Surfers Paradise · Gold Coast

Gold Coast's wildest country bar. Mechanical bull, pool tables, shuffleboard, American eats & the legendary Beergarita — all under one roof on Cavill Ave.

Open Daily · 12pm – 12am (Fri & Sat until 3am) · 2/58 Cavill Ave
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The Venue

This Place Is
Bucking Awesome

Cowboys has been winning over crowds in Queenstown, New Zealand for over 20 years. Now we've saddled up and ridden into Surfers Paradise — bringing all the rowdy fun with us. Family-run, handcrafted, and unapologetically wild.

Inside Cowboys Surfers Paradise

Location

2/58 Cavill Ave

Hours

12pm – Late Daily

Capacity

400+ Guests

Also in

Queenstown, NZ

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PBR Mechanical Bull

The only PBR mechanical bull in all of Australia — imported from the USA. $5 a ride, on the hour every hour. Think you can last 8 seconds?

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Games Zone

Custom-made pool tables, shuffleboard, and electronic dart boards. All free to play — save your coins for another day.

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The Beergarita

Our legendary signature cocktail. Tequila, lime, Cointreau, sugar syrup & Corona. One sip and you'll understand why everyone's talking about it.

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Weekly Events

Boozy Bingo, Line Dancing, Pool Comp, Fireball Friday, Karaoke Sunday and more. There's always something happening at Cowboys.

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Photo Booth

Strike a pose in our photo booth. Perfect for groups, birthdays, and those nights you definitely want to remember.

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Waterfront Deck

Enjoy stunning waterfront views from our outdoor deck. Multiple areas including the Top Bar, cocktail area, picnic tables, and main dance floor.

✦ Fun Facts About Cowboys ✦

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Family-run business with 20+ years in Queenstown, NZ

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Most of our décor is handmade & imported from America

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Real taxidermy throughout the venue

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Only PBR mechanical bull in all of Australia

Cowboys guests celebrating with beers and cowboy hats

The Cowboys Crowd

Hats on,
drinks up.

Whether it's your first rodeo or you're a regular, Cowboys is the kind of place where strangers become mates by the second round. Come as you are — leave as a cowboy.

What's On

Events at Cowboys

Weekly Events at Cowboys Surfers Paradise
🎟️ Monday

Buckin' Bingo

Evenings · Adults Only (Rated R)

Not your grandma's bingo. Participate in games, earn prizes throughout the night, and the big winner takes home a $200 bar tab.

🏆 $200 Bar Tab Prize
👢 Tuesday

Buckin' Boots

7pm – 8pm Beginners Line Dancing Class
9pm – Late Buckin' Boots Performance

Strict beginners class first, then the performance takes the stage — earn prizes and live out your Coyote Ugly dreams.

🏆 Prizes to be won
🎱 Wednesday

Pool Competition

7pm – Late

Think you've got what it takes? Enter our weekly pool competition on our custom-made tables. Play your way to the top and earn up to a $200 bar tab.

🏆 Up to $200 Bar Tab
🤠 Thursday

Line Dancing

7pm – Late · Beginners & Improvers

Beginners and improvers welcome — learn true American style line dances. No experience needed, just bring your boots and your best attitude.

🔥 Friday

Fireball Friday

From 8pm – Late

Kick off the weekend the Cowboys way — drink deals, the bull, and a good boogie. Fireball Friday is the wildest night of the week.

🎤 Sunday

Karaoke Night

9pm – Late

Star or shower singer — everyone's welcome on our stage. Belt out your favourite tunes every Sunday night and end the weekend on a high.

Nightly Challenge

The Best 8 Seconds
of Your Life

The only PBR bull in all of Australia — imported straight from the USA. On the hour, every hour.

🐂 $5 per ride

T&Cs may apply · Waiver required before riding

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Explore the Venue

Our Spaces

From the waterfront deck to the top bar, Cowboys has a spot for every kind of night. Explore our unique areas and find your favourite corner.

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Waterfront Deck

Stunning waterfront views from our outdoor deck. The perfect spot for a cold drink and a warm Gold Coast evening.

