It’s time to prepare for your annual Bavarian blow-out. Celebrate the world’s biggest beer festival over one colossal day of stein wielding revelry at The Island Glasshouse and Deck — AKA the Beer Hall and Wunderbar Terrace. With a fine selection of Bavarian beers on tap, schnapps and smorgasbord of food stations, you’ll be primed for the live oompah band — hand and thigh-slapping gestures are highly encouraged. We’ll be hosting plenty of fun games and you might even win a prize! And of course, we expect nothing less than your finest Lederhosen and Dirndl dress.
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The Island Glasshouse
Saturday 5th October
From 11am – 5pm
Dress: your finest Lederhosen and Dirndl dress is highly encouraged
General admission $15 + booking fee. The Glasshouse will be set as a beer hall. Seating is available on a first in best dressed basis. Food and drink will be available to purchase throughout the day.
VIP Beer Hall $149 + booking fee. $139 for 6+ Guests. Includes allocated priority seating with a three hour food and beverage package between 12pm – 3pm.
VIP Menu
Three hour food and beverage package
- Shared Bavarian Board of bratwurst, smoked pork, gouda cheese, sauerkraut, pickles, mustards and pretzels
- Bavarian smoked brisket sliders
- Roasted pork knuckle served as a main dish
- Drinks: three hour package of premium Bavarian beers, schnapps cocktail jugs, premium wine and softdrinks.
Food Stations
Available to purchase throughout the day
- Mini Bratwurst Dogs
- Schnitzel Rolls
- Smoked Bratwurst
- Bavarian Snack Pack: Bratwurst, smoked pork, gouda cheese, sauerkraut, pickles, mustards, pretzels
- Pretzels
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Can you cater to my food allergies and dietary requirements? We strive to accommodate food allergies. For the VIP ticket, include dietary needs at checkout. Note: We may not cater to all preferences (e.g., keto, low-carb, low sugar).
Can you seat my group together? Allocated seating is available only for the VIP ticket. If purchasing tickets separately for this ticket, create a ‘group name’ and include at checkout to ensure your party is seated together. General admission tickets have unallocated seating; arrive early to secure a spot.
How do the food and beverages work for the event? A variety of beers, wines, cocktails, and soft drinks will be available throughout the day, along with food stations offering a range of delicious options for purchase. The VIP ticket consists of a three hour food and drinks package and is only available between 12pm – 3pm.
What’s the refund policy? We do not offer refunds for this event.
Celebrate Christmas Day Lunch Gold Coast with your loved ones at The Island Gold Coast.
Embrace the festive spirit with a sumptuous Christmas feast in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Enjoy the magical atmosphere and the natural beauty of The Island as you indulge in a Christmas lunch that caters to every taste. Choose from two Christmas events:
Christmas Day Family Buffet
Experience our traditional buffet, featuring the freshest hot and cold seafood, succulent roast meats, seasonal roasted vegetables, refreshing summer salads, and indulgent desserts—perfect for everyone, including the little ones! Beverages are available for purchase from the bar throughout the day.
Choose from Two Sittings:
- First Sitting: 11am – 2pm
- Second Sitting: 3pm – 6pm
View the Island Glasshouse here.
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Family Buffet Menu
Cold Fresh Seafood
- Whole king prawns with cocktail sauce (gf, df)
- Natural oysters with mignonette dressing (gf, dfo)
- Smoked salmon with creme fraiche, capers, dill (gf)
- Chilled Moreton Bay bugs, lemon dressing, chives (gf, df)
Warm Fresh Seafood
- Baked whole sides of market fish (gf, df)
- Oyster Kilpatrick (gf, df)
- Steamed mussels, provencal sauce, olives, parsley (gf)
Warm Roast Meats
- Traditional maple and mustard glazed ham (gf, df)
- Roasted chicken, pan jus (gf, df)
- Sirloin steak with herb mustard crust (gf, df)
Salads
- Potato salad with crispy bacon, chives, capers, mustard mayo (gf, df)
- Roast pumpkin salad with quinoa, pepitas, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, lemon dressing
- Mixed leaf salad with maple dressing (gf, df)
- Shaved fennel, wild rocket and citrus salad with yuzu vinaigrette (gf, df, vegan)
Vegetables
- Herb and garlic roasted potatoes (gf, df, v, ve)
- Maple glazed sweetcorn, paprika salt (gf, df, v)
- Baked broccoli and cauliflower mornay (gf, v)
- Roast root vegetables with thyme and garlic (gf, df, v, ve)
Sides & Accompaniments
- Artisan bread rolls with butter
- Gravy
- Red wine jus
Desserts
- Christmas plum puddings with custard
- Christmas meringues with passion fruit, mango and raspberries
- Fresh seasonal fruit plates
- Housemade trifle
Kid’s Buffet
Kids are welcome to Family Buffet above and the Kids Buffet menu below:
- Chicken Nuggets
- Battered fish goujons
- Hot chips
- Fusilli pasta with napoli sauce
- Condiments: ketchup, bbq sauce
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Christmas Day Penthouse Buffet & Beverage Package
Perched on the top level of the Island with spectacular views over the Surfers Paradise CBD and coastline. The Island Penthouse – Christmas Buffet & Beverage Package includes cold and cooked fresh seafood, traditional roast meats, seasonal vegetables and salads, sides, accompaniments, desserts and a three-hour drinks package with Mumm Marlborough Prestige Sparkling, premium wines, beers, Christmas sangria and spritz, softdrinks and juices. Tickets to the Penthouse Christmas Day Buffet are limited.
