Backbone Bar | Restaurant Gold Coast

  Four tips to better Home Brewing           There is no doubt that the craft beer revolution is in full swing not only in bars on the Gold Coast but all over Australia. Breweries of all shapes and sizes are popping up everywhere and the team at Backbone Bar in Tugun are taking advantage of this love of craft beer. Providing a huge range of craft beers both on tap and canned or bottled, Backbone Bar is setting the standard for craft beer offerings in Tugun. Craft beer essentially began with homebrewers taking a chance and developing their own taste profiles. These risks taken by the groundbreakers of beer have now seen craft beer the go to drop for many Australians. For so long people were used to finding their favourite tipple and sticking to it, with craft beer it’s quite the opposite with so many different flavours available. People can now buy their own “tasting 6 packs” where you are given 6 different beers to try, in the old d...

  The Gold Coast is best known for its golden beaches and theme parks, however there is a new attraction. There are plenty of boutique bars, hidden bars and rooftop bars that are popping up quicker than ever. The Gold Coast is growing rapidly, and with it the nightlife and drinking scene is growing. Now, the difference between a restaurant and a bar has grown quite blurry; bars are not what they used to be. Gold Coast bars are serving up delicious, restaurant quality food and even better drinks. The reason we go to a bar can vary, however there is one thing they all have in common…we go there to enjoy ourselves. Here are some tips on how to enjoy your evening in Gold Coast Bars. What are you after? Know what it is you are looking for. There are hundreds of Gold Coast bars that are all different from each other. Some bars serve whiskeys, where some serve martinis and cocktails. Some bars serve American style food, where other serve Asian style eats. Are you wanting to spend an hour ...

  I think all of us have been out to dozens of restaurants, and for one reason or another, there will be a few restaurants that stand out. Once you have a few great experiences at a restaurant, it can become a tradition, and the happy customers will talk about the great times they have had. There are people out there who have had delicious food at a restaurant but refuse to go back due to terrible customer service. To have a successful Gold Coast Bar and Restaurant, you must stand out. In a place with so many bars and restaurants, how can you do that? Here are a few ways that make restaurants best for customers. We all know that service is everything when comparing Gold Coast Bar and Restaurants. It can truly make or break a restaurant, so how do you ensure that your restaurant is superior to others in terms of customer service? The best way to do this is to have a specialised training program, with effective and easy to follow processes in place. Further to this, hiring people tha...

The Gold Coast is growing at a rate that the locals simply cannot believe. It seems that everywhere you look there is another apartment building being built, another suburb being developed, infrastructure being built and so on. Even the people you bump into on the street, many of them have made the move north from the likes of Melbourne and Sydney for the lifestyle and the more “affordable” housing. Whether you are a local or a tourist, one thing we can all agree on is that the Gold Coast is a buzz, and there is something for everyone. Whether it be the adrenalin junkie, the casual swim at the beach, the surfer or the shopping enthusiast, the Gold Coast has it all. However, everyone one of us has to eat, and this is where the Gold Coast truly comes alive. The restaurant and bar scene on the Gold Coast has exploded over the past ten years, and it has no signs of slowing down soon. Let’s chat about a few things to consider when deciding on a restaurant or bar on the Gold Coast. Firstly, ...

  There has been a revolution brewing for some time now, once hidden in the dark corners of the young, bearded hipster community, craft beer is now hitting the mainstream and taking over The Gold Coast. There is a Gold Coast bar that is embracing the craft beer revolution and providing a haven for Tugun locals and supporting the independent craft brewers at the same time. Backbone Bar is fast becoming the place to be in Tugun while announcing to the other Gold Coast bars that if you want the best range of craft beers then Backbone is the place to be. Gold Coast is fast becoming a destination for all things craft beers with almost 20 craft breweries located in the Gold Coast alone. The one Gold Coast bar that you are certain to be able to sample crafts beers from many brewers is Backbone Bar. With up to 12 different beers available on tap and many more to try in the traditional can, Backbone is your one stop shop for craft beer on The Gold Coast. There are almost 20 craft breweries...

