First look at Surfers Paradise Beer Garden following major redevelopment

They’ve switched out the old uniforms, installed larger-than-life games and put some wild items on the cocktail menu - take a sneak peek at the new look for one of Surfers’ favourite venues.

AN ICONIC Surfers Paradise pub which has been a stomping ground for locals for almost a century will debut its new look on Friday.

The Surfers Paradise Beer Garden on Cavill Ave has spent the past four months undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation to turn into a trendy outdoor venue.

Life-sized board games including pool and battleship are now found on the lawn, pavlova and fairy floss feature as ingredients on the cocktail menu and staff have switched their former black clothing for bright Hawaiian tops.

Larissa Burgess and Bonnie Ayres try the life-size game of pool at The Surfers Paradise Beer Garden. Picture: Glenn Hampson

Venue manager Kiara De Vere said the Beer Garden had gone back to its roots with the new roofless look.

“It was originally built to be an outdoors space which is exactly what we’ve recreated,” Ms De Vere said.

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“We have a mural on the wall of the original Beer Garden in 1925.

“I’m so excited it’s finally opening, we have put a lot of work into it.”

Bar Supervisor Bonnie Ayres is excited for the opening. Picture: Glenn Hampson

Ms De Vere said she has been flooded with 50 calls on some days wanting to know when the Beer Garden would reopen.

The calls have been accompanied with eager pedestrians peeking through the construction hoping to catch a glimpse of the work going on behind the scenes.

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“The amount of people I have had to kick out of the building has been ridiculous,” she said.

“It seems like everyone has a Beer Garden story.

“There’s older couples who met here and want to come back for their anniversary and remember how they met.”

Larissa Burgess and Philippa Arrowsmith try some of the games. Picture: Glenn Hampson

The venue’s new vibe hopes to fit with the increased popularity in daytime drinking.

The Beer Garden will extend its operating hours by opening at 11am daily.

In true Aussie style, patrons wearing thongs are welcome.

Friday’s opening night will start at 9pm.

The Beer Garden is located on the corner of Cavill and Orchid Avenues.