Brucie’s moves into an established Gold Coast café space.
Brucie’s moves into an established Gold Coast café space.
Oh hey Broadbeach, it’s been awhile since we’ve had the pleasure. But what a pleasure it is today thanks to the launch of a brand new gin and wine bar smack bang in the middle of Surf Parade.
It’s called Brucie’s Gin & Wine Bar and it’s named after (very good boy) Brucie, a Frenchie who will absolutely steal your heart while you sip sweet, sweet cocktails in the winter sunshine.
The newbie can be found inside an existing Broady favorite, Addiction Food and Coffee House that now becomes Brucie’s from Thursday to Sunday nights and a space offering both coffee and cocktails is our new favourite thing.
It was a dream 10 years in the making for owner Hannah Hughes who has lived the hospo life for quite some time and decided to bring a little bit of her own personal magic to the Gold Coast.
And Brucie’s it is.
The white-washed space twinkles with fairy lights and drips with greenery and there is both indoor and outdoor seating options so you can enjoy an intimate little time or people watch out in the midst of the Broadbeach nighttime scene.
The drinks menu is an impressive one, as you can imagine, with Australian spirits and wines making up the majority of tipples on offer.
The cocktail list is lengthy so there are plenty of reasons to go back for more with absolutely zero judgement from anyone.
A few favourites of ours include I’d Guava have you with gin, Pampelle Ruby Aperol, lemon and guava and it’s a sweet, refreshing sip in the prettiest of purple hues.
The Risky Sour was also a taste sensation with whiskey, cherry brandy, lime and sweetened with a hint of vanilla – bitey and delicious, this was an absolute winner.
Mint to be another goodie with fry gin, lime, mint and a housemade cucumber syrup it’s a chilled out version of the classic dry gin martini and you might want to sip a few of those.
In terms of wine and beer, it’s an all Aussie adventure with all your favourites gracing the menu, including a few unique little Pet Nat wines that we think you’ll adore. Beer lovers can slurp on Black Hops, Burleigh Brewing Co. brews from around these parts and there’s a few out of towners on there too.
Dining-wise its five-star charcuterie boards for everyone with all the delicious produce piled high on those sourced locally too.
What we’re saying is, within the one space there is coffee for your morning needs, wine and cocktails for your evening needs and charcuterie boards for your all day every day needs.
Oh and Brucie himself.
Everything you could possibly want. Head down to Broadbeach to check it out for yourself.
LOCATION: Shop 5/24 Queensland Ave, Broadbeach
HOURS: From 4pm until late Thursday to Sunday
Words and photos by Kirra Smith
If you love to wine, dine and shop you’ll love Broadbeach. If you prefer to surf, laze in the sun or strut along beachfront esplanades, you’ll also love Broadbeach. From cult-followed cafes to shiny new eats, boujee bars and shopping boutiques, this burb’s an A-grade entertainer that shines bright in the eyes of locals and visitors alike.
There are many reasons locals – and Gold Coasters far and wide – love a bit of Broady, but here are 15 to get you started.
The Star Gold Coast
If ever there was a reason to call up the babysitter, it’s for a session at The Star. Here, you’re greeted with live music and a melange of premium food options- you won’t need to go anywhere else. Start with a few bevvies at the Atrium Bar before choosing your cuisine for the night. Will it be the fresh Garden Kitchen & Bar or the award-winning Cantonese at Uncle Su’s? Why not taste Tokyo right on the Gold Coast at Kiyomi, authentic Italian eats at Cucina Vivo or the ultimate buffet experience at Harvest Buffet? Or maybe you’re looking for the chic rooftop bar at Nineteen at The Star or a sneaky drink at the new look Veladora?
Where: 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach
Dracula’s Cabaret Restaurant
If you’re after a tried and tested, long-standing comedy cabaret, good ‘ole Dracs has been serving up frights, food and frivolity since we were all ankle-biters. Most people are sold when they hear there’s a ghost train alone, let alone the actual show, which changes every so often, so there’s always a reason to go back! Enjoy a quality 3-course dinner and a menu of magical and mystical cocktails and shots!
Where: Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach
Social Eating House + Bar
If you consider yourself a gastronome, then this Oracle Blvd darling is for you. Social serves modern Australian flavours in a casual meets fine dining setting. For this, they’ve secured more hats than a Milliner’s workshop and have just won 3 glasses at the 2024 Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards. This comes as no surprise with Executive Chef Matthew Jefferson in charge. With a recently refreshed menu (promised to please even the most refined palates), you’ll experience a carefully curated range of bar snacks, charcuterie, and small and large share plates featuring the finest Australian ingredients and paired to perfection.
