The Exhibitionist Bar

The Exhibitionist Bar is a rooftop bar on Level 5 of HOTA Gallery, bringing cocktails, champagne and bar food together with broad views across the Gold Coast and towards the Hinterland. Its setting gives the venue a polished, art-focused character, with the gallery’s exhibition program shaping much of the drinks experience.

Specialty cocktails are developed in response to major art exhibitions, creating a menu that changes with each new showing. The approach gives the bar a creative link to the gallery and makes the drinks list part of the wider cultural setting, rather than a separate offering. Champagne is also central to the venue, while the food menu focuses on bar fare designed for sharing.

The atmosphere suits relaxed drinks, sunset catch-ups and evenings that combine art with a rooftop setting. The venue operates across the day, with later evening service on selected nights, making it suitable for both gallery visitors seeking a drink and groups planning a more social occasion. Walk-ins are welcomed where space allows, although bookings are available for later visits.

Sunday high tea provides a more formal option. The experience includes a selection of sweet and savoury items, premium Tavalon tea and the option of Perrier-Jouët Champagne. It is presented as a refined rooftop ritual, with limited seating and Sunday sessions. The high tea offering cannot be adapted to a lactose-free option.

The Exhibitionist Bar works well for visitors looking for a drinks-led venue with a strong sense of place. The combination of changing art-inspired cocktails, champagne, shareable food and gallery surroundings gives it a distinct identity within the HOTA precinct. The rooftop outlook adds a visual focus to the experience, while the menu keeps the offering suited to casual celebrations, cultural outings and small group gatherings.