The 25 best distilleries in the Gold Coast

We went for the distillery tour. One of the best experiences and a must do. Take a trip down memory lane and feel like you’re one of the family. Learn all about Granddad Jack and the journey to the creation of this unique family distillery. Then learn about whiskey and gin distilling while trying the amazing award winning creations. Highly recommend this tour if you have time but if not just go in have a drink and chat to the amazingly friendly and welcoming staff. And explore their top notch core range or unique small batches. There is something for everyone so make a day of it! Order some Uber eats right to you or bring your own grazing board. We will be back. Huge shout out to Adam and Luke for make a great experience, exceptional!

So many times we’ve walked past this place and today finally decided to try it - wow what an amazing venue. A welcoming host, delicious cocktails, a relaxing atmosphere and cozy set up - cannot recommend this place high enough. Espresso martini were one of the best ones we’ve had on the Gold Coast, the little compliments from the bar - we are definitely coming back. Well worth all the 5 star reviews!

What a great afternoon! We did the distillery tour at Granddad Jack’s Miami with Zac (the operations manager), and he was absolutely brilliant - super friendly, funny, and really knows his stuff. You can tell he’s passionate about what he does and proud of the quality they produce. My wife (45) and I (51) booked the one-hour tour but ended up staying for three because we were having such a good time. We tried the whiskey release, smoked old fashioned, and No.2 Cut Throat, all top notch, along with a delicious cheese platter. Every drink tasted amazing and full of quality. The venue has such a great vibe, relaxed but full of personality. We enjoyed every minute and even put our names on the membership waitlist. And Zac, if you’re reading this, remember, shelf 23 has my name on it! 😉

Great laid back vibe, 10/10 country music playlist, comfy couches, gin tasting paddle very well presented (and delicious!) and staff very informative. Overall 10/10 experience. P.s can’t find the Polaroid camera.

We stopped by for a quick whisky tasting while on holiday, looking for nice place with good drinks and Granddad Jacks definitely delivered! The atmosphere was great, the staff were awesome, great for a chat and the whisky was fantastic! We had our kids with us and they also felt very comfortable Will definitely be back next time we're in the area!

I attended a birthday party at my Granddad Jack last week, and the experience was fantastic. Our table was exceptionally well looked after by Ana, who did an amazing job keeping us happy and ensuring everything was perfect. Ana is truly an asset to the place! The atmosphere was vibrant, with fantastic live music that set the mood. The drinks were top-notch, and overall, it was a memorable experience. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking to have a great time. Rod

This place is amazing! It was such a unique experience and positive atmosphere, making other places incomparable to Grandad Jack’s! The cocktails were so delicious and the live music was so engaging and fun. The team were all so friendly, especially Lauren who had such a magnetic and positive energy and vibe. Definitely recommend!!

We visited the Mt Tamborine Distillery today for our 20th anniversary. We don’t drink often but decided to give it a try as we wanted to bring family in Europe some local gifts next year and thought this would be perfect, to combine the anniversary with some tasting for a bit of novelty. And we are so glad we did. The staff were amazing. We especially had a great chat with the gentleman who was very knowledgeable and friendly. He gave us a tasting of the herbal liqueur soon after we arrived which was a very nice surprise which we also ended up buying. A lovely complex liqueur. We did the $10 (each) tasting and chose 8 different flavours in total. Firstly all I can say while we had some favourites, they were all very high quality and very smooth! You can see why they have so many awards. There were no bad flavours we tried and there were many many more on the menu to try for future visits. We also had an extra tasting of the orange agave liqueur which really gives Cointreau a run for it’s money. Very tasty and punchy. The place itself is also very charming and welcoming. We left with a bottle of the herbal liqueur and chocolate mint, but will be back every year now on our anniversary to pick up a bottle or two and try some new flavours. It’s such a special place and worth a visit. It was never on our radar prior to this. Thank you for your hospitality today. We had a great visit. Very memorable.

Omg we just loved this place! Gordon was an amazing host, full of knowledge and history about his distillery. We did a craft your own citrus cello masterclass & absolutely had a great time making our own bottle to take home. Sampled some lovely liqueurs, stayed and had a cheese Board with some drinks. Thank you so much Gordon for your time & hospitality! Can’t wait to visit again. You’re a bloody legend 👏

A gorgeous distillery making vodkas gins and Liqueurs. So many to choose from. Tastings of four only cost $10. We also got a cheeseboard which was quite reasonable at $20. It is really quite quirky inside and there’s plenty of places to sit. They also do tours of the distillery. They definitely had some delicious things to choose from.

Incredible experience, staff are beautiful people and generous. Lovely atmosphere and great vibes! Cheese platter was yummy and we loved all of our tastings today! 10/10 experience

Myself the wife and 2 of our friends attended the spirit making class and all I can say it’s well worth the money and time , Gordon and his staff made the time go so fast I made a vodka and the wife did a gin . We will be back to do a rum class well worth a visit just for a tasting and if you have the time do the making class

We had Yuzu tasting in this place, overpriced with very unfriendly and demotivated staff. No explanation on what they are serving and it was only few drops of Yuzu on ice in each glass, Very poor experience.

Visited with my family whilst in Mount Tamborine. My Fiancé throughly enjoyed the tasting and purchased a couple of bottles to add to our collection. The staff member who assisted us was very friendly and knowledgeable of the business and the product. Would visit again.

I attended a gin class earlier this year, and it was a fantastic experience. Eve, the teacher, was charismatic and knowledgeable, making sure everyone felt supported and confident. She guided us so well that each person left with a gin they truly enjoyed. I’m looking forward to returning for another class.

My partner and I adore Wildflower Distillery. The team are so welcoming and the drinks are exceptional. Eve’s dry and dirty gin martini is the best I’ve had. They also do a range of creative cocktails and stunning G&T combinations. The venue is dog friendly which means that on weekends we can enjoy a tipple while our border collie gets his fill of pats. If you’re looking for a great gift idea their gin making masterclass is super fun. I’ve also recently signed on to their gin subscription which is a great value way to try really interesting flavours you won’t find elsewhere. First bottle was pineapple and habanero (incredible). We love having Wildflower in our community! Definitely worth a visit if you haven’t been.

