Best Bars in Sunshine Coast (2026)
Looking for the best bars in Sunshine Coast? We've rounded up 48 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
48 spots
Kawana Surf Club
Restaurants in Kawana Waters, Sunshine Coast.
Spinners Bar & Bowl Maroochydore
Bars in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
Caloundra RSL
Restaurants in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.
The Sands Tavern
$$Bars in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
Marcoola Surf Club
Restaurants in Marcoola, Sunshine Coast.
Morts Brewing Co.
Bars in Montville, Sunshine Coast.
The Law Artisan Distillery
Bars in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
The Double Barrel Bar
Bars in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
The Waves Club Caloundra
Bars in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.
Spinners Bar and Bowl
Bars in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.
Duporth Tavern
$$Bars in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
Flame Hill Vineyard
$$$Restaurant in a scenic winery, crafting Modern Australian cuisine from locally sourced produce.
Estancia Maria
Bars in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
KB's Noosa
Bars in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
The Rock Noosa
Bars in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
Yorkers Bar
Bars in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
The Presynct Venue & Bar
Bars in Peregian Beach, Sunshine Coast.
Casita Wine Bar
Bars in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
Bars in Sunshine Coast — FAQs
What are the best bars in Sunshine Coast?+
Our top-rated bars in Sunshine Coast are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Sunshine Coast bars ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter bars by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many bars are listed in Sunshine Coast?+
We currently feature 48 bars across Sunshine Coast and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.