelato Naturale, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Al Bacio Gelato Naturale, Burleigh (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Crispy Italian

As you cruise down the GC Highway, the striking red and white umbrellas and festoon lights grab your attention and give you a whiff of what awaits inside. Crispy Italian is where to head when you’ve got a hankering for wood-fired pizza done insanely well. You’ll get a fun, laid-back vibe and a menu stacked with la pasta, la pizza, woodfired gnocchi and desserts impossible to resist. Did someone say Aperol spritz? Oh yeah, that was us.
Where: 4/1840 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Local

Local is one of those venues that just gets it. Equal parts polished and laidback, this Burleigh favourite nails the brief from morning through to late arvo and beyond, making it the kind of place you pop into “just for one” and somehow leave with a full camera roll and a new core memory. With multiple spaces to suit every vibe, from the fairy light–lit beer garden and fully stacked tinnie bar to plush indoor booths and a main bar made for game days, Local is built for long hangs, big feeds and even bigger catch-ups. The menu covers all bases (classic pub grub, elevated plates and a few fancy moments for good measure) and the atmosphere is always buzzing.
Where: 1744 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads

Tarte Bakery & Cafe, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2020 Inside Gold Coast)
Tarte Bakery & Cafe, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2020 Inside Gold Coast)
Coffee Hangs
Tarte Bakery & Cafe

There’s a good reason this gem is heaving at all hours: the home of the iconic muffin top (IYKYK) and some of the best coffee in town. It’s not just locals who love it – you’ll find Gold Coasters and beyond flocking here for a taste of the goods. Come for a coffee and to get around their huge menu with something for everyone – literally, it’s impossible to not love something. Plus, we’re pretty sure it’s mandatory to leave with a pastry in tow – go on, you deserve it.
Where: 1748 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Paddock Bakery

Locals know the only thing loose in this (top) paddock is scrumptious, buttery baked goods. Since opening its charmingly renovated doors in 2014, Paddock has been the ultimate spot for brunch, lunch and sweet treats that keep us coming back daily. With lush gardens, a cottage, loft, rooftop and barn to hide away in, the menu is just as endless as the spots to enjoy it – perfect for indulgence, people-watching, or a little bit of both.
Where: 20 Hibiscus Haven, Burleigh Heads

Mohr Cafe and Deli, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Mohr Cafe and Deli, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Mohr

A local newbie that’s already earned its rightful place on this list (which is saying something). Start with a coffee- because there’s no other way, and theirs is superb-  before diving deep into their menu full of hearty but totally healthy eats. Think Shakshuka Scramble with charred eggplant, peppers, tomato chilli salsa & charred bread. Chef’s hot tip: add brisket. Or, indulge yourself in a croque monsieur made with ham and gruyere, fried eggs, cheese sauce, green pea chef salad and parmesan that will blow your beret off. Everything here is made fresh, seasonal, and irresistible.
Where: 4 Hibiscus Haven, Burleigh Heads

Palm Springs

Serving Southern California vibes (think cactus, umbrellas, pastel greens) all day long, alongside morning margaritas (you read correctly), epic eats and epic coffee. If you didnt catch on, Palm Springs does things a little differently, and Burleigh locals love them for it. They said, ” We will give you avocado smash and serve you one better”. Better in the form of a morning marg with breakfast tacos. It may sound rogue, but don’t tell us it isn’t exactly what you’ve been waiting for. Ideal hangover feed, perfect weekend brunch. Thank us later.
Where: 1878 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Palm Springs Cafe (Image: © 2020 Inside Gold Coast)
Palm Springs Cafe (Image: © 2020 Inside Gold Coast)
Something To Drink
Paloma Wine Bar

This small but mighty wine bar has one of the largest selections of boutique wines (we mean, it is in the name) with some seriously epic eats to accompany. We can’t go past the cheeseburger – seriously, don’t sleep on this – and if you don’t know where to start on what to sip, the expert team always nail the reccos. Pop a Pet Nat on your must-try for something a little bubbly, or if you’re more of a red drinker, their signature chilled reds are the ultimate for a hot summer’s day.
Where: 12 James Street, Burleigh Heads

Rosella’s

It’s the good time, slightly fancy Australiana bar of your dreams, and it is perfectly at home in Burleigh Heads. Rosella’s is a local haunt that’s been a firm favourite since its opening. With both a drinks and a food menu made entirely of Australian produce, we are in heaven. They’ve got cocktails inspired by Fantales, Blinky Bill and Bondi Beach, all the very best Aussie beers and some of the tastiest eats to pair. It’s refined, beautifully decked out and created by a couple of absolute legends. Love.
Where: 6/1734 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads

Familiar Spirits Distillery, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Familiar Spirits Distillery, Burleigh Heads (Image: © 2025 Inside Gold Coast)
Familiar Spirits

