There’s a freewheeling beachy vibe at this neighbourhood hang that delivers the goods from brunch to sundowner hour, from salt air-seasoned steak sangas to rocking cocktails.
Scott’s Luncheonette & Bar is the kind of approachable all-day retreat every cool beachside suburb deserves but few are lucky enough to score. Owned by Perry Scott, former long-time owner of late Brisbane bar The Lark, this bolthole at the southern end of the Gold Coast is the kind of place you visit to refuel after a morning dip with a cold-pressed juice and scrambled eggs, say, then return to in the afternoon for a low-fi wine or a beer. Come the weekend, a catch-up with mates might segue into early-evening cocktails, a pork-belly slider and more wine.
Perry also owns the Dispense Station, a cocktail-bar-on-wheels best known for shaking “Scottails” at music festivals, but more often than not he can be found behind the counter at Scott’s. This is someone who knows and loves great drinks, and takes the same detailed yet spirited approach to snacks. The setting is informal and relaxed, the service friendly, and the good times? That’s mostly up to you, but crossing the threshold here is a good start.