Tickets $229 + booking fee. There is one ticket price for the Penthouse lunch and every ticket includes the three-hour beverage package. There will also be a range of softdrinks and juices available as part of the package.
Choose from Two Sittings:
- First Sitting: 11am – 2pm
- Second Sitting: 3pm – 6pm
This is an 18+ event with only one ticket level available and includes the drink package.
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Penthouse Buffet Menu
Cold Fresh Seafood
- Whole king prawns with cocktail sauce (gf, df)
- Natural oysters with mignonette dressing (gf, dfo)
- Smoked salmon with creme fraiche, capers, dill (gf)
- Chilled Moreton Bay bugs, lemon dressing, chives (gf, df)
Warm Fresh Seafood
- Baked whole sides of market fish (gf, df)
- Oyster Kilpatrick (gf, df)
- Steamed mussels, provencal sauce, olives, parsley (gf)
Warm Roast Meats
- Traditional maple and mustard glazed ham (gf, df)
- Roasted chicken, pan jus (gf, df)
- Sirloin steak with herb mustard crust (gf, df)
Salads
- Potato salad with crispy bacon, chives, capers, mustard mayo (gf, df)
- Roast pumpkin salad with quinoa, pepitas, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, lemon dressing
- Mixed leaf salad with maple dressing (gf, df)
- Shaved fennel, wild rocket and citrus salad with yuzu vinaigrette (gf, df, vegan)
Vegetables
- Herb and garlic roasted potatoes (gf, df, v, ve)
- Maple glazed sweetcorn, paprika salt (gf, df, v)
- Baked broccoli and cauliflower mornay (gf, v)
- Roast root vegetables with thyme and garlic (gf, df, v, ve)
Sides & Accompaniments
- Artisan bread rolls with butter
- Gravy
- Red wine jus
Desserts
- Christmas plum puddings with custard
- Christmas meringues with passion fruit, mango and raspberries
- Fresh seasonal fruit plates
- Housemade trifle
*Menu subject to change based on supply and availability of seasonal produce. gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, dfo – dairy free option, vegan.
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FAQs
Will my group be seated together? Yes, we will be seating your group on your own table. If your group is purchasing tickets separately, come up with a catchy table name between yourselves, then include this table name in the field provided at check-out.
Can you cater to my food allergies and dietary requirements? We always do our best to cater to your food allergies as long as you include them in the field provided at checkout. We may not, however, be able to cater towards all food preferences e.g. keto, low-carb, low sugar. We have provided this field at check-out for people with food allergies only.
Do you have parking? Affordable secure paid parking available at Bruce Bishop Parking, which is adjacent to the Hotel. View the carpark and rates on their website. Please ensure you arrive in time for the start of your sitting.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? The Glasshouse Family Buffet is all ages. The Penthouse Buffet is 18+ only and there is only one ticket level available with the inclusion of the beverage package.
What’s the refund policy? Please note that we do not allow refunds for any reason. Any changes or updates to your booking must be provided 72 hours prior to the event commencing.
Your Office Family Christmas – Very Merry Long Lunch at The Island Gold Coast.
Gather your office family for a Very Merry Long Lunch that takes all the stress out of planning your Christmas Party. This year, we’re making it easy—just get your numbers together and turn up!
