10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Tweed Heads

"Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening the Grand Lobby comes alive with “music della vita” performed by Cassidy Wilson on the grand… Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening the Grand Lobby comes… Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening the Grand Lobby comes alive with “music della vita” performed by Cassidy Wilson on the grand piano. ABOUT CASSIDY WILSON Cassidy Wilson is a Gold Coast based musician whose passion and…MORE"

"What could scream Gold Coast more than a brewery set up by four of the Gold Coast’s best-ever pro surfers, including three-time world champ, Mick Fanning, and his best mate, 2012 world champ Joel Parkinson?. They set up Balter Brewing Company in Currumbin Waters’ formerly very unfashionable industrial estate and now it’s the place to be on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. But this is one brewery that doesn’t rely solely on its star power: Balter won Champion Medium Size Brewery in Australia at the 2017 Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA), as well as Best International Pale Ale."

"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."

"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."

"From late-September/early-October, Bobs Beer (Best of Beer, get it?) will open a fully operational brewery, brewhouse and restaurant, metres from the beach. On tap will be four of their own core beers, along with four seasonal and limited release beers, plus eight guest beers, chosen from the best that Australia and New Zealand have to offer. Surfers Paradise has a bit of everything – soon it’ll have a brewery on the beach to add to its repertoire."

"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!"

"It started with three Brisbane mates – Dan, Eddie and Michael – who loved to drink beer together. Nothing too unusual about that in Australia – but what’s different about these buddies is that they’ve now created a brewery that’s rated among Australia’s top 10 breweries. Located just two blocks from the waves at Burleigh Point, Black Hops Brewing is all about keeping it real – you’ll be drinking from one of eight taps among stacks of kegs, fermenters and malt sacks."

"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."

"Burleigh HeadsThese guys spearheaded the Gold Coast’s independent craft brewing scene that we know and love today. They have now been in business for over a decade and continue to expand their craft beef empire across the nation. Founders Peta and Brennan Fielding are passionate about the craft and continue to produce beers that are free from chemicals, preservatives and other nasties."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"MiamiLost Palms is the epitome of authentic Gold Coast surf culture. The pastel pink brewery is located a short stroll from Miami Marketta in the industrial area behind Nobby’s Beach. The venue often hosts live music gigs and collaborates with local artist to specially create coastal-cool artwork for their latest cans."

"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."

"Tweed HeadsThis family owned, local artisan brewery situated in Tweed Heads proudly produces a selection of lagers, ales, pilsners and dark beers, as well as a popular alcoholic Jinja Beer, using the finest malts, hops and grains available. Pop in for brewery tours, beer tasting, party keg hire and specialised brewing services."

"With big-name designers, gourmet restaurants and a dramatic waterfront location, just moments from the dazzling Palazzo Versace hotel, the Marina Mirage is the Gold Coast’s most glamorous shopping complex. Extensively redeveloped in 2008, the luxurious mall is home to more than 80 boutiques, from high street favorites like French Connection and United Colors of Benetton, to designers like Guess, Calvin Klein, Hermes and Tommy Hilfiger.As well as the clothing, accessories and jewelry boutiques, there’s a range of fine dining options overlooking the waterfront, including award-winning restaurants and cafés like Omeros Bros, Vanitas and the Max Brenner Chocolate Bar. That’s not all – there’s also a day spa and beauty salon, a farmer’s market held twice a month and a scenic waterfront promenade from which to view the marina’s glitzy yachts and cruise ships.More"

"Located 5 minutes' drive from the heart of Surfers Paradise, you can shop and dine in relaxed style. Along with a spectacular waterfront location overlooking the Broadwater, you'll also find award-winning restaurants, designer boutiques, top fashion labels and even art galleries."

"Since you are in the market for someone to be your bread and butter too, it is not out of place that you go to a place named so. BreadnButter finds its humble abode on the Southern region of the Gold Coast and remains one of the Gold Coast bars most famed for hookups and pickups. Besides that, they also excel at what they do – being a bar."

"It’s unusual for a restaurant chain to catch our attention but I do love a good dumpling and when that’s on offer alongside some unique craft beers it does have to be included. This lunch spot on the Broadbeach Mall is the latest addition to the Harajuku Gyoza family in Queensland and offers something a little different with a variety of Japanese style craft beers brewed on site and available on tap. The selection is changed up regularly but if you like a Japanese beer from a pale ale to a black beer you’ll get it here with hearty plates of gyoza, tempura eggplant, edamame snacks and other typical Izakaya fare to go along with it."

"Broadbeach is the first of Harajuku’s numerous stores to ostentatiously add ‘beer stadium’ to its name, putting the emphasis squarely on good times. Four shiny 1,200-litre tanks behind the bar form the core of Harajuku’s microbrewery, producing their six in-house craft brews under the label Yoyogi."

"The Gallery at HOTA - Home Of The Arts (formerly The Arts Centre) is one of Australia’s most prominent public regional galleries. Each year, the Gallery presents a diverse and dynamic program of exhibitions and events, including local, national and international exhibitions that are generated by the Gallery or displayed as part of a touring schedule. The Gallery also houses the renowned City Collection of contemporary and historical artworks documenting the character of the Gold Coast as well as the development of Australian art practice."

"As a relatively small city when compared with its global reputation, the Gold Coast is rather lacking in pure cultural experiences such as museums, exhibitions and art galleries, all of which typically make for great things to do on rainy days. Your best bet on the Gold Coast, if you're after a dose of culture, is the Gold Coast Arts Centre and the small yet modern Art Gallery. Located on Bundall Road in Southport along the banks of the Nerang River, the Gold Coast Arts Centre is an easily identifiable building with a unique design."

"19 Karen Contemporary Artspace is a foremost gallery for exhibiting, nurturing, and unearthing artists working within the realms of surrealism, pop, lowbrow, comic book, and illustration art. There are regular solo and group exhibitions, held each month, to exclusively showcase the work of some of the most talented emerging Australian and International artists in these fields. 19 Karen is open to the public Tuesday – Saturday, 10am-5pm."

"You can find this art gallery conveniently located in the buzzing Robina Town Centre. This is also the very first immersive trick-art gallery in Queensland. With an area of about 14,000 square meters, you will surely enjoy taking photos with jaw-dropping backdrops here."

"This a world of optical illusions that include a different exhibition that cover various topics. You will find murals of wild animals, scale rock crevasses, among other subjects. The gallery is divided into different segments with a different theme."

"ArtVo is one of the most mind-bending things to do with kids on the Gold Coast. This immersive art gallery is filled with hand-painted larger-than-life murals. Each one is an optical illusion."