What’s on at Aviary Rooftop Bar this October.
What’s on at Aviary Rooftop Bar this October.
Hold onto your fancy hats Gold Coasters, party season is here and your calendar is full for the next four months at least!
According to the story you’re currently reading, the northern section of our city is where it’s at this month and Southport Sharks in particular has many a sweet soiree you simply must attend.
Starting with Aviary’s Rooftop Halloween Party aptly named Till Death Do Us Party which is pretty much the greatest name for an event ever if you ask us.
Ghouls and gals will get a complimentary gore shot or arrival, Halloween-style pizzas, a spooky grazing table filled with weird and wonderful canapés, bottomless beer, wine and cider and a face and body painter to take your costume to the next level.
There’s a best-dressed prize and tickets are just $49 per person. It’s on Thursday October 31st from 6pm to 9pm and it’s going to be a very good time.
Next up at Southport Sharks there’s Aviary Rooftop Bar Bingo with Natasha St. James and that hilarious time is made up of five rounds of bingo and two extremely entertaining performances that will certainly ensure a night to remember. There’s some epic prizes on offer and it’s just $10 per person so gather the crew and get involved.
Bottomless Brunch at Aviary is still the place to be and this month, it’s on October 12th from 11am until 1pm. You’ll get live acoustic music, free flowing Prosecco, wine and beer and plenty of tasty brunch platter goodies to fill your belly with.
The best part is, there’s a Spritz Station where you can customise your own tipples with a selection of 21 Mount Tamborine Distillery liquors and pretty garnishes. How good!
Early admission tickets are $49 and honestly, there’s nothing more fun you could possible be doing on a Saturday is there?
What a lineup hey and that’s just October!
It’s going to be a very good party season and we’re 100% here for it.
Happy frolicking.
WHERE: Aviary Rooftop Bar, Mantra at Sharks, 5 Melia Court, Southport
With a make your own spritz station.
Much to the delight of everyone (especially us), brunches have increased in popularity on the Coast over the last little while with venues from across the Gold Coast offering the delightful time.
Not familiar with the concept of a brunch? It is indeed what you’d imagine it to be. The best meal of the day held during a time where you can also consume beverages.
One of our absolute favourite northern bars Aviary Rooftop Bar at Mantra at Sharks within the Southport Sharks precinct, has recently jumped on the brunch bandwagon bringing skyline views and all the goodies you can fit into your Saturday mornings.
The very best part about Aviary Rooftop Bars’ Brunch is the chance to get creative and customise your own spritz with a selection of 21 different Mount Tambourine Distillery liqueurs and fruity garnishes.
What a time.
Aviary’s brunch menu is based around their much-loved pizzas including the Loaded Brekky pizza with chorizo, mushrooms, egg and maple bacon and the Wild Mushroom & Fennel Sausage with roast mushrooms, onion, Heirloom tomatoes, fresh Ricotta and truffle tapenade.
There’s also a brunch grazing station with brekky sliders, yoghurt jars, Bircher muesli pots, Belgian waffles and fresh fruit in case you need a little something extra after all of the pizzas.
The next event kicks off at 11am on Saturday July 13th and it’s the perfect Saturday soiree if you’re in the market for a decadent day out with the girls.
You’ll also enjoy the soothing acoustic sounds of Emily Brieger on the day.
Tickets are $49 each and so far the event has been a sellout so we suggest grabbing yours as quickly as you are able to click.
What a treat Gold Coasters.
LOCATION: Mantra at Sharks, 4 Melia Court, Southport
WHEN: Saturday July 13th from 11am until 1pm
Words by Kirra Smith.
Level-up your drinking game.
If Queensland weather doesn’t shout rooftop bars at you in a high-pitched squeal, we don’t know what will. Our climate, coupled with the amazing hospitality scene here in our city, means these open-air meccas of good times and delicious libations are the prime place to find yourself — any time of the year! It’s all about drinks in the sunshine and snapping selfies with picturesque backgrounds for Insta-bragging purposes.
So, in honour of bars in high places, here are 14 next-level rooftop bars (listed north to south) you should prioritise visiting this weekend, next weekend and the weekend after…
Aviary Rooftop Bar
Perched atop Mantra on Sharks, Aviary Rooftop Bar’s views are as stunning as their extensive drinks list. With 180 degree views over the Surfers Paradise skyline and the ocean, it’s the perfect place for an after work beverage or Sunday arvo session with the crew. Ohh and don’t even get us started on their authentic Italian pizzas, and tapas… if you know, you know.