This fam-and-friends-run distillery from husband-and-wife duo Justin and Lana Bell is serving up elevated cocktails designed specifically for sipping (and swooning), paired with snacky plates that absolutely understood the assignment. The space is a moody, deep-green, tropical-tiki dream and the drinks are bespoke and downright dangerous in the best way. Oh, and they’re big on collabs too, teaming up with like-minded legends to keep things fresh and fun, so consider this your official cue to keep a very close eye out for their next one. It’s intimate, it’s stylish, it’s packed with heart (and gin), and it’s proof that when you mix great spirits with great people, magic happens.
Where: 1/9 Calabro Way, Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Pavilion

If Burleigh had a local hall of fame, Burleigh Pavilion would be its MVP. This beachfront institution sits right above the sand at Burleigh Heads, serving up panoramic ocean views, sunset vibes and reliably good times from arvo cocktails to dinner dates and everything in between. Within its sprawling space you’ve got casual beach-bar energy, breezy terraces and The Tropic, the coastal-meets-Mediterranean restaurant where you can settle in for a sun-soaked lunch or a long, leisurely dinner with views literally stretching to the horizon. Whether you’re here for the drinks, the eats, the views, or just to feel like you’re living your best summer life year-round, Burleigh Pavilion is basically Burleigh’s living room with a better wine list.
Where: 3a/43 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Pavilion (image supplied)
Burleigh Pavilion (image supplied)
Burleigh Brewing Co.

If there’s one thing Burleigh deserves (the big legend), it’s a brewery, and Burleigh Brewing Co. certainly delivers. since opening in 2006, Burleigh Brewing Co. has produced a lineup of delicious drops – all perfectly Burleigh. Get a sixer for Netflix and chill, or head into the brewery from Friday to Sunday afternoons to get amongst it.
Where: 2 Ern Harley Drive, Burleigh Heads

Malibu Racquet Club

This place is the ideal setting for a lil cocktail and antipasti moment. A wine with your significant other, cocktail hour with the gals, or dare we say, a quick shot to kick off an epic night. Alongside wines, beers, margs and cocktails, they serve ‘a quality shot’ for those who value efficiency or are known to be fashionable-late and need to catch up, as they say. That’s definitely not us…Okay, it’s totally us.
Where: 1740 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads

Malibu Racquet Club, Bureigh Heads (image supplied)
Malibu Racquet Club, Bureigh Heads (image supplied)
Something To Do
Ciel Spa

Hidden inside the opulent Mondrian hotel, Ciel Spa is the city’s first bio-wellness spa blending high-tech treatments with high-touch luxury. Forget cucumber slices and pan pipe music, here you’re getting a serious glow-up down to a cellular level. From zero-gravity dry float sessions and Himalayan salt rooms to LED facials and cosmetic doctor appointments, they have it all. It’s a bit of a treat-yo-self moment.
Where: Level 2/3 First Ave, Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Hill

Well, hasn’t this simple little piece of Mother Nature become an icon? No matter the day of the week (but particularly Sunday arvos), “the hill” as it’s affectionately known, is packed with picnic rugs, ball games and groups of revellers basking in the sunshine. Looking out over the ocean and with the city in the distance, it’s the perfect spot for a late afternoon lemonade or early morning coffee date with the crew. Order some of your fav takeaway from James Street, and perch up on a picnic blanket to soak up the scenery. Better yet, sunset.
Where: The south end of The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads

Picnic on Burleigh Hill (image supplied by Destination Gold Coast)
Picnic on Burleigh Hill (image supplied by Destination Gold Coast)
Burleigh National Park

If you’re feeling energetic, take a stroll around Burleigh Hill to Talle Creek for some Insta-worthy rainforest scenery. Or if you’re game, head up the vertical trail for a hill climb that’s rewarded with an epic view. Yes, some sweat may be involved, but it’s all in the good spirit of exploration. Cool down after with a swim at Burleigh Beach or Talle Creek, wherever you end up.
Where: Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Bowls Club

A relaxing little beachside club loved by young and old alike, Burleigh Bowls has been around since 1937 and is certainly a prime piece of real estate these days. Barefoot Bowls rolls on from 12–5pm every Sunday, and it’s a measly $10 per person, including coaching and bowls (AKA ball whipper snappers). Get down and support your local while sipping on a schooner.
Where: Connor Street, Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Bowls Club (image supplied)
Burleigh Bowls Club (image supplied)
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James Street

If you’re in need of some retail therapy, then James Street is the only place you need to go. The range of shopping has everything you need, whether you’re looking for some new additions to your home from Maison & Maison or to update your wardrobe at Emte, you’re guaranteed to leave suitably more stylish. If you’re looking for the perfect piece of art to dress your walls at work or home, Art Yarramunua is our pick for their incredible collection of expertly curated indigenous art.
Where: James Street, Burleigh Heads

Burleigh Farmers Markets

Everyone’s favourite Saturday morning market adventure. Get up early, grab your basket and set out in search of fruit, veggies and of course, your first coffee of the weekend. These days, the farmers market also boasts locally made clothing and homewares, flowers, meat and seafood and delicious breaky and lunch options. Happy days! Open every Saturday from 7am–12 ‘rain, hail or shine’.
Where: Burleigh Heads State School, Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads

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