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Runaway Bay Tavern

10/12 Lae Dr, Runaway Bay QLD 4216, Australia

4.1 (1047)
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Pub

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140 Seated
200 Standing

Why you'll love Runaway Bay Tavern

  • Stylish & relaxed family friendly pub with 3 event spaces available for hire suitable for any occasion.
  • Enjoy live sports, live entertainments, gaming and dining at the renovated Bistro.
  • Offers bite-sized bar meals, seafood feast and other extensive menu offers.

The Runaway Bay Tavern boasts the new look Public House, Courtyard & Bistro. The character is warm & welcoming with acoustic sessions all weekend, an Instagram worthy menu & a drinks list to rival any inner city hotel. But don’t worry you can still rely on us for an ice cold beer just now with that little bit extra. So why not come on down & have that catch up with friends you have been meaning to have, at the new look Runaway Bay Tavern.


Runaway Bay Tavern Function Rooms

4 Spaces Available At This Venue
Boardroom

Boardroom

Training days, seminars, meetings or conferences, we can design a package to suit your needs. The boardroom will be set as per your requirements. The function room boasts privacy and minimal noise. Comfortable with air conditioning & you own private kitchenette, you can assure your colleagues and clients will not be disturbed.
20
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Restaurant

Restaurant

Our newly renovated Bistro exudes a laid-back and modern atmosphere that makes it a great place to have your function. With our delicious platters available or even just our regular menu and a wide range of authentic traditional beers to new craft favourites on tap, it’s a great choice for your event
100
180
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The Courtyard

The Courtyard

The Courtyard is a place to meet, eat and chatter your day and night away – where an abundance of hanging plants, beautiful large pots and timber beams come together to create the new warm & welcoming character. It’s a lively place where you can order from our fresh Courtyard style menu that is complimented with craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails garnished with an abundance of fresh greenery as though plucked fresh from the garden.
100
200
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Public House

Public House

Welcome to our public house, where we pride ourselves on offering a warm and inviting atmosphere for all of our patrons. With a seating capacity of 140 and standing capacity of 170, we're able to accommodate a variety of group sizes and events. Our wide range of authentic traditional beers ensures that there's always something for everyone to enjoy, whether you're a connoisseur or simply looking for a cold pint. And if you're hungry, we have catering options available to suit any occasion. Come join us for a memorable evening of good food, good drink, and good company.
140
170
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D J

August 28, 2026

Excellent service. Diverse menu. Impeccable service by Maddy! He is an absolute star. The garlic sauce is amazing and if you’re after a jug of pink lemonade with a twist - ask for Maddy’s special blend. We will definitely be back. What a vibe!

Dylan Thomas

August 21, 2026

Great to see the new renovations of the place - felt much needed. Place was full of people and heaps of staff around. The meal portions are big and the quality is good. Thankyou to waitress Cindy for her warm and friendly service.

K

July 21, 2026

I absolutely love eating here the food is well and truly above average.. From the steak to the chicken parma.. All ive eaten has been cooked and presented well.. Thank you ladies and gents for your great service and fantastic food.. Good job all!!!

Rob

March 24, 2026

Had a great experience at the bistro in Runaway Bay Tavern. The meals were outstanding fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. Service was excellent, with Hannah providing friendly, attentive support and going above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. She really added to an already enjoyable visit. Overall, a fantastic experience and we’ll definitely be back.

Brian Hull

July 5, 2026

Chicken snitzetel tasted like it was boiled then crumbed, has no taste other than boiled chicken yuck. I got a tocken slice of tomato (considering I paid $28 for a boiled crumbed bit of chicken and average chips you'd think I would have already paid for a decent side salad but no). Lettuce was bruised and old and horrid mostly inedible. We also got the pumpkin salad, the fact you buy a "salad' for $28 you would think they would ensure that the letuce is fresh and salad is fresher, not at this place it was again bruised and old inedible lettuce. We had to also listen to a painter waste 1 hr of his work day moving the cherry picker around after not even painting once. The experience was less than satisfactory, I would prefer to eat a plastic burger from Macdonalds than spend another minute eating the food at Runaway bay tavern.


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