Hosted in the stunning Island Glasshouse, our Christmas Long Lunch comes with all the trimmings. Enjoy a festive feast with our Family Style share menu, packed with all your holiday favourites. For those looking to raise a glass (or two), we’ve got an optional three-hour drinks package featuring cocktail carafes, premium wines, beers, and bubbles. Prefer to keep it simple? No worries—guests opting for just the food menu can purchase drinks from the bar on the day.
We’ll have live tunes to keep the vibes merry and a photo moment to capture the memories. Plus, every booking gets their own festive-themed table, so you can celebrate in style.
Choose from two dates
- Friday, 6th December or
- Friday, 13th December
From 12 PM to 3 PM at the Island Glasshouse.
$95 p/person for the Family-Style Share Menu, or
$134 p/person if you’d like to add the three-hour beverage package.
It’s the perfect way to wrap up the year with your work crew—just show up and enjoy. The Island Rooftop is open after the event concludes.
Minimum of four guests per table. All guests at the one table must be on the same ticket option.
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Family-Style Menu
On the table
- Artisan bread rolls with butter and smoked salt
To Start
- Poached Mooloolaba prawns, compressed apple, fennel, radish, finger lime dressing (df, gf)
- Chicken and leek terrine, sourdough crumb, truffle oil, tarragon mayonnaise (gfo)
Mains
- Rosemary and garlic slow cooked lamb shoulder, seeded mustard jus (df, gf)
- Herb roasted chicken, pan jus, roasted onions (gf)
Sides
- Roasted heirloom carrots with goats cheese and macadamia (gf, v)
- Rosemary and garlic roasted potatoes, smoked salt (df, gf, ve, v)
To Finish
- Passion fruit tart, blackberries, sorghum
- Pavlova, mango, raspberries, kiwifruit
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FAQs
Can you cater to my food allergies and dietary requirements? We strive to accommodate food allergies. Include dietary needs at checkout. Note: We may not cater to all preferences (e.g., keto, low-carb, low sugar).
Can you seat my group together? All groups will get their own festive-themed table. If purchasing tickets separately, create a ‘group name’ and include at checkout to ensure your party is seated together.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? This event will be restricted to over 18s only. There will also be a range of non-alcoholic drinks available in all packages throughout the event.
How does the drinks package work? Groups can choose between the food-only option or the food plus the three-hour beverage package. Please note, all guests at the same table must be on the same package. Guests on the food-only option can also purchase drinks from the bar on the day.
What’s the refund policy? We do not offer refunds for this event.
A long, leisurely lunch for weekends.
Afternoons are for gathering, grazing and good times with friends at the Rooftop’s lavishly long lunch. Take things nice and slow, with a three course spread and drinks selection that’s perfect for sharing alfresco.
Kicking off with a refreshing mimosa on arrival, you’ll be treated to a variety of tasty eats spread out over a two hour service — including charcuterie board, olives, dip and wood fired pizzas, with seasonal cocktail carafes and spritz at your fingertips. And once you’re satisfied, it’s time to settle in for some more quality chill-time with Rooftop tunes, courtesy of the legends at Well Play.
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Menu
Grazing-Style Lunch with Drinks Package
2 hour all-inclusive package – $79 per/person
Served grazing style at the table
Nibble
Charcuterie — cured and smoked meat, mixed olives, aged cheddar, pickles, toasted Turkish and dip (gfo)
Bite
Karaage Chicken, wakame, white miso mayo, toasted furikake (gf)
Lamb kofta, tzatziki, lemon (gf)
House made arancini, truffle mayo, pecorino (gf/v)
Devour
Margherita and Funghi wood fired pizzas (gfo/veo)
Sip
Arrival Mimosa, Valley Hops Beers, Villa Sandi Prosecco, Babich Rosé
Cocktail Carafes
Mimosa – orange juice, sparkling wine
Passion Fruit and Vanilla Mojito – Havana Club 3yo Rum, Licor 43, lime, mint, passion fruit, lemonade, soda
Watermelon Margarita Spritz – El Jimador Reposado Tequila, Triple Sec, watermelon, lime, soda
(df) dairy free, (gf) gluten free, (ve) vegan, (veo) vegan option, (v) vegetarian
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Every Saturday at the Island Rooftop. Choose between two sittings: 11:30am – 1:30pm or 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
We recommend guests arrive for the start time of their sitting as service times and durations cannot be changed. Pay on arrival, $40 per person no show fee.
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Menu’s may change week to week due to the seasonality of ingredients. Minimum 2 people on the Grazy Days package.