  When you go out to a Gold Coast bar you usually have the option of a standard or normal mass produced beer or a craft beer. A lot of people don’t understand what the real difference is, but what it comes down to is taste and quality. You really get what you pay for in many things such as the quality of the meals you order and also the beers you enjoy. The Difference Before the days of mass production small breweries produced beer in the old fashioned way it had been done for hundreds of generations. Each pub or bar sold its own house beer that was distinct and individual. Then came mass produced beer, so everything became standardised and no matter where you choose to have a beer each brand was always the same. Today, many pubs and bars have gone back to brewing their own beers or purchasing their beer from small craft breweries that produce beer in the traditional ways using only yeast, barley, malt, hops and water as the base with a few selected other ingredients that are th...

  Having the best experience in a Gold Coast Bar is all about quality and enjoying the company of great people. The old notion of going to bars to drink heaps and pickup a partner is still valid for a few, but the majority of people are headed out for a fun time sampling great drinks, food and listening to local musicians as they make their way around some of the best Gold Coast bars and clubs.   Scenes The Gold Coast bar scene covers a huge range of bars from backpacker bars filled with young adventurers from all parts of the globe, sharing stories, relaxing or dancing the night away, gay bars where almost anything goes to high class exclusive Gold Coast bars where you need to observe jacket and tie dress codes.   If you want to have a great experience in   Gold Coast bars , the leave the car keys at home, have a bath and done your best casual gear so you’re looking your best and head out with some friends. Going solo is fine, but the best thing you can wear is an o...

  In these difficult times with the threat of the Covid-19 virus, everyone needs to take special precautions when visiting a Gold Coast bar so that they remain healthy and negative in regard to the current virus. The government guidelines and restrictions are designed to safeguards everyone and help prevent the spread of viruses. Although some restrictions have been lifted you can expect things to continue to change as new outbreaks happen around Queensland. It’s important that each person considers their own unique and specific health situation when considering going to a Gold Coast Bar Bar Safety When going out to a Gold Coast bar , take your smart phone with your details on the appropriate app so you can electronically log in as you enter. If you don’t have or want to take your phone, write your relevant details down and take several copies with you. While inside a Gold Coast bar, it’s important that you maintain a 1.5 meter distance from anyone not in your party and respect oth...

  Today when you want to visit a Gold Coast Bar you have many choices on the type and style of venues available. You will find in a Gold Coast bar, specialties that will tempt, delight and tickle your taste buds, many are reasonably priced, so whatever your particular preference is you’ll find it if you take a little bit of time to explore the post pandemic Gold Coast bar scene. Some of the top specialties, you can expect to find in Gold Coast bars: ·          Baked Treats Sprinkled all around The Gold Coast you’ll find specialty bars that bake rustic breads and produce handmade treats including sweet and savoury pastries,   as well as specialty teas and in house roasted coffees, tasty sandwiches and molten toaster to eat in or take way or those on the go ·          Foodie’s delights Special original dishes designed to tantalize the taste buds such as fried green olives served with arrabiata sauce,...

  When you want to get the best dining experience in a Gold Coast restaurant, you need to do a little research before you venture out. One of the best places to start if you’re new to the area or just visiting, is to ask the people you’re staying with, hospitality staff and most people in hotels and resorts know which place in their area are good and which to miss. Taxi drivers are also pretty good at knowing where great places to eat are. Places to avoid Any place in a busy tourist area that has people walking the streets with signboards or giving out fliers will be at best mediocre, but probably just serving low quality, premade fast meals that you can get everywhere. If that’s what you enjoy then hog in. The meals are likely to be huge and full of fat carb’s and sugar, substituting quality for quantity and not really offering value for money. Before you go inside check out the number of customers a place has, if there are not so many customers at peak hour, then there is a reaso...

  When you go dining at a Gold Coast bar there are a few precautions you should take because of the COVID-9 pandemic. In the last few days the Queensland government has eased many of the restrictions for socialising and going out to restaurants and bars. The government has modified its policies and restrictions to enable business’s to reopen and operate responsibly and increase their business activities without compromising the health of the general public, customers or their staff. All establishments are required to operate under the approved COVID-19 Safe Industry Plan and comply with the provisions in the COVID safe checklist These are some of the precautions you should take when dining out: Try and choose a bar with an abundance of outdoor seating or plan to dine during the cooler times of the day Ensure your own personal hygiene by regularly washing your hands with plenty of soap and water Many areas in bars and restaurants are likely to be contaminated so there should be staf...

