Goldie’s at The Island has your Super Bowl LVIII plans sorted.
Goldie’s at The Island has your Super Bowl LVIII plans sorted.
Just as sports fans south of the equator start to feel a little lost – in swans the global spectacle that is Super Bowl. With cool 113 million tuning in annually, it’s a tradition that transcends the typical sports fan divide – the iconic pop culture moments alone are enough to get us buzzing with the best of ‘em.
And if you’re looking for the ideal setting to get amongst some all-American football action on Monday, 12th February – Goldie’s at The Island is limbering up to throw the ultimate Super Bowl LVIII bash. Whether you’re a diehard gridiron fan or just here for the halftime hijinks – get on down to Goldie’s for an epic viewing party serving an electric atmosphere, Buffalo Wings, Burgers, icy beers and frozen slushy cocktails. With all the heart-pounding highs and lows, straight from the US… talk about game day done right.
Consider this your reminder send off those leave requests, asap – ‘cuz this mid-morning showdown is about to be the most epic Monday morning in the history of Monday mornings. For the occasion, the Goldie’s will fire up the brand-spanking-new big screens, along with merch giveaways* and USA inspired grub.
We’re talking fully kitted out LED screens, and a GIANT LED WALL in Goldie’s TAB to drink in all the action in high-def gloriousness as it’s broadcast across the globe.
And hey, it’s a perk bound to come in handy with Usher locked and loaded as this year’s half time entertainment… finally, a chance to bust out those lyrics that have been living rent-free in our heads since the noughties.
Speaking of drinking in (see what we did there), you’ll also have all the creature comforts of one of Surfer’s finest watering holes at your fingertips, which is to say, no one is about to be going thirsty, no matter enthusiastic (… shouty, lbh) the supporting becomes.
Frosty cold Valley Hops beers will be dominating the taps along with a sip-worthy selection of frozen cocktails, and #spoileralert – if you’re a fan of a zesty margaritas you can most definitely citrus with us.
Though it wouldn’t really be the Super Bowl without some American-inspired eats – and Goldies is delivering the game day goods. To really get you fired up, succulent Smoked chicken wings served with ranch and Franks Hot Sauce for your dunking pleasure (or smokey bbq, if you want to keep it tame) and St. Louis BBQ pork ribs with fried pickles available from 9am, and hey, when you’re celebrating this side of the hemisphere, hot wings and brekkie beers are not only acceptable but essential.
For those who want to keep the party going, Goldie’s will be churning out the honorary fare on demand till 3pm – with bacon-laden Loaded Dogs, Cheeseburgers and jalapeño studded Chilli beef nachos also on offer for those packin’ a Linebacker sized appetite.
Wanna secure your front row seat to all that razzle-dazzle football action? The first 50 footy fans to book a table will score themselves a limited edition Goldie’s x Valley Hops Super Bowl LVIII T-Shirt* tee to commemorate the occasion – plus, the perk of calling dibs on the best seats in the house – though same day walk-ins are also welcome should you wish to ‘wing’ it on the day.
Game on.
Where: 3128 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise
When: 9am–3pm, Monday, 12th February
Words by Kellie Leader.
STORY SPONSORED BY THE ISLAND GOLD COAST
Picture the scene: it’s your team’s game night, and you and your crew are more than keen to catch the action in a location with full coverage, the coldest of beers, and a sprinkling of outstanding food options. Anything less would be a colossal failure, right? Seeking down such establishments that are solely devoted to delivering these things is not always the most straightforward task. But at the same time, neither is it impossible! Luckily for you, we’ve done our homework and compiled a list of the best sports bars on the Gold Coast to enjoy the action while adequately showing your support for your team. Shouting at screens may or may not be included.
The Star Sports Bar
Many would say this place is in pole position as the Gold Coast’s premier sports bar venue, and we think that’s rightly deserved. If the 23 large screens, private (pre-bookable) booths and a gigantic 10.5-metre screen aren’t impressive enough, you should be swayed by the coldest beer around and a multitude of nearby food outlets for you to fuel up pre-game or celebrate your team’s victory.
Where: The Star Gold Coast, Main Gaming Floor, 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach
Crafty’s Sports Bar
Aptly positioned at the northern Gold Coast’s prime shopping outlet Harbour Town, Crafty’s gives you the option of mixing shopping with seeing whatever sporting event you might be into. Or, if it’s better suited, the chance for you or your partner to do so whilst the other takes their time with over 200 stores. Make plans to grab some essentials and then settle in with some fantastic food and craft beers. Score!
Where: Harbour Town Eats – 147/189 Brisbane Road, Biggera Waters
The Sporting Globe Bar and Grill
Part of a sizeable chain of sporting bars across the country, these guys certainly know how to look after sporting fans. Apart from expansive coverage of all the action, there are food specials every day of the week, and if you’re seeing the Gold Coast Titans game at the Cbus Stadium, come in beforehand for a drink, and these guys will even take you there and back. How good is that?
Where: Robina Town Centre, 19 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina
Burleigh Town Hotel
This one is a real showstopper, boasting a zhuzhed up modern bistro and the sports bar to end all sports bars. The newly renovated Burleigh Town Hotel is the ideal destination to catch all of the sports action. Featuring a state-of-the-art 11-metre mega screen… It’s the biggest pub screen in the southern hemisphere and if you think that’s impressive, have a go of the suspended cylinder screen promising perfect viewing from every vantage point #jawdrop.
Where: Tsipura Drive, Burleigh Heads
The Avenue
This hotspot is more renowned as the place you head to take the night up a gear with vibrant music, entertainment, and drinks specials. And that’s a fair comment. However, should you want a great place to catch the next big fight with eating options and the ever so easy decision of sticking around and partying till the small hours, it’s a slam dunk!
