Nobby’s Beach Surf Club joins The Bears Group.
Nobby’s Beach Surf Club joins The Bears Group.
One of the Gold Coast’s most beloved beachfront institutions has officially paddled into a fresh new chapter, with Nobby’s Beach Surf Club joining forces with The Bears Group, the legends behind Burleigh Leagues Club, Burleigh Sports Club, and Burleigh Bears. Translation? Same iconic surf club, now backed by local hospitality heroes.
You heard it here first: a meeting of Gold Coast greats! On one side, Nobby’s SLSC, holding down the coastline since 1954. On the other, The Bears Group, known for rejuvenating those local Burleigh venues we all know and love. Together the partnership promises renewed strength, sustainability and a future that honours the past while levelling things up a little.
In simple terms, Nobby’s Surf Life Saving Club continues its long-standing mission on the beach, while The Bears Group takes the reins on the supporters club side, bringing refreshed menus, bars, bistros and gaming.
But wait, there’s more! While we won’t spill all the beans just yet, major renovations are coming in 2027, with plans to modernise the venue and upgrade facilities, ensuring Nobby’s Beach Surf Club remains a welcoming, community-first club for decades to come.
Now, onto the all-important matter of food. The refreshed menu keeps those classic surf club comforts while weaving in modern touches. Take, for example, the Stone & Wood battered Lobster Tacos – soft shell tacos loaded with battered lobster, baby gem, and sriracha mayo. They’re generous, indulgent, and an undisputed headliner.
Beyond tacos, the menu is stacked with familiar favourites, crowd-pleasers, and easygoing plates designed for grazing with a cold beer, crisp wine, or something a little more celebratory from the bar. Next to your classics, they’ve got dishes like grilled Byron Bay Haloumi with truffle honey and roasted dukkah, Vego Power Bowls, Caramelised Pumpkin Pasta Napoletana, and Toasted Olive Oil Crostini with roasted dukkah and whipped hummus.
Not a member yet? Here’s why you should be. The new partnership brings bigger rewards, including a multi-venue rewards program, more dining and hospitality experiences, and more ways to earn, enjoy, and feel part of the Nobby’s community. In addition, current members who hold a valid Nobby’s Beach Surf Club membership card will be gifted a FREE five year club membership to The Bears Group.
If it’s been a while since your last visit, here’s your friendly re-introduction: Nobby’s Beach Surf Club is now open seven days a week, trading daily from 10am-10pm. Pop in for live music every Sunday from 2pm-5pm, or get your Friday fix with meat and seafood tray raffles drawn at 6.30pm.
Same beachfront views. Same community heart. A few new tricks up its sleeve. Nobby’s Beach Surf Club is officially back in play, and this time, it’s running with the Bears.
Where: 25 Albatross Ave, Mermaid Beach
When: 10am–10pm daily
Instagram: @nobbyssurfclub
Website: Nobby’s Beach Surf Club
Words by Chelsea Ipsen
STORY SPONSORED BY THE BEARS GROUP
Time to seas the day.
Is there anything more quintessentially Queensland than kicking back on the deck of a great surf club with an ice-cold drink, ocean breeze in your hair, and uninterrupted ocean views? Not really! It sounds like a holiday fantasy, but it’s really just a standard afternoon on the Gold Coast. How lucky are we?! Sometimes, we do forget it.
Our shoreline is scattered with surf clubs and you could pretty much stumble into any one and score relaxed vibes and a solid feed. But as always, we want the best for you, so we’ve rounded up the very best surf clubs from south to north. Grab a seat, order something cold, and settle in.
With a front row seat to one of Australia’s most iconic surf breaks, Rainbow Bay Surf Club gives world-class surf views, classic pub eats, and a relaxed atmosphere. It’s one of the best spots on the Coast for sunset drinks after an ocean swim on a balmy summer’s afternoon. Salty hair? You’ll fit right in. There’s always a crowd here, so it’s always a good time. This surf club is nothing if not iconic.
Where: 2 Snapper Rocks Rd, Coolangatta
Quite literally built out over the ocean, “The Vikings” is one of the most iconic surf-club spots on the entire coastline. You’ll feel like you’re sitting above the waves while enjoying huge plates of classic favourites, weekend entertainment, and a buzzing crowd of both locals and visitors. The views alone are worth the trip, but their stacked menu and friendly staff seal the deal. You’ll hear everyone recommend this surf club, and for good reason.
Where: 741 Pacific Parade, Currumbin
Positioned at the heart of Palm Beach, the award-winning Palm Beach Surf Club offers more than just a stellar upbeat atmosphere and sweeping ocean views, but a tasty menu (with weekly specials worth planning your visit around) and live music! Whether you’re popping in for a coffee, enjoying a drink with friends, or having dinner with the family, there’s a range of meals, snacks, and beverages to suit everyone’s taste and budget.
