Every new licensed venue on the Gold Coast
From a boutique vodka distillery to cafe bars and nightmarkets, a huge number of the number of new licensed venues have been approved on the Gold Coast in the last three months. Find out what’s opening in your area.
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FROM a boutique distillery to cafe bars and night markets, the number of licensed venues on the Gold Coast has grown just in time for the silly season.
State Government data reveals at least 33 new venues have been approved for new liquor licences in the past three months, giving locals many more options to explore for a festive season tipple.
According to the industry, taking a leap into the bar scene is less about becoming a party space and more about catching the “casual drinks’’ market and diversifying revenue streams.
The trend follows consistent growth of at least 21.5 per cent in the Gold Coast’s accommodation and food services industry since 2008.
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According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2833 businesses in the sector were operating on the Gold Coast last year, up from 2331 in 2007/2008.
Most of those business had 19 employees or fewer.
For the owners of Putt Putt at Mermaid Beach, the addition of a bar was a welcome offering, just in time for the centre’s 50th anniversary.
Vodka slushies had proven popular among putters.
“There was demand for people who wanted a drink with their game so we thought why not,” Putt Putt manager Collette Harvey said.
“It isn’t the main focus of the venue but we find it is good for date nights or just having a beer with mates while playing together.
“People tend to make a bit more of a night of it.”
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Similarly for the Carrara Night Markets, a licensed space was not a feature but an added bonus for people wanting a night out in a family friendly environment.
The markets, which recorded their “largest weekend ever” last week, reported sell-out crowds keen to spend time with good music, atmosphere and a cold beer.
In Southport, a new wholesale vodka distillery and tasting room has been approved.
Owners Paul and Vanessa Chapman are keeping their cards close to their chest as they add the final touches to a 1920s prohibition-style tasting room.
Panezski Artisan Distillery will focus on locally made vodkas and some polish beers.
“We are hoping to open just before Christmas,” Mr Chapman said.
“It is very much about sustainability so we are starting small and beginning the process from raw materials.”
According to the Office of Liquor and Gaming public data base, both the Titans Oxenford Community Club and the Pink Monkey Kitchen and Bar at Burleigh are awaiting approval on extension of operating hours. Submissions for both are due by early December.
NEW LICENSED VENUES
Double Barrel Kitchen & Bar
Royal Pines Marina, Benowa
Approved: September
Fig and Frankie’s
Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach
Approved: October
The Smoke House Grill and Bar
Surf Parade, Broadbeach
Approved: September
Donto Sapporo Sorrento
Sorrento Shopping Village, Bundall
Approved: September
The Pink Monkey Kitchen & Bar
Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads
Approved: September
Mo’s Desert Clubhouse
Central Drive, Burleigh Heads
Approved: September
Carrara Night Markets
Manchester Road, Carrara.
Approved: September
Lam Kitchen
Marine Parade, Coolangatta
Approved: September
Haig St Kirra
Haig St, Coolangatta
Approved: October
Coastal Cove
Siandra Crescent, Coomera
Approved: September
Roku Sushi & Espresso
Foxwell Road, Coomera
Approved: November
Siracusa restaurant
Lindfield Road, Helensvale
Approved: August
Thai House Helensvale
Helensvale Plaza
Approved: August
The Food Town
Tedder Avenue, Main Beach
Approved: September
Putt Putt Golf
Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach
Approved August
Jekyll and Hyde Coffee
The Mill Shopping Centre, Mudgeeraba
Approved: October
Anekawa
Railway Street, Mudgeeraba
Approved: November
Cardinals Baseball Club
Terry and Carol Moore Park, Nerang
Approved: August
La Cafeteria
Ferry Street, Nerang
Approved: August
East West Presents
Nineteenth Avenue, Palm Beach
Approved: August.
510 Degrees Pizza
The Esplanade, Paradise Point
Approved: October
Cafe63 Smith Collective
Village Boulevard, Southport
Approved: September
Flame King
Ferry Road, Southport
Approved: October
In the Jin Hot Pot
Scarborough Street, Southport
Approved: October
Izakaya Four Seasons
Como Crescent, Southport
Approved: September
Panezski Artisan Distillery
Bailey Crescent, Southport
Approved: September
Taco Bell
Ferry Road, Southport
Approved: August
Charlie Men’s Kitchen
Admiralty Drive, Surfers Paradise
Approved: October
Gold Coast Seafood & Steak
Solaire Building, Surfers Paradise
Approved: September
Kathmandu Momo House
Cavill Lane, Surfers Paradise
Approved: August
Papparich GC
Chevron Renaissance, Surfers Paradise.
Approved: August.
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