Sports bars in Gold Coast
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Gold Coast has 24 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Sports Bar, Shooeys, The Sporting Globe, and 21 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Gold Coast
We indexed 24 sports bars in Gold Coast. The scene leans Sports Club, Bowling Green and American Restaurant. You'll find them in Surfers Paradise, Kingscliff, Broadbeach. Sports Bar (Sports Bar) on 1 Casino Dr. Shooeys (Sports Bar) on Surfers Paradise QLD 4217. The Sporting Globe (Sports Bar) on Cavill Ave.
Sports bars in Gold Coast
Sports Bar
A sports bar 3.1 km from central Gold Coast.
Shooeys
A sports bar 3.0 km from central Gold Coast.
The Sporting Globe
A sports bar 3.5 km from central Gold Coast.
TGI Fridays
A american restaurant spot 3.6 km from central Gold Coast.
Gold Coast Suns Members Bar
A sports bar 3.6 km from central Gold Coast.
Mano's Tedder Avenue
A pub spot 5.1 km from central Gold Coast.
TMGoz
A restaurant spot 5.2 km from central Gold Coast.
The Sporting Globe Robina
A sports bar 6.4 km from central Gold Coast.
Crafty's
A sports bar 9.9 km from central Gold Coast.
Marina Quays Tavern
A sports bar 16.2 km from central Gold Coast.
1st on Wharf
A sports bar 21.7 km from central Gold Coast.
Southport Sharks
A sports club and bistro spot 7.3 km from central Gold Coast.
Cudgen Leagues Club
A sports bar 29.0 km from central Gold Coast.
Kingscliff Beach Bowls Club
A sports bar 31.0 km from central Gold Coast.
Salt Beach Surf Club
A sports bar 33.4 km from central Gold Coast.
How to pick a sports bar in Gold Coast
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in Gold Coast?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in Gold Coast show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in Gold Coast family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
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