Venture down the alleyway behind Main Place and let the little gold palm trees lead the way to Broadbeach’s brand new hidden haunt, Aloha Bar & Dining. Despite Aloha’s impermanent status, the clandestine establishment is beautifully and elaborately decked out with retro cane furniture, pin-up girls, nautical pieces and even a faux palm tree awning the main dining area.

Before you go venturing into the abyss, make a pitstop at the bar and get yourself a banana daiquiri or if you’re after something with a little more kick, the Oil Change is a deliciously coconut-ty concoction of Angostura five-year-old rum and bitters. If you fancy a nibble with your tipple, park your party at one of the tables and pick at a plate of plantains with tangy pineapple guacamole or the venue’s specialty poke (pronounced po-keh); a Hawaiian fish salad with coconut rice and crispy wontons. The exotic menu has been crafted by Etsu’s executive chef, John Hizola, and offers a mix of Hawaiian, Polynesian and Asian flavours and is designed for grazing and sharing. Not ones to settle for ordinary, everything about Aloha Bar & Dining has been designed to leave you in awe of its awesomeness. The drinks, for example, are served in a range of curious vessels, from Darth Vader heads to old vintage oil cans, while the food arrives spilling over the edge of a hollowed out coconut (that’s the Luau coconut chicken) or atop a chunk of pineapple. The only downside to Aloha Bar & Dining is that it isn’t a permanent fixture so you best make the most of it while you can, if you can find it that is.

For opening hours and contact details, see our Stumble Guide.