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DRINK UP: Coolangatta Sands Hotel

Answered by: Jo Ayers

What's your bar's specialty drink? Lychee & Espresso Martinis, Caiprioskas, Mojitos, Old Fashioned.

What drink turns you off? Tequila shots.

Cnr Griffith Street and McLean Sts, Coolangatta coolangattasandshotel.com.au

What makes your bar different? We have a variety of options available: Sand Bar is a stylish lounge with drinking dens, a music policy of funk, soul, breaks and beats and surfing collectors items from legends such as MP and Joe Larkin adorning the walls. We have an award winning gaming room, bistro, public bar and TAB. 

Who will I meet at your bar? Young professionals, surf locals, international backpackers, chicas drinking cocktails at amazing prices!

What's the design/atmosphere of your bar? Stylish lounge bar playing old school tunes to shake your tail feather to.

Best hangover cure? Head massage, 2 x alka seltzer and hair of the dog!