Cecil Hotel

Gold Coast



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Ideal for
Type
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family-friendly pub bistro
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Price
$$$$ Moderately Priced
Local tip
A table booking is a sensible choice for bistro dining when a group or family is planning a meal.

Cecil Hotel is a local pub on the corner of Nerang Street and Scarborough Street in Southport. The venue brings together a family-friendly bistro, a sports bar, drinks service, gaming and function spaces, giving it a practical setting for casual meals, after-work drinks, live sport and private occasions on the Gold Coast.

The bistro focuses on familiar pub dining with a contemporary touch. Its menu includes established favourites such as parmas alongside dishes with a more modern approach, with fresh ingredients sourced from local producers. The dining room is designed for families and relaxed catch-ups, while the service style remains straightforward and approachable. Lunch and dinner are available across the week, with extended dining availability on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Sports Bar provides a more social side to the venue. Multiple television screens show sporting events, making it suitable for groups meeting to watch a game or for a casual drink on the way home. The drinks selection includes beer, cider, wine and spirits, with the bar offering a modern setting and friendly service. Gaming machines and TAB facilities are also available for guests seeking those venue features.

Cecil Hotel also caters for functions, including birthdays, milestone celebrations, engagements and corporate events. The space can accommodate different event formats, while catering packages provide variety for organised gatherings. This makes the venue suitable for groups that want to hold an occasion close to Southport's central streets rather than in a formal events venue.

The overall character is that of a versatile neighbourhood pub, balancing family dining with sports viewing, drinks and entertainment. The bistro suits a relaxed meal, the Sports Bar works for casual socialising, and the functions offering provides a local option for larger get-togethers. With its Nerang Street address, the venue is positioned for Southport locals, visitors exploring the area and groups looking for several pub experiences under one roof.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cecil Hotel is at 42 Nerang Street, Southport, on the corner of Nerang Street and Scarborough Street.
Bistro table bookings can be made through the venue's booking option.
The venue's functions team handles enquiries for birthdays, milestones, engagements, corporate events and other gatherings.
The venue caters for different event formats and offers catering packages for private and corporate occasions.
The bistro is a family-friendly dining area, making it suitable for family meals and casual gatherings.
Dietary requirements can be raised with the bistro team when making a reservation so available menu choices can be discussed.
The Sports Bar includes gaming machines and TAB facilities.
Outdoor seating should be confirmed directly with Cecil Hotel before arrival.
The Sports Bar suits casual drinks, after-work catch-ups and groups watching sport on the venue's television screens.

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