Our List Of Queensland’s Best Beer Gardens

With perfect weather and the coastal breeze in the air, it’s no wonder Queensland does beer gardens better than anywhere else in the country. Everyone loves a good beer garden, especially on the weekend or after work with a group of your nearest and dearest to soak up some sun and enjoy a cold drink.

These venues are already known for their being local favourites, paired with a sunny day or balmy night, you’re in for a match made in heaven. So read on for the best beer gardens Queensland has to offer.

The Crown Hotel has recently been reborn into a sleek and stylish modern pub, boasts a new bistro, bar and gaming area, but the absolute winner here is the outdoor beer garden. With its cool urban setting, exposed timber, painted brick, and the iconic mural of the girl in the blue dress, Lutwyche’s favourite beer garden is the place to be when it warms up this summer.

For some time in the sun, the light and bright pavilion and beer garden on the terrace offer a relaxed and casual vibe in a modern setting for an outdoor session with mates. Cool. With lush greenery and big striped umbrellas providing plenty of shade, be sure to grab a cocktail when the sun goes down and the overhanging fairy lights transform the place into an evening hot spot.

The kitchen dishes up pub classics with a modern twist, celebrating Queensland’s finest produce with epic steaks, hearty salads and roasted pork belly. The kitchen caters to all dietary requirements and has plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options on the menu.

Right on the waters of Raby Bay, the Cleveland Sands Hotel courtyard beer garden makes it the ideal spot for a day out in the sun. Overlooking Raby Bay Harbour, the outdoor space has plenty of greenery, umbrellas for shade and festoon lighting to set the ambience for balmy nights. Along with a big mix of bench and table seating, the Cleveland Sands has everything you need for a sunny session with mates.

Enjoy some live music in the courtyard sun on weekends with acoustic sets creating the soundtrack to your breezy afternoon. For some weekday fun, be sure to drop in Tuesday nights for Funky Bunch Trivia with free entry and fun prizes, or pick your favourite tune and grab the mic at the Thursday night karaoke nights.

If you want a nice spot to do some al fresco dining, look no further than the Cleveland Sands. The kitchen offers a modern take on the classics, focusing on fresh seafood and quality local produce. Match this with an ice cold drink and you’ve got yourself a nice day out.

The Bribie Island Hotel has had a fresh makeover and now features a huge outdoor beer garden primed for big sessions in the Queensland sun. Grab a few cold bevvies with your mates and settle into the afternoon, with high benchtops and stools on the deck area, picnic tables, and comfy bean bag couches sprawled throughout the grounds, it couldn’t get more relaxed at this place. There’s plenty of spots for shade under the umbrellas and trees. When the sun goes down, the festoon lighting gives the place a glow, perfect for cocktail sipping.

The hotel is a great place for families, with a playground and events during school holidays including jumping castles, petting zoos, kids’ entertainers and movie nights. There’s plenty of other entertainment on offer with sport on the screens, live music and special events throughout the year, including the popular drag paint and sip sessions hosted by Ivvy Munroe. Pop in for trivia night on Monday’s, with free entry and cash prizes up for grabs.

If you’re looking for a feed, the kitchen serves the perfect grub to go with a drink or two. Classic pub dishes and fresh local seafood are the staples here, along with wood fire pizza and daily deals all week.

Right near Griffith Uni, the Salisbury Hotel has a huge new front yard beer garden. With screens to watch sport, plenty of tables, high benchtops and overhead fans keeping punters cool throughout the undercover space. The draping fairy lights give the place a relaxed ambience in the evening as the sun goes down and twilight arrives.

With easy access to the bar, you and your mates can settle in over the weekend and soak up the sun with live music on Friday, Saturdays and Sunday arvos. If you’re a pooch lover, be sure to bring your dog along , as they are more than welcome to join you in the outdoor area.

The weekend’s at Salisbury are all about sports and kids, with every game live and loud on the screen keeping the punters happy, and the little ones eating free on Saturday’s and Sunday’s along with kids activities on Sundays. If you’re lucky, you might even be there when they throw a few sausages on the BBQ to treat the locals.

Founded in 1885, this Gold Coast gem has recently been renovated back to its former glory. Overlooking the great Coomera River, the Coomera Lodge Hotel is a local favourite with something for everyone. With an open air beer garden, as well as an undercover pavilion and deck, it’s the ideal location for your next summer session.

The huge outdoor space boasts a large grassy area with plenty of picnic tables and shade from umbrellas and nearby trees to while away the afternoon with your mates and a few cold ones.
As night creeps in, the hanging fairy lights create a magical riverside atmosphere.

If you’re after a feed, the kitchen offers a modern pub menu that keeps the locals coming back with smoked meats, shnitty’s, classic burgers, as well as a vegan and vegetarian menu. The Coomera Lodge Hotel has everything you need for a big day out soaking up the sun.

Having recently been updated with all the modern features, the Burleigh Town Hotel is bigger, brighter and more inviting than it’s ever been. It’s pretty hard to miss this place from the street, with the pub’s name sprawled across the building’s massive white tin roof. It’s a great place to spend an afternoon in the sun, with a plenty of atmosphere and something for everyone.

If you like the idea of soaking up some of the Gold Coast’s beautiful sun, the beer garden is big enough to hold half the town. With plenty of bench and table seating both undercover and out in the open, the lush green space is ideal for lazy afternoons with friends. To complement the beer garden, there’s also a huge play area and dedicated kids zone, which will keep the little ones busy while you get some time to relax.

The bistro dishes up great pub meals with a wood fire oven churning out pizza and other goodies. To top off a good session outside, head in to see a game in the world-class sports bar, equipped with one of the largest screens in the southern hemisphere, and even a kiss cam. For all the weekend action, the Burleigh Town has you covered all day long.

With a huge new beer garden and live sports pumping out of the sports bar, the Koala Tavern is a favourite among the Capalaba locals. Taking advantage of the beautiful warm weather, it’s the perfect place to spend time with the family or catch up with mates for a couple of afternoon bevvies in the shade.

The beer garden is green and leafy with comfortable picnic seating, perfect for a lazy afternoon out in the fresh air amongst friends old and new. The trees, striped retro umbrellas and shade sail offer cover from the sun during the hotter parts of the day. When the sun starts going down, the festoon lights come on, creating a relaxing evening glow.

For the little ones there’s a fun koala-inspired play area to keep busy. You can put your feet up and watch on with a cold drink as they wear themselves out for the day.If you start to feel a little peckish, there are plenty of great local and seasonal options on the menu from the kitchen. Come down this weekend for a great time at the Koala Tavern.

A place still offering a genuine pub experience, the Mansfield Hotel manages to toe the line between the best of both worlds. Modern facilities mixed with that old school pub nostalgia, there’s an atmosphere here that money just can’t buy and the place has in spades.

Recently renovated, this local favourite has had an update with a new container kitchen, entertainment space, band room, and an epic new beer garden. The new look outdoor beer garden has a colourful and urban feel to it, with concrete features, graffiti sprayed plant stands and a big container kitchen dishing out modern pub grub. Grab some mates and a spot in the shade under the striped retro umbrellas and you’ve got yourself the recipe for a good time.

Be sure to keep an eye out on the gig list, as there’s plenty of great live music all week long, with local acts and even Metallic tribute bands. The Mansfield Hotel knows how to put on a good time, no matter what your style.