10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Gold Coast

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"House of Brews is a 32 beer-tap drinking and dining establishment in Surfers Paradise. It is the brainchild of enigmatic brothers Sacha, Damien and Ben Kanaghines. View this post on Instagram"

"CurrumbinBALTER was famously brought to life on the Gold Coast by local pro surfers Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Bede Durbidge and Josh Kerr, together with head brewer Scott Hargrave. Heavily awarded and now readily available in pubs, bars and bottle shops across Australia – it’s incredible to think that this fun-loving brew just launched in 2016. The spacious warehouse style Balter HQ has become a popular watering-hole for locals and visitors alike with tours, beer tasting, special events, music and food vans adding to the good vibes."

"If you’re not familiar with the Balter brand, it’s a brewing company founded by a crew of Aussie surfing legends, including Mick Fanning. In true Gold Coast style, they have opened up Balter, the ultimate spot to enjoy a beachside beverage. Nestled in the backstreets of Currumbin, it offers chilled vibes and a range of tasty brews."

"Balter is a favourite amongst locals, and established by a couple of surfing legends. With a ten-fold expansion, this brewing company is going nowhere but up in the coming years."

"BOBs Beer brings the best craft beers from Australia and New Zealand to one location, making it the perfect spot for sampling. It is Surfers Paradise’s first and only brewery and is the perfect pitstop for a relaxing beer and bite to eat. Whether visitors are flying solo post-surf, hanging with the locals or just looking for a chilled out afternoon, they drop into BOBs Beer and soak up the sunny GC vibes."

"Stroll up from the golden sands of the GC’s most iconic beach to assuage thirst and hunger at Surfers Paradise’s first and only brewery BOBs Brewery & Restaurant on Elkhorn Avenue. BOBs is an acronym ... "So many delicious seafood choices"

"Stroll up from the golden sands of the GC’s most iconic beach to assuage thirst and hunger at Surfers Paradise’s first and only brewery BOBs Brewery & Restaurant on Elkhorn Avenue. BOBs is an acronym ... "Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"

"Burleigh Heads & Biggera WatersWhat started as a hare-brained idea between three local Gold Coast lads has transformed into the brewing institution that is Black Hops. The team first launched Black Hops in Burleigh Heads and have since expanded into Biggera Waters with Black Hops II which features a full-scale production facility and taproom. Be sure to try the fellas’ legendary Eggnog Stout, Send It Session Ale, Lay Day Larger or quirky one-off original brews."

"With the help of crowdfunding for start-up, Dan Norris, Michael McGovern and Eddie Oldfield documented progress from their first homebrew to the establishment of their Burleigh Heads brewery, gaining market traction through social media. Persistence paid off, with Black Hops winning three gold medals at the 2017 Australian International Beer Awards."

"The Gold Coast is home to an array of craft breweries and the best way to see them is with a brewery tour!. Hop On Brewery Tours offers a number of different tours to choose from including half and full-day options. We visited three different breweries as part of a half-day tour; Black Hops, Precinct Brewing Co. and Burleigh Brewing Co."

"This list wouldn’t be complete without a shoutout to Burleigh Brewing Co., an iconic craft beer destination. After over a decade in the business, it’s safe to say these guys know what they’re doing, and after tasting one of their award-winning brews you’ll know why. The bustling Burleigh spot has excellent vibes, and is the perfect place to spend an afternoon trying out one of the 24 beers on tap, whilst enjoying the live music and range of food trucks."

"Drop-in at Burleigh Brewing Company, where since 2006 Peta Fielding (CEO) and Brennan Fielding (Brewmaster) have celebrated craft beer on the Gold Coast. They have won countless awards for both business and brewing thanks to their humble, hard-working ways. Burleigh Brewing is dedicated to their craft."

"One of the "OG" brewing companies on the scene - the Burleigh Brewing Company have created quite the name for themselves. With frequent live music and events, the brewery is a hit with all beer lovers."

"Break away from the beach and get a slice of tranquility in the lush hinterland of Mt Tamborine, where a stop at Fortitude Brewing Co. is essential. The local and independent Australian brewing company boats a selection of over fifteen boutique beers, including the Fortitude Brewing Co. beers brewed on site. Make a day of your visit to the mountain and park up with a tasting paddle for two and a snack, whether it be one of their legendary wood-fired pizzas, or a cheese platter from the award winning Witches Chase Cheese Company."

"Founded in late 2012 by Ged Connors, Jim O’Çonnor and Ian Watson, Fortitude Brewing today boasts an expansive brewery and tasting room on Mt Tamborine with ten rotating taps of Fortitude and Noisy Minor beers. Head Brewer Ian Watson has raised the standard of Australian lager, his Belgium-styled Pale Lager now a Queensland favourite."

"Mount TamborineLocated in the lush hinterland of Mount Tamborine, this brewing mainstay is popular with locals and visitors alike. Pick-up a paddle to sample the Fortitude Brewing range and pair it with a mouth-watering antipasto plater featuring the famous Mount Tamborine Witches Chase cheeses."

