IT DOESN’T GET MUCH MORE ‘QUEENSLAND’ THAN SUNDAY ARVO AT YOUR LOCAL SURF CLUB – IT’S PRACTICALLY TRADITION. AND WHY NOT? CHEAP MEALS, COLDIES AND GOOD VIBES ALL ‘ROUND, PLUS PROFITS GO DIRECTLY TO SURF LIFESAVING SERVICES. ACE
MERMAID BEACH SLSC
Seen as ‘the locals club’, Mermaid Beach boasts a panoramic, glass-enclosed balcony overlooking Hedges Avenue (otherwise known as ‘millionaire’s row’) and the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy an icy cold beer from their impressive selection while watching passing whales, or let the kids run rampant in the kids’ room – which comes complete with free Playstations and a jungle gym – or hit the Balcony for live entertainment every Sunday arvo. And while you’re tucking into their famous coconut barramundi or salt and pepper calamari, you can feel confident that you’re supporting your local community, too. “Profits generated from the Mermaid Beach Supporters Club go directly into the day to day running of the Life Saving business on the beach,” says Leigh McConkey, Supporters Club GM. “So eat, drink and celebrate knowing you are helping our lifesavers save lives and provide a valuable service to this community.”
WHAT’S COOKING
- Southport SLSC: Duck and plum spring rolls ($16)
- Rainbow Bay SLSC: Chilli prawn linguine ($18.90)
- Nobby’s Beach SLSC: Curried coconut prawns with jasmine rice ($26)
- Surfers Paradise SLSC: Surf n Turf grilled Porterhouse steak with prawns, salad and chips ($29.90)
- Kurrawa SLSC: Cob loaf with smoked garlic butter ($9.90)
- Currumbin Beach Vikings SLSC: Garlic, tomato and rosemary braised lamb shanks with potato and vegetables (2 for $24)
- Palm Beach Surf Club: Sea salt and black pepper squid with fries, salad and lemon aioli ($22)