Nobody rivals The Star Gold Coast for Origin night entertainment.
Nobody rivals The Star Gold Coast for Origin night entertainment.
Winter is upon us, which can only mean one thing – it’s time to bust out your lucky socks, begin the vocal warm ups and channel your inner Gus Gould in preparation to be shouting ‘Queenslanderrrrrr’ from the rooftops when we inevitably wipe the floor with our southern foes in blue – we mean, when State of Origin returns for another year.
One thing all footy fans can agree on (unlike some of the questionable refs calls) is the electric atmosphere is as integral to the Origin experience as the ice cold beers and ribbing of our mates that insist on sporting a blue jersey #whytho.
Dishing up good times as consistently as Thurston’s kicking game, The Star have done what they do best, curated a top notch night out that’s the closest you can get to the live experience on the GC #score. And we’re tipping, even if you’re not a die-hard footy fan (not us patiently waiting for the ‘go banana’ meme to do the rounds again this year), odds are you’ll find yourself converted after being a part of the action The Star has in store. But also no judgement if you’re all like #i’mjusthereforthesnacks bc we all know the food and drinks The Star dish up are #goals.
Hosting all three cockroaches vs cane toads nail-biters from two of their incredible venues, choose to watch the game under the stars on The Lawn at Garden Kitchen & Bar, or get the stadium experience in Sports Bar live, large & loud. As if the game day anticipation isn’t already excitement enough, kick off your night with MC’s to bring the hype, giveaways and footy inspired nosh specials.
For the hardcore fans, sidling up to the big screen amongst the buzz of the Sports Bar is the obvious choice. Add yourself a Qld Burger – Fried chicken burger, sriracha mayo, coleslaw, pineapple with XXXX to the mix and it’s officially a game-night part-ay.
Entry is free, but as you’d imagine seats can be harder to come by than a NSW series win. Our tip? Get the crew together and book yourself a boujee booth package. For $950 for up to 10 mates, guaranteed prime watching posse and the star treatment inc. a feast fit for a footy team – two pizzas and two All Star Platters. Oh and no doubt the $450 bar tab will also go down a treat (plus no arguing about whose round it is).
But leg it on over to The Star website #stat to book your Game 3 VIP treatment because booths for Game 1 & 2 have already sold out #yousnoozeyoustand.
For those who prefer the ambience of the open air venue, of course the fun continues over at The Lawn at the Garden Kitchen & Bar – and in it’s defence it is a pretty unbeatable spot. The burger and beer combo on offer is also a winner – Chargrilled Angus Beef Burger with a XXXX Gold Schooner with the option to upgrade to onion rings (which in our op-onion would be a crying shame to miss #isthatevenaquestion).
And yep, because The Star never do anything by halves, of course there’s the option to upgrade your night out at The Lawn too. Ensure you’ve landed the best seat in the house, er, in front of the big screen rather, by booking a Picnic Table for the main event. Nab yours for a $200 pre-payment, which then goes towards a non-refundable food or beverage credit for your table #winnerwinnerbeerandburgerdinner. And because picnic tables don’t grow on trees (thx Dad), bookings for the hottest seats in the house are strictly limited so lock yours in here.
#gameon
When: Game 1: Wednesday 31 May, 2023, Game 2: Wednesday 21 June, 2023, Game 3: Wednesday 12 July, 2023
Where: The Star Gold Coast, Casino Drive, Broadbeach
Words by Kellie Leader.
STORY SPONSORED BY THE STAR GOLD COAST
The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol. Guests must be aged 18 years or over to enter the casino. BET WITH YOUR HEAD, NOT OVER IT.