Had a family function here, Eve and the staff put it together absolutely wonderfully with drinks (including great mocktails for us designated drivers!), some of the best pizza I've had in a long while, and gin making. Nothing short of amazing!

What an awesome experience! From start to finish, James and his talented staff helped us to feel welcome and very well looked after. The gin making experience was top notch. What a cool activity and the value for money is exceptional. The drinks they serve are sooooo tasty and the pizzas are incredible. Thank you Wild Flower Distillery for making my 50th birthday celebration a special one ❤️

We always love the atmosphere and delicious gin, cocktails and pizzas at Wildflower Gin Distillery. But what makes it extra special and unique and the reason I keep bringing new people along is the experience. The friendliness, passion and expertise from bartender Eve always creates a great time for my husband and I and whoever we bring along with us. Eve is one of the most bubby beautiful and friendly humans you will ever meet. You guys should create a video of Eve telling your story! She is gold. Also shout out to Pizza Man Steve! Best pizzas around! And another super friendly human! Can’t wait to come and try his brisket soon! Well done WF team! A great local Gold Coast experience whether you’re into Gin or not. ❤️

.Several months ago, after a fantastic dinner at The Stratton, I signed up for the Wildflower Gin subscription—and I’ve been hooked ever since. Every few months, a new bottle arrives, and so far, every single one has been outstanding. This month’s delivery was a real standout: a Yuzu and Sansho gin, paired with a bottle of Burleigh chilli and kiwi fruit sauce, plus a cocktail recipe that was nothing short of spectacular. Without a doubt, this is the best gin subscription I’ve ever had. Wildflower’s creativity, flavour pairings, and attention to detail continue to blow me away. Highly recommend to any gin lover.

The lovely human behind the bar was wonderful, divine, friendly and just so much fun. The cocktails are next level good, the venue is cosy and gorgeous. I would happily sit here and get drunk on delicious gin any day of the week!

Sensational experience at Panezski Artisan Distillery - just a short drive from the Gold Coast. Paul and Vanessa were amazing hosts and carefully explained all the various vodka and gin infusions which were great. The food was also awesome, with brilliant presentation, flavours and generous proportions. Definitely worth a visit and we will be back!

I recently celebrated my 70th Birthday at Panezski Artisan Distillery and I have to say it was the best experience I have had for a very long time.The atmosphere was amazing, food was fantastic and plentiful and with such a wide variety of cocktails and mocktails, even a teetotaller like me was spoiled for choice. The service was excellent and the hosts Paul and Vanessa bent over backwards to accommodate our needs . I would highly recommend this venue for any event.

What an absolute gem! Panezski is a must-visit distillery in Upper Coomera. From the moment we arrived, Paul and Vanessa made us feel completely at home — their warmth and hospitality were second to none. The cocktails were expertly crafted, showcasing an impressive variety of vodka infusions and creative blends. The food was just as memorable — beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. It’s clear that every detail at Panezski is thoughtfully considered. We can’t wait to return!

Thank you to Paul and Vanessa for going out of your way today and making us feel extremely welcome. Your hospitality was greatly appreciated,especially when I ring on your day off and you open up for us,when we only gave you an hours notice. We all had a fantastic time and our visit will remain one of our highlights of our holiday 10/10

Such a friendly bloke! Honestly, so kind, he gave me his time and consideration. Hes down to earth. Easy as to chat to. Beautiful looking place. Would definitely go again with my brother, as I found this place by mistake, using Google maps trying to find a cafe. Instead, found an awesome distillery that's run by a legend.

I had my partners 40th birthday here. I absolutely can not recommend them highly enough. Amazing private and unique venue with friendly and helpful service. What is even more amazing that the drinks were also delicious even though the next day hangover not so much. All our guests were impressed by the venue and the event. We will sure recommend your venue to our friends and family for their future events. Again.. thank you so so much and we wish you and your business all the best for the future. Geiu

Thank you to the lovely owners of Paneski Distillery. We joined our family last Friday for a wonderful experience with them and thoroughly enjoyed the food and drinks. Amazing cocktails and more, will definitely be back. Lovely atmosphere 🤩

Found out about Capricorn Distillery by accident and so happy I did. Being A Capricorn myself, I had to try some of their rums. So far the Pineapple Rum is the favourite but still happily working our way through the products 🙂Fast delivery and wonderful gift of a Capricorn carry bag. If you like rum, you will love all Capricorn Distilling Co have to offer!

We had an awesome time getting shown around by Simon, he was super knowledgeable and we had an amazing time tasting their gins and rum. Took a bunch of stuff home with us, the spiced rum being the favourite amongst our group! Highly recommend checking these guys out.

This place was amazing, we got the chance to learn more about the distilling and flavouring process. Top notch gin and rum, everything tasted amazing. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Great spot for a relaxing afternoon.

Seriously nice gin and rum and super friendly hosts. We arrived a bit early but that was no problem and we were made to feel extremely welcome. Definitely worth a visit, taste, tour and purchase - highly recommended!

We had a wonderful distillery tour and loved their gin and rum. We bought a bottle of their Summer Gin and Tropic of Rum, which were our favourites that we tried. Highly recommend.

Highly recommended checking out this hidden gem in Burleigh. Great experience here at Capricorn Distilling , staff were brilliant and knew their stuff! Rum and gin was delicious! Great space for a few cocktails, a distillery tour or booking the space out for a larger event.

Ended up going to Capricorn instead of another one due to closure and I was so happy we went here. Friday about 230ish was quiet so we pretty much had the place to ourselves. The cocktails were good and the cheese platter was amazing! Great selection! We also bought a 4 pack of the rum & soda with Lime & Ginger so we can't wait to try it! They've only been there for 6 months so get there and try them!

Caught up with friends for lunch. Booked a table for 4. There was lots of great selection of food on the menu, so we ordered plates to share. The food was tasty and fresh. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Food came out promptly.