Where: Mantra at Sharks, Melia Ct, Southport (next to Southport Sharks)
Mr PP’s Deli & Rooftop Bar
A game-changer in Southport’s food and beverage scene, Mr PP’s is a multi level pizzeria and rooftop bar boasting city views and plenty of good vibes in the century-old postal building. There is a generous menu full of pizzas, tapas and charcuterie boards, the ideal scenario. Plus cocktails and local tipples, of which there are many. Live music on Sundays too.
Where: 43 Nerang St, Southport
Last Night on Earth
Pretty sure that if it were, in fact, your last night on Earth, you would want to spend it at a sweet rooftop bar with bulk cocktails at the ready. Last Night on Earth is the work of local legend Arran Wollams and his crew. It’s a somewhat underworld themed rooftop bar in the heart of Southport offering good times aplenty. It’s a dive bar, but not as you know it. Check it out.
Where: 50b Nerang St, Southport
Cali Beach Club
Cali Beach Club is not just a rooftop bar, it’s Australia’s largest Beach Club! This Gold Coast classic is the ultimate beachside party destination that’s never known a dull moment. The 2L spritzer and cocktail jugs may have something to do with this… One minute, you’re lounging on your dedicated daybed by the pool. Next, you’re sipping a Cali Colada in the pool. What’s that? The DJ set has begun?! Off to the dancefloor with you!
Where: 21a Elkhorn Ave, Surfers Paradise
Lulu Rooftop & Bar
Say hello to the lovely Lulu. Think Miami’s art deco scene meets laid-back tropical Gold Coast, with lush greenery, plush booth seating and marble-topped bars, it’s a vibe! Throw in the fact it’s on a rooftop and we’re sold. Okay, that’s a lie, our booths were booked when we got word of Throwback Thursdays, RnB Fridays and the regular Grils Brunches…
Where: Level 2/4 Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise
The Exhibitionist Bar
News flash: HOTA isn’t just for the arts and culture, people, it’s also for cocktails. Speciality cocktails- each inspired by and changed to reflect the art centre’s current major exhibitions. We feel more cultured already. Enjoy it all while absorbing the breathtaking views of the city skyline. The highly talented Tom Angel heads up the bar and cocktail list, which is a seriously good spot for a sundowner — and the ideal place to take out of towners!
Where: Level 5/135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise
The Island Rooftop
It’s the largest open-air (and much adored) rooftop on the Gold Coast, perched on top of The Island in Surfers Paradise. This spot is kind of a unicorn, being part nightclub, part bar and part live music venue. It’s where killer beats meet delicious eats and craft cocktails. Every weekend you’ll find a line-up of DJs playing, a specially curated cocktail menu, and indulgent share-style eats. Think of it as your new weekend ritual.
Where: 3128 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise
Nineteen at The Star
The fanciest of the bunch is undoubtedly Nineteen at The Star, complete with velvet booth-style seating, an infinity pool and ocean views for days. Found atop The Star Gold Coast’s The Darling, Nineteen is the perfect place for people-watching, dressing up and sipping on fancy tipples while dancing the night away. Be sure to take a snap on the runway stretching out into the pool!
Where: The Darling, Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach
JuJu
This rooftop bar has serious “it’s a vibe” energy. JuJu in Nobby Beach delivers upscale dining with a side of cheeky fun. Split across two levels, this venue is perfect for sunset cocktails and late-night revelry. Expect Euro-summer vibes, lush greenery, and after-hours parties that feel straight out of Mykonos. With a sleek rooftop bar featuring a retractable roof, tequila carts, and live DJ-saxophonist duos, JuJu is where you go when you’re ready to keep the night alive.
Where: 2235 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach
Sueno Rooftop
Sueno is one of (if not, the) hottest bars on the Gold Coast, and for excellent reason. Go from dinner at Norte to a chilled rooftop, and chat the night away under the moonlight with a marg in hand. The Nobby Beach venue is ideal for a weekend catch-up, a mid-week cheeky cocktail, or an epic bottomless brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Do yourself a favour, find yourself here sipping a cocktail whilst drinking in the gorgeous view.
Where: 2215 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach
Justin Lane
A much-loved favourite among locals and visitors alike, Justin Lane is still one of the most popular rooftops on the Gold Coast and was actually the coast’s first official rooftop bar opening in 2011! Hard to imagine. The space is intimate, with booth-style seating overlooking Burleigh and plenty of cocktails to tickle your fancy. Once you’re done slinging back bevvys with the gang, head downstairs for some fair dinkum pizza (it’s so damn good).
Where: 1708-1710 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Pavilion
This one is straight-up iconic and the vibe is a match. It’s as close to the ocean as you can get with a cocktail before it becomes a safety hazard. You may be closer to Earth for this one, but the view here is arguably the best on the Gold Coast. Soak in the stunning sunshine while mulling over which epic cocktail to try first.
