Restaurants · Independent Guide
Broadbeach Tavern: The Honest Local’s Guide
The beach-end pub at Oasis - what the bistro is really like, the sports bar and gaming room, opening hours, and whether it is worth a visit on your Broadbeach trip.
Broadbeach Tavern is the suburb’s no-fuss local pub: a big, family-friendly venue tucked into the beach end of the Oasis Shopping Centre on Old Burleigh Road, a short walk from Kurrawa Beach. It is the place locals go for a casual steak, a schooner while the football is on, or a low-key group meal that does not need a booking weeks out.
This is not one of Broadbeach’s polished destination restaurants, and it does not try to be. It is an honest tavern - a bistro, a sports bar, a gaming room and a deck - run by the ALH pub group and built for everyday value rather than special-occasion dining.
This is an independent guide, not the tavern’s own marketing. Here is what the bistro actually serves, what else is on site, the opening hours that catch visitors out, and who should make the walk over.
Broadbeach Tavern in 30 Seconds
- Where: beach end of the Oasis Shopping Centre, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach - across from Kurrawa Surf Club, a short walk from the beach
- The food: a family bistro doing steaks, fresh seafood and pub classics, with vegan and gluten-free options
- Bistro hours: open daily 11:30am to 9:00pm - the venue itself runs much later
- Also on site: a sports bar with TAB and big screens, a gaming room with pokies and Keno, and a function space
- Best for: a casual, affordable feed, watching the game, or an easy group meal - not a special-occasion dinner
- Members: the pub+ loyalty program earns points and perks across ALH venues nationally
| Area | Best For | Good To Know |
|---|---|---|
| Family Bistro | A casual steak or seafood feed | Open daily 11:30am-9pm; pub classics with vegan and gluten-free options |
| Sports Bar | Watching the footy or the fights | TAB plus big screens - AFL, NRL, cricket and the boxing/UFC crowd |
| Gaming Room | Pokies and Keno | A full gaming lounge with the latest machines and a Keno area |
| Outdoor Deck | A relaxed drink near the beach | Open-air seating a block back from Kurrawa Beach |
| Functions | Group events and parties | Private function space with platter menus for bookings |
The Bistro: What the Food Is Really Like
The Family Bistro is the heart of Broadbeach Tavern, and it does exactly what a good pub bistro should: succulent steaks, fresh seafood and the pub classics - parmis, burgers, fish and chips, a roast - sourced from local suppliers and priced for everyday eating rather than a blowout. Vegan and gluten-free options are on the menu, and it is genuinely family-friendly, with a kids’ menu and a relaxed room nobody minds bringing children into.
Be realistic about what this is. Reviews are mixed in the way pub bistros usually are - most people get a solid, well-priced meal, while the occasional steak comes out heavier-handed than ordered. Order to the venue’s strengths: a steak cooked to a sensible temperature, the seafood, or a reliable pub classic will serve you far better than anything that needs a chef’s finesse.
The value equation is the real draw. For a sit-down feed within walking distance of the beach, you are paying tavern prices, not Broadbeach-strip restaurant prices - which is exactly why locals keep the place busy. Menu and prices change, so check the current menu before you go if budget matters.
The steaks, seafood and core pub classics are the safe picks. Keep your order simple and the kitchen rarely disappoints - this is comfort food done at pub pace, not fine dining.
Sport, Pokies & the Bar
Beyond the bistro, Broadbeach Tavern is a proper all-rounder pub. The Sports Bar is the social heart: TAB facilities and big screens showing the full sporting calendar - AFL, NRL, rugby, cricket, basketball, soccer and the combat-sports nights that pull a crowd. If you want to watch the game with a beer in hand near the beach, this is the easy Broadbeach answer.
The gaming room runs a full bank of the latest pokies plus Keno, for anyone who likes a flutter alongside their drink. And the venue keeps long hours - the bar trades well into the early morning, far later than the bistro’s 9pm kitchen close, so it doubles as a late, low-key spot for a drink once the dinner crowd thins out.
There is also an outdoor deck for a more relaxed session, and a function space with platter menus if you are organising a group - a birthday, a work catch-up, or a casual celebration that wants room and a tab rather than a set menu.
On marquee AFL, NRL and UFC nights the sports bar fills fast. Arrive early for a good screen and a table, especially on weekends and during finals.
Location: The Beach-End Pub at Oasis
Broadbeach Tavern sits at the beach end of the Oasis Shopping Centre on Old Burleigh Road, directly across from Kurrawa Surf Club and a short, flat walk from Kurrawa Beach and Kurrawa Park. That position is its quiet advantage: you can pair a casual lunch with a beach afternoon, or wander over for dinner from almost anywhere in central Broadbeach without needing the car.
For visitors staying in the Broadbeach towers, it is one of the most walkable feeds in the suburb - most of the apartment precinct is within ten minutes on foot. If you are driving, the Oasis centre provides parking, and the G:Link tram puts the Broadbeach South and Broadbeach North stops within easy reach.
It is worth knowing the tavern is part of the wider Oasis complex rather than a standalone building, so follow signs to the beach end of the centre rather than expecting a freestanding pub on the street.
The tavern is built for a beach-day lunch - swim or stroll at Kurrawa, then walk straight over for a casual feed and a cold drink without moving the car.
The Verdict: Who Should Go
Go to Broadbeach Tavern if: you want an affordable, no-pressure feed within walking distance of the beach, a place to watch the game, an easy family meal that does not need a booking, or a relaxed late drink after the strip’s restaurants have wound down. For groups and families it is one of the better-value options in Broadbeach.
Consider elsewhere if: you are after a destination dinner, a romantic or refined room, or standout cooking - the Broadbeach restaurant strip and its Italian and fine-dining rooms are a short walk away and built for exactly that. The tavern is a pub, and judging it as anything else sets it up to disappoint.
Bottom line: Broadbeach Tavern is a genuine local institution doing the unglamorous job well - honest pub food, sport, a flutter and a beach-adjacent deck, all at prices the strip cannot match. Set your expectations to ‘good local pub’ rather than ‘great restaurant’ and it delivers exactly what it promises.
The ALH pub+ membership earns points and perks across its venues, and taverns like this often run midweek meal and drink specials - worth a quick ask at the bar before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is at the beach end of the Oasis Shopping Centre on Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach QLD 4218 - directly across from Kurrawa Surf Club and a short walk from Kurrawa Beach. It is part of the Oasis complex rather than a standalone building, so follow signs to the beach end of the centre. Most of the Broadbeach apartment precinct is within a ten-minute walk.
The bistro is open daily from 11:30am to 9:00pm, while the venue itself trades much later - the bar runs well into the early morning. If you are coming specifically to eat, aim to order before the 9pm kitchen close; for a late drink, the bar keeps going long after that. Hours can change on public holidays, so check ahead around those dates.
Yes. There is a sports bar with TAB facilities and big screens showing AFL, NRL, rugby, cricket, basketball, soccer and combat-sports nights, plus a gaming room with the latest pokies and Keno. It also has an outdoor deck and a private function space with platter menus for group bookings.
It is a solid, affordable pub bistro rather than a destination restaurant. The steaks, fresh seafood and pub classics are the reliable orders, with vegan and gluten-free options available. Reviews are mixed in the usual pub way - most diners get a good, well-priced meal - so order to its strengths and judge it as a good local pub, not fine dining.
Stay Near Broadbeach Tavern
The tavern, Kurrawa Beach and the Broadbeach dining strip are all within an easy walk - base yourself in central Broadbeach and you can leave the car parked.
Written and maintained by a Broadbeach local. I update this guide regularly to keep it accurate.