Four of us attended dinner on Saturday night. We had looked at the menu beforehand and decided it looked like a pretty interesting menu. All four of us weren’t disappointed with our choices. The portions were generous, and the presentation was great. Each appeared to have a separate flavor . It was great to go to an establishment that just didn’t have steak and chips and veal parmigiana on the menu! The last thing was, the prices were very competitive. Would recommend.

Great space to have lunch and enjoy some local brews! There is lots of indoor seating and some bar tables outside too. Good venue for larger groups too. Burgers were great, the truffle mayo was really delish. Chips were cooked to perfection! They have meal deals even on the weekends which was great. Service was also excellent. Would definitely come back again!

Went to Beenleigh rum distillery for lunch + tour and previously for the comedy nights. I must say I received outstanding customer service, the best around. The food was quick and delicious, I recommend the corn ribs and gnocchi! A special Thank you to Ross and Kristin for making my time unforgettable, I’ll definitely be back!

We had a delightful time tasting the 5 types of rum. Had cocktails and the rum with pineapple crush is my new favourite drink. Rum and ginger beer was very nice too. Lovely young man kept us informed, wish I knew his name but no name tag. We saw a big table with pizzas etc and they looked yummy.

Really lovely place and wonderful service, we had a big group and had a lovely time. They catered to our needs and very attentive to us even with so many people. Price is very reasonable and love the cocktails. 2nd time here and would definitely come back again!

Very calm atmosphere serves was great I had a burger and smoked corn cob. Was the best burger I have had in my life. 12/10 for me. I will definitely be back.

Excellent experience. Really well set out with nice shady tables. Dog Friendly so that alone makes them awesome. But you really need to taste some of the nicest beers you will come across, these are well brewed and a huge variety on tap. There is good food available and really this could be the perfect afternoon. You will love it. We did.

If you’re looking for the perfect venue to host an event, Burleigh Brewery is it! We recently celebrated a 50th birthday there, and it was absolutely amazing. The venue has a great vibe, the setup was effortless, and the management and staff were incredibly accommodating — nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend for any special occasion!

Really good beers. Big craft brewing very well established. Love the refreshing and light cerveza, however it should be available in a can. I bet it goes off on the right nights but we were there at an odd time.

Burleigh Brewing Company, while popular, left me somewhat underwhelmed. The brewery has a casual and relaxed atmosphere, but it doesn’t feel particularly special compared to other craft beer spots. The beer selection is decent, offering a variety of styles, yet none stood out as exceptional or memorable. The tasting experience is straightforward, though the staff are friendly, the overall impression feels average rather than exciting. The venue itself is comfortable but lacks a unique charm or vibe that would make it a must-visit destination. Overall, while it’s an okay spot for a casual drink, it didn’t leave a strong impression.

Good spot for a relax. The food truck was awesome. Best ribs ever. The sweet potato fries were awesome too. The raspberry hazy matched up perfectly. The band that was there was pretty good too. Large indoor and outdoor footprint meaning lots of space.

Great place to stop in for a quality beer, always something different to try.

Very cool brewery, with some of the best craft beers you will taste (28 Pale one of my all time favourites). Food was amazing;staff great. Family friendly too. Drop in for a brew if you’re driving by👍

A beautiful venue for craft beer enthusiasts! I highly recommend it to anyone who loves trying different kinds of beers. During our visit, there was an event full of energy, with everyone wearing cowboy hats and having a great time. We tried their tasting platter, which included Ginger and Apple Cider, Low Carb Pale Ale, Pacific Ale, and Lager. Each beer was better than the last. The venue also offers a variety of board games, adding to the overall fun experience. Highly recommended for a lively and enjoyable outing.

Simple. If you're into anything hazy, this team has mastered the art. Amazing choices, service with a smile. Super Goat and Super Hornet are a must try. Christian @oztables Bespoke residential and commercial furniture

Check out Black Hops Brewery - 15 Gardenia Grove, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220 Heads We popped in today for a quiet beer. This microbrewery hidden in the backstreets of Burleigh is a little gem and if you haven't gone and checked it out then you need to put it on the list. A good variety of beers on tap or you can grab yourself a tasting platter and sample a few. They also have takeaways in the fridge so you can grab a roadie. 🍻🍺

Popped into Black Hops Brewery on a Saturday at 12:30pm, keen for some food and a few drinks — as you’d expect at lunchtime on the weekend. But there was no food available when we arrived. We were told the food truck wouldn’t be ready for another half an hour. Honestly, that’s pretty disappointing planning for a Saturday midday crowd.

Would highly recommend a stop by! Great little brewery. $16 for a paddle of 4 tasters. Ginger cider available for those who don’t like beer. Mostly Ales - IPA dominant. Recommend trying the Geodie - much lighter than we thought and a nice surprise! Plenty of seating arrangements and was a good vibe with music but not too loud. Plenty of tables, an arrangement of merchandise and the chance to buy bottles of stock and larger casks for those more local. No tour on offer just tasting.

Black hops brewery has a great selection of craft beers, we ordered the tasting paddle, I must the portions were generous. I noticed they were providing brewery tours, explaining the beer making process.

Cosy spot set back from highway, unsuspecting location, but welcoming boutique brewery when you get there. Only open Wednesday to Sunday and closes at 6 on Sunday evening, so go in time to try a few on the menu. We recommend Send It or Lay Day for good all round beers that taste like beer. Ladies may enjoy Pink Mist, with raspberry finish- tho has a strong unusual aroma. Beaut place and friendly staff. No food there.

Went to Balter for my sister's engagement party a few weeks ago and it did not disappoint. The beers, the food and the live music were awesome and the upstairs space was perfect for our friends and family. Shout out to James and Stewie (I hope I remembered right) for putting up with a whole bunch of drunks (mostly, me) and being legends in general. All the staff there brought the vibes and I appreciated how special you made the day for my sister. Can't wait to come back.