Outdoor · Waterfront Views
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Top Bar

Our elevated bar area with its own vibe. Available as a private space for groups of 35+ (private until 9:30pm). Connected to the Smokers Den.

Private Hire Available
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Cocktail Area

Dedicated cocktail bar area — the best place to order your Cowboys Beergarita and watch the action unfold.

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Picnic Table Area

Relaxed, social seating perfect for groups. Grab a round of drinks and settle in for the night.

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Main Dance Floor

The heart of Cowboys. Where the line dancing happens, the bull gets ridden, and the night comes alive. Come ready to move.

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Photo Booth

Strike a pose and take home a memory. Our photo booth is perfect for groups, birthdays, and those nights you'll never forget.

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Smokers Tower

A dedicated outdoor smoking area with its own character. Step out, light up, and enjoy the Gold Coast air.

Outdoor · Smoking Area
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Smokers Garden

A garden-style outdoor smoking area — relaxed and social, perfect for a break from the dance floor.

Outdoor · Smoking Area
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Smokers Den

Connected to the Top Bar area, the Smokers Den is a cosy covered spot for a smoke without missing the action upstairs.

Connected to Top Bar

📸 More photos and videos of our spaces coming soon. Follow us on Instagram @bmgcowboys for the latest snaps.

Take a Piece Home

Cowboys Merch

Rep the brand. Whether you survived the bull or just had the best night of your life — take home a piece of Cowboys.

Yeah Nah Bro I'm Here to Get Bucked — Cowboys Tee

"Yeah Nah Bro,
I'm Here to Get Bucked"

Classic Cowboys tee. The one that started it all.

$45
Buck Me Gently Darling — Cowboys Tee

"Buck Me Gently
Darling"

Smooth. Cheeky. Unmistakably Cowboys.

$45
Best 8 Seconds of Your Life — Cowboys Tee

"Best 8 Seconds
of Your Life"

Wear it with pride. You earned it.

$45
Tonight I'm Getting Bucked — Cowboys Tee

"Tonight I'm
Getting Bucked"

For the ones who came to ride.

$45
Cowboys Hat

Cowboys Hat

The official Cowboys cowboy hat. No night out is complete without one.

$10
Cowboys Hand Fan — $3

Cowboys Hand Fan

Stay cool on the dance floor. Cowboys branded fan — now selling!

$3

Merch is available in-venue at the bar. Come in and grab yours before they sell out! Want to enquire about bulk orders or corporate gifts?

Get in Touch

Reserve Your Spot

Bookings & Enquiries

Planning a big night? Birthday, work do, or just a big group? We'd love to have you. Fill in the form below and we'll be in touch.

Cowboys Surfers Paradise - Exterior

📋 Booking Information

  • 💰Groups of 10+ people require a $10 per person reservation deposit. An invoice will be sent and must be paid one week prior to your booking.
  • 🚫Reservation deposits are non-refundable unless you cancel at least one week before your booking date.
  • 🍹Your deposit is added to a bar tab for your group to use on arrival — food, drinks, or bull rides. Unused tab balance is non-refundable.
  • We allow a 15-minute grace period. Tables are held for up to 3 hours (T&Cs may apply depending on booking time).
  • 👶Children under 18 are welcome with a guardian and must exit the venue by 10pm.

🎉 Large Group Packages

  • 👥25+ guests: Three food function packages available. Paid one week in advance, non-refundable. Contact us for package details.
  • 🏆35+ guests: Private Top Bar area available (private until 9:30pm). Guests receive stamps or wristbands to identify their group at the bar.
  • 💃All group packages can include a line dancing lesson at no additional cost — just let us know!

Send a Booking Enquiry

We'll get back to you within 24 hours. For urgent enquiries call +61 422 242 880 or email bmgcowboysenquiries@gmail.com

Staying the Night?

Surfers Paradise is packed with great places to stay — all within walking distance of Cowboys. Here are some of our neighbours.

📍 Cowboys is at 2/58 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise — right in the heart of the action. Most hotels are a 2–10 minute walk away.