Planning a cocktail party that’s more than just drinks and a cheese board? We’ve got the good stuff. The top cocktail party venues in Gold Coast include rooftop views in Surfers Paradise, intimate backroom bars in Robina, and laid-back spaces in Burleigh where you can kick off your shoes and sip a properly stirred Old Fashioned—the kind that doesn’t come with flashing lights or blaring speakers. There are spots that double as distilleries, others that moonlight as art studios, and a few with house DJs who’ll spin after the speeches. Some let you bring your own caterer or create a custom cocktail just for your event. And if you want to party on water? Yes, there are boats—with bars. Explore our favourite cocktail haunts right here on Tagvenue!