Caloundra Bars & Restaurants
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Pholklore
Read moreWhere fresh Vietnamese fusion meets coastal cool with big communal tables, walk-in spontaneity, and flavours that'll have you coming back for more.
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Jericho
Read moreJericho is bringing the coastal gastropub vibes to Moffat Beach with great food, delicious drinks and super chill vibe. Make it a date and check in for a sesh!
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Greedy Gringo
Read moreGreedy Gringo brings California-style Mexican to Bulcock Beach with hand-painted murals, frozen margaritas, and the kind of cult following that comes from actually backing up the hype.
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Drift Bar
Read moreWith live music seven nights a week, eighteen craft beer taps, and sunset views across Pumicestone Passage, Drift Bar is where the Sunshine Coast music scene meets genuine beachside hospitality.
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Norton Music Factory
Read moreWhat started as Liam Norton's custom guitar workshop in 2012 accidentally became one of the Sunshine Coast's most respected live music venues – a not-for-profit space in Caloundra West with world-class sound, diverse programming, and genuine commitment to community.
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Bocca Italian
Read moreHospitality icon Tony Kelly's Bocca Italian proves the Sunshine Coast can do refined Italian dining with beachfront views, 24-48 hour fermented pizza dough, fresh pasta, and Melbourne-trained chefs delivering the kind of quality that has people driving an hour each way.
Mooloolaba Bars & Restaurants
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Boston Shaker Bar
Read moreFounded by local legend Livi Robins, Boston Shaker is a decadent homage to the old world craft of cocktail making, and we reckon one of the best cocktail experiences in Australia.
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TAPS Mooloolaba
Read moreTAPS brings grunge dive bar energy to the heart of Mooloolaba with over 1100 craft beers poured since opening, late-night service, and the kind of raw authenticity the coast needed.
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Dirty Moes
Read moreDirty Moes brings proper low and slow American south BBQ to Mooloolaba with smoked Wagyu brisket, sharing platters, and the kind of commitment to quality craft that aligns with everything Blackflag stands for.
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The Dock
Read moreA true Sunshine Coast social hub, The Dock Mooloolaba pairs waterfront views, crowd-pleasing food and easy group vibes to create the kind of sessions locals keep coming back for.
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WAT Den
Read moreWith a focus on world-class whisky, tequila and cocktails in a luxe cigar lounge vibe, WAT Den is where we like to class it up. Their Margarita Mondays are a must!
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Riceboi
Read moreRiceboi serves modern Asian street food with Streetfighter vibes at The Wharf Mooloolaba – think katsu curry fries, sticky pork belly, dumplings everyone raves about, and a secret Japanese dive bar upstairs with live music and waterfront views.
Sunny Coast Athletes
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Ryan Williams
Read moreCaloundra boy R-Willy has been defying gravity on BMX and scooter since he was a kid. He’s created loads of first-time tricks, earned multiple X Games medals and now rolls with Nitro Circus. What's next for this absolute weapon?
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Taniah Meyers
Read moreCoolum Beach legend Taniah Meyers has not only represented Australia at numerous World Skateboarding Championships, she’s also started Fastplant Skateboarding with friend Mikayla Senior to coach the next generation.
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Jett & Hunter Lawrence
Read moreFrom Landsborough, the Lawrence boys are absolutely dominating the US motocross circuit, with Jett just beating Hunter to claiming his third SuperMotocross World Championship title.
Maroochydore Bars & Restaurants
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Orléans Restaurant & Bar
Read moreOne of our absolute fave restaurants on the Sunny Coast, Orléans delivers the taste and style of New Orleans with a modern French twist.
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Sky Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Read moreSweeping coastal views, signature cocktails inspired by sunset colours, and the kind of elevated experience that shows what the new CBD is becoming.
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Goodslice Pizza Napoletana
Read moreTucked down a laneway, Goodslice brings authentic Pizza Napoletana with 24-hour fermented dough, Caputo '00' flour from Italy, and Chef Flavio Giannino from Naples cooking pizzas in just over a minute – this is the real deal.
Contemporary Art
Superwow Gallery
Founded by Aaron Craig, Superwow Gallery brings big city contemporary art culture to Moffat Beach with monthly exhibitions featuring established international artists and emerging voices across pop art, surrealism, and modern culture.
Noosa & Surrounds Dining
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New York Minute
Read moreA high-energy mash-up of stacked burgers, big flavours and buzzing nightlife, New York Minute Noosa is where meat lovers and partygoers come together to experience one of the Sunshine Coast’s most electric dining scenes.
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Laguna Jacks
Read moreA Sunshine Coast institution for steak lovers, Laguna Jacks Steak House blends premium cuts, a buzzing Noosa atmosphere and laid-back local energy into one unforgettable dining experience.
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Peregian Beach Hotel
Read moreJust off Peregian Beach, this architecturally designed pub brings five distinct spaces, walk-in flexibility, and the coast's most upbeat Friday night energy – making it the answer to "where can we take 10+ people?"
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Village Bicycle Noosa
Read moreVillage Bicycle brings American dive bar energy to Noosa Junction with festoon-lit beer garden, rotating craft taps, legendary burgers, and plastic-free operations, the unpretentious hangout that's become a local institution.
Hinterland Bars & Restaurants
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Pomona Distilling Co
Read moreHinterland views, standout small-batch gins and a welcoming, family-friendly vibe make Pomona Distilling Co a Sunshine Coast favourite for relaxed group gatherings done right.
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Mapleton Public House
Read moreSince 1910, this pink Queenslander has been Mapleton's beating heart, now reinvented by owners who ditched the pokies for genuine farm-to-table dining with Executive Chef Cameron Matthews elevating vegetables from their own Falls Farm just down the road.
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Finbar’s Maleny
Read moreA hidden hinterland gem, Finbar’s Maleny is a favourite for hinterland locals and visitors in the know, with live music every weekend, woodfired pizzas, delicious local beers and a cosy vibe.
