Granddad Jack’s Gold Coast Distillery

What To Expect

Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery is the Gold Coast's first and only craft Gin, Vodka, Whiskey & Liqueur distillery located just two minutes walk from North Burleigh beach. We have proudly won over 100 international and national prestigious awards for our spirits and distillery bars since opening in August 2018 and invite you to join us on a distillery tour or casual visit of our distillery bar and tasting room to try for yourself. Production is on full show to visitors and tours are available over the weekend. We're family-friendly, dog friendly and within walking distance of some amazing local breweries & eateries, so you can make a day of it when you visit our Gold Coast distillery and bar. Open from 10am weekdays, and 2pm on weekends. Walk-ins welcome, bookings recommended. BYO Food · Dog Friendly · Family Friendly

Spirits Distilled

Vodka
Whiskey
Gin

Tasting Room

Open to Public
Bookings
Cocktail Menu
Private Functions
Experiences
Disabled Access
Walk Ins
Tours
Masterclasses
Pet Friendly
Parking

Opening Hours

Monday
Open from 10am
Tuesday
Open from 10am
Wednesday
Open from 10am
Thursday
Open from 10am
Friday
Open from 10am
Saturday
Open from 2pm
Sunday
Open from 2pm
Closed
Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Easter, ANZAC

About

Granddad Jack’s Gold Coast Tasting Room is the on-site bar and visitor hub for Granddad Jack’s Craft Distillery, the Gold Coast’s first-ever craft gin, vodka, whiskey & liqueur distillery, located at 45 Lemana Lane, Miami (just a 2‑minute walk from North Burleigh beach). Highlights & Experience: - Open‑view distillery: Watch small‑batch spirits being made in copper stills, smell the whiskey ageing in oak barrels, and look at an array of botanicals while you sip - Casual tastings & cocktails: Try our core range including various gins, vodka, whiskey, the award‑winning coffee liqueur, and rotating monthly limited‑release spirits. Cocktails are crafted using only our spirits, served alongside their tasting boards - Tours & masterclasses: Options include Gin Distillery Tours, QLD Distillery Tours (covering all spirit types), and even a “Make‑Your‑Own‑Gin” experience with the Head Distiller - Amenities & atmosphere: Charming up‑cycled surfboard-warehouse décor, lounges and barrel seating; BYO food-friendly (cheese boards available); family and dog friendly; live music Why it stands out: 1. Award-winning spirits: Over 100 national/international accolades, including “best in Australia” navy-strength gin and “world’s best” coffee liqueur 2. Community vibe: Built to celebrate the legacy of “Granddad Jack” (the founders’ great-grandfather), it's designed as a neighbourhood hub with a welcoming atmosphere that feels 'just like home' 3. Over 400 5-star reviews: Trust the word of over 400 people who have rated our distillery a must-visit experience on the Gold Coast It’s part cocktail bar, part immersive distillery tour, and part community gathering spot, all in a relaxed, family and dog friendly setting, just a stroll from Burleigh beach. Whether you're after a casual drink, an in‑depth tasting, or hands‑on gin‑making, the Granddad Jack's Gold Coast tasting room offers a well-rounded craft spirit experience.

Our Products

Gin, Whiskey, Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Limited Release Spirits, Liqueurs, Aperitifs,

Experiences

We host a private distillery experience each week where you can make your own bottle of gin and enjoy an evening sipping and making gin with our Head Distiller. We also host our must experience Gin Distillery Tour and Queensland Distillery Tour where you can enjoy a behind the scenes of our tour, and tastings of our award winning spirits.

Signature Cocktail

Granddad Jack's Seymour Street

This signature cocktail is created at Granddad Jack’s Distillery Tasting Rooms, featuring our award-winning Greenhouse Gin.

Ingredients:
  • 45ml/ 1.5 oz Granddad Jack’s Greenhouse Gin
  • 45ml/ 1.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 30ml/ 1 oz Eucalyptus Syrup

Eucalyptus Syrup

  • ½ cup of gum leaves
  • 1 cup of white sugar
  • 1 cup of water
Method:

Make the Syrup:

  1. Add to a saucepan & bring to a boil
  2. Once the liquid has reached a boil & all sugar has dissolved, rest for 5 minutes or until cool.
  3. Strain to remove any leaves and add to a bottle. Store in the fridge for up to four weeks.

Process:

  1. Measure ingredients into a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well & strain into an ice-filled tumbler or double old fashioned glass.
  3. Garnish with a eucalypt leaf/flower and three juniper berries.