The Best Bars in Noosa
Happy hour hits differently in Noosa. Perhaps you’ve spent the day bouncing between beaches, or taken in the coastal trails winding through the national park. Even the most leisurely poolside session can be thirsty work in this part of the world.
So, there’s only one thing for it when the mood strikes: proceed to the nearest bar and see where the night takes you. From elegant wine nooks to breezy gin bars, there’s a drink with your name on it no matter where you land. And if it’s a cold beer you’re chasing, a brewery hop in Noosaville is an excellent way to spend an afternoon. So drink up – you’re on holiday after all.
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Seabourne Distillery
Seabourne’s gins are like Noosa in a bottle – packed with coastal botanicals that go dangerously well in a spritz. Roll up to the breezy warehouse distillery Friday to Sunday for a tour behind the scenes, followed by a tasting flight, toasties and deli plates.
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Land & Sea Brewery
Noosa’s first craft brewery has been going strong since 2017, with a range of easy-drinking beer styles and upmarket pub fare. Sharing a taproom with Noosa Heads Distillery means this is a proper two-for-one deal, with a cocktail menu and a distillery/brewery tour combo in store
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Boiling Pot Brewing Co
Set within an industrial hub, this cavernous brewpub has sunsets covered with easy-drinking ales, Roman-style pizzas and Euro-inspired snacks. If you come on a weekend, expect live music and a big community vibe.
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Heads of Noosa
Australia's craft beer scene is crowded with ales – but this Noosaville player distinguishes itself as a bona fide lager specialist. Find six taps pouring a variety of lager styles geared towards the area’s sunny lifestyle. Plus, a food menu of smoked meats and Asian-inspired options.
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Moonstruck
Cool cafe by day, laidback bar by night. That's the elevator pitch for this versatile spot, which channels the all-day venues of Europe with a breezy al fresco section up front and DJs at sunset. It's also a contender for the biggest Aussie gin selection on Hastings Street.
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Village Bicycle
Food, booze and good times – this neon-lit bar at Noosa Junction does all three in spades. Park up in the festoon-lit courtyard with craft beers from top Australian breweries, and Americana eats including Wagyu burgers, tacos and tater tots.
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Paradise Arcade
Modern Mexican flavours rule at this So Cal-inspired bar and diner. On the other hand, it also packs in one of the biggest curations of tequila and mezcal you’ll find in this part of the world. Then it’s a case of where to sit – upstairs, downstairs or on the festoon-lit terrace?
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Whisky Boy
The name says it all – this casual bar and kitchen is a whisky specialist, pouring more than 75 drams from all over the world. Sample a selection on a flight of three, alongside modern Australian fare including aged steaks and scallops baked in the half shell.
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Light Years Noosa
The northernmost outpost for the popular Asian dining group dishes up flavour-packing share plates like DIY duck pancakes and katsu bao in jungle-inspired surrounds. Cocktails are a vibe here – go for the Ribena-inspired number spiked with yuzu and don't look back.
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Somedays Pizza
Woodfired pizza and natural wine is a winning combo no matter where in the world you’re partaking. But on the Sunshine Coast – where the climate feels Mediterranean and the produce is second to none – it doesn’t get much better. Somedays nails it, with a killer soundtrack and drops by cult Italian winemakers.
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Atelier Wine Bar
More than 120 European and Australian wines – many of them premium or rare – are available by the glass at this slick, Italian-inspired wine bar. Lobster rolls, pastas and grazing selections makes good friends here.
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Noosa Beach House
Sofitel Noosa’s elegant in-house restaurant serves modern European fare by a Three Blue Ducks and Harvest Newrybar alum. Before you tuck in, the breezy cocktail bar overlooking Hastings Street is definitely worth a look in.
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