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Runaway Bay Tavern

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

4.1 (983)
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Pub

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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Hayley Cruise

February 10, 2026

Three of us went for lunch on a Tuesday. Bistro was very busy. Friendly bar and wait staff. Food was lovely, good quality and very large portion sizes. Husband said it was the best steak sandwich he's ever had. Just some suggestions, tables could do with drink coasters and extra serviettes and maybe more table configurations for 3 or 4 people.

Abi Kruger

December 13, 2025

My family and I came here randomly when looking for a place to eat and we made a very good decision! The service was great, staff were very polite and the food came out so quick! The meals we got were delicious and the portions were generous. The atmosphere was nice too, warm lighting and good music.

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.

Lachy Smith

May 6, 2026

Hannah and Keta Are the best runaway bay tavern employees in the whole wide world. There’s no better place to come and have a beer and lose half your paycheck and then talk to these beautiful ladies afterwards. Come here for Delicious beer and plenty of pokies. Enough

Vickie ROBINSON

February 18, 2024

Heard good things but was extremely disappointed in the food. 3 of 4 meals were barely touched. Upside. The atmosphere was ok. Nice music. Enjoyed the wings. Good dish to share with friends. Issues: The roast of the day was chicken. Chicken was so dry it was it was uneaten. Seemed like a cold chicken reheated. Chicken hamburger and chips - chips were good. Burger was poor. The patty is low quality. Uneaten Barramundi and veg - veg not cooked. Potatoes are uneatable, and they couldn't cut through them. Barra was fine. General comments - placed the order on the app. When wings came, we asked a question about it being the right sauce. We were told it was. It was obviously wrong. Took it back. The chef argued it was what we ordered. We asked to change it regardless. Upon returning to the table, we checked the app, and we had ordered the correct thing. Even if we hadn't, from a service perspective, it was no issue to change a little container with sauce in it. Why argue? There was one lady working the floor that had a clue. Well done to her. She was diligently cleaning, serving and checking outcomes. Highly likely, we won't return to this venue.


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