If you’re like most people you will enjoy dining out in a nice Gold Coast restaurant. The best way to ensure you get a table is to book early, as soon as you know you’ll be going out. That way you will surely to be accommodated in the restaurant you prefer. Some of the more popular restaurants are booked out weeks or even months ahead on special occasions such as mother’s day, Easter and long weekends. Other places you may find hard to get a renovation even a week before during their busy times. Often it’s a good idea to choose a quiet time for a special occasion to be sure you will get the best service. Reservation protocol is not too hard to learn and it can make dining out in your preferred upscale restaurant much easier. Some of the fine dining Gold Coast restaurants , don’t require reservations except on busy occasions. However, most establishments do and many even require you to make a reservation at any time. This is because it helps them plan the evening and ensure they have...

Dining out on The Gold Coast bar scene does not have to be unhealthy although most eating establishments go for eye appeal and taste over nutritional considerations; it’s not always the case. Restaurants with the most nutritional foods also tend to that have a fresh blackboard menu each day and rely on what’s fresh and seasonal in the local markets. Try these strategies for finding, healthy meals out on the Gold Coast: Check it out   You can find good healthy foods almost everywhere as people are now health conscious. The best way is to check out a restaurant or Gold Coast Bar before you go there. Most, quality places now post their menus on their websites, often with their nutritional values and descriptions so you know what you’re getting. By doing this you can choose the healthiest options and know beforehand what you want as well as any substitutions you require. To get the best of eating out make a game plan Before you head out, make a plan: Usually, it’s best if...

When going to a Gold Coast Restaurant, the best way to ensure you will have the best experience while there is to avoid the peak hour rush between 6 to 8 pm. If you’re in a good restaurant, a place that prepares all its food as freshly as possible, then you must expect a little waiting. Some of the ways you can check to see if you’re in a good, quality restaurant: The Bread A very good indicator of the quality of a restaurant is the bread they serve when you first arrive. If the bread is in house, warm and fresh and the butter is soft and spreadable and possibly blended with other interesting ingredients such as herbs or Dijon then you can expect they take pride in their food and the rest of the meal. If the bread is disappointing you can expect the rest of the meal to be similar. Check the Bathrooms before ordering The way a restaurant maintains its bathrooms are a good indicator of their overall cleanliness. If they take pride in their bathrooms chances are they are equal...

If you’re searching for the best restaurant on the Gold Coast you are going to have a great time, but it will be hard to decide which of the many hundreds of truly great eating housesare really the best. Some of these suggestions may help you find the best Gold Coast Restaurant for you: Decide on your Budget Before you start looking decide on how much you want to spend as there are good quality restaurants to suit most budgets. There is little point in going to a five star restaurant if you want to pay 1 star prices. You would be better waiting a while and saving up a bit more and really treating yourself than trying to get a bargain meal in a gourmet restaurant. The Gold Coast is still one of the greatest places in Australia to just hangout at the beach, but with an influx of new and exciting food venues as well as some internationally celebrated chefs, the Gold Coast has a wide range of sophisticated dining options. You can get a great taste sensation from one of the fabulou...

When going out for a special occasion or just giving yourselves a treat, you can’t beat a Tugun restaurant to give you complete satisfaction. Some helpful tips when going to a high class restaurant are: Order, the House Specialty Most high quality restaurants have specialty dishes that are unique to them and the reason they are considered great restaurants. They also have substitute meals to appeal to those who are not so adventurous or prefer a more standard cuisine. Although these are well done and presented you could really miss out on a taste adventure Go For The Full Experience If you want to save a few dollars, go to a cheaper establishment. To really have a great eating experience you need to be prepared to spend the required amount of time and money in an establishment. Don’t skip the first courses or the right wines to save. If you’re worried about affordability and it’s an issue, then maybe it’s better to save a bit more money and take your experience when you...

When you want to find a great Gold Coast restaurant it can be a difficult choice, depending on the type of food you want and the level of service. The Gold Coast has it all and more, the biggest problem is finding the best restaurant for you. If you Google the best restaurant on the Gold Coast, what you’re likely to get is stuff that the average tourist will go to. They tend to have very average food and high prices. The last thing you want is a meal that leaves you feeling dissatisfied and under impressed So how to find to find the best restaurant on the Gold Coast : Where the Locals Eat The answer is to ask the locals, find the place the locals eat in, they will always find the best place with the best value. Places that will turn your evening into an experience to remember, places you won’t find in critic guides. Ask people working in the hospitality industry, they are always helpful and they mostly have insider information and love to give recommendations. Wor...