Where: 3 Oracle Boulevard, Broadbeach
Blues on Broadbeach
Unlike our other listings, this one’s not here 24/7. However, it’s that much of a Broady icon that it would be criminal not to throw it a mention. As the name suggests, it brings us world-class blues music and jazz from locals and famous acts alike, performing across multiple venues over four unforgettable days. And it’s free. When does that ever happen?!
Where: Various Broadbeach venues
Elk Espresso
This place has never met an empty table; it’s constantly bulging at the seams with raving fans. Of course, we are one of such fans. Just a hop, skip and a jump from the beach, the coffee is all-time, the menus are seasonal and heavenly, and they do a Boozy Bottomless Brunch. And sold!
Where: The Oasis Shopping Centre, 12 Victoria Avenue, Broadbeach
The Oasis
It’s an everyday escape for locals, and one of our top shopping centres on the coast (for good reason). The Oasis is home to stunning fashion boutiques, and the number of fabulous eateries at hand is impressive in of itself. In addition to the ones we highlight in this article, we’re talking Mario’s, Madison’s Café and Patisserie, Spice Kitchen and Bar, and The Broadbeach Tavern, to name just a few. It’s a #OneStopShop.
Where: 75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach
Broadbeach Bowls Club
Ahhh, good old lawn bowls. The game that never fails to deliver a good time. If you’re looking for the best way to spend a chill arvo on the GC, it’s with a game of barefoot bowls, brew in hand at Broadbeach Bowls Club. When you’re finished, they have a full bistro menu waiting with big portions of all your go-to pub-grub meals. They also have a canape package perfect for a laid-back birthday or celebration.
Where: 169 Surf Parade, Broadbeach
kōst Bar & Grill
Just over a year old, yet kōst has already wriggled its way onto our hot list… sneaky bugger. Just kidding, they’re here for a reason, and credit is due! The contemporary style bar and grill is perfect for sophisticated sips, flame-grilled eats and boujee’ bar snacks’, all within a relaxed-luxury setting. Champagne with a side of caviar, anyone?
Where: 3 Oracle Blvd, Broadbeach
No Name Lane
Well, if it isn’t No Name Lane making a name for themselves as Blake Lively’s favourite coffee. In her exact words “”the best coffee of her life”. We can attest to this, alongside the cafe’s cult local following. Not only are they adored for their cuppa, but their all-day breakfasts and gourmet lunches also go down a treat so if you haven’t been, remedy this immediately.
Where: 16 Charles Ave, Broadbeach
Kurrawa Surf Club
Ocean views don’t come any better than this. With legit THE most prime location, Kurrawa Surf Club has everything you’d want from a Surf Club…and more. With awesome regular members specials and fresh ingredients, there’s no such thing as a bad meal here. They host a trivia night and live music, and of course there’s the obligatory gaming lounge for those who like a flutter.
Where: Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach
CHA CHA Japanese Restaurant
Gold Coasters have been CHA CHA bound for an authentic Japanese nosh-up which won’t break the bank for years, and that’s not about to change any time soon. The banquet menu is divine and every visit you’ll experience the same level of scrumptiousness. But the soy on the dim sum…it’s BYO and it’s hard to find an already affordable yet high-quality restaurant offering our 3 favourite letters. Score.
Where: 2705 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach
Pacific Fair
This list wouldn’t be complete without mention of THE queen. Pacific Fair (aka Pac Fair) is any Gold Coasters first point of call when a new ensemble or therapy (retail or other) is required. It has every retailer you could possibly wish for, fabulous food options and indisputably the most gorgeous fit-out you’ve ever seen. Nothing rivals it.
Where: Gold Coast Hwy and Hooker Blvd, Broadbeach
Costa Taco
You bet we did a happy dance when news broke that our fav taqueria from Palm Beach had opened a third location in Broady (the second was Byron). For us, and many (most) Gold Coasters, it was a love at first bite. Costa Taco stole our taste buds with their authentic, flavour-filled eats and there was no turning back. And why would we? You would have to be coco to say no no to coconut margaritas?
Where: Cnr Armrick Ave and Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach
The Lamb Shop
In a pita shell, you’re getting bangin bar snacks and succulent souvlaki- what’s not to love? After a long day on Broadbeach beach (presumably), when you’re feeling sun-kissed and salt wrapped, is there anything better than biting into a tangy lamb-filled pita wrap to replenish exerted energy? No! The Lamb Shop’s entire menu is prepared in-house daily, using only fresh local produce, premium cuts and authentic grilling techniques. That’s why we love em!
