#1
E Star Karaoke
Read 1,232 reviewsReputation score: 99/100
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2026 rankings QLD
20 Best Bars & Pubs
in Southport
Compare the top 20 bars & pubs in Southport, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Collected 26 September 2026 · 20,600 reported Google reviews across 20 businesses
See the 20 listings ↓Top 20 Bars & Pubs in Southport, QLD
1–20 of 20The shortlist
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, E Star Karaoke (4.9 stars from 1,232 Google reviews), Soi 99 Karaoke Gold Coast (4.9 stars from 222 Google reviews) and River House 4215 (4.8 stars from 351 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Southport bars & pubs ranking.
The score describes the public review record. Read recent reviews and confirm the job with the business before booking.
#2
Soi 99 Karaoke Gold Coast
Read 222 reviewsReputation score: 99/100
#3
River House 4215
Read 351 reviewsReputation score: 98/100
#4
Surfers Paradise Beergarden
Read 6,816 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#5
Anglers Arms Hotel
Read 2,006 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#6
Birdcage Dining Room & Garden Bar
Read 1,237 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#7
Cecil Hotel
Read 1,428 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#8
The Local Tavern
Read 645 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre, G29/3240 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
(07) 3558 3323thelocaltavern.com.au#9
Mano's Tedder Avenue
Read 391 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#10
VINNIES DIVE BAR
Read 262 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#11
Ferry Road Tavern
Read 468 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#12
CSi Club Southport
Read 2,555 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#13
SOPO
Read 1,848 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#14
Aviary Rooftop Bar
Read 402 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#15
The Queen's Arms Hotel Southport
Read 246 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#16
SOPO Brewing Co.
Read 184 reviewsReputation score: 86/100
#17
Last Night on Earth
Read 198 reviewsReputation score: 82/100
50B Nerang St, Southport Queensland 4215
lastnightonearth.com.au#18
Percy's Bar
Read 71 reviewsReputation score: 76/100
43 Nerang St, Southport Queensland 4215
percysbar.com.au#19
Walk-ins Welcome
Read 19 reviewsReputation score: 75/100
#20
Oatz.
Read 19 reviewsReputation score: 68/100
Shop11/2 Como Cres, Southport Queensland 4215
0421 845 678Showing 20 of 20 businesses. This ranking covers our Southport listings. This is not a complete census. How we rank them →
What the numbers say about bars & pubs in Southport
LocalLocal's Southport capture includes 20 bars & pubs with 20,600 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.6 stars, backed by a median of 396.5 reviews.
A high average means more when plenty of people have contributed. Open the Google review link on a listing to check recent feedback about work like yours. Contact the business to confirm it serves your address.
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Questions about bars & pubs in Southport and the evidence behind this list.
Who leads LocalLocal's Southport bars & pubs ranking?
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, the highest-scoring businesses are E Star Karaoke (4.9 stars from 1,232 Google reviews); Soi 99 Karaoke Gold Coast (4.9 stars from 222 Google reviews); River House 4215 (4.8 stars from 351 Google reviews). These positions describe our captured review record, not a guarantee about the work.
How are bars & pubs in Southport ranked?
LocalLocal's score gives up to 50 points for rating quality, 30 for review volume and 20 for available profile details. Equal scores are ordered by star rating, then review count, then a stable business identifier. The method is published on our methodology page.
What does the review record look like for bars & pubs in Southport?
The 20 bars & pubs captured for Southport hold 20,600 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.6 stars and the median review count is 396.5. These figures describe our sample, not every local business.
What should I check before booking?
Confirm that the business serves your address and handles your type of work. Read recent Google reviews, ask about any relevant licences or registration, and get the scope and charges in writing.
How current are these details?
The listings were collected 26 September 2026. This is a dated snapshot, not a live Google feed. Confirm current hours, availability and pricing with the business.
Can a business update its listing?
Yes. Open the business profile and select Update details. Explain the correction and include a public source. Correction and removal requests are reviewed before the record changes.