Drift Bar

Sunshine Coast



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waterfront dining with live music
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$$$$ Moderately Priced
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For live music, plan a visit from Friday to Sunday, when Drift's regular programme is scheduled.

Drift Bar is a waterfront bar and restaurant at Bulcock Beach in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. Located at 30 Esplanade, the venue combines a relaxed coastal setting with a menu that runs from breakfast through to dinner, making it suited to different parts of the day.

Breakfast is served daily from 7am, with coffee available alongside the morning menu. Lunch and dinner continue the all-day dining format, while the bar offers local craft beer and other drinks. The setting brings waterfront views into the experience, providing a casual place for a morning coffee, a daytime meal or an evening drink.

Live music forms an important part of Drift Bar’s character, with performances scheduled every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The music programme adds an evening and weekend focus to the venue without changing its role as a restaurant and bar open from breakfast onwards. It can suit diners looking for a meal, guests meeting for drinks, and groups seeking a setting with food, beverages and entertainment.

Drift Bar also caters for private functions. The venue can host weddings, parties and other celebrations, with function packages available through direct contact. This makes it an option for group occasions as well as everyday dining.

The venue is part of the Bulcock Beach dining and leisure precinct, with the waterfront location providing the defining sense of place. Drift Bar’s combination of breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, craft beer, live music and function facilities gives it a broad hospitality offering in central Caloundra.

Frequently Asked Questions

Drift Bar suits guests looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, craft beer, waterfront views or live music.
It is a bar and restaurant with breakfast, lunch and dinner service, plus live music and function facilities.
Breakfast is served daily from 7am.
Drift Bar is at 30 Esplanade, Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, Queensland 4551.
Function enquiries can be made by contacting Drift Bar on (07) 5499 7009 or at admin@driftbar.com.au.
Yes. The venue can host weddings, parties and other functions, with function packages available through direct contact.
Live music is scheduled every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Dietary requirements can be discussed directly with Drift Bar by phone or email.
Drift Bar has a waterfront setting at Bulcock Beach. Seating arrangements can be confirmed directly with the venue.
Dining enquiries can be directed to Drift Bar on (07) 5499 7009.

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