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Drift Bar — Caloundra, Sunshine Coast
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Drift Bar

A popular beachfront bar at Bulcock Beach in Caloundra with a 4.3 rating across nearly 1,600 reviews.

62
Spot Score
Worth a Look
4.3(1,595)· GoogleOpen now$$$$

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Why it's worth checking out

Drift Bar is a waterfront bar and restaurant on The Esplanade at Bulcock Beach in Caloundra, with views across the water and a broad day-to-night offering. The venue serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and says breakfast is available daily from 7am. Coffee is also a focus, with Drift presenting itself as a local destination for coffee as well as meals.

The drinks offering includes local craft beer, while the food menu changes with the seasons. The website does not list specific dishes, so it is best viewed as a place for a general meal rather than a venue known for one particular signature item. Live music is scheduled every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, adding an entertainment element for visitors looking to pair a meal or drink with a performance.

Drift also caters for private occasions, including weddings, parties and other functions, with function packages available by enquiry. That makes it relevant for groups as well as people dropping in for breakfast, lunch or dinner. With its Bulcock Beach location, waterfront outlook, regular live music and all-day dining format, Drift offers a straightforward option for eating, drinking and gathering in Caloundra. The supplied information does not provide further detail about the venue’s history, ownership or specific menu.

Reviewed by Iyan B.

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Practical details

30 Esplanade Bulcock Beach, Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia
$Typically $$ · price level 2 of 4

Opening hours

Open now
Monday
06:00 – 22:00
TuesdayToday
06:00 – 22:00
Wednesday
06:00 – 22:00
Thursday
06:00 – 23:30
Friday
06:00 – 00:00
Saturday
06:00 – 00:00
Sunday
06:00 – 22:00

Menu

View the latest menu directly from the venue.

Open menu

Spot Score

62
Reputation
72
Popularity
97
Information quality
30
Category fit
70
Freshness
30

Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.

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