The Gold Coast has 52km of golden beaches from Main Beach to Duranbah with Snapper Rocks and Kirra Point famous for amazing surf. Renowned for its theme parks, Wet'n'Wild, Movie World, Sea World, Dream World, White Water World and Paradise Country. Gold Coast malls with all your needs are Pacific Fair Shopping Centre (Broadbeach), Robina Town Centre and Harbour Town Outlet Shopping Centre (Labrador).Ĭultural attractions include HOTA - The Arts Centre Gold Coast, Surf World Museum and The Wax Museum. Ever thought chenin blanc was the unpopular kid without a date at the school dance? Or that oft maligned riesling is one of the ‘greatest joys in the known world’? Want to try some funky jura, orange wines, or hear your choice described as ‘vegetably’? Revel in an extensive array of outstanding local and international players.Cambus Wallace at Mermaid Beach is a boat themed bar over looking the beach with a fantastic atmosphere, also the Stingray Lounge at QT Hotel, Surfers Paradise. Reading Tilly Devine’s menu is akin to reading a love poem, a narrative tribute to wine in its many splendid colours, textures and varieties. Tucked down an obscure laneway, this wine bar ( ) is an industrial-style delight, fused by candlelight and the enthusiasm of its knowledgeable staff. Why not mix it up with a porter, a dark India saison, a red ale, a pils or a hefeweizen… the list goes on. Never tried a quadrupel? Here’s your chance. The hard part will be narrowing your choice. Go for the taster paddle of five 90ml glasses. Most are small, niche microbreweries, and range from local Aussie to Scandinavian. This cool, old-school tavern ( has an impressive selection of beers that changes every day or two, and hosts spotlights on different regions and breweries. You’ll find just five cocktails penned on to the butcher’s paper menu behind the bar, but won’t lack for choice: perhaps a nectarine sour with tequila, lime and agave or a Fig Friendly Giant of scotch, lemon, ginger and fresh figs? The cherry on the top is the incredibly friendly, expert and passionate staff. Bulletin Place ( takes a kind of locavore approach to its cocktails, creating recipes based on whatever fresh fruits are available at the market on the day. In a tiny upstairs bar boasting a shabby-chic layout, a cocktail revolution is underway. Chatty staff will happily recommend a tipple – perhaps a Scapa single malt from Orkney? Divine. You’ll find more than 500 bottles of golden liquid gleaming behind the bar, around 350 of them single malts, the majority of which are imported from the UK. Yes, there’s a big list of craft beer, but the drink that takes centre stage is whisky. Shoot the breeze at lively Baxter Inn ( ), an underground bar with decor lifted straight from the prohibition era, located through an unmarked door in a hard-to-find back alley in the CBD. If you like it mixed, how about the Herchata Fuerte, with our friend tequila, rice milk, orgeat syrup and cinnamon? Or a fiery jalapeno margarita? Kick back at this chilled cantina-style bar, surrounded by glowing chilli lights, sombreros, kitsch Virgin Mary statuettes and paper lanterns. There are more than 70 styles of quality tequila, so ask for a recommendation from the amenable staff. Choose your poison from the handwritten drinks menus penned on the back of postcards. Long and short of it: Tio’s ( knows tequila, and with tequila comes a whole lot of fun. The legendary drink of Montmartre artists is indeed very aniseedy, but can have hints of chocolate, coffee and caramel. Waiters deliver a spiel about the potent 45-66% alcohol and guide you through the chemical process of preparation, which is half the fun. Press the bell to enter a faux Belle Epoque Parisian Absinthesalon ( hidden behind black curtains and hosting 29 different kinds of absinthe, most from Switzerland and France. Best for absinthe: Absinthesalonįeels a little naughty, doesn’t it? But it’s above board, and hallucination-free. Try the unusual Connect Four, a quirky mix of Don Julio Blanco and Campari with mandarin, coconut and a dash of yuzu, or any number of seriously delicious concoctions served in crystal tumblers and Art Deco coupettes. Grab a spot on a black leather banquette and soak up the jazz soundtrack. Eau-de-Vie ( boasts a stellar line-up of hotshot mixologists working the bar, serving impressive creations in relaxed yet sumptuous surroundings. If sophisticated, award-winning cocktails are on your radar, then look no further. Cocktail making by Jeremy Hudson / Photographer's Choice RF / Getty Images Best for cocktails: Eau-de-Vie
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