We stopped by for an afternoon drink on a Wednesday and had a lovely experience. The space was so clean and welcoming, our toddler enjoyed watching the fork lifts driving around beyond the wall and they even beeped their horns and turned on their lights for him. I especially enjoyed the 'Largarita' as a non-beer drinker (pictured).

Love this place! The crew are all super nice and make you feel welcome every time I’m there. Even the security guard is great! He always makes sure what sport we wanna watch on the weekend is on the big screens!

Held a film screening here at Balter and it was amazing. The staff were incredibly helpful for the whole event and the venue was amazing. Great pizzas and delicious beers, stoked! Thanks for the support Balter!

Went on the brewery tour with Jake, and it was honestly the best brewery tour I have ever been on! So much interesting information and behind the scenes views of an awesome company! Lots of delicious beer to try and a super friendly, funny and informative tour guide, thanks Jake!

What a place!! Best beers, best vibe but most importantly, the best crew! The staff at the Taproom make the place. My wife and I bring our 5yr old down most Sundays. He plays with his mates, whilst we have a beer (XPA best beer on the planet) and listen to epic live music. All the while, being treated as a part of the Balter family by the staff. Would give it 6 stars if I could.

Best beers! Amazing burritos and great atmosphere at Balter Taproom! My favourite spot on the Gold Coast :)

We took part in the gin blending class and it was fantastic. It’s hard to imagine it can work out so well in the end, but the guidance and support was incredible. And you get to take away your own blend!!! . An afternoon in the beautiful sun following, with great food too, what more can you ask for?

What a find. I have never tried gin before, the staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Enjoyed a selection of their gin’s and had a pizza for lunch. Will definitely be back for another Christmas gin or two.

If you like Gin , then you will love this place ! Great location, awesome outside seating area with views to match ! The staff are brilliant & will go through the different flavours of the gins !

We discovered Cauldron only a year ago and now we buy all our gin there. We would visit at least once or twice a month to sit in the sun and enjoy a few drinks, really awesome activities and games to play to keep the kids occupied. Great service, delicious gin and food, even better to support our local economy!

Fabulous venue, and atmosphere! Excellent range of cocktails, well priced mocktails and an extensive range of other beverages to choose from. Had a stunning afternoon with the ladies with great service and brilliant weather ;)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Perfect Sunday Spot! If you’re visiting the Mount Tamborine area, The Cauldron Distillery is a must! We went on a Sunday and it was the perfect “Sunday Session” vibe – relaxed, great atmosphere and just the right level of live music to create a lovely background ambiance without taking over. The cocktail menu is incredible and the pizzas were absolutely fabulous. Highly recommend popping in for a chilled afternoon – you won’t regret it!

What a great place. Food was great and our gin tasting paddle was delivered with excellent knowledge of the product. Very down to earth atmosphere and we look forward to coming back with family and friends soon. (Loved our parting conversation with one of the owners, would love to share a drink on our return)

My sister and I had the most magical day with Gold Coast Wine Tours! Jim picked us up from home and looked after everything, making it feel so easy and special. We started with a true high tea experience at Hudson and Rosie’s (with some sneaky cocktails!), then headed up the mountain for a beautiful winery visit and finished with a distillery tour and tasting. Jim’s service was outstanding and made the whole day unforgettable. We can’t wait to book our next adventure. We highly recommend for anyone wanting a unique and memorable Gold Coast experience!

5 stars aren't enough! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. Jim and the team went above and beyond with the service before and during the trip, even with some challenging lunchtime dietary requirements on our part. Prompt pickup from an easy to reach location (great car btw) and plenty of time at each venue - which were all stunning. Highly recommended and will definitely be using them again. Thank you.

We had a wonderful day up the mountain celebrating my husband's 50th birthday. The bus driver was very courteous and ensured we all had a great time. We never felt rushed at any point. The 3 locations we went to were fabulous! We particularly enjoyed the distilleries and even came away with a few goodies. Jim at Gold Coast Wine Tours was easy to deal with and made planning the surprise a breeze, thanks Jim!

I recently booked a food and wine bus tour for my hen’s party with Gold Coast Wine Tours and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! I was referred to this company by clients who have used them multiple times, and now I understand why. Jim and the team had fantastic communication from start to finish, making the planning process so easy. They took us to the best locations around the Gold Coast, including the beautiful Tamborine Mountain and its surrounds. Every venue was well thought out, the food was delicious and we got to embrace and sample what the best local hidden hot spots had to offer - we certainly got dropped home very happy and content! The tour was well-organised, they were incredibly accommodating to all our needs. It was clear that they genuinely cared about making our day special. We had the best day ever, and I can’t thank them enough. I highly recommend their services and would definitely use them again. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!

What a great day we had celebrating a 60th birthday! Our driver Kiv was nice and friendly, made our day very enjoyable. Would not hesitate to book again.

We were delighted with our experience with Gold Coast Wine Tours. The choice of venues was perfect with enough time to enjoy the special features of each one. We particularly enjoyed the quality of our lunch at Albert River Vineyards. Thank you Jim for ensuring our granddaughter enjoyed her 21st birthday celebration.

Our group of 6 locals friends had a marvellous day at playing tourist today. We thoroughly enjoyed our full day tour. Lovely wine, sumptuous lunch and topped off with a gin tasting, a friendly, personable host, who drove us safely from venue to venue, then dropped us home complete with smiles, a full belly, and a bunch of memories. Thank you Jim for an amazing day.

I used these guys for my Bucks do and they didn’t disappoint! Deb arranged EVERYTHING - go karting, Topgolf, food and a brewery stop off with transport being carried out in their fully kitted out minibus 🍻🎤🎶 Deb was the ultimate professional and took the stress out of having to organise everything and done it all for me. Thank you so much for a great day out. Will deffo be recommending you guys 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

One of the best brewery tours around. Adam and Deb have to be two of the most accommodating and easy going hosts on the SE Coast. Nothing but a great day, great music and great vibes. Thanks for making my brother’s Buck’s weekend something to remember!

