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@cowboys_surfersparadise
β˜… Surfers Paradise Β· Gold Coast β˜…

Gold Coast's
Wildest
Country Bar

"Buck me gently, darlin'."

The only PBR mechanical bull in Australia, boot-scootin' line dancing, custom pool tables, American eats and the legendary Beergarita β€” all under one roof on Cavill Ave.

πŸ‚ $5 Bull Rides🀠 Live Line Dancing🎱 Free Pool🍹 The Beergarita
Open Daily Β· 12pm–Late Β· Fri & Sat 'til 3am Β· 2/58 Cavill Ave

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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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

Line Dancing, Pool Comp, Fireball Friday 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 dΓ©cor 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 β€” leave as a cowboy.

What's On

Events at Cowboys

Cowboys Events poster - Buck Me Gently. Every week: bull rides, line dancing and pool comp. Something different every night. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok.
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Tuesday

Line Dancing

7pm - 8pm Line Dancing Lessons, All Levels & Ages / 8pm - Late Requested Songs

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

🎱
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.

πŸ† Up to $200 Bar Tab
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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.

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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.

Nightly Challenge

The Best 8 Seconds
of Your Life

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

πŸ‚ $5 per ride

T&Cs may apply Β· Waiver required before riding

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Inside the Saloon

A Night at Cowboys

Boots on the bar, riders on the bull, mates round every table. This is what a night on Cavill Ave looks like.

Rider taking on the mechanical bull at Cowboys Surfers Paradise
Eight seconds on the bull
Cowgirl by the pool tables at Cowboys Surfers Paradise
Free pool, all night
Crowd partying at the bar at Cowboys Surfers Paradise
The Cowboys crowd
Loaded sharing platter - ribs, wings and fried fish at Cowboys
Feed the whole crew
Rider in a Superman costume on the bull at Cowboys Surfers Paradise
Come as you are
Guest in a Buck Me Gently Darling tee holding a wood-fired pizza
Buck me gently, darlin'

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 Β· 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 β€” 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 Β· Smoking Area
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Magazine Booth

Jump into our Magazine box for a picture with a real moose imported all the way from America!

Photo Opportunity
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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

πŸ“Έ More photos and videos of our spaces coming soon. Follow us on Instagram @cowboys_surfersparadise 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 β€” 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
Two women wearing the brown suede Cowboys house hat

Cowboys Hat

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

$10
Cowboys branded hand fan

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

πŸ“‹ Booking Information

All bookings require a venue hire fee unless a food function package is selected. Food function packages are available for groups of 20 guests or more.

  • ⏰ All bookings are given a 15-minute grace period.
  • πŸͺ‘ Bookings are held for up to 3 hours depending on the booking start time. Terms and conditions may apply.
  • 🚫 We do not take bookings past 8:00pm.
  • 🍳 Our kitchen is open from 12:00pm to 9:00pm.
  • 🎟️ For bookings with a bar tab or food function package, guests will receive a stamp or wristband to identify their group.

🎟️ Venue Hire

Our venue hire fee is $10 per person. This amount is credited toward a bar tab for your group to use upon arrival and is required for groups larger than 20 people.

  • 🚫 Venue hire payments are non-refundable if cancellation occurs within 48 hours of the booking.
  • 🍹 Bar tabs associated with venue hire are also non-refundable in cases of late cancellation, late arrival, or unused bar tab amounts.

🍽️ Food Function Packages

  • πŸ‘₯ For groups of 20+ who choose a food function package, full payment is required one week prior to the booking date. Please understand these payments are completely non-refundable.

πŸ† Top Bar Area

  • 🍸 Our top bar area is reserved for larger groups of 35 guests or more.

πŸ’ƒ Line Dancing

  • 🀠 For guests interested in line dancing, we may offer crash-course lessons depending on the booking time and availability.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

  • πŸ”ž Under 18s: We do allow guests under 18 years old; however, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. All minors must leave the venue by 10:00 PM.
  • πŸ‚ Mechanical Bull: Operates every night, every hour on the hour. Guests under 18 are not permitted to ride, and all riders must sign a waiver and pay a $5 participation fee.
  • 🎱 Gaming Tables & Areas: Gaming sections may be reserved depending on group size; however, games themselves cannot be reserved in advance as they operate on a first come, first served basis. A valid ID is required for game rentals.
  • πŸŽ‚ Decorations & Cakes: Guests are welcome to bring balloons, decorations, and cakes at no additional charge. Guests are responsible for all setup and pack down. Staple guns, glue, or any damaging adhesives are not permitted within the venue.
  • 🍾 Bottles & Bar Tabs: Any unfinished bar tabs or purchased bottles must remain within the venue and cannot be taken off-premises.
  • 🎀 Music & Entertainment Requests: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide microphones, special music requests, or external sound systems. Outside DJs and live bands are also not permitted.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. If you'd like to proceed with your booking, send us an enquiry using the form and we'll send through an invoice. Please note: if payment is not received at least one week prior to the booking date, we will no longer be able to hold your reservation.

Send a Booking Enquiry

⏰ Our latest booking time is 8:00 PM β€” we don't take large bookings after 8pm. Need a later start? Just pop the details in the message below and we'll get back to you.

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

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