Southport, Queensland

Busy, lively bars in Southport

Full rooms, loud music and a queue at the bar — the places with an actual atmosphere.

How this list is built: Bars, wine bars and cocktail bars whose reviews describe a lively room. Limited to venues in Southport. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

11 venues

Walk-ins Welcome

Southport21 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open four days a week, until 10pm on Wednesdays.

BarLively

Last Night on Earth

Southport7 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Bar. Open four days a week, until midnight on Friday nights.

Bar

Percy's Bar

Southport7 min walk

Bar. Open four days a week, until 10:30pm on Fridays.

Bar

Jafa

Southport2.6 kmPrice level 2 of 4

Italian wine bar, with pasta, seafood and rice bowls on the menu and most dishes $14 to $34.

Wine barRomantic

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi$33

Bar 11

Southport17 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Wine bar. Open seven days, until midnight on Sunday nights.

Wine bar

Carafe Wine

Southport6 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.

Wine barUpscale

White Flights$25

Basque Cheesecake & Champagne

Southport20 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Wine bar. Open four days a week.

Wine barGood for groups

Vinnies Dive Bar

Southport7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

BarRomantic

Aviary Rooftop Bar

Southport2.7 kmPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Fridays.

BarGood for groups

SOPO Brewing Co.

Southport8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open seven days, until midnight on Monday nights.

BarQuiet

Kaktus Bar

Southport2.7 kmPrice level 4 of 4

Bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

BarGood for groups