Deb and Adam were amazing! Deb planned an absolutely amazing day for a hens tour. It was such a fun day and they sorted out anything we needed throughout the day. Very accomodating and the party bus was so much fun! (They even planned the hens party twice due to COVID change of venues). Would definitely recommend

Booked a brewery tour as part of a bucks party and honestly couldn't have been happier. Really well organised, great price, and both Deb and Adam went above and beyond in order to make it a great day for us all - including picking up some of our mates from the airport who arrived late. It's not too often you get more than what you paid for these days but these guys were exactly that. Everyone commented on how great the tour was and I'll definitely be looking to book with them again in the future. Cheers!

Such a fun day with Deb and Adzy. We had a bus full of friends for the craft brewery tour to celebrate a birthday. Fantastic places, great to meet a couple of the brewery owners and hear their stories. Everyone was well catered to, those not big beer drinkers had other choices also with wine, bubbles, ciders and cocktails. Highly recommend - we're already planning another with Smooth Hoperator!

Deb was fantastic at helping me plan the perfect day out for our company function. Her and Her husband were a joy to spend the day with, every venue was beautiful and the entertainment on the bus was great! If your looking for something to do for a work function or even a day out with a group of friends I would recommend this team every time! You wont regret it.

Had the best day with Smoothoperator visiting the Husk distillery, Earth Beer and Balter last Sunday. Debt and Adam were extremely friendly and flexible with the group. They went above and beyond to cater our requirements from beginning to end and we had so much fun thanks to them. Would definitely recommend them and I will definitely have your company in mind for future events. Thank you so much for a memorable birthday party. It was so lovely to meet you :)

We did the banquet menu with the bottomless drinks package and thought it was amazing value. You order drinks via the iPad, which made it super easy, and service was quick all night. We did think it was bottomless food as well (oops – that’s on us for not reading properly!), but the amount of food we got was more than enough and everything was seriously delicious. The cauliflower karaage was a surprise standout – something we wouldn’t usually go for, but it was amazing. The ribs were also a highlight! Friendly staff, good vibes, tasty food, and bottomless drinks? Can’t go wrong!

Exceptional food, couldn’t fault it. Probably the best pork belly I’ve ever had and I’ve had a lot! You can choose between table service where the wait person comes to your table or you can have a mini tablet to order at your own leisure, we choose this option which was great. Drinks and meals came out in a timely manner and all the servers were very polite. We had Lemongrass chicken Gyoza, Cauliflower karaage, steamed greens with sesame dressing, sizzling chicken karaage and Pork Belly with chili caramel sauce, 1 beer and 2 glasses of 250ml rosé between the two of us was $145. Husband is a big eater and I’m a small eater and we both left very satisfied but not overly full. Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to go again to try more dishes!

Everything about this place is hands down amazing! From the atmosphere to the friendly service and the food is so incredible! Me and my Fiance went here for our anniversary and we were amazed by the food and also the friendly service including having a dessert that we didn’t even ask for being presented to us in such a cute way that I was just blown away by how such an amazing restaurant can go to such lengths for their customers! Thank you again! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

Delicious dumplings. 2 for 1 on Monday-Tuesday lunch. 😍10/10 Buffalo Chicken Gyoza. Sounds sacrilegious but is perfect. Great texture and complimentary sauce. 🥰9.5/10 Cheeseburger gyoza. Pickles and mustard compliments the meat well. Great fried texture. 😚9/10 Wagyu with ponzu and wasabi. Didn’t taste wasabi. Meat was delicious. ☺️8.5/10 Lemongrass chicken - tender meat. Strong flavour. Quite delicious. 😌7/10 Duck Gyoza with orange. Mild and delicious. Skin is a bit too thick. 🙂6.5/10 Takoyaki. Texture too meelie. Lots of bonito flakes. Accurate takoyaki taste but not the most pleasant texture. Has to chase staff for orders. They were polite though. Outdoor seating only, other than bar. Seats are not the comfiest.

This restaurant is located outside the mall and has both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is very intimate and has a fireplace. The food is authentic Japanese style and will definitely help you relieve your homesickness.

This gyoza restaurant really exceeded expectations! We ordered their fried prawn gyoza, grilled pork gyoza， udon noodles, and edamame, and every dish was a delight. I was worried I wouldn’t get authentic Japanese flavors here—honestly, it even tastes better than what I had when I was in Japan! The service is also attentive. We’ll definitely be back, and highly recommend it to anyone who loves Japanese cuisine!

We had lunch at Harajuku’s for my girlfriend’s birthday And decided to get the bottomless brunch after seeing a review about it on TikTok. We were a little disappointed with the cocktail choices as we didn’t realise they would all be mixed with saki except for two. In the review we had seen on TikTok they said that margaritas were included in the bottomless brunch however they were not on the menu. We did enjoy some of the cocktails especially the sunrise saki but the lychee martini was not enjoyable. The food was mostly delicious except we were not fans of the rare beef which is more of just a personal choice. The presentation was all beautiful and there was plenty of food for the four of us. The service was very good and the servers were all very friendly. The drinks package goes for 90 minutes and you can only get another drink when you have finished the one that you have which is fair enough. The price was good considering we all had about five drinks each and a lot of food. I would definitely go back there as I think it would be good for large groups of people.

Great spot for beers and some food. Best fries and onion rings. Beer and other foods were ok. Fills up quickly during lunch hours so food can take a while.

We stopped by on a drive from Brisbane to the Gold Coast and really enjoyed our experience. The lamb pizza was absolutely delicious and the hot chips were very good. We also had a tasting paddle and bought a can of pale ale to takeaway for a mate who loves trying new brews. Would come by again.

