Top 11 Date Spots in Gold Coast
So you have your date arranged, but you are struggling to find the right locations to take them for the nightcap and dancing off the calories you both consumed. We have you covered with this awesome list of the 11 best clubs and bars trending on the Gold Coast that epitomise the diverse, star-studded nightlife in this wonderful city. There is something for everyone and more than one place if you want to try bar hopping as your date theme, as most of them are located within relatively close proximity or walking distance in the right shoes.
The Top 11 Date Spots in Gold Coast By Speed Dating Gold Cast
1. The Avenue
The Avenue has fast become one of the liveliest Gold Coast clubs. The Avenue is making a name as a flashy nightclub, a new soundproof dancefloor that now plays modern new music, not the old school Nutbush and Macarena. Italian and Aussie food and cocktails can be sound in the restaurant/ bar for those on a date.
Location: Surfers’ Beach Paradise
Timings: 11 am – 3 am
2. The Pink Flamingo
As you enter the striking and extravagant Pink Flamingo, you’ll discover decadent 1920s Art Deco styling with a modern twist at every turn. From the unmissable pink velvet furnishings, carefully crafted flooring, geometric light fittings, and splashes of metallic gold. Guests are invited to quench their thirst before flocking to their assigned luxe pink velvet seats or lavish pink booths in an intimate boutique setting. Expect daredevil stunts, spellbinding Aerial Angels, world-class dance and vocals, and mind-blowing acrobatics with a healthy pour of cabaret comedy. The Pink Flamingo is a must-see experience for everyone!
Location: Broadbeach Surfers’ Paradise
Timings: Tuesday, Friday & Saturday night.
All guests must arrive by 7.30 pm for an 8 pm show.
3. Vanity Nightclub
A must-visit on any Gold Coast club date, Vanity Nightclub is every party lover’s paradise. The dance floor is a wild place with music and drinks hosted by some awesome DJs. There is a quieter VIP lounge insulated from all the noise. You can also reserve booths here for private parties if you are a group. This high-end spot offers good food and drinks but can get pricy.
Location: Surfers’ Paradise
Timings: 9 am to 5 am
4. The Bedroom
Often touted as the best nightclub in the Surfers’ Paradise, The Bedroom is known for its extra careful and polite staff and has been credited for its meteoric rise by quite a few reviewers. The place is so called because of the enormous queen-sized beds at the back of the place. You are bound to find as many local people as tourists, and the cheeseburgers are amazing. International celebrities like Justin Bieber, Calvin Harris, and Skrillex have been spotted partying here, so the star quotient is certainly high if you seek a spot of celebrity renown with the potential to rub shoulders with stars.
Location: Surfers’ Paradise
Timings: 9 pm – 5 am
5. Melba’s On The Park
Melba’s On The Park is an old underground nightclub on Gold Coast. The ground level is a restaurant and bar that offers delicious snacks and cocktails, but it is the first level to visit if you are looking for fun. Filled with all kinds of lights and lit up from top to bottom, the enormous dance floor is alive with the beats of music all night. Great for a date due to the split levels and restaurant.
Location: Surfers’ Paradise Beach
Timings: 11 am – 3 am
6. Sin City
Of all the Gold Coast clubs, perhaps none can boast of a bigger star patron than Sin City, where Justin Bieber is known to drop by regularly. Modelled after the flashy bars of Los Angeles, Sin City nightclub boasts of gorgeous staff and extremely talented bartenders. The Ciroc Bar is their signature VIP lounge and the ideal place to relax after a night on the dance floor when your feet call time. Sin City is one of the best places to get a taste of the Los Angeles nightlife scene while staying on the Gold Coast.
Location: Surfers’ Paradise
Timings: 9 pm to 5 am
7. Underground Nightclub
The Underground Nightclub has earned the reputation of being one of the best nightclubs on the Gold Coast. Veteran bar owners Crazy Horse Showgirls and Bourbon Bar joined forces after closing shop on their respective establishments. Their experience is evident, considering Underground Nightclub is amongst the chicest places to party. The focus is on rhythm and blues, and stars like Sean Kingston have performed here. Ladies’ night Gold Coast is another popular event here at Underground Nightclub.
Location: Surfers’ Paradise
Timings: 9 pm to 5 am
8. Elsewhere
Elsewhere is considered one of the premier venues featuring international acts on the Gold Coast. The owners have artistic sensibilities that patrons respect, making it one of the few nightclubs on the Gold Coast popular with music fans and partygoers alike. Style-wise it resembles one of those Gold Coast bars with a retro interior that serves amazing cocktails. Make sure you and your date drop by for a bite of finger food with a cocktail on the side.
Location: Surfers’ Paradise
Timings: 9 am – 4 am
9. Platinum Nightclub
Platinum Nightclub offers some of the best diversity in music on the Gold Coast nightlife scene. It has hosted international celebs Will Sparks, Timmy Trumpet, New World Sound, Kyro, Brooklyn, and Tigerlily. It also supports some of the more obscure musical strands. At the time of writing, there is a special night for psytrance, and progressive music called the Eden. The Eden supports fledgling local talent and has the famous claim of being hosted by the Finnish DJ sensation Darude.
Location: Broadbeach
Timings: 9 pm – 2 am
10. Cocktails Nightclub
Cocktails Nightclub has been a popular haunt for revellers since it opened in 1989. The building was ruined in a fire in 2002 and closed for renovations. This nightclub rebounded from the setback with a bang and is again making a huge comeback to the nightclub scene. They are winning back old fans and welcoming newcomers with reinvented decor, friendly and accommodating DJs, and very courteous staff. The ‘Best Dressed’ contest is popular and ensures you will see some of the most well-dressed people on the Gold Coast dancing the night away beside you.
Location: Surfers’ Paradise
Timings: 8 pm – 5 am
11. Love Nightlife
The best nightclub outside of Surfers’ Paradise, Love Nightlife is a regular host to international music acts like Havana Brown and Jason Derulo. Besides these, there are regular lingerie fashion shows (the Maxim Model Search is held here), and the international clientele has afforded the staff a sophistication that you will not find easily in other places, not on this list, that offer Gold Coast nightlife. The odd humming vibe of the place and the sharply dressed bartenders and waitpersons make this doubly attractive for your date night out if you are looking to impress with the works.
Location: Niecon Plaza, Broadbeach
Timings: 9 pm – 3 am