Where: 3a/43 Goodwin Tce, Burleigh Heads
The Collective
Everyone’s favourite multi-restaurant establishment, The Collective in Palm Beach, boasts a sweet rooftop bar with epic cocktails for your sipping pleasure. You can also order eats from one of the five menus on offer and watch the sunset while you’re at it. We recommend it.
Where: 1128 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach
Kirra Beach House
Making waves for all the right reasons – Kirra Beach House redefined the southern eats and sips game. The handiwork of local hospo gun, Dave Galvin, which speaks to the caliber in and of itself – with three seperate bars, insta-worthy interiors, cabana-studded wraparound terrace and panoramic ocean views from all angles! We’d be remiss not to also mention the Mediterranean-style grazing and crafted cocktails. Perfect 10’s all round.
Where: Level 1, 2 Marine Pde, Coolangatta
Words by Chelsea Ipsen
Creepin' it real.
Falling on Friday 31st October, Halloween has become quite our (body) bag, and there’s plenty going on in the lead-up to the most fang-tastic night of the year. Whether you’re single and ready to mingle, a Romeo wanting to woo boo his Gouliet, or a ‘mummy’ looking to entertain the little spooks, the GC is where it’s at. And this would be the perfect opportunity to sign off with a skeleton joke, but LBR – you probs wouldn’t find it humerus.
If you’ve got it, haunt it at one of our picks for local Halloween celebrations. Boo-ya!
When Halloween hits, Aviary Rooftop Bar sheds its golden glow for something darker, stranger, and deliciously eerie. From Friday 31 October to Sunday 2 November, the rooftop transforms with creepy theming, spooky cocktails, and roaming zombies ready to stir up trouble. Come dressed to impress (or distress) for the Best Dressed Contest on Friday and Saturday nights, with live DJs spinning Halloween beats all weekend long. No tickets, no tricks — just Halloween, the way the rooftop remembers it.
Where: Mantra at Sharks, 4 Melia Court, Southport
When: Friday 31st October from 4pm and Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd November from 2pm
You can always ‘Count’ on YOT Club to create a killer party vibe! YOT Club’s 2025 Halloween party promises a thrilling night of spook-tacular fun on the Gold Coast. Guests can expect a chilling cruise along the Broadwater, sipping on hauntingly good cocktails while dancing to tunes from resident DJs. With prizes for the best costumes, everyone is encouraged to don their creepiest attire. A spooky photo booth will capture all the eerie moments. Get fully decked out in costume and join this ghoulish adventure for a night full of frightful fun!
Where: Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
When: Friday 31st October from 7pm – 10pm
Get ready for spine-tingling chills at Movie World’s Fright Nights! Experience terrifying mazes, blood-curdling precincts, thrilling rides, and escape rooms, all after dark from 6pm. Explore five horror mazes, four precincts, and get your adrenaline pumping on your favorite rides. This annual event promises plenty of scares and excitement for thrill-seekers brave enough to face the fear. Indulge in a sinful range of delicious themed treats. Fright Nights is the ultimate Halloween experience on the Gold Coast! Tickets start at $99.
Where: Pacific Mwy, Oxenford
When: Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Friday 31st October from 6pm – 10:30pm (rides until 10pm)
Get ready for Halloween in the Laneway at Cavill Lane, Surfers Paradise! On Friday 31st October from 4pm–9pm, the laneway transforms into a free, all-ages spooky playground packed with magic, markets, and mayhem. Shop The Witches Markets for quirky gifts and hard-to-find supplies, snap photos with roving actors and entertainers, and indulge in food and drinks at the many dining options while showing off your best costume—two $50 Cavill Lane gift vouchers and five $20 Raman Danbo vouchers are up for grabs! Expect smoke, lighting effects, and some minor scares, so bring your bravery (and your camera) for a night of Halloween fun in the heart of Surfers Paradise.
Where: Cavill Lane Surfers Paradise, 3113 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise
When: Friday 31st October from 4pm – 9pm
Things are getting spooky fabulous at Lulu this Halloween! On Sunday, 26 October from 1pm, summon your spirit (and your sass) for a hauntingly good Drag Brunch packed with spooky cocktails, brunch bites, and a show that’s equal parts glamour and ghoulish fun. Costumes encouraged, confidence required, this is one brunch you won’t boo-lieve!
Where: Level 2/4 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise
When: Sunday, 26th October from 1pm
This Halloween, Kirra Beach House turns into the ultimate rooftop fright fest! On Friday 31st October from 8pm – 1am, dance ‘til death to spine-tingling beats from DJs Kessin, Grant, and Billy Lennon while sipping creepy cocktails and showing off your best horror-inspired outfit for the Dress to Distress theme. Expect scares, shots, and a dance floor that refuses to die, gather your crew and lock in your tickets early, because with early birds already sold out, this Beach House of Horrors will pack out fast!