Fortitude Brewing Co near the top of Mt Tamborine is a great establishment to sit back after some walking or hiking of the Mt Tamborine area; The Brewing Co have great meal selection for the whole family along with chilled drinks and while we were there they had some live music going on; We had pizzas which hit the spot and we're very tasty to day the least, table service is provided expect for drinks you gotta head to the bar; Toilet facilities are available

I recently visited this spot again and had a generally pleasant experience, it still has a relaxed, low-key atmosphere. Good spot for families. The cider was delicious and easily one of the standouts of the visit. As for the food, it was a bit of a mixed bag. The wings were fine - nothing particularly memorable but perfectly acceptable. The loaded chips showed a lot of potential, with a great combination of ingredients and appealing presentation. However, the dish overall was lacking in flavour. The chicken could have used more seasoning, and the pulled pork, needed a more generous portion and a saucier, richer consistency. The only sauce seemed to be a bit of mayo on top, which wasn’t quite enough to bring the whole dish together as it was quite dry. The foundation is definitely there - a few adjustments could elevate the dish significantly. I know from previous visits that the pizzas are really good and maybe we should’ve had one of those.

Plenty of tables & seating. Bar staff were extra helpful & friendly even describing the beers 🍻 and taking a photo at our table for us. Plenty of free parking in out front Car Park. Can order cheeses from next door to have at table. Bonus, it's DOG Friendly. Good selection of Craft beers on tap, unfortunately the XPA I tried & liked was unavailable as a takeaway. I can definitely recommend a visit here, we will certainly come back again 🍻 Cheers ✔️

Went for a late lunch on a Saturday. Lovely staff, option to have food from the pub or platters from the cheese shop, both very good. And plenty of space for the kids to run around. I left my handbag there by mistake and couldn't get it back as I'm not local and the owner very kindly posted it back to us. Amazing customer service, thanks!!

3 hard earned stars for a fair priced squealer refill and tasty beer range by head brewer - 2 stars missing due to the garbage quality pizza under the current management, if you’d like a supermarket style pizza base at Full Price of a gourmet organic one, this is now the spot. $28 waste. Couple years ago had an amazing pizza here - freshly made real cooked pizza oven base, but I guess that is no more. Only mention this because it needs to be told, managers standing around while table salts napkins or cutlery are missing from the tables. sad if it’s just another corporate takeover of a once genuinely good venue.

We had an excellent experience dining at The Lucky Squire Thurs 26/6 . We ordered the Wood-fired Pepperoni pizza which was delicious, the base was perfectly done , the cheese sauce and pepperoni spot on. The menu on offer has plenty of choice. Must try the tempting desserts next time! There is also a good selection of drinks also a cocktail menu . I also recommend the delicious Gamberoni pizza if you like prawns with a hint of chilli . We love the lucky squire Ginger beers with or without alcohol. There was live music while we were dining and the singer was genuinely talented, it really added to the ambience. A BIG THANKS to Paige for looking after us so well and to Thomas the manager, you can tell he leads a brilliant hardworking team. Everyone was friendly and attentive and this has been consistent on our many visits. Whenever it’s for drinks or a bite to eat. I highly recommend.

Such a stunning atmosphere - perfect mix between energetic and relaxed Laticia made beautiful cocktails (also SO reasonably priced!) Food was just as great. I had the mushroom fettuccine and it was gone in a flash - delicious! Service was immaculate. This place is nothing short of perfect.

We just left this place and I have to say ..I ordered the 600g T Bone steak with chips and salad ..it was absolutely done perfectly. Cooked Medium/well .it was soft and tender great mushroom sauce and the salad was a perfect mix ..my partner had the calamari salad and hers was soft and tender ..also tried the james squire mountbank brewed in house ..great staff and smiles all round

Small plates are super tasty we loved the wood fired lamb skewers with Mediterranean flavours . Steak with crispy potatoes and vegetables cooked perfectly. First time we tried the James Squire lemon and so refreshing . We will be back what a great find ❤️

Bentley is hands down one of the best bar managers I’ve come across. From the moment you walk in, you can tell the place is well-run — drinks come out fast, the vibe is always on point, and the staff is clearly well-trained and happy to be there. Bentley himself is super approachable, professional, and knows how to keep things moving smoothly even when the bar is packed. You can tell he genuinely cares about the customer experience and takes pride in what he does. Plus, he’s got great taste in cocktails — ask for a recommendation and you won’t be disappointed. Whether you’re just popping in for a quick drink or staying for the night, Bentley helps make it a great time every time. 100% deserves the recognition.

We popped in a Monday afternoon and got an amazing beef wagyu burger that was on delicious and on special for $15, as well as a $10 pint of James Squire. The service was incredible and the vibe was lovely - highly recommend this place!

It was perfectly fitting for the space it's occupying and granted me with a night I cannot forget. The food I received was so incredibly good that I thought I was dreaming. The food is comparative to that of food served in heaven. The service was impeccable and the food came before I could even finish my drink. The aesthetic of it was exquisite at worst and perfection at best. The entertainment services that blessed my eyes were utterly magnificent and I have never had a funner night.

The coolest, brightest, funnest and happiest brewery I’ve ever been to with its very own basketball court - it is everything Barbie would want as her dream brewery and more! Really friendly staff and great happy hour schooners for pots offer between 4-6pm. Great food menu, inside and outdoor seating, plenty of street parking and takeaway beer options. Prepare to have a great time and meet some awesome here!

Some new guys on the microbrewery block. These guys are setup near the Miami Marchetta. Literally a short stroll. But, if you find yourself settled in for a session they do some sweet looking burgers here too. Check em out. The dark red IPA is killer! And they have a few nice sours too.

I love this place so much decided I need to change my old rating of Lost Palm(4 star) to a solid 5! From when it just opened to now, this place has been our regular spot. We love its beers and I specially love the feeling of this little place, welcoming, easy going, open and bright, etc. Great Staff, before and now! I recommend to anyone who loves beer.

What a charming little brewery! Fantastic range of beers (some really nice sours) with some great bar staff and we were lucky enough to try a beer slushie.....can't believe it made me wanting more

Solid craft brewery near Burleigh heads. I love all the different sours they have. We’ve gotten a different 4 pack to bring home with us each time we visit.

