The Star Gold Coast is keeping us warm inside and out.
The Star Gold Coast is keeping us warm inside and out.
In case those gloriously clear blue skies daily didn’t already give you the heads up (or, a calendar for that matter) it’s officially time to throw those cardi’s and jumpers over our old faithful summer wardrobe because winter is upon us. Well, as close as we get to ‘winter’ here on the GC, anyway.
By no means does that mean you have to hibernate though. We would actually argue this is the superior time of the year to be getting out and about without our old foe humidity ruining our hair and the all round comfort levels.
As luck would have it, our friends at The Star have been cooking up a veritable feast of options to keep our spirits high (choose to take that literally or figuratively). They’re stoking up the fire pits to keep us warm and toasty on the outside, and the seasonal winter menu will act as a cosy hug for your insides. Oh, and a few lashings of whiskey (the OG #winterwarmer) certainly never hurt either.
Winter at Garden Kitchen & Bar
Once it officially cools down enough to bust out the heaters and fire pits to keep us cosy, Garden Kitchen & Bar has got that same chilled out, camping under the stars feel with zero of the fuss or leaky tents (we’d say BYO marshmallows but we’ve taken a peek at the winter menu and can safely say that won’t be necessary).
When it comes to the winter menu specials, the phrase ‘winter warmers’ springs to mind but it feels like a huge understatement as far as we’re concerned. For $65, feast upon three expertly paired courses starting with the Parsnip and leek soup with flaked salmon (and of course toasted sourdough, obvs) Because we’ve officially filed ‘serving soup without crusty bread’ under ‘things that feel like they should be illegal but aren’t’. And the sound of the slow-cooked beef cheeks with fried garlic chats, broccolini, roasted baby carrots and red wine jus alone have us ready to hop The G mid-sentence #berightover. And to finish, it’s everyone’s fave pud Sticky date pudding, pineapple, caramel and vanilla ice cream (sorry Christmas pud, but caramel wins every time).
Now if the thought of that doesn’t already have you done like a dinner, the hearty (and boozy) seasonal specials will be hard to go past. Choose from likes of the Lamb chops with a CC whiskey gravy or perhaps Baked oysters with smoked CC whisky butter and bacon for the sea-foodies. But really, we camembert the thought of missing out on the Baked Brie with CC whiskey honey and toasted pecans with warm toast.
And because who doesn’t love kicking back and soaking up those open air alfresco vibes on a crisp winters evening, there’s also DJ’s every Friday and Saturday night on The Lawn. Drop it like it’s… a lovely 12°C GC evening (doesn’t quite have the same ring to it tho).
Gifts from The Garden
The Garden really is the gift that just keeps giving this winter. And it’s good news if you’re overdue to get the crew together (or just feeling really really hungry #jks #technically).
Receive a bottle of 750ml Whispering Angel Rosé when you order 4 or more main meals, or upgrade to the 1.5L bottle of Magnum Whispering Angel Rosé when you order 8 or more. Word to the wise? The wine may be dry, but an offer this sweet needs to be booked in advance.
What’s on
You didn’t think The Star would be leaving us marooned when it comes to winter sports, did you?
This Origin season, they’re hosting all three nail-biting QLD v NSW clashes 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 the Sports Bar live, large & loud. Because we all know 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 #booooo.
Here’s a tip for the die-hard footy fans among us: make sure your Origin night’s a winner by pre-booking a bougie booth package at either venue to secure the best seats in the house, with some unbeatable food and bev inclusions to boot.
Kick off game night with MC’s to bring the hype, giveaways and footy themed fare. Catch the Qld Burger throughout June, with fried chicken burger, sriracha mayo, coleslaw, pineapple with XXXX. Because when it comes to pineapple on burgs – and pizza – you can either be #teampineapple, or wrong.
If it’s the biff you wanna bring back, come watch Tim Tszyu Fight live on the big screens in the Sports Bar on the 18th June.
Ahhh, it sure is a hard life as a sports fan. Anyone else suddenly thirsty?