Where: Kirra Beach House, 51 Marine Parade, Kirra
When: Friday, 31st October, 8pm – 1am
Until Sunday 2nd November, QT Gold Coast is serving up the wickedly indulgent Trick or Tea Halloween QTea that’s as spooky as it is scrumptious. Feast on a tower of sweet and savoury treats, from Dracula’s Eyeball beetroot arancini and Witches Hat charcoal cones to smoked salmon coffin sandwiches, ghostly chocolates, choux pastry pumpkins, and pandan scones with mascarpone cream and blueberry jam. Adults can sip on tea, espresso, or the eerie Blood Moon Brew – an iced Geisha green tea with strawberry syrup and lychee and blueberry eyeballs – for $69 per person, while little monsters aged 5–12 can enjoy a playful selection of spooky bites for $39. It’s a frightfully fun way to indulge this Halloween!
Where: QT Gold Coast, 23 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise
When: Daily until 2nd November from 12pm
This Halloween, Paradise Centre is the Gold Coast’s ultimate haunt! Families can join the Paradise Pumpkin Hunt from 4 – 8pm, following a QR-code treasure trail to collect letters and win prizes, while thrill-seekers tackle Door Seven, an immersive horror adventure with live actors, special effects, and spine-chilling puzzles. Plus, enjoy Frosty Frights at Wendy’s, Trick or Treat doughnuts at Krispy Kreme, Halloween Trivia at Sporting Globe, El Camino Cantina’s Halloweekend fiesta, and spooky promos at Timezone and Zone Bowling. From pumpkin-chasing kids to heart-pounding scares, Paradise Centre has it all!
Where: 2 Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise
When: Friday, 31st October, 2025, 4pm – late
This Halloween, Sanctuary Cove Marine Village is the place for little ghouls and goblins to get their spook on! On Friday 31st October from 4pm – 7pm, families can follow the Trick-or-Treat Trail, tackling six fun challenges like cursed ring toss, bobbing for bones, graveyard golf, spooky face painting, and more, then trade their completed trail card for a bag of treats. Keep your eyes peeled for special treasure keys hidden throughout the village or awarded to standout participants, all key holders get the chance to unlock the Halloween Treasure Box for a major prize. With thrills, treats, and treasures galore, it’s a frightfully fun night for the whole family!
Where: Sanctuary Cove Marine Village, Hope Island
When: Friday, 31st October, 4pm – 7pm
Perfect for the whole fam bam, Happy Halloween is back for 2025 with tricks, treats, and spine-tingling fun! Little ghosts and goblins can follow the free trick-or-treat trail, collecting tokens, solving riddles, and swapping them for sweet surprises, while families enjoy festive shows, dazzling décor, and the interactive thrills of Professor Peanutbutter’s Bubble Laboratory. Take a moonlit stroll through Dreamworld’s wildlife, ride your favourite attractions under the stars, and don your spookiest outfit for Belinda’s Boo-tiful Costume Contest, with gift card prizes up for grabs each night. Tickets are $49 per adult or child, free for kids under 3, and Annual Passholders get in free, but hurry, these nights sell out fast!
Where: Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera
When: 17th, 24th, 25th & 31st October, from 5:30pm – 9pm
Don’t miss out on spooktacular family fun! Throughout October, Sea World is transforming into a frightfully fun destination for Spooky Nights. Grab the kids, and explore their spooky precincts filled with live entertainment, thrilling rides, and spooky surprises. Don’t forget to catch the Monster Mayhem Laser Lightshow, it’s sure to be a scream! Perfect for all ages, it’s the ultimate Halloween family adventure on the Gold Coast! Get one free entry with a Village Roadshow One Pass or purchase your ticket for $69.
Where: Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
When: Daily until Friday 31st October from 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Halloween just went intergalactic! From Wednesday 29 October to Saturday 1 November, Astra Lumina transforms into a cosmic Halloween wonderland at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Wander the dazzling, illuminated trail with spooky trick-or-treat stations, get your face painted with astral designs, and meet cosmic entertainers from another galaxy.
Kids dressed in their spookiest costumes get free entry (one free child per paying adult), making this a stellar family-friendly adventure. With galactic lights, themed treats, and otherworldly fun around every corner, it’s Halloween… but make it truly out of this world.
Where: 28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin
When: Wednesday 29 October – Saturday 1 November, 2025, sessions from 6:15pm
Words by Belinda Symons
