So I have seen quite a few threads on Bigfooty that resulted in people outside of the Gold Coast asking about pubs/bars near Metricon/Broadbeach/Surfers where they can enjoy a drink and watch the footy. I thought it was about time someone who knew a little on the topic revealed some information for the greater good of the footy community.
There is good news and bad news. The bad news is that Metricon Stadium is virtually no where near any pubs/bars (I know, tell me about it). The good news is that there are quite a few alternatives. If you are just simply looking to have a few drinks before the game then Emerald Lakes Golf Club is the way to go. It is located literally across the road from Metricon Stadium and is a first class facility. From the stadium you just need to cross the only pedestrian crossing on Nerang-Broadbeach Road (the main road Metricon is on) and the Emerald Lakes car park will be on your left. You will definitely be able to have a few drinks before heading over to the ground for the game. Emerald Lakes pictured below and one of Metricon's light towers in the background.
Now the exciting part... Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise! As far as I'm aware the only bar in Broadbeach that will show AFL games on the big screen is TC's in the Sofitel Hotel. I believe they have an agreement with the Gold Coast Suns because they show all Suns games on the big screen and have a cardboard cut out of Gary Ablett in the bar. It makes sense seeing as the shuttle bus that takes patrons to Metricon on game day is located literally outside the Sofitel Hotel on Victoria Avenue. If you enter the Sofitel main entry and walk through the lobby you will find a door the leads into TC's. Alternatively, you could enter through the shopping centre complex but that is too hard to explain. Another advantage of watching the game at TC's in Sofitel is that the hotel is literally located across the road from Jupiters casino. Sofitel Hotel pictured below.
To the best of my knowledge, Surfers Paradise is basically a lottery in terms of AFL coverage. Sometimes it'll be shown and other times they'll just stick to Rugby League/Union. I hope I'm wrong though.
Another option is the Southport Sharks. A really great facility but really out of the way in terms of Metricon and Surfers/Broadbeach. Southport Sharks pictured below.
This thread is intended to be informative and educational. Above all else, it'd be nice to have some clarity on which pubs/bars on the Gold Coast should be used by AFL fans.
There is good news and bad news. The bad news is that Metricon Stadium is virtually no where near any pubs/bars (I know, tell me about it). The good news is that there are quite a few alternatives. If you are just simply looking to have a few drinks before the game then Emerald Lakes Golf Club is the way to go. It is located literally across the road from Metricon Stadium and is a first class facility. From the stadium you just need to cross the only pedestrian crossing on Nerang-Broadbeach Road (the main road Metricon is on) and the Emerald Lakes car park will be on your left. You will definitely be able to have a few drinks before heading over to the ground for the game. Emerald Lakes pictured below and one of Metricon's light towers in the background.
Now the exciting part... Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise! As far as I'm aware the only bar in Broadbeach that will show AFL games on the big screen is TC's in the Sofitel Hotel. I believe they have an agreement with the Gold Coast Suns because they show all Suns games on the big screen and have a cardboard cut out of Gary Ablett in the bar. It makes sense seeing as the shuttle bus that takes patrons to Metricon on game day is located literally outside the Sofitel Hotel on Victoria Avenue. If you enter the Sofitel main entry and walk through the lobby you will find a door the leads into TC's. Alternatively, you could enter through the shopping centre complex but that is too hard to explain. Another advantage of watching the game at TC's in Sofitel is that the hotel is literally located across the road from Jupiters casino. Sofitel Hotel pictured below.
To the best of my knowledge, Surfers Paradise is basically a lottery in terms of AFL coverage. Sometimes it'll be shown and other times they'll just stick to Rugby League/Union. I hope I'm wrong though.
Another option is the Southport Sharks. A really great facility but really out of the way in terms of Metricon and Surfers/Broadbeach. Southport Sharks pictured below.
This thread is intended to be informative and educational. Above all else, it'd be nice to have some clarity on which pubs/bars on the Gold Coast should be used by AFL fans.