When: Various activations happening all winter long
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.
Just as it felt we were living a literal endless summer, the mercury extends us an olive branch in the form of breezy days and balmy Autumn afternoons, and suddenly, the ‘ole rubber arm requires absolutely zero twisting to partake in some casual revelling any day of the week. Who better to keep us fed, watered and suitably entertained than our home of entertainment all week long, The Star Gold Coast?
From brain-tickling trivia, footy nights and bites at the Sports Bar to side splitting stand-up, alfresco eats and acoustic live acts under the stars – if you’re looking for fun, The Star Gold Coast is keeping us caroused, cackling and cheering (… and cheers-ing) every night of the week.
Live music on The Lawn and Atrium Bar
Autumn is, without a doubt, the time of year when The Star’s resident alfresco gem, The Lawn at Garden Kitchen & Bar really starts to turn it on. With live and free acoustic acts and DJs soundtracking the latter half of our Friday–Sunday every week, what better time of the year than right now to sprawl out in the open air, bask in the clement weather and vibe to some stellar live tunes with the crew. Just add some Charcuterie from The Container Kitchen and you’ve yourself got the perfect arvo, no?
Get down every Sunday afternoon, or Fridays and Saturdays till late, and discover your new favourite up and comer or catch local stars, such as angelic Byron Bay crooner Kyle Lionheart, taking the stage later this month Saturday 13th April from 5:30pm.
Still hungry for more? Keep the party going with late night live gigs in Atrium Bar Thursday–Sunday, or catch headline entertainment from resident soul queen Lisa Hunt on select Fridays. Get ready for goosebumps and good vibes, music fans!
Footy Season at Sports Bar
Look alive footy fans, because footy’s back, baby!… and yeah, you already knew that (but, y’know, for anyone who hasn’t been counting down the seconds since September). The NRL and AFL seasons are in full swing, and as is good and proper, the Sports Bar at The Star Gold Coast has got you covered with an action-packed atmosphere and allll the spectator creature comforts. With no less than 23 screens to feast your eyes upon – including the big daddy 10.5m monster screen, pub grub specials and cold bevvy’s to feast your tastebuds upon, the only thing you’ll need to worry about is your team taking home the W. Game day = sorted, every single week. Good stuff.
Trivia Tuesdays
Whether you’re a bit of a brainiac or you just want a darn good reason to start a cheeky mid-week ritual with the crew, say hello to your new favourite night: Trivia Tuesdays At Sports Bar! Assemble your brainiest buds (or just the ones that bring the best vibes) in crews of six or less; and flex your obscure factoid knowledge across a broad mix of topics and interests. Plus, nom discounted bites like Pizzas and Buffalo Chicken Wings for the duration – that counts as #BrainFood… right? Registration from 6:00pm with a 6:30pm start with bookings available on a per month basis.
Comedy Club
If your Wednesday evenings are typically a yawn-fest reserved for forgetting to put out the wheelie bin and washing your mane, you’re doing it all wrong. Chuck that mess in a top knot, ‘cuz Wednesdays are for laughing-till-your-face-hurts at Comedy Club at The Star. Hosted by Danny Lakey, each week showcases a new line up of side-splitting sets from local and national comedians presented by local LOL purveyors, Based Comedy. The best part? Entry is completely free, and yes, we are dead serious! #NoJoke. Settle in on a cushy beanbag with a side of Onion Rings – or a couple’a Pepperoni Pizzas perhaps – and kick back as hilarity ensues. How good!
For more information on any of The Star Gold Coast’s activations, go here.
Where: The Star Gold Coast, 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach
When: Various activations throughout April 2024
Words by Kellie Leader.
STORY SPONSORED BY THE STAR GOLD COAST
The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol. Guests must be 18 years or over to enter the Atrium Bar, Sports Bar and Casino. BET WITH YOUR HEAD, NOT OVER IT. Gambling Helpline 1800 858 858.
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.
