Best & Cool Bars in Sunshine Coast

"After your early morning swim, be sure to enjoy a leisurely breakfast and coffee here. This fun place manages to blend chic with a casual beachside vibe. You can wander straight off the beach and grab a table on the outdoor terrace."

"Nestled down the Noosa National Park end of Hastings Street, Locale is not to be missed. Pop in for an aperitif and chances are you’ll stay through dinner, dessert, and an espresso nightcap. Serving authentic Italian dishes, including wood-fire pizzas, this sophisticated restaurant feels like a hidden enclave in a bustling resort town."

"This popular bar on Hasting Street has one of the most exciting cocktail menus in Noosa, crafted by award-winning mixologist Ben Walsh – and it’s just as popular for brunch as it is for a night out. “The bottomless brunch on Sunday is hugely popular and is a great way to celebrate Sunday with a boozy brunch with friends,” recommends Puttick. Every Sunday, the bar offers four brunch stations – think freshly grilled bug tails, charcuterie, an international cheese selection, BBQ meats, fruit and pastries – alongside either a AUS$10 (£5.50) cocktail menu or a bottomless brunch with free flowing cocktails, wine, sparkling wine and beer."

"There’s plenty to love about a visit to Miss Moneypenny’s on Noosa’s vibrant Hastings Street – the sunset deck overlooking the street, the cosy bar lounge and the intimate dining area, which boasts a delectable menu with a focus on shared plates such as barbecued snapper and lamb shoulder. “The hardest part is choosing which cocktail to order,” says Ben. “We take the art of cocktail making seriously and our extensive list is updated with seasonal cocktails made using fresh, local produce.” If you can’t decide what to order from the extensive menu, take a recommendation from the mixology master."

"Another place where coastal cool plays out; bar and restaurant Miss Moneypenny’s caters to a slightly younger crowd and vibes up the Noosa Woods end of Hastings Street come the weekend. The antipasto board here will be enough to fill you and your mates up, while you drown in hot cantimpalo salami and freshly baked ciabatta. And if you’re on the sharing train, not ordering the truffle fries or truffle mac and cheese with prosciutto crumbs would be a lost opportunity."

"Urban chic Italian fare with flair awaits diners at Bombetta on Noosa Drive at Noosa Heads. Presenting a trendy vibe with shiny black subway tiles, polished concrete floors and a moody charcoal colour..."

"You may need to hop in a car for this one, unless you live in Sunshine Beach, but Embassy XO is totally worth the short trip. Tucked upstairs along Duke Street, the lounge bar that stems off the city-sleek restaurant, is the perfect place to grab a knock-off drink sans pub vibe. With a cheap bar menu and an extended happy hour, once you’ve dropped in, you’ll be rallying your friends to make it a regular thing."

"Shop 1 235 Gympie Tce, Noosaville, Noosa, Queensland 4566 AustraliaItalian, Pizza, AustralianBrunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Late NightTakeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service[email protected]+61 7 5440 5790http://www.madmegsco.com"

"Eddie Cheeba’s is a chilled little nook where you can grab some amazing street food and a perfectly-paired adult beverage while you watch the world walk on by, Noosa style. With a rotating beer list and an eclectic range of wines, it’ll be easy to spend the whole afternoon sitting alfresco and getting tipsy."

"Located on the far side of the Noosa National Park headland and a short 10-minute drive from Noosa Heads, Sunshine Beach is well worth a trip. Ben recommends heading to Marble Bar Bistro, which was recently voted Best Pub & Bar in Sunshine Beach by Restaurant Guru. “Marble Bar Bistro has a very relaxed village atmosphere,” he says."

"A Taste of Spice offers casual dining with a selection of dishes from Thai, Malaysian and Chinese cuisine. Signature dishes may include Singapore Noodles, Seafood Laksa or Lime Chicken."

"Spoil yourself with handcrafted artisanal gelato and gourmet waffles made fresh daily in-store from Happy Pops Noosa. Try their summer special of coconut yoghurt, passionfruit and mango pop, or choose from a wide range of gelato, sorbet, waffle, yoghurt or brownies, then get creative with your toppings."

"Happy Pops offers gourmet gelato, waffles and brownies, served on a stick, alongside the finest soft serve and milkshakes. All natural and handcrafted in Noosa. “Pop” in for a visit,..."

"We get it, sometimes you just want something familiar, and the smell of waffle cones cooking in the irons as you wander down Hastings St is hard to ignore. Royal Copenhagen is another Noosa institution serving up quality ice cream to visitors for decades. All the usual flavour suspects are front and centre in the Dutch Style."

"Another favourite along Hastings St. and steps from Noosa Main Beach, the Royal Copenhagen serves ice-cream, gluten-free sorbets and low-fat yoghurts with free sprinkles!. Go for the chocolate-dipped cone covered with nuts with your choice of flavour. You can get your ice-cream fix daily from 9am till late."

"Jean Jacques Le Faou is the master French patissier behind Le Bon Delice, a French-style patisserie as authentic as it gets this side of Paris. Jean Jacques has made desserts for stars throughout his career from Alice Cooper to Prince Charles, but settled in Australia with a desire to see more of the world. Luckily for the Noosa community, they have a go-to authentic French patisserie where they can enjoy a sweet treat such as fresh éclairs, mousse cakes and delicate lemon tarts by the beach."

"Set along the iconic Hastings Street dining strip, Rococo epitomises all Noosa has to offer. Dine alfresco listening to magical music sounds while sipping a vintage wine and watch the foot traffic wal..."

"Right in the heart of Cooroy in the Noosa Shire, the Copperhead Brewery will provide you with a local vibe, a warm atmosphere and amazing food. The venue has a lovely open space built with timber and big, glass windows. The wine, beer and cocktails are reasonably priced and you will have plenty to choose from."