The Coolangatta Hotel in Coolangatta is one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic live music pubs. Known locally as “The Cooly”, it combines live entertainment with bars, dining and a long-running band room culture that mixes local artists with bigger national and international acts.

The Coolangatta Hotel / The Cooly — Coolangatta
The Cooly is a live music venue and pub on the Gold Coast in Coolangatta.
The venue hosts gigs, live entertainment and regular shows across its public bar and upstairs band room.
Upcoming shows at this venue appear in the Gold Coast gig guide.

Venue Info

Venue: The Coolangatta Hotel — The Cooly
Location: Coolangatta
Type: Pub, band room and live music venue
Typical shows: Local artists, touring acts and live entertainment
All ages: Varies by event

Contact & Links

Address: Cnr Warner Street &, Marine Parade, Coolangatta QLD 4225
Website: https://www.thecoolyhotel.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoolyhotel/

What It’s Like

A classic live music pub with a broad crowd and a more social, high-energy feel. The Cooly mixes band room gigs with bar culture, making it feel bigger and more mainstream than some of the Coast’s smaller independent rooms.

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