Best Pubs and Bars on the Sunshine Coast 2026, Sunshine Coast's Top Bars, Craft Beer and Hinterland Venues

Sunshine Coast Pubs and Bars 2026, Overview

The Sunshine Coast's bar scene perfectly matches its character, relaxed, outdoor-focused and high quality. Noosa's Hastings Street bars, Mooloolaba's waterfront venues and the Sunshine Coast hinterland's craft breweries and distilleries make this one of Queensland's best regions for drinking. Here's a guide to the Sunshine Coast's best bars in 2026.

Noosa

• Miss Moneypenny's, Hastings Street, Noosa Heads. Noosa's most celebrated cocktail and dining bar. Beachside character, excellent cocktails. missmoneypennys.com
• Clandestino, Thomas Street, Noosaville. Noosa River bar with outstanding wine list and cocktails.
• Noosa Brewing, Noosaville. Popular Noosa craft brewery with a river-adjacent taproom. noosabrewing.com.au

Mooloolaba

• Wharf Tavern Mooloolaba, The Wharf, Mooloolaba. Waterfront tavern with Mooloolah River views. Good craft beer selection and excellent fish and chips.
• The Surf Club Mooloolaba, The Esplanade, Mooloolaba. Beachfront RSL-style club with excellent views and affordable drinks.

Hinterland Craft Beer

• Brouhaha Brewery, 11 Blackall Terrace, Maleny. Award-winning hinterland craft brewery with exceptional views across the Glasshouse Mountains from the deck. A Sunshine Coast destination in itself. brouhahabrewery.com.au
• Eumundi Brewery, Eumundi village. Popular hinterland craft brewery at Eumundi Markets. eumundibrewery.com.au

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