Where Sandgate’s Soul Sings and Craft Beers Flow
Tucked away in the old Hoffy’s Cycles shop, Cardigan Bar is Sandgate’s best-kept secret—a place where the walls hum with folk ballads, the beer tastes like sunshine, and strangers leave as friends.
This isn’t just a bar; it’s a love letter to community, music, and the art of a perfectly poured local brew.
Step inside and feel the magic: emerald green walls adorned with eclectic pieces of art, a purpose-build stage for live music, and a handcrafted bar that showcases the care and attention to detail invested in this recently renovated space.
The restroom greets you with a mural and a cheeky “You Look Great” sign—because here, even the quirks are curated with joy.
Outside, chairs spill onto the lane, where sea breezes carry the sound of laughter and the strum of an acoustic guitar.
Music is the heartbeat of Cardigan. Thursday nights crackle with open mic spontaneity—amateurs and pros alike trading verses over IPAs.
Saturday afternoons belong to Celtic sessions and blues jams where fiddles duel with foot stomps and blues harps, and Sundays? That’s when singer-songwriters like Brooke Austen spin stories so raw, you’ll forget to blink.
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But let’s talk about the beer. Several taps flow with liquid gold from local brewers like Heads of Noosa and Aether Brewing, and 0% options from Heaps Normal.
Sip it alongside bar snacks or bring your own feast (yes, even a casserole—this is Sandgate, after all).
Publican Adam Christy has fully embraced the vision of the original owners, Chris and Abby. No pokies, no sports screens—just craft beer, conscious wines, live music and the kind of nights where you lose track of time.
It’s why locals whisper about it like a secret, and why city folk trek 35 minutes north to join the chorus.
Cardigan Bar
📍 198 Seymour St, Sandgate
📞 0414 961 245
🌐 cardiganbar.com.au
