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Verandah Restaurant & Bar Dining Room - The Verandah Bar, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD
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The Verandah Bar, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD
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InterContinental Club Sandwich - The Verandah Bar, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD

The Verandah Bar

3.9
3.9
31 Reviews
$40 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Welcome to Verandah Restaurant & Bar at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. Experience world-class mixology and gourmet dining whilst enjoying views of the resort's manicured gardens and the nearby Coomera River. Home to over 50 whiskeys, covering the globe’s most coveted regions from Scotland to Ireland, America to Japan, and of course, our homeland Australia, The Verandah Bar is a hub of an award-winning rarity.

Offering an all-day dining menu, Verandah Restaurant & Bar is the ultimate all-inclusive venue with a range of artisan dishes including tapas, share plates, soups, plant-based delights and substantial modern Australian dishes. Signature dishes include the InterContinental Club Sandwich, the vegan Earth Burger, and our Mooloolaba Prawn & Mussel Fettuccine.

Available for both lunch and dinner, venture into Verandah Restaurant & Bar for casual resort dining throughout the day.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Tapas / Small Plates, Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (07) 5530 1234
  • Website
    https://www.sanctuarycove.intercontinental.com/dining/verandah-restaurant-and-bar/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Hamish Watt
  • Catering
    Available upon request.
  • Private party facilities
    Setting the perfect ambience for pre or post event drinks and entertainment, The Verandah Restaurant & Bar, is available for sole-use and offers expansive space in a private area of the majestic Great House. Featuring the finest whisky library in Sanctuary Cove, the bar gives private events a modern edge ideal for brand events, product launches, engagement parties, cocktail events and more.
  • Location
    Manor Circle, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD 4212
  • Area
    Hope Island
  • Parking details
    Free hotel parking.
  • Public transit
    Sanctuary Cove bus station.
  • Entertainment
    Relax in the elegant ambience of the Verandah Restaurant & Bar journeying the world with a sip of the globe’s finest tipples showcased in the bar’s extensive whiskey library.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Verandah Bar offers a "pretty venue" with views of the pool and lagoon, making it an "ideal spot" for special occasions. Guests praised the "excellent food" and "attentive staff," though some noted service delays. Vegan options and easy parking add convenience for diverse dining preferences.
31 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Lovely setting, classy, but let down by being open right next to the bar. We were hoping to celebrate a birthday with the family, but the noise from the bar was intolerable. Maybe it’s better mid-week? We all left without ordering, and had a great meal at Paradise Point.

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  2. Julie

    Brisbane5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Ambience was good, service could have been better, also the menu choices were OK but not really what I expected

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  3. Susan VIP

    Vancouver48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    There were some communication issues with the server but they were resolved when another staff member intervened. The kitchen split the meal as we were sharing which was really nice. Overall we had a great night and the food was excellent.

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  4. Jo-Anne

    Nashville2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Verandah Bar inside the Intercontinental at Sanctuary Cove is a pretty venue overlooking the pool area Sadly our experience was less than favourable as all 3 meals ordered came out cold and had to be re done The young lady serving was very nice but seemed to be on her own overseeing everything The hotel itself is beautiful however it’s doubtful we will return

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  5. Faye

    Brisbane2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely birthday celebration lunch for my daughter. Veronica really looked after us. A beautiful hotel

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  6. Nicky

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Our obliging and attentive waiter saved the day. The menu, ambience and value were all disappointing compared with other sanctuary cove eateries. Easy parking, vegan offerings for our diverse family and table availability have brought us here several times, I just wish it was a better experience. I think they can do way better than this.

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  7. Julie

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was average. Not what I expected from an International Continental Hotel. Grilled prawns on caesar Salad were small & cold, no poached egg but boiled egg. Lettuce was limp. However sis have anchovies (overall not the traditional caesar salad). The Halloumi Salad came with poached egg but was cold also. Club Sandwich was mostly bread. Service was good.

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  8. Moira

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a delicious lunch with visiting relatives. Our waitress Veronica was friendly and attentive, and she provided recommendations from the menu. The service and quality of food were all very good. We look forward to dining here again.

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  9. Susan

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very average meal. I wanted a healthy option so ordered the salmon, however, the whole meal contained so much butter I couldn't eat it. My partner had the mussel and prawn fettucine which was oily and again average. We have had the mezze, burgers and other menu items which we enjoyed - just not these options.

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  10. Dejan

    Gold Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Very slow service, it took 45 minutes from order to food delivery, and this was Wednesday lunch. Whilst food was ok for the price paid it should have been a lot better. Overall, we won't likely come back here for lunch service.

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The Verandah Bar is rated 3.9 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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Google Map for The Verandah Bar

Manor Circle, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD 4212

Additional information

  • Area
    Hope Island
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Tapas / Small Plates, Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Free hotel parking.
  • Public transit
    Sanctuary Cove bus station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Hamish Watt
  • Entertainment
    Relax in the elegant ambience of the Verandah Restaurant & Bar journeying the world with a sip of the globe’s finest tipples showcased in the bar’s extensive whiskey library.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.sanctuarycove.intercontinental.com/dining/verandah-restaurant-and-bar/
  • Phone number
    (07) 5530 1234
  • Catering
    Available upon request.
  • Private party facilities
    Setting the perfect ambience for pre or post event drinks and entertainment, The Verandah Restaurant & Bar, is available for sole-use and offers expansive space in a private area of the majestic Great House. Featuring the finest whisky library in Sanctuary Cove, the bar gives private events a modern edge ideal for brand events, product launches, engagement parties, cocktail events and more.
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