10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Surfers Paradise

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"Surfing sensation Mick Fanning co-founded Balter Brewery with a bevy of mates (and fellow surfers) Bede Durbidge, Josh Kerr, Stirling Howland, Ant Macdonald, Sean Ronan, and Joel Parkinson in the industrial backstreets of Burleigh. The rag tag group placed award-winning brewer Scotty Hargrave (formerly of Stone and Wood and Byron Bay Brewing Company) in the role of head brewer, resulting in a brew that’s garnered acclaim across the country. But see for yourself – the brewery welcomes locals and visitors alike to drop in and take a tour, taste the beers, and get a bite to eat at one of the many food trucks that visit regularly."

"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."

"A huge success story, Balter beer was stocked throughout Australia within six months of its launch. In its upmarket warehouse and tasting room, shining tanks extend back as far as the eye can see. Co-founder Stirling Howland says the aim is to make the best beer possible, “…to expand a person’s world view on what a beer can be."

"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."

"Another newcomer on the hospitality scene, BOBs beer is like no other brewery you’ve ever seen. Just metres from the beach, this venue doesn’t provide your average brewery menu, but instead offers a fine dining style menu utilising fresh seasonal produce with each meal designed to complement their plentiful list of delicious beers. That concludes our list of noteworthy restaurants on the GC!"

"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."

"Where:15 Gardenia Grove, Burleigh Heads, (Black Hops II, a second production brewery and taphouse is at 671 Pine Ridge Road, Biggera Waters). When: Wednesday – Friday 12pm – 7pm, Saturday – Sunday 12pm-6pm. Black Hops started as a simple idea over a beer with three good mates Dan, Eddie and Govs."

"Brewed by three mates on the Gold Coast, if you like supporting local businesses Black Hops is the brewery for you. With a new and creative craft beer every month, you'll never get bored of their brews."

"It was the Burleigh Brewing Company that started the whole craft brewing phenomenon on the Gold Coast. In 2006, everyone drank the same beer because there wasn’t any other choice, then a Hawaiian bloke and a Gold Coast woman got together and put it all on the line, giving up their old careers to introduce the Coast to craft beer. The rest, as they say, is history."

"This family-owned local business uses traditional brewing methods, cutting edge science and equipment to produce a superlative product, scoring consistent wins at the World Beer Cup and the World Beer Championships. Single-handedly changing the face of craft beer on the Gold Coast, Burleigh Brewing Co. is now the largest Australian-owned brewery in Queensland."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"Located in Varsity Lakes, microbrewery Aardvark & Arrow is a gem of the Gold Coast beer scene, providing visitors with a unique and intimate experience. Here, you can find a selection of small brews that are chemical and preservative free – healthy, right?. The beers are brewed in small matches, ensuring attention to detail and top-notch quality that will have you coming back for more."

"The Aardvark and Arrow is a Small Batch Brewery known for its speciality and custom-order beers. Each brew is lovingly hand-crafted onsite in Varsity Lakes. The team also offer a wide range of products and services to beer enthusiast who are keen to refine their own craft."

"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."

"Get your hands on some truly delicious plant-based goodness at Goodness Gracias, located in Palm Beach. Open Wednesday through to Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm, it’s a top spot for lunch and dinner. With limited seating spots inside and outside you may like to plan to grab your meal to-go and enjoy on the balcony of your accommodation, a gorgeous lookout spot or on the beach."

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"The North Room does many wonderful dishes, but it’s safe to say they are best known for their wonderful Bento Boxes. These Bento Boxes are being delivered to you for your convenience, along with several choice alcoholic beverages for you to sip while you eat!. Pair your Bento Box with a negroni or Japanese whisky and have them both delivered to your door."

"If you are looking for the ultimate culinary experience here in the city, you should consider checking out Room81. This French-inspired restaurant brings you authentic and flavourful cuisine that you have never tasted before. You will truly feel that you have been transported all the way to France with the restaurant’s chic décor and atmosphere."

"Here, you will get to taste crepes made with a secret family recipe. You can enjoy their delectable crepes any time of the day. You can have it for a hearty breakfast, snack, and dessert after diner."