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Banana Bender Pub Sunshine Coast

A QUEENSLAND ICON

Welcome to Banana Bender Pub, a Queensland icon and a must-visit Sunshine Coast pub known for live music, great food and unforgettable events, we offer a relaxed, welcoming space for locals and visitors to dine, celebrate and enjoy everything the Sunshine Coast has to offer. As a leading Sunshine Coast pub, Banana Bender Pub is the perfect destination for families, locals and visitors alike.

Discover the Sunshine Coast’s most innovative pub food, serving the freshest local produce, a team of internationally trained chefs and the friendliest customer service. A 100% family friendly dining experience on the Sunshine Coast. From our spacious Queensland inspired verandah, join us for a delicious dining experience at the Banana Bender Pub, perfect for family gatherings, date nights and celebrations!!

Sunshine Coast soul. Local rebel heart. Made from scratch. Built to rise.

Born under the Banana Bender Pub roof, Burger & Pizza Co. brings a lighter edge to the party. Our Buff Boss Burger features premium Maleny Buffalo Farm meat packed with rich local flavour and zero shortcuts.

Our slow rise sourdough pizza bases are naturally fermented for a lighter, crispier bite made for the Sunny Coast lifestyle

Our pizzas start with slow-rise sourdough, naturally fermented for a lighter, lower-calorie base that’s crisp, airy and easier on you. It’s classic comfort, re-imagined for the way the Sunny Coast lives.

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EVENTS

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TWilight mini golf

Swing in for a round of Twilight Mini Golf on the Banana Bender Pub’s epic 18-hole course, with its beautifully landscaped greens and challenging obstacles. It’s the perfect hole-in-one fun for family groups, mates and group events. Visit us to tee off for an unforgettable Sunshine Coast Mini Golf experience!

Minimum ten guests per booking apply

LIVE EVENTS

The Banana Bender Pub’s events calendar is packed with live music, themed parties, live shows with a twist, and much more. Don’t miss out on the best live events on the Sunshine Coast
– visit us today!

HUMP DAY HUSTLE POKER

Every Wednesday night the Banana Bender Pub cranks it up with Hump Day Hustle Poker Night – powered by APL and fuelled by $20 pizza.

July 1, 2026

From 6:00 pm

THE ULTIMATE SUPERSTARS OF COUNTRY TRIBUTE SHOW

The Ultimate Superstars of Country are riding into The Banana Bender Pub for one epic night of country hits. Sing...

July 4, 2026

From 7:00 pm

SUNDAY VIBES WITH JANICE AND THE VIOLETS

Spend your School Holiday Sunday the right way with live music, cold drinks, and laid back Banana Bender vibes as Janice & The Violets hit the Beer Garden. Bringing a crowd pleasing mix of soulful vocals, classic favourites, and feel good live energy, this is the perfect afternoon session for Sunshine Coast locals and vistors.

July 5, 2026

From 12:30 pm

JUNIOR OPEN MIC NIGHT APRIL

The Banana Bender is all about backing fresh talent, and this year we’re giving the juniors the entire stage to themselves. Back after a popular demand - Friday 10th July from 3-10pm. Bring your instruments and your cheer squad. Full backline supplied thanks to Mooloolaba Music

July 10, 2026

From 3:00 pm

CONVERGENCE 5

Experience the hypnotic fusion of TRIBONE and AKUDRA as they bring their signature blend of progressive psytrance, deep grooves and cutting-edge electronic soundscapes to Convergence 5 on Saturday 11th July

July 11, 2026

From 4:00 pm

TINY HUMANS

Saturday 11th July, Tiny Humans Dancing is bringing a proper kids rave dance party to the Sunshine Coast - packed with huge tunes, crazy jungle safari theming, confetti blasts, bubble machines, games, lighting effects and non-stop energy for little legends and their grown-ups.

July 11, 2026

From 10:30 am

LIVE EVENTS

HUMP DAY HUSTLE POKER

Every Wednesday night the Banana Bender Pub cranks it up with Hump Day Hustle Poker Night – powered by APL and fuelled by $20 pizza.

July 1, 2026

From 6:00 pm

THE ULTIMATE SUPERSTARS OF COUNTRY TRIBUTE SHOW

The Ultimate Superstars of Country are riding into The Banana Bender Pub for one epic night of country hits. Sing your heart out to the biggest tunes from Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen and Chris Stapleton. OVER18's EVENT

July 4, 2026

From 7:00 pm

SUNDAY VIBES WITH JANICE AND THE VIOLETS

July 5, 2026

From 12:30 pm

JUNIOR OPEN MIC NIGHT APRIL

July 10, 2026

From 3:00 pm

WHAT'S ON

Check out what’s happening weekly at the Banana Bender Pub on the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy live music, trivia nights, open mic night, goose club raffles and a courtesy bus to get here and home safely. It’s the best spot for time out with friends, the family, or the girls. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

THE LATIN CLUB

GOOSE CLUB RAFFLES

YOUR EPIC BIRTHDAY

HENS PARTY FUN

OPEN MIC NIGHT

PUB TRIVIA

GET YOUR FUN-CTION ON

We’re the place with all the spaces for your next birthday, engagement, wedding, work function or if you just need an excuse to gather all your mates and party. Unlock the FUN at your next FUNction at the Banana Bender Pub!

The ‘Marquee’

Wedding, parties, anything requiring a larger space, in the heart of Aussie World, this unique setting is primed to celebrate special occasions.

The ‘Verandah’

A classic Queensland style design, fully enclosed, comfortable, colourful space that is primed to host groups from 10 to 100 in tropical style.

The ‘Surf Lifesaving Mezz’

A nod to Queensland’s Surf Lifesaving history offers the perfect beach style space for small cocktail style groups to gather and celebrate.

The ‘Music Mezz’

Respecting everything classic Aussie Rock Music. Incredibly themed and intimate space to relax with your mates.

The ‘Celebrity Mezz’

Nestled in Queensland Rainforest inspired greenery, with a whole wall dedicated to Australia's brightest stars.

The Shed

This multi purpose, dynamic space is known for its service and agile approach to all styles and sizes of events.

THE 'VERANDAH'

The 'surf livesaving mezz'

The 'music mezz'

THE SHED

The 'celebrity mezz'

The 'marquee'

COURTESY BUS

Got the party vibes but no ride? No worries! Just give us a bell, and we’ll have our Banana Bus swing by to whisk you away to the ultimate shindig. Our courtesy bus is on the road every Friday and Saturday to get you to and from the Banana Bender Pub safely!

**The courtesy bus only operates two days a week on weekends**