Sparrow

Rum leads the menu at this Gold Coast lounge, with Cuban classic structure and Caribbean inspired originals that stay crisp rather than sugary. It’s set in an Art Deco building from 1927 and plays like a restored lobby bar, grown up and quietly fun. The rum selection runs deep, so it’s an especially good stop if you like comparing styles across regions. There’s no food and no reservations, which keeps the focus exactly where it should be.