Gold Coast Light Rail (G:Link)

Now that the Gold Coast has a light rail that goes all the way from Helensvale to Burleigh it opens up a whole new range of pub opportunities for pub crawls or a nice Friday lunch with your team — without having to worry about parking or going over the limit. It's also a great way to have a Green Beer!

27 stations · 64 venues

Mermaid Beach

Mermaid Beach Tavern

Open today
★★★★☆ $$ LunchDinner

2500 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach

Effectively on the tracks.

  • Possibly the best tram stop on the line
  • Great beer garden
  • Good pub food
  • Can get slammed when the tram dumps a crowd

Mermaid Beach SLSC

Open today
$$ BreakfastLunchDinner

172 Hedges Ave, Mermaid Beach

Short walk beachside from the tram - club entry rules may apply.

  • Quieter beach than Broadbeach
  • Club kitchen with a view
  • Club entry rules may apply

The Glenelg Public House

Open today
$$$ Dinner

2460 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach

Steak-led dining room on the highway. Dinner from 5pm.

  • Serious steaks
  • A step up from pub schnitty
  • Dinner-only
  • Pricier than the tavern next door