Where: 117 Jefferson Lane, Palm Beach
Perched between the beaches of Burleigh and Palm Beach, Tallebudgera Surf Club is the go-to for families and perfect for long lunches and locals who love a chilled waterfront vibe. You’ll find generous portions, vibrant cocktails, breezy open-air seating, and an epic playground for pre- or post-feed kid antics. You’ve also got Bean Surfing Cafe to enjoy from 5.30am-2pm daily, serving all your favourite beachside eats and epic coffee.
Where: 1505 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach
Overlooking one of the most famous beaches in Queensland, Burleigh Heads SLSC is where you’ll find old-school surf-club vibes. With sweeping views of the ocean and city skyline, hearty meals, and a prime position beside the iconic Burleigh Hill, it’s a natural choice for pre- or post-day-at-the-beach feeds.
Where: Goodwin Terrace & Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads
Situated at the quieter, more relaxed end of Burleigh, North Burleigh Surf Club is a top pick for families, groups, or anyone wanting beach views without the crazy crowds. You’ll get that gorgeous ocean breeze on the deck, reliable menu favourites, and a chilled atmosphere for an ideal arvo by the beach. There are weekly specials and regular entertainment top it all off.
Where: 293 The Esplanade, Miami
A true neighbourhood favourite since 1954, Nobby’s has entered an exciting new era after joining The Bears Group in late 2025. The partnership brings a refreshed hospitality focus while keeping the relaxed, community-first surf club vibe locals love. Expect updated menus with coastal-inspired flavours, classic club staples and the same welcoming atmosphere, with a major renovation planned for 2027 to further elevate the space.
Where: 25 Albatross Ave, Nobby Beach
Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Club remains a humble favourite among locals, striking the perfect balance between relaxed and lively. The club offers a kids’ playroom, heaps of weekly specials (the Tuesday Steak Night and Sunday International Food Night are local legends), plus trivia, members’ promos and plenty of big-screen sport. It’s friendly, consistent, and very easy to make a habit of.
Where: 172 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach
Kurrawa Surf Club is one of the Gold Coast’s largest and most polished surf-club spaces, think sun-filled dining rooms, breathtaking beach views, a ‘something for everyone’ menu including pizzas and Spanish charcoal oven dishes, and a seriously popular brekkie menu. This surf club is fit for every occasion, from post-beach hangs to laid-back lunches to special occasions. They’ve also got live music and big screens to catch all the sports action. Its central location makes it one of the easiest clubs to access without a car.
Where: Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach
Not only are you getting all the perks of classic surf club- uninterrupted ocean views and unbeatable atmosphere- you’re also getting fed from an award-winning restaurant. Who says you can’t have it all? You’re getting everything from classic club staples to gourmet salads and asian dishes, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have spacious, light-filled dining spaces and offer one of the best beachfront outlooks in central Surfers.
Where: 51 Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise
Sitting beachfront in the heart of Surfers Paradise, this iconic surf club is a welcome escape from the buzz of the strip. Following a major renovation, the space feels fresh and open, with sweeping ocean views that make any meal better. The bistro serves up elevated surf club classics (the Outback Parma still reigns supreme), ice-cold drinks and that easy, friendly atmosphere surf clubs do best. A top spot for sunset sessions, and whale watching if the time is right.
Where: Corner of Hanlan Street & The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
Words by Chelsea Ipsen
Stop the surf hangries in their tracks.
Surfers up and down the coast know the raging hunger after a surf. Be it 30 minutes or three hours in the water, those post-surf cravings get us every time.
Here are some of our go-to spots to refuel after a salty sesh. And even if you haven’t been in the water, this list works just as well for anyone chasing a laid-back, post-beach hang feed!
After a morning of chaos surfing the Superbank, you want something to shake off all the drop-ins. Drop in for a feed at long-time local favourite corner tuck shop Little Mali in Rainbow Bay. With all-day brekkie, smoothie bowls, next-level shakes and now an evening taqueria with tacos and nachos, Little Mali is sure to turn any surf into a better one.
Where: 237 Boundary St, Coolangatta
A nook for a quick coffee and pastry to go, Switchfoot in Rainbow Bay is for those on the run after their morning surf. Stocking surf essentials like sunscreen, surf wax, leashes and traction pads, Switchfoot will have you covered in and out of the water.
Where: 237 Boundary St, Coolangatta
A cafe, surf shop and art gallery all rolled into one, Love Street Store in Kirra will have you falling head over bare feet for a post-surf feed. With smoothie bowls and epic toasties for sustenance, you’ll be thinking about breakfast here before you get in the water. If the Superbank sweep is in play, you’ll be able to ride a long wave all the way there.
