Port Douglas
Hemingway's makes the most of a fabulous location at the marina with a broad deck, a long bar and Dickson Inlet views. There are usually six brews on tap,…
Must-see nightlife in Cairns & Far North Queensland
Cairns
Intimate, understated and bang on trend (think Edison bulbs, copper mugs and mixologists in old-timey barkeep aprons), this laneway bar delivers a welcome…
Cairns
On the waterfront by the yacht club, Cairns' coolest, classiest bar caters to a hip and happy crowd. With killer cocktails, tremendous views, live music…
Cairns
Tucked away in a sea of sugarcane at the base of Macalister Range, this microbrewery produces unpasteurised craft beers that have been the toast of the…
Port Douglas
Wacky outback meets Wild West decor of corrugated iron and old timber, setting the scene for a wild night out. Don't miss the nightly cane-toad races ($5)…
Cairns
Attached to the hostel of the same name but open to all comers, this sprawling, bawdy bar is synonymous with 'having a big one' in Cairns-speak. Throngs…
Cairns
This enduring backpacker magnet and meat market is where young travellers, dive instructors, pickup artists and living-it-up locals get happily hammered…
Cairns
The Jack is a kick-arse pub by any standards, housed in an unmissable heritage Queenslander with an enormous shaded beer garden. There are nightly events,…
Cairns
Tucked away in a little room in a little laneway, this is Cairns' best wine bar, and one of the city's top places for a low-key tipple, whatever your…
Port Douglas
Port Douglas’ Combined Services Club (sign in as a guest member) has gone a bit fancy since its days of being dubbed the Tin Shed, but the over-water deck…
Port Douglas
Dating to 1878, this expansive timber building has three bars and a large rear garden where you can settle in to watch live music or movies on the big…
Cape Tribulation
The imposing open-sided timber restaurant-bar at PK's Jungle Village is something of an entertainment hub with big-screen TVs, loud music, pool tables,…
Cairns
It may not be on the favoured backpacker circuit, but this iconic pub has retained all the knockabout charm it's been famous for since opening in 1926…
Cairns
Housed in a revamped shed on the Cairns Wharf, the ginormous Hemingway's sports a 19m bar and 20 beer taps. Many of the brews are named after bawdy…
Cairns
Established in 1926, this laid-back haunt is worth visiting just to rest your beer on the bar – an 11m-long carved crocodile! There's usually live music…
Cairns
Run by the masterminds behind Three Wolves, Flamingos is a kitsch Tiki basement bar with fishbowl cocktails and literally hundreds of rums on offer…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Bustling bar with sports on the TV, outdoor seating and lunch specials. It runs a regular courtesy bus between Palm Cove and the other northern beaches as…
Cairns
This local institution is much loved for its killer waterfront location and daily happy hour (5pm to 7pm). Its Sunday sessions are legendary, with live…
Port Douglas
Rattle 'n Hum is usually crowded with backpackers and tourists thanks to reasonably cheap bar meals and pizzas, live sports, pool table and boisterous,…
Cairns
It has sticky carpets and reeks of stale Guinness, but Irish-themed PJ’s still packs the backpackers in with party nights and dirt-cheap meals. Tuesday is…
Port Douglas
Elegant and unmissable, the old ‘Courty’ holds court on the main street corner. It's a lively local, with live music on weekends and reasonable meals.
Cairns
Pull up a seat in the retro space for a Ransom caffeine fix; locals rate this as some of the best coffee in Cairns. Serves breakfast and lunch.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The most happening place in Palm Cove, with a fun crowd, regular live music and a fab cocktail list. Good eats, too.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
This local hang-out is great for a drink in the sunny garden bar, bargain-priced seafood and decent kids' meals.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The best spot for barista coffee and cake in Chillagoe.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Also known as the Cooktown Hotel, the Top Pub is a classic weatherboard corner pub and the most alluring drinking spot for locals. Live music on weekends,…
