UPCOMING EVENTS
Weekly Schedule
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Fridays
Solo Irish Session from 6:00pm
Saturdays
Solo Irish Session from 4:30pm
Sundays
Trad Irish Session from 2:00pm
State of Origin 2025
State of Origin 2025
It’s Origin season — and we’re showing every game LIVE and LOUD at Gilhooley’s Sunshine Plaza! 🏉🔥
State vs state. Mate vs mate.
The biggest rivalry in rugby league is back — and we’ve got every game on the big screens, cold pints at the bar, and all your pub favourites coming from the kitchen.
📍 Game 1 – Wed 28 May (Brisbane)
📍 Game 2 – Wed 18 June (Perth)
📍 Game 3 – Wed 9 July (Sydney)
Round up the crew, grab a feed, and settle in for three huge nights of footy at your local Irish pub.
British & Irish Lions Tour 2025
The British & Irish Lions Tour 2025 is coming Down Under — and we're showing every match LIVE & LOUD at Gilhooleys Sunshine Plaza! 🦁🏉
Catch all the big hits, massive moments, and test-match tension on the big screens — surrounded by great company, proper pints, and cracking pub grub.
🍔 Grab our Burger Special for just $18 during every game
🍺 Guinness poured to perfection
📺 Every match live on the big cre
Whether you're cheering for the Lions or backing the Wallabies to bring them down — this is where you'll want to be.
Book your table for the best seat in the house and enjoy the tour!
Christmas in July
🎄 Christmas in July at Gilhooleys Sunshine Plaza
Why celebrate Christmas once when you can do it twice? 🎄🍻
Join us at Gilhooleys Sunshine Plaza every Sunday in July (6th, 13th, 20th & 27th) for an Irish-style Christmas celebration — full of festive food, warm drinks, live music, and a bit of cheeky holiday spirit.
✨ $29 roast turkey & ham with all the trimmings
✨ $12 Christmas pudding & trifle
✨ Mulled wine & Irish coffee
✨ Live music every Sunday
✨ Prizes for the best (or worst!) Christmas jumpers
Book your table now as tables fill fast — so gather your mates and make it a Sunday to remember!
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
🧠 It’s time to put that random knowledge to good use — our very first Trivia Night is here!
Join us Thursday 5th June from 6:30pm at Gilhooley’s Sunshine Plaza for an evening of fun, live music, prizes, and proper pub banter.
🎉 Free to play
🎁 Loads of prizes (including vouchers + a cash prize!)
🥩 Steak special just $27.50
🍺 Pints pouring all night
It’s our first-ever Trivia Night — so grab your mates, lock in your team name, and help us kick things off with a bang!
Split the G challenge
Try Our Split the ‘G’ Challenge
🍺 DO YOU HAVE THE PERFECT SIP? 🍺
It’s time to test your Guinness-drinking precision with our Split the ‘G’ Challenge! Think you can stop the sip at just the right spot? Let’s see what you’ve got!
🎯 How to play:
✅ Order a fresh pint of Guinness
✅ Take one big sip and stop exactly at the horizontal line of the ‘G’ in the Guinness logo
✅ Nail it? Spin the prize wheel for your chance to WIN BIG! 🎉
🏆 What’s up for grabs?
🧢 Exclusive Guinness merch (hats, keyrings, shirts & more!)
🍽️ Food & drink vouchers
🍕 Free pizza
🎟️ Entry into our Grand Prize Draw!
The challenge is on every Friday & Saturday night at Gilhooley’s Sunshine Plaza – so round up your mates, grab a pint, and take your best shot! 🍻
📍 Gilhooleys Irish Pub & Restaurant, Maroochydore
📸 Tag us in your attempts: @gilhooleys_sunshine_plaza
NRL Magic Round
NRL Magic Round – Live & Loud at Gilhooleys! 🏉
One weekend. Every team. Every game. All live on the big screens!
Grab your mates, settle in with a few pints, and catch every tackle, try and big moment right here at Gilhooleys Sunshine Plaza.
With hearty pub meals, cold drinks, and all the action live and loud — there's no better place to soak up Magic Round weekend!
NRLW State of Origin
Women's State of Origin – Live & Loud at Gilhooleys! 🏉
State vs State. Mate vs Mate.
Catch every big moment of the Women's State of Origin this Thursday, live on the big screens at Gilhooleys!
Bring your mates, enjoy a few creamy pints, tuck into some hearty Irish favourites, and soak up the electric atmosphere.
There's no better place to cheer on your team — we'll see you there! 🍀
St. Patricks Day
Mark your calendars for St. Patrick's Day at Gilhooleys, where you can dance to traditional Irish music and enjoy the creamiest pints of Guinness on the Sunshine Coast. Join us for a day full of great music, fantastic food and drink deals, and exciting giveaways. Come for the fun, stay for the craic! Book a table via the button below.
St Patricks Day Weekend
St. Patrick’s Day at Gilhooleys is shaping up to be the best craic on the Sunshine Coast! Join us for a weekend filled with live music, great food, drink specials, and an Irish trad band on Sunday. Don’t miss out on the biggest celebration around—book your table today! ☘️🎵🍻
This weeks live music
🎶 Live Music, Great Food & The Best Pints on the Coast! 🍻
The weekend is calling, and we’ve got top-tier live music lined up from Thursday to Sunday! Whether you’re after foot-stomping tunes, smooth acoustic sounds, or the best Irish trad session in town, we’ve got it all.
Grab a hearty meal, a creamy pint of Guinness, and settle in for an unforgettable weekend at Gilhooleys! ☘️
📍 Gilhooleys Sunshine Plaza – where the music never stops, and the craic is always flowing!
Valentines Day
Valentine’s Dinner at Gilhooleys Sunshine Plaza 💕
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Join us for a special evening filled with great food, live music, and a welcoming atmosphere that’s sure to impress.
Indulge in our Valentine’s Day Special:
✨ Beef Cheek Wellington — tender and slow-cooked to perfection, wrapped in golden, flaky pastry and served with crispy roast potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, vibrant peas, and a rich red wine gravy. All for just $30 per person.
No set menus, no stress—just delicious food made with love. Relax, unwind, and enjoy the evening with live music setting the perfect mood. Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two or a group celebration with friends, Gilhooleys is the ideal spot to create lasting memories.
📅 When: Valentine’s Day, from 5 PM
🎵 Live Music: Starting at 6 PM
📍 Where: Gilhooleys Sunshine Plaza, Maroochydore
Book your table today to avoid missing out! 💌
Email: sunshineplaza@gilhooleys.com or call us to reserve your spot.
Celebrate love, laughter, and great food at Gilhooleys this Valentine’s Day! ❤️
Australia Day Weekend
Celebrate Australia Day all weekend at Gilhooleys Sunshine Plaza Maroochydore! Kick off with live music from two amazing artists on Friday and Saturday, then wrap up the weekend with our traditional Irish band on Sunday from 2 PM. Don’t forget to try our Aussie burger and XXXX special while you're here!
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Sunshine Plaza Opening!
We are delighted to open our new venue on the Sunshine Coast, bringing everything you love about Gilhooleys in Brisbane City to the Sunshine Plaza.
Find us in the Sunshine Plaza Dining Precinct (opposite the cinemas) and be transported to the Emerald Isle with our delicious Irish menu items, refreshing drinks and genuine Irish Hospitality.
We hope to see you soon at Gilhooleys Sunshine Plaza!