A Gold Coast barber has taken the crown as the best hairdresser/barber in Queensland.
Sarge’s Barber at Hope Island was given the prestigious title at the state’s official “All the Best” Awards in the lead up to Queensland Day this weekend.
Nestled in the luxury Sanctuary Cove precinct, Sarge’s is known for its world-class grooming, skin fades, and hot towel shaves.
Queenslanders voted in record numbers to back their favourite local businesses and places to eat, drink and visit.
More than 75,000 votes were cast across the 15 categories, ranging from best butcher and bakery to the most iconic cafe and camping spot.
Other major winners included Toowoomba’s beloved Super Rooster for best burger joint, Mooloolaba Beach for the state’s best stretch of sand, and Kedron’s Farmhouse taking out the highly competitive best cafe title.
Premier David Crisafulli said that All the Best was Queenslanders doing what they do best.
“All the Best is exactly that – Queenslanders backing Queenslanders and getting behind the local spots and businesses that they love,” Premier Crisafulli said.
“A record-breaking number of votes shows we are building something special for this State, just how proud Queenslanders are of where we live, and how good our local businesses really are.
“Congratulations to every winner and to the thousands of Queenslanders who got behind them to take the crown in their category.”
The QLD Day All the Best 2026 winners:
- Best bakery: The Baker’s Duck, Toowoomba
- Best banh mi place: Banh Mi Factory, Zillmere
- Best beach: Mooloolaba Beach, Sunshine Coast
- Best burger joint: Super Rooster, Toowoomba
- Best butcher: Rode Meats, Stafford Heights
- Best café:Farmhouse, Kedron
- Best camping / 4WD spot:Gordon Country, Goomburra, Southern Downs
- Best fish and chips shop: Migaloo’s Seafood & Ice Creamery, Urangan
- Best florist: Fiorella Florals, Bowen
- Best gym: Strand Fitness, Algester and Project 88, Toowoomba (joint winners)
- Best hairdresser / barber: Sarge’s Barber, Hope Island
- Best ice cream shop: RAD Rolled Ice Cream, Urangan
- Best pizzeria:munja pizza, Wynnum
- Best pub:4 Pines at Landers Pocket, Brisbane Airport
- Best tourism attraction:The Savannahlander, Far North Queensland