St Bernards Hotel

Perched high on Tamborine Mountain—where crisp hinterland air meets sweeping, panoramic vistas of the Gold Coast—St Bernards Hotel is an absolute institution. Weekend road-trippers brave the winding drive up just for this jaw-dropping scenic backdrop and a proper Sunday session. The atmosphere? Pure, unpretentious Aussie pub. Think icy schooners of Stone & Wood, sprawling outdoor gardens, and the iconic resident St Bernard pups lounging in the breeze. Seasoned mountain-goers secure an alfresco table, hit the QR code to bypass the bar queues, and dive straight into towering plates of crispy fish and chips or hearty chicken Caesar salads. The kitchen runs full-tilt and wait times definitely stretch during the weekend rush, so grab a pint and settle in. With its charming old-world bar and genuinely legendary barkeeps, this historic spot delivers a brilliant, bustling mountain escape.