"The latest addition to the burgeoning Gold Coast craft scene, Lost Palms has put a little fun into the brewery scene by taking out any tough guy elements associated with beer (and the Gold Coast) and introducing locals to a brewery and taphouse dominated by a pastel pink and mint colour scheme. Hardly your average brewery, is it?. You’ll find it in the industrial area of hip neighbourhood Miami – among smash repairers and mechanics – but also just across the street from the Coast’s trendiest hang-out, the Miami Marketta (where you’ll find pop-up bars, boho designers, eclectic live music and a crowd that looks more Collingwood than Coolangatta)."

"Pastel-coloured Lost Palms is a definite highlight of the Gold Coast beer scene. Their eye-catching decor is impossible to miss, and the perfect place to soak in the casual, relaxed vibes of Miami. The brews match the vibes perfectly, serving up a collection of craft beers which can be tasted in their very own taproom."

"Lost Palms is Miami’s pretty pink and instagrammable drinking den. It’s just a short walk from Nobbys Bars and restaurants, and right around the corner from Miami Marketta. The outside area is prime for sinking beers with your pals."

"MiamiA newcomer to the Gold Coast’s craft beer scene, Precinct Brewing Co. comes from the good people at The Imlach Group (best known for Bine Beer Bar, Mr Hizola’s and Nightjar to mention a few). The sprawling venue has already achieved some serious street-cred with its iconic graffiti-covered entrance, funky warehouse-style fit out and direct pour tanks. There are over 16 craft brews to sample, wine and cocktails and a cracking menu of antipasto and gourmet pizzas."

"Where: 17 Blackheath Terrace, Pacific Pines, QLD. The Gold Coast brewery is not open to the public due to council legislation. Madocke Brewed by Belgians is proud to bring true Belgian style to a Gold Coast brewery. Founders, Annelies and Jimmy opened in their home garage to queues in 2019."

"Where: 10 Kianga Court, Currumbin Valley, QLD. The Gold Coast brewery is not open to the public due to council legislation. Mates Luke Ronalds and Peter Wheldon founded Currumbin Valley Brewingin 2016. In 2017 they built their own small farmhouse artisanal brewery in Currumbin Valley."

"Craft House Bar & Restaurant has an extensive range of beers on tap. Try all of them with their ‘Beer Paddles’, a tasting board of six or 20 on-tap craft beers. They have partnered with a talented chef who takes pride in plating up contemporary food perfect to pair with craft beer."

"Escape the summer heat and crowds and retreat into cool rainforest at Burleigh Head National Park. Venture to the top of the headland and discover hexagonal-shaped basalt columns which are remnants of the ancient Tweed Valley lava flow. Wander the rocky coastal headland path where stunning Pacific Ocean views peek out from behind pandanus groves or walk to Tumgun lookout where you can spot humpback whales frolicking in sparkling waters during winter and spring."

"Burleigh Heads National Park is a natural forested headland in the heart of the Gold Coast. Its northern side has a famous surf break. If you walk around to the south side to Tullebudgera Creek, you can swim in the calm crystal clear waters."

"The Gold Coast is home to many beautiful national parks and forests. Burleigh Heads National Park is one such park where the forest meets the sea. Burleigh Heads National Park has been formed where volcanic columns..."

"6 km from city center 2 out of 8 places to visit in Gold Coast. When you're at the Gold Coast, there is no way you can leave without visiting the fantastic beaches from where it gets its name!"

"While not technically a part of the "legal borders" of the Gold Coast, Duranbah (or Flagstaff Beach) warrants a mention of its own as it is just a short trip from the main part of Coolangatta. Duranbah, or "D-Bah" as it is known by the locals, is one of the world's best-known surfing beaches, with suitable surf in most conditions as the swell can get quite big. Families looking for a swim would be advised to stay away - the beach itself isn't anything amazing and it's all about the waves at Duranbah."

"This three hundred and fifty meters long beach is popularly known as “Dee-bah beach”, and is the shortest among the stretches of Gold coast beaches. It faces the eastern side and has powerful surf breaks and swells, making it popular among professional surfers. Location: It is located at the northernmost part of New South Wales."

"The break at Duranbah is known for working in most conditions and providing quite large swells. The beach itself isn’t much to speak of which makes it the perfect surfer’s/body boarder’s beach. Just take care as this beach isn’t patrolled."

"Stop and take in the view at our waterfront café, Caffe Cherry Beans. After something sweet?. Treat yourself while you’re there to their caramalised banana pancakes or mixed berry compote French toast."

"The Mantra’s Nosh Pan Asian Restaurant kicks the day off the right way, with one of the best buffet breakfast Gold Coast for families to enjoy. The menu features plenty of classics, including fresh fruit, pastries, cereal, and hot dishes. Otherwise, ‘taste’ dishes are available later in the day, with plenty of cuisines to try."