Dining & Nightlife
Enhance your visit and see just how naturally food and art come together at HOTA. Experience art on a plate at Palette Restaurant, soak in the views and sip on specialty cocktails at The Exhibitionist Bar, or get your coffee and catch up with friends at HOTA Café.
Dining & Nightlife at HOTA
Whether you're seeking an elegant fine dining experience, a pre-show dinner, craft cocktails with live music, or a relaxed lakeside brunch, HOTA offers unforgettable culinary moments.
Palette Restaurant
Inspired by the art around us, our dining room offers an experience that celebrates creativity, flavour, and the Gold Coast lifestyle.
- Ground Level HOTA Gallery 135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
- Wednesday - Saturday Lunch 11:30am – 2:30pm Dinner from 5:00pm Closed Sun, Mon & Tue
- Recommended — Book online or call the venue for groups.
HOTA Cafe
Specialty coffee, fresh pastries, and all-day eats in the heart of the precinct. Fuel up before the gallery, the theatre, or a stroll through the parklands.
- HOTA Central 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
- Monday – Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm (Mondays during school holidays only) Saturday 9am – 3:30pm Sunday 11am - 3.30pm Extended hours on show days.
The Exhibitionist Bar
Gallery roof-top bar, sweeping city views, curator cocktails, wines by the glass and delicious bites, all suited to a long lunch, sunset cocktails, or dinner with friends.
- Level 5, HOTA Gallery, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise, 4217
- Sun – Tues 10:00am – 4:00pm Wed – Sat 10:00am – 10:00pm
- Recommended — Book online or call the venue for groups.
Dining Experiences & Workshops
At HOTA, dining is more than a meal - it’s an immersive cultural experience. Guests can enjoy a curated calendar of dining events, exclusive chef collaborations and hands-on workshops that bring together food, creativity and conversation in unforgettable ways.
HOTA Signature High Tea
Join us on Level 5 for our Signature High Tea, an indulgent experience set high above the city with sweeping views that make every sip and bite even more special. Savour a refined selection of handcrafted sweet and savoury delights, thoughtfully curated to delight every palate. Sip on premium Tavalon tea or toast the occasion with a glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne as you unwind in the elegant surrounds of Palette’s rooftop setting. With limited seating available and sessions offered exclusively on Sundays, High Tea is the perfect way to elevate your weekend ritual. Please note: Our high tea offering cannot be adapted to a lactose-free option.
- Date
- Sun 5 Jul - Sun 16 Aug
