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The year in review: the Gold Coast’s best new restaurants that opened in 2025

Here are the venues that shaped the foodie scene this year – the openings we talked about, returned to and eagerly recommended to friends. Let’s tuck in …

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Longstanding Nobby Beach favourite BSKT is set to begin a new chapter at The Oxley

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Now open – Kaktus Bar brings a bold new wave of Mexican-inspired flavour to Southport

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Sip from the source and stock up on local drops at these Gold Coast distilleries

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Gift some cheer this Christmas with these top-shelf spirits from Australia's finest booze makers

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Beach day, but make it bougie – The Langham’s beachfront cabanas are back for summer

Travel

Beat the end-of-year burnout with a blissful weekend at Mondrian Gold Coast

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A trio of top chefs are baking up something big in Buderim with Larry Bakery

Design

Luxury residential project EADE is now underway on the Byron Bay beachfront

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The Straddie Hotel returns – refreshed, relaxed and made for long summer days

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Cold beer, hot pizza and good times – Padre Brewing Co. arrives in Miami

Culture

From Hatchie to Radium Dolls – the best new local tunes to add to your playlist this month

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Caffeine, toasties and hip-hop vibes – meet Relaxed Espresso, Mermaid Beach’s new minimalist coffee nook

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Need to perk up for presents? Here is what’s open on Christmas Day on the Gold Coast

With so much hype leading up to December 25, we often forget one of the most vital things – where do we get coffee on Christmas morning? Luckily there are a handful of Gold Coast cafes that are open on Christmas Day so we can all get caffeinated for the big day.

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Betty’s Burgers welcomes summer with a new menu, new buns and value-packed deals

Summer at Betty’s Burgers is looking extra tasty thanks to a fresh new menu stacked with feel-good flavour.

Butter but better – meet Brun, Labart’s flavour-boosting new creation

It’s a universal truth that butter makes everything better, but leave it to one of the Gold Coast’s most celebrated chefs to take that truth and turn it into a full-blown flavour revolution. Say hello to Brun.

Beat the end-of-year burnout with a blissful weekend at Mondrian Gold Coast

When November brain fog hits, there’s only one sensible solution: escape.

Had enough ham? Here’s what’s open on Boxing Day on the Gold Coast

Here’s a handy list of what’s open on the Gold Coast on Boxing Day so you can wine, dine and hang.

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Where locals sip and snack – the best cafes around Tweed Heads

From beachfront cafes serving brunch with a side of ocean views to cowboy-core coffee joints, Tweed Heads is buzzing with an abundance of spots to eat, sip and linger. Read on for our list of the best Tweed Heads cafes …

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Hit that high – here are the best karaoke bars on the Gold Coast in 2025

As we roll merrily into the silly season, we’ve compiled a handy list of top karaoke spots on the Gold Coast for your singing pleasure.

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Road-trip worthy eats – must-try regional restaurants in Southeast Queensland

From the depths of the Sunshine Coast hinterland and the historic charm of Stanthorpe to the welcoming energy of Toowoomba and out to Crows Nest, these ten restaurants are all just a drive away from Brisbane and the Gold Coast – and are well worth jumping in the car for.

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Here’s a slice-by-slice guide to the Gold Coast’s best pizza

Whether you’re chasing a classic Margherita, a truffle-laced showstopper or a seafood-stacked sensation, these local favourites prove the coast is a true slice of pizza paradise.

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