Broadbeach Bars to visit during Groundwater Country Music Festival!

12 September 2024

Groundwater Country Music Festival (CMF) 2024 is around the corner with just over one month to go! Calling the heart of the Gold Coast its home, Broadbeach is blessed with beautiful beaches, restaurants and accommodation options that make it easy to call it your home away from home during 18-20 October.

From Kasey Chambers to Adam Brand, Tim Hicks and many more, the streets and parks of Broadbeach will be flowing with country tunes, and what better way to enjoy it than with a cold drink in your hand?!

So whilst you’re here for the festivities, go for a wander around Broadbeach and pay these Festival Venues a visit!

Den Devine

Den Devine

If you’re a music lover who’s been on the Gold Coast before, then you’ve heard of Den Devine. A venue where music is life, it’s the perfect, intimate space for you to mingle with other music lovers whilst enjoying a drink from their incredible bar.

Complete with a massive whiskey, wine and spirits menu, plus an incredible kitchen serving up pub favourites, the hours will fly by as soon as you step foot into Den Devine!

Fat Freddys Bar

Fat Freddy's SPORTS Bar & Diner

For classic Americana enthusiasts, Fat Freddy’s Sports Bar & Diner is the perfect hangout spot for you.

Architecturally designed to give customers the famous diner experience with bar and booth seating, they’ve got a diverse range of U.S and Australian beer, an extensive American whiskey and bourbon selection and even modern diner cocktails like boozy shakes and spiked sodas.

TCs Bar and Gaming Lounge

TC's Bar & Gaming Lounge

Who doesn’t love a good sports bar? Located inside Sofitel Gold Coast, TC’s Bar & Gaming Lounge has everything you need for a good time.

From a superb dining menu to sporting action, gaming entertainment and a full service bar, TC’s Bar & Gaming Lounge is a favourite during the festival if you’re looking for a hyped up crowd!

The Broadbeach

The Broadbeach

A venue with a rich history that dates back to the 1950s, The Broadbeach has got it all. 

Open daily until 5AM and offering lunch, dinner, snacks and late-night feeds, choose from bistro seating or the energetic sports bar with a live music stage during Groundwater CMF! Located just across the road from the beach, come enjoy a drink at this iconic venue.

The Lucky Squire

The Lucky Squire

Craft beer lovers are in luck, more specifically The Lucky Squire! This two-storey brewhouse celebrates Australia’s first brewer James Squire and all his craft creations.

Pair it all with modern pub food and live country music, it doesn’t get better than this. From ales to lagers, you might just find your next favourite brew!

The Oasis

The Oasis Shopping Centre

The number of impressive venues within The Oasis Shopping Centre is too long to list! From aesthetic cafes to fancy restaurants, have your pick on the day that’s bound to satisfy all your cravings.

And you guessed it, live country tunes are never far away with artists playing inside the centre and at Broadbeach Mall surrounded by restaurants. The same goes for all our Festival Venues, which means great live performances and a bar is always just a few steps away – you can’t beat that!

For more details on artist performance times and venue locations, stay tuned for the 2024 festival program to come very soon. Until then, you can get the festival vibes started early with the official Groundwater CMF playlist!

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