Where: 1 Oracle Blvd, Broadbeach
The Beach Hotel Broadbeach
There’s no better place to snag a seat and sink a beer (or a Golden Hour Sour) on a Saturday arvy than at the brand new The Beach Hotel in Broadbeach. The airy spaces and indoor-outdoor flow let the sea breeze carry through the beer garden into the public bar. The vibe is set to ‘summer chill’, eats are delish, sips are refreshing and every corner is designed for the perfect gathering with your pals. After some spirited fun, head inside Cora, a restaurant within The Beach Hotel, where fine dining and a laid-back atmosphere come together to deliver palate-pleasing Mediterranean-inspired bites and crisp, cool drinks. Don’t mind if we do.
Where: 50 Surf Parade, Broadbeach
Words by Chelsea Ipsen
Whoever invented doughnuts did the world a favour so big it can never be repaid.
Imagine someone just baking up a storm with their Nanna in the kitchen one morning, rolling leftover dough into shapes, dropping it into a pan and coating it in all of the sugar only to be rewarded with one of the tastiest flavour combinations ever known to man. Accidental genius (maybe).
A little while later (we did not research the timeline), icing was added, then SPRINKLES and recently, entire chocolate bars, flavour infusions, custard centres. It’s head spinning stuff.
Obviously we’re of the belief that the more doughnuts there are the better and so it brings us much happiness to report that Southport doughnut extraordinaires D Point 10 have opened up a second space in Broadbeach bringing their tasty creations to more lucky folks.
D Point 10 2.0 (that’s fun) can be found on the highway in the little precinct where Sushi Train also lives so you can grab some lunch and then some dessert and call it a very good day.
It’s a sweet little space with lots of natural light and pops of colour where you can sip Social Espresso brews while nibbling on many a variety of exceptional doughnut, which are baked fresh daily on site.
There are SO many amazing flavours to choose from starting with cinnamon and vanilla and moving on up to Nutella, jam and custard filled varieties.
Then there are flavours like Gaytime, Oreo, Ferrero and Red Velvet and they are the EXACT taste you would expect from such names and they are fluffy and perfect and we love them so much.
Oh Crème Brulee and Strawberries and Cream are winners too.
Honestly, they’re all so very good and we don’t know how they do it but the boys are slinging some of the best doughnuts on the Coast.
Do yourself a favour and get u to D Point 10 today, your tastebuds deserve a doughnut party do they not?
LOCATION: 2791 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach
HOURS: Open daily from 7am until 3pm
Words and photos by Kirra Smith
They say pink is the new black and that has never been more apparent than today on our sparkly (soon to be sparklier) Gold Coast shores.
A few short months ago, we announced the impending arrival of The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub, a venue set to sizzle with sophisticated, sexy stage shows and a unique club experience right in the heart of Broadbeach.
Well, we’ve got even more exciting news Gold Coasters, the venue opens this Thursday August 22nd and there are still tickets available for opening night.
The inaugural show is called SUAVÉ and it’s a tantalizing, mind-blowing show featuring an elite cast of handpicked performers from across the globe.
The exciting new addition to the Coast’s entertainment scene will combine a thrilling mix of daring cabaret and cirque artists from every corner of the world including Russia, Mexico, USA, UK and Australia and we are absolutely here for that.
SUAVÉ is set to deliver mind-blowing acrobatics, daring aerial feats, laugh out loud comedy, unbelievable cirque acts, singing, dancing and a splash of saucy scandal, just for good measure.
So all our favourite things.
The magic will be performed on a state-of-the-art stage amongst lavish, pink-hued surrounds allowing for up close and personal viewing experiences for guests.
A 20-metre custom designed LED screen sets the backdrop for the show with artistic projection displays to delight your eyeballs. Add pulsating live beats from international musicians and DJ’s and you’ve got yourself an unmissable time.
The fun doesn’t end there though. After the show The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub transforms into a high-end venue combining passion, music, performance and dancetomake the night one to remember.
All guests who purchase tickets to SUAVÉ are given a complimentary wristband valued at $25 per person for entry into The Club from 11pm on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub features decadent 1920’s Art Deco styling at every turn, the eye-popping pink velvet furnishings, geometric light fittings and splashes of metallic gold – so basically the champagne lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of, brought to life.
The venue also boasts three fully stocked bars and the exclusive ‘The Birdcage’ on Level Two. It’s very Leo Dicaprio / Great Gatsby-esque and we really hope he comes along.
Tickets range from $78 to $148 and include a complimentary grazing platter designed to share.
It’s pretty much the most exciting thing to happen to the Gold Coast since well, ever.
It’s going to be a very glittery week Gold Coasters. Get your tickets here.
LOCATION: 88 Surf Pde. Broadbeach
WHEN: Thursday, August 22nd
Words and photos by Kirra Smith
