Quench your thirst as the Gold Coast welcomes new watering holes

It can get hot and sweaty on the Gold Coast, so it is no surprise that three new bars have opened in time to despatch summer refreshment.

From Miami to Surfers Paradise and up on Tamborine Mountain, the openings are coming thick and fast.

Roji Cat Beer Bar (below) brings a slice of Tokyo's alleyway drinking culture to Miami.

Think rotating specialty beers, cocktails and food offerings.

Led by head brewer Satoshi Tamura, the brewery offers 12 house-made brews and a sake bar with 24 varieties.

The brewery also offers an intimate karaoke room and a dart machine room, adding fun and potential caterwauling action.

Lulu Rooftop Bar in Surfers Paradise is set to be a popular destination for long lunches and weekend brunch sessions.

The venue incorporates a large indoor bar and dance floor as as a sprawling open-air rooftop with capacity for 210 guests. Think a beachy vibe with food and drinks.

Up in the hinterlands, The Kennel Taproom and Sports Bar (top image) is a new bar at Boxer Brewing Company at Tamborine Mountain.

Named after owner Jon Heslop's childhood pet boxer dog, offering everything from lagers to curated craft brews.

There will be live music on the deck every weekend.