Business Details
Your Waterfront Destination for Dining, Sports & Events
Brightwater Hotel has established itself as a premier waterfront destination on the Sunshine Coast, offering an unparalleled blend of hospitality, entertainment, and event hosting. Since our inception, we have prioritised creating memorable experiences for our guests through our commitment to quality service, locally sourced cuisine, and versatile function spaces. Our team of seasoned hospitality professionals brings decades of combined experience in curating exceptional dining, gaming, and event solutions tailored to diverse clientele needs. With a focus on modern Australian cuisine featuring fresh seafood, a state-of-the-art sports bar with live entertainment, and four distinct function venues accommodating up to 200 guests, we combine culinary excellence with cutting-edge facilities.Our dedication to responsible service practices and customer satisfaction is reflected in our consistent recognition as a top-tier venue, evidenced by numerous positive testimonials praising our attentive staff, stunning lake views, and family-friendly atmosphere. We maintain rigorous quality standards across all operations, from our daily-delivered seafood dishes to our meticulously maintained gaming facilities and climate-controlled bottle shop.
Services
Waterfront Dining
Sports Bar
Function Spaces
Kids Room
Bottle Shop
Highlights and features
- Family-owned hotel with prime waterfront location on Brightwater Lake
- Diverse entertainment options including 15m video wall sports bar
- Four function spaces accommodating events from 20 to 200 guests
- Daily fresh seafood and modern Australian cuisine
- Dedicated kids' room for family-friendly entertainment
What people say
Excellent service
Delicious food
Great environment
Friendly staff
Fantastic location
Services
Waterfront Dining
Our waterfront dining experience combines modern Australian cuisine with stunning lake views. Guests enjoy fresh seafood dishes and classic pub fare prepared using locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant operates daily for lunch and dinner, featuring seasonal menus developed by experienced chefs. The dining area seamlessly connects to outdoor terraces for al fresco options.
Sports Bar
The state-of-the-art sports bar features a 15-metre video wall with surround sound for immersive viewing experiences. It offers 17 tap lines including local craft beers and Eumundi Ginger Beer. The venue broadcasts all major sporting events with TAB facilities and Sky Racing channels. Additional entertainment includes smart darts, pool tables, and weekly themed events.
Function Spaces
Four distinct function spaces accommodate events from intimate gatherings to large celebrations. The Pontoon Deck holds 70 seated guests while the Pavilion Deck suits 50 seated or 80 standing. Custom packages include catering options from finger foods to formal dining, with dedicated event coordinators ensuring seamless execution of weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
Kids Room
Supervised kids' room provides safe entertainment for children while parents dine or attend events. The facility features age-appropriate activities and games, operating during standard hotel hours. This complimentary service allows families to enjoy meals or functions with peace of mind, staffed by trained personnel during peak periods.
Bottle Shop
Cellarbrations bottle shop offers extensive selections of beers, wines, and spirits including local craft labels. The retail space provides expert recommendations and speciality product lines for home consumption. Trading hours extend to late evenings on weekends, with convenient location adjacent to the main hotel entrance for easy access.
Questions
What dining options are available at Brightwater Hotel?
We offer modern Australian cuisine with fresh seafood, pub classics, and seasonal menus in our waterfront bistro. The Sports Bar provides casual dining options daily.
Can I book functions or events at the venue?
Yes, we have four function spaces accommodating 20-200 guests with custom packages for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.
Is there entertainment for children?
Yes, our supervised kids' room provides complimentary entertainment with age-appropriate activities during standard operating hours.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept major credit cards and EFTPOS. Please check with staff for specific payment options at different venue sections.
What are the hotel's opening hours?
The hotel operates daily from 10:00 AM to 1:30 AM, with restaurant service from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
Do you show live sports events?
Yes, our Sports Bar features live sports on a 15m video wall with surround sound, broadcasting all major Australian and international sporting events.
Reviews (5)
Val Coburn
Dec 22, 2021
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Steak awesome worth the $$ Parmys very small. Long wait to order and huge line up for drinks at the bar so your foods cold by the time you return.
Shirley Kemlo
Dec 09, 2021
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We regularly dine at Brightwater Tavern with friends and family but recently the menu changed but not for the better. Not sure if there is a new Chef/Cook but my past 3 dine in experiences have been well below average. Mooloolaba prawns with squid ink pasta. The prawns were tiny..more like shrimps..black ink pasta tasted salty and was inedible. I was told by the Hotel Manager 2 weeks previous the dish served with authentic Mooloolaba prawns and spaghetti 'which was superb' had been replaced. He offered me another meal "at my own expense" and they could put my "Ink" meal in a takeaway container
Jeff DeMaria
Oct 20, 2021
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Hidden Gem this place! Great food options, friendly staff and a massive outdoor/patio area with views over the water. Beats the hell out of most pubs in this neck of the coast.
Kell M.
Oct 18, 2021
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Perfect food & great atmosphere. Prices are very reasonable for not only the quality of food but the sizing of the dishes served. Very friendly staff as well
Kirk Nicholson
Sep 26, 2021
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Lovely spacious pub, well laid out. Staff were fantastic and food was top notch. Kids room for the little ones with free PlayStation games and retro tabletop game. Perfect for a lazy long lunch.
