Sunshine Coast

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.

From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Sunshine Coast rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.

Editor's pick12 Great Bars on the Sunshine Coast

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56Spot

Coolum Beach Sports Club

Bars · Coolum Beach

Bars in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.

4.1(355)View details →

56Spot

Sky Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Bars · Maroochydore

Bars in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.

4.1(327)View details →

55Spot

Montvale Gin Distillery & Bar

Bars · Montville

Bars in Montville, Sunshine Coast.

5.0(26)View details →

55Spot

Finbar's Lounge Bar

Bars · Montville

Bars in Montville, Sunshine Coast.

4.3(123)View details →

52Spot

ZYPED CLUB

Bars · Maroochydore

Bars in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.

4.2(65)View details →

52Spot

Taka Boys

Bars · Noosa Heads

Bars in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.

5.0(43)View details →

50Spot

26degrees Bar & Venue

Bars · Caloundra

Bars in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.

4.2(35)View details →

49Spot

Bar Capri

Bars · Noosa Heads

Bars in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.

4.3(98)View details →

49Spot

The Three Oarsmen

Bars · Noosa Heads

Bars in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.

5.0(9)View details →

49Spot

Riviera Bar

Bars · Noosa Heads

Bars in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.

4.3(19)View details →

49Spot

Dazzas Bar at RACV Noosa Resort

Bars · Noosa Heads

Bars in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.

4.3(21)View details →

47Spot

The Marina Bar Noosa

Bars · Noosa Heads

Bars in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.

3.6(80)View details →

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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.