Written by Kylie Mitchell-Smith for Tweed Coast Guide Perched right on the NSW and Queensland border is the quintessential beachside town of Coolangatta, bordering the Tweed region. Known for its retro charm and balmy summer nights where you can go from a fresh local eatery to an eclectic wine bar to a late-night piano lounge.
There's nothing more exciting than a beachfront location, especially overlooking the northern end of Coolangatta, Kirra Point. Baskk, brought to us by Steve and Donna Archdeacon, owners of local haunt Café D'Bah on Point Danger, is an arty venue fitted out in beachy tones of driftwood, shells and marble.
Craig Tansley Craig Tansley discovers one of the Gold Coast's newest restaurants, Baskk at Coolangatta, that's as much about dining out as it is about its (great) menu. Read his secret review now. It wasn't long ago that the best meal you could have on the Gold Coast was chicken parmigiana with chips, provided you signed in at the surf club it came served up in.
Baskk is the latest venture from Steve and Donna Archdeacon, the owners of the popular hill-top Cafe Dbar, which overlooks Point Danger. The duo's brand-new beachfront venue certainly cuts a striking figure on the Coolangatta beachfront - the fit-out is beyond impressive, with white textured rendered walls, driftwood features and beautiful furnishings forming the bones of the distinctive and stylish new beachfront destination.
Is there anything more Gold Coast than spending the afternoon eating good food and sipping cocktails in a stunning beach-side cafe? Welcome to Baskk at Kirra Point - The ultimate Gold Coast food and lifestyle location!
The Verdict Baskk Kirra Point is an upbeat and sophisticated breath of fresh air, and one that's turning some serious heads on the southern end of the Gold Coast. With a license that runs 'til midnight and DJs locked in for Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, this joint has set the Cooly social scene a-flutter.