Where: 3-15 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise
Coolangatta Hotel
On the southern end of the Coast, The Coolangatta Hotel is the prime location to catch any sporting activities and be assured of a buoyant and passionate atmosphere. Pair it with a splash and lounge on one of Coolangatta’s famous golden beaches, and then be sure to stick around for the post-game live music, and you are onto a hole in one.
Where: Marine Parade, Coolangatta
Fat Freddy’s
How does an American-style sports bar with a Gold Coast twist sound? Too good to be true, right? Wrong. Because you need to look no further than Fat Freddy’s on Broadbeach’s Surf Parade. Grab a highchair at the bar and enjoy unhampered views of seven screens overhead as bartenders look after you with libations galore and a polished bar snacks menu which should make getting up to leave your seat an arduous feat if you ask us!
Where: 50 Surf Parade, Broadbeach
Ashmore Tavern
If you’ve driven past the good ‘ole Ashmore Tavern recently, you’ll have noticed it’s looking anything but ‘ole these days. Undergoing an extreme makeover, we’re not just talking a lick of paint and a few trusty Kmart prints, but an epic $5 million reno sporting some serious a la mode flex. There are sleek new indoor and outdoor dining spaces and a large sports bar with an adjoining balcony. With big screens showing sports daily you’ll never miss a moment of the biggest sporting events at the Sports Bar.
Where: 161 Cotlew Street, Ashmore
Words by Alex Mitcheson & Belinda Symons.
It had been a long time between drinks. Not literally (obvs), but between clinking glasses, bottles or cans at our beloved Burleigh Town Hotel.
That was until last week, when the $4.5 million new look was revealed with more cool factor and family friendly vibes than you can poke a paint brush at.
In its 2.0 form, the iconic venue has something for everyone and get comfy, coz this is going be a long unravel.
Food and beverage led hospitality operator Australian Venue Co deserves a round of applause (and drinks) for investing in Extreme Makeover; QLD Pub Addition (as we have branded it), revitalising popular local venues such as Burleigh Town Hotel, Coomera Lodge Hotel and The Wallaby Hotel in Mudgeeraba.
This one is a real showstopper, boasting a zhuzhed up modern bistro, the sports bar to end all sports bars, a new look gaming room, plus a brand-new E.P.I.C beer garden and kid’s playground. Talk about raising the bar coz yes, it’s ale it’s cracked up to be.
Let’s start with the external façade shall we and yes, we shall. Modern vertical timber panel detailing gives it instant curb appeal, plus you can catch a glimpse into the Talle Pegola area, one of the many watering holes throughout the joint. Step inside and regardless of where you turn, you’ll be nodding in vigorous approval.
The world class Sports Bar features a state-of-the-art 11-metre mega screen and if you thought it was hard to drag hubby away from the game before… It’s the biggest pub screen in the southern hemisphere and if you think that’s impressive, have a go of the suspended cylinder screen promising perfect viewing from every vantage point #jawdrop.
The spacious, bright, family friendly Bistro space features high ceilings with exposed timber beams, and we’re a sucker for this kinda jam. The space flows out seamlessly to the Patio area where you can chillax rain, hail or shine with a frosty Bronson in hand. Choose from bench style tables and traditional table and chair options, adopting the #trending colour palette of white, sage, timber, burnt coral and terracotta hues.
Just over yonder is the festoon-lit Talle Pergola area, another undercover spot perfect for an arvo or evening bev with the crew. Alternatively, there’s the Burleigh Pergola space where you can park yourself under a brolly to make sure your cold drinks stay that way. Or, arguably the best seat in the house is on the grass in the Talle Beer Garden and yes this is where you’ll find us getting a dose of vitamin d with our vitamin b(eer). A special shout-out must go to the funky AF beanbag style chairs which are a winner winner pub grub dinner with young and old.
Speaking of grub, the Sports Bar offers true-blue snacks, slinging the likes of snags in bread, sausage rolls, rissoles and more. For a heartier feed, the Bistro serves up Aussie bangers with a contemporary nod. Start with some sharesies like Salt and Szechuan Pepper Calamari flash fried calamari, green onion, grilled lime cheek, and lemon zest aioli.
For a main, we recommend the Chicken Schnitzel coz #ChookSchniddy, or the mouth-watering 250g Porka-House (Pork Porter House…but we like Porka-House better), from the grill. Or choose from a large selection of hand-stretched wood-fired pizzas, make friends with a salad, then dive into a something sweet. We pick the Chargrilled Pineapple with coconut sorbet, white rum caramel, and freeze-dried cherries because we never desert dessert.
To celebrate the reopening, get set for a weekend of special events from Friday 25th until Sunday 27th November. Friday is Welcome Day with complimentary roving canapés and refreshments, a Tradie Club smoker and accessories giveaway valued at $1,000, and a Stone and Wood beer garden pop-up. Saturday is Sports Fans Dream Day, featuring an epic line-up in the Sports Bar on ‘that’ humdinga of a screen, Stone and Wood beer garden pop-up, Sports Bar TAB activation, prizes and giveaways.
And finally on Sunday, the reopening revelry will go out with a bang coz it’s Family Fun Day!
Bring the kiddy winkles down for special ankle-biter entertainment, including a live reptile show and relax, said reptiles will not actually bite your kid’s feet. There’s also a face-painter and free ice cream in other words, kid utopia.
So get down to The Burleigh Town Hotel next weekend…and every weekend…for the atmosphere you’ve always known and loved, but on a lager than life level.
Where: Tsipura Drive, Burleigh Heads
When: Reopening celebrations Friday 25th – Sunday 27th November. Normal trading hours 10am – late, Monday – Sunday
Words by Bianca Trathen.
STORY SPONSORED BY BURLEIGH TOWN HOTEL