Where: 1 Churchill St, Coolangatta
As busy as the line-up at the Alley on a weekend, and for good reason, The Salt Mill in Currumbin has continued to delight both locals and out-of-towners for over a decade with their takeaway treats and acai bowls overflowing with wholesomeness. The lines may be long but the coffee is quick which is why surfers keep coming back.
Where: 784 Pacific Parade, Currumbin
For a sit-down feast, Barefoot Barista has found its place in Currumbin with plenty of seating so you can enjoy the food and the view. Serving sweet and savoury eats, there’s something for every surfer including a great post-sunset option, with the cafe transforming into bar Bruce Thursday to Sunday evenings.
Where: Shop 1/794 Pacific Parade, Currumbin
Right on the Burleigh Headland, as close to the take-off point as you can get, The Kiosk crew work hard to keep the locals happy and the out-of-towners dropping in at this hole-in-the-wall espresso bar.
Where: 43 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads
When an epic surf calls for an epic feed, it’s worth the walk to Tarte for freshly baked treats. Bustling with customers, their cabinet of daily delights is always stacked. With bagels and sangas as big as your head, a trip to Tarte is all you need to curb post-surf cravings.
Where: 1748 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads
Up the northern end of the coast, Castaway Coffee Bar sits cool under Ocean by Meriton. Open super early for sunrise surfers, a bacon and egg roll followed by a raspberry and pistachio croissant and a specialty coffee is a hunger-busting combo after getting barrelled at Narrowneck. With water views, you can surf-check as you refuel before heading back out.
Where: Ocean Meriton G1/84 The, 86 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
Words by Lisette Drew
Giuseppe’s Deli is dishing up proper Italian eats in Mermaid Beach.
There’s something comforting about a proper Italian deli. The kind where the food is stacked generously, the menu doesn’t shout and everything feels like it’s been done this way forever, because it has.
The newly refreshed Giuseppe’s Deli is officially back in action under new management at The Oxley 1823. And trust us, this one’s got the goods.
Inspired by old-world Italian delis, Giuseppe’s isn’t chasing the next viral dish or reinventing the wheel. Instead, it’s focused on quality ingredients, traditional combos and the sort of food that doesn’t need explaining, just devouring.
If you know the foodie hub that is The Oxley 1823, you know that Giuseppe’s Deli fits right in. Designed and built by Dankav, the fit-out strikes that sweet spot between food court convenience and fancy piazza charm with indoor and outdoor dining that invites you to linger, or pop in quickly and leave with something excellent in hand. It’s casual and welcoming like your local… even if it’s your first visit.
At the helm of both The Oxley 1823 and now Giuseppe’s Deli is Daniel Veitch, who’s brought new life to the deli since reopening on November 28. Giuseppe’s is now also the home of the Oxley Village Market, giving the space a renewed sense of community and making it just as much a meeting place as it is somewhere to eat.
Now let’s talk food, because this is where Giuseppe’s really shines.
The hero of the menu is the create-your-own focaccia sandwich, a choose-your-own-adventure situation that we fully support. Fresh focaccia with quality fillings and classic Italian flavour combinations that are stacked, pressed and made exactly how you like it. It’s simple, yes, but simplicity done well is a rare thing.
Want someone to make the decisions for you? You are very much catered for at Giuseppe’s. The Parma Hot Honey on Burleigh Baker sourdough stacks prosciutto, stracciatella, rocket, capsicum drizzled it all in a hit of sweet heat. The Triple Cheese Truffle layers mozzarella, Swiss and provolone with truffle mayo for maxo indulgence, while the Inferno Melt brings together salami inferno, chilli and chipotle mayo for those who like things extra spicy.
Beyond the focaccia, there’s a strong lineup of quick-to-serve deli-style pastas, available from 11am. Think pappardelle with rich bolognese ragù, Rigatoni alla carbonara or pillowy gnocchi with pesto and roasted tomatoes. They’re the kind of comforting dishes that taste like they’ve been made by nonna.
Add in antipasto, cheeses, daily specials and excellent produce throughout, and you’ve got a deli that caters to every occasion.
The new look Giuseppe’s Deli isn’t trying to be fancy. It’s about good food, good produce and taking the time to get it right. It’s a place you’ll keep coming back to, because it’s simply deli-cious.
Where: The Oxley 1823, 17 Lavarack Road, Mermaid Beach
When: Mon and Tues 6:30am–6pm, Wednesday to Sunday 6:30am–8pm (Pasta from 11am)
Words by Lisette Drew
Images by Liam McDonald