Lost Palms Brewing Co. 📍 Miami, Gold Coast 👀 We looked up a cool brewery to check out while we were on the Goldy. Lost Palms was a no brainer. Located in a quiet street with plenty of parking. Local craft beer made in the heart of Miami on the Gold Coast. They have burgers and sides on the food menu and plenty of beers! 💥 Complete with a white picket fence, basketball court and pink decor galore. 🍺 Plenty of beers to choose from, I had some sort of pink beer? 🍴 Would love to come back for the Nashville chicken burger! ✨ Such a vibe to bring friends!

First visit today we got the OG beef burgers! They were tasty however they were extremely small don’t feel like we got much for our money

Must visit for beer enthusiasts. We loved this place when visiting Gold coast. Great selection of Beers on tap for their own brews. Nice ambience, Great service from friendly crew. Food selection from smoke house is good too. Seating areas are awesome.

Fantastic. Wonderful beer selection with regular and guest taps, charismatic bar staff with banter, delicious food with next door smoked additions, grovin live music and crisp venue. Halloween was spookily gr8! Lots to like here from my soon to be local. Love it guys ❤️ ✌️

Great addition to the neighbourhood. Plenty of brews to choose from, great service and friendly staff and the food is super tasty. Going to be visiting here a lot! 👍(not that many options for the meat avoiders but it's a smokehouse... fair enough) Update: started great and actually keeps getting better. There's now lunch specials most days and on the weekends live music which so far it's been really good. Plus guest brewery beers. I could go on and on. Loving it very much!!!

Awesome beer, fantastic burgers, great atmosphere for lunch today around 1pm. One star comes off for staff and manager behind the bar not being friendly and making us feel like we were interrupting their day. They may have had a bad start time their day but a smile and being friendly doesn’t cost a thing for a business in customer service.

What a winner. Great beer and a fantastic menu. Terrific selection of smoked products available for consumption. Staff are attentive, friendly and ready to offer advice on what is available. Great spot for a casual dining experience.

Like most gems this place is a bit hard to find but it’s definitely worth it. Just look for the shell service station on west Burleigh rd and in behind you will find it. The ambience is relaxed. It’s not one of those in your face micro breweries that look down on you for not ordering an IPA made with pineapple juice. This place has great staff who are happy to talk to you about the beer and serve you with a smile. The food is delicious. It’s exactly what you want with a craft beer. Have the ribs and the Korean chicken. The fitout is spacious and upmarket. Worth a relaxing afternoon on the beers.

Hidden gem in Burleigh. Lovely, cosy spot away from the James Street madness. Bright open inside space, and an airy (undercover no less!) outside space. Big roomy tables, super friendly staff and a big bonus that they're dog friendly. And that's not even talking about the beer and the food. There is a great variety of beers on tap, enough to satisfy the pickiest of beer aficionados. Everything from a saison, to a pale ale and a session. And great range of serving sizes on offer. Food is also an amazing selection of burgers, wings, and slow cooked, smoked meat options. We had their brisket and it is melt in your mouth, smoky, tangy goodness. The sides of cornbread and mac and cheese were also on point if you're hankering for an American style meal. The burgers compete with the best the Gold Coast has to offer. We didn't have any, but the wings passing us by looked amazing, too. Really a wonderful find and we genuinely hope Burleigh Barrels becomes a fixture for a long time to come. We know we'll be back! Honestly can't think of what they could possibly do better.

I originally booked a tour through Viator since I wasn't sure what I was doing and booked the wrong tour without knowing, so I had to book a second tour since I was within no-cancellation window. I received a call from Pineapple Tours the day before and they were so helpful with getting this issue resolved when Viator couldn't, so absolutely book directly with them. As for the Tour itself, we did the Tambourine Mountain/Glow Worm Caves tour and had such an amazing time. Our driver Graham was very accommodating of all people on the hop-on hop-off experience, and even gave us a personalized tasting at the distillery up on the mountain. I have nothing but good things to say about our experience and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone traveling in the Gold Coast/Brisbane area.

Myself and my sister visited Brisbane on our travelling holiday and booked a hop on, hop off tour up the Tamborine mountains. We had a great time all thanks to our guide/driver Anthony. We certainly shared the same humour which made our trip all the more enjoyable. Along with giving us lots of facts of the surrounding area along the way. I would highly recommend doing this trip if you want to get easy access up the mountain, we were able to get done everything we wanted in the time we had. Thanks a lot Anthony we had the best time!!

I had the great pleasure of joining Andy for a tour up to Mount Tambourine yesterday. He took such care to make sure everyone’s needs were met and offered the perfect mix of information, local history and humour on our tour. Would wholeheartedly recommend pineapple tours, and if you’re lucky enough to be lead by Andy - you are surely in for a great day! Thanks so much Andy!!

Did the Tambourine tour. Amazing value for the money. Super helpful. Super friendly guide. Car (headrests) could use an update maybe but gets you around to anywhere you want on Tambourine. Cool place cool tour.

We had a perfect day out, fun & relaxing with plenty of time to see & do what we wanted. The bus was nice and new and the driver was great , nice & friendly. The small group tour allowed us to get to know others on the tour and we all enjoyed a few laughs. Very enjoyable day, thanks Pineapple Tours !

We had such a fantastic day at the mount tambourine winery tour with pineapple tours. Our pick up was prompt and the driver (Anthony) was so welcoming, knowledgeable and entertaining. The entry to each venue was so easy and we enjoyed testing many different wines. We loved the Witches Falls winery and the food at Hamptons was excellent. Cannot fault the day we had and the people we met. We want to do it again with friends or family. Thanks so much.

Today we had the awesome experience of meeting Anthony, our driver and tour guide for the day with your Hop-on Hop-off option for Pineapple Tours. He knew all the best places, he was flexible, welcoming and friendly. We were very lucky we had the best driver Pineapple Tours had to offer. Anthony was hilarious, and all the other passengers who got on as guests, instantly felt at ease with Anthony's easy-going nature, and left the tour as friends! We will definitely let friends and family know about Pineapple Tours, and their best tour guide.....Anthony!! Thanks for a fantastic day and getting us back to our hotel safely. Nathan &Tam

An amazing way to spend a day with friends and family during a short visit to the Gold Coast. It was made so easy to see so much of Tambourine Mountain - wineries, the sky walk, and even gelato to keep the kids happy! Adults and children alike had an amazing time. Thanks Murray - you were an amazing host and had an ability to connect with each of the people (with tailored interesting facts) throughout the day. Definitely recommend.

