Pacific Pines Tavern

Skip the standard Gold Coast pub crawl—Pacific Pines Tavern is where the proper Friday afternoon magic happens. Punters who frequent these bar stools will point you straight to the weekend specials: $2 oysters every Friday and Saturday that absolutely hit the spot. This is elevated pub grub with serious swagger. Think massive, perfectly charred rump steaks, top-notch calamari, and wildly inventive cheeseburger arancini balls that completely steal the show. The portions are massive. The atmosphere—pure community warmth. Those who call this spot their local constantly champion the stellar floor team for making every visit feel like a true homecoming. Grab a cold schooner, order the satay chicken, and let Todd at the bar mix you a cracking cocktail to cap off the week.