The Dock Mooloolaba

The Dock Mooloolaba is a waterfront pub at The Wharf, overlooking the marina and the Mooloolah River from 123 Parkyn Parade. Its main draw is the setting: guests can settle into indoor areas, outdoor seating or the dog-friendly deck while taking in the river views. It suits an easy meal, a drink after work or a longer catch-up by the water, with walk-ins welcome and bookings recommended for weekends, events and larger groups.

The food offering combines familiar pub fare with more contemporary options. The menu includes seafood, pub classics and seasonal dishes, with choices described by the venue as ranging from steak and salads to plant-based food. Weekly specials provide a reason to return, including $16 pizza and pasta on Mondays, half-price steaks on Tuesdays, and $19 fish and chips, burgers, salads, schnitty and calamari on Wednesdays. The menu changes with the seasons, so the available selection may vary.

There is a broad drinks focus, with 16 beers on tap, an extensive wine list and a cocktail menu. The venue also maintains a regular events program, covering live music, NRL and AFL fixtures, UFC afternoons and brewery tap takeovers. That mix gives The Dock a flexible feel: it can work for a casual family meal, a group gathering around sport or a relaxed drink with friends. Families, groups and celebrations are specifically welcomed, while the range of seating makes it possible to choose between a livelier shared space and a more open-air setting.

For larger occasions, The Dock offers several function spaces with different layouts and atmospheres. The team says its spaces can accommodate events of different sizes and budgets, with staff available through the planning process. The venue is part of the Kickon Group and is open seven days, from 11:30am until 10pm Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Limited free parking is available within The Wharf precinct, with time limits, while street, overflow and secure parking options are nearby.