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Broadbeach & Mermaid Beach
The Coast’s other Safe Night Precinct, a bit more grown-up than Surfers: a superclub and cocktail lounges near the tram. Mermaid Beach, just south, has the Coast’s queer-owned bar.
- Club · Broadbeach & Mermaid BeachX NightlifeDJs with live performers and a midnight show · Best: Friday and Saturday, 8pm to 3am
- Late bar & live music · Broadbeach & Mermaid BeachThe Roosevelt LoungeLive music, lounge and jazz-leaning sets · Best: Check the program
- LGBTQIA+ bar · Broadbeach & Mermaid BeachHairy Mary’sDJs, drag shows and themed parties · Best: Themed parties most weekends; trivia Wednesday, open decks Thursday
Checked 13 October 2026 against venue sites, Visit Brisbane, Destination Gold Coast, Townsville, Whitsunday and Tropical North Queensland tourism, 2026 gig listings, TransLink and Business Queensland. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.