We arranged a family day with the Long lunch for my 60th birthday. Murray at kiff and Culture was very helpful. The day was perfect. It was everything that I had imagined but better. The tractor tour of Tropical Fruit world was fantastic not only for the kids but all the adults loved it too. The table and grounds were just like something right out of a magazine ....and the food was faultless. I can't thank Kiff and Culture enough for making this a very special day for me and my family. Highly recommend this package.

I was not sure what to expect. I wanted ex to show my visiting friend from UK and extended family the best day out. I was not disappointed our driver amazing, food excellent, wine excellent, Gin exceptional and the scenery awesome. Fantastic door to door service. Really value for money.

Our ladies from Zonta International had a fabulous time! The food was great and the alcohol never stopped. Alex and Drew are quite nice young men! The weather and the scenery were the best ever! Jean Ann

An incredible day that we will remember forever! We booked the Farm Long Lunch & Husk Distillery tour with our family. The food and drinks were amazing. The whole day ran so smoothly thanks to Alex our legend tour guide. The day was extra special for us…we got engaged! Alex was in on the big secret and took the most beautiful photos of our engagement. Thanks so much Kiff & Culture for an epic day!

I have been lucky enough to do Kiff tours in Australia & over in South Africa - both times they exceeded all expectations! This latest tour I attended was the one day winery tour in Mt Tambourine. I booked myself & 15 friends, and the whole day was so smooth - all we had to do was show up. The team were all so lovely to deal with, from Murray on the emails & organising, to Nicole our tour guide who was so warm & welcoming. It was such a great day with friends, enjoying the mountains & trying different wines. Thanks again!

Just book it you wont regret it!!! Highly recommend this company and the full day wine tour with a picnic. We have just attended a hen's party (pick up from Brisbane) with this wonderful company and we couldn't fault them from the initial enquiry at the start to the activity on the day full communication both over the phone and via email with support at all times. The young tour guide we had Murry was fantastic at his job very knowledgeable of the wines and the south east region. The bus was Clean, lots of space and really comfortable the bus felt brand new and made for a very pleasant drive/tour. All the wineries were really nice clean and beautiful vibes. The lunch at Mason's winery was simply amazing definitely recommend getting a dessert on top worth every $. Between the cheese and the food and all the drinks (very generous portions) you will be super full at the end of your trip. We found the Kiff & Culture is very easy to deal with and well knowledgeable no hidden suprises/fees. we will definitely book again through them. our whole group were left at the end of the day extremely happy. The bride who had no clue about the tour was absolutely speechless and extremely amazed by how wonderful the experience was. Great work Kiff & Culture. Thanks 😊

Haven’t made it to the White Oat Distillery taproom yet, but I recently online purchased two of their gins and had to share how good they are. The Nightshade Moonshine – a mulberry-infused Gincello – is awesome. Smooth, rich, and full of the flavor of the mulberries. Then there’s the Chilli Mango Gin... wow. The balance of sweet mango with a (not-so) little kick of chilli is something else. I paired both with some dehydrated lemons from Sunset Ridge & Co over in Canungra, and the combo was magic. Looking forward to getting to the taproom over the Chrissy break.

We had such a great night! We started with a tasting paddle and a charcuterie board, followed by a few cocktails. The service, cocktails and food was 10/10. My fave by far were the spicy mango margs 👌🏻

Went in for a drink, never been much into gin but absolutely loved it! Had the Raspberry Sour on the Berry Pink Gin. Service was great and the drink was better.

I love these guys and their gins. Absolutely beautiful flavours. My fiance got me their Emerald Fairy for my birthday and it's been a real hit with our guests.

We went there off the cuff kind of thing and was met by a young man who from our conversation had had a big day but this young man despite his day, made ours a wonderful experience, and I thank him for this, as he gets the idea of making peoples visit an experience, ………. Well done to you. Bought a few things, all good and thank you 🙏

Cool little place with a great vibe. Good to have something like this in Biggera Waters. Not a huge gin drinker normally but the berry pink gin and tonic was fantastic.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting a new gin distillery, and I must say, it was an absolute delight! From the moment I stepped inside, the Evan greeted our team with a genuine eagerness to make our team night an experience memorable. The cocktails were simply outstanding, showcasing a perfect balance of flavours. The attention to detail and creativity in each drink was truly impressive. Moreover, the service was exceptional, with the staff going above and beyond to ensure I had everything I needed. I highly recommend this gin distillery for its phenomenal service, exquisite cocktails, and overall wonderful experience.

We just had Beech Mountain Distillery do the drinks for our festival style wedding with their beautiful Gypsy style wagon and I could not fault them! So many of our guests commented on how amazing they were and how it was the best gin they had ever tried!! I actually ended up returning a bunch of wine that didn't get opened because everyone was loving the gin so much! They were so accommodating with all the different drinks we wanted served, they were friendly, professional and ensured the wedding stayed tidy and clean by cleaning up glasses throughout the day. I would HIGHLY recommend Beech Mountain Distillery for any events or weddings. They exceeded all expectations! Thank you so much for making our day so perfect with your high quality drinks and service. :)

Wow Wow Wow. What a fabulous night drinking your black beer and Gin at Die Wunderbar Rocklea Showgrounds. Highly Recommended. Great service. Great Gin. Great Beer. Great Night.

Discovered Beech Mountain Gin this weekend. What a great find. Came home with a bottle of Butterfly Pea Gin from the Mudgeeraba Farm Day. Love the branding boys!!

Love this place, the team are lovely, and my daughter's therapist is a perfect match for her. The help has been practical & empathetic, and I've already seen big improvements in just a few months.