63Spot Score
The Tin Shed - Douglas Community & Sports Club Inc.
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
Long-running social club offering a range of tap beers & bar bites in a scenic waterfront locale.
4.3(2,521)· GoogleView details →
Cairns
Best Pubs in Cairns (2026)
8 pubs in Cairns match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
8 pubs
61Spot Score
Cairns RSL Club
Pubs · Cairns City
Pub grub dishes offered in an expansive all-day dining locale with a breezy terrace & a sports bar.
4.2(2,035)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Central Hotel Port Douglas
$$Pubs · Port Douglas
Central Hotel Port Douglas is a pub in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 1585 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
4.0(1,585)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
The Crown Hotel
$$Pubs · Cairns City
Classic pub food and live sports on TV, in a casual venue with shaded wraparound verandah.
4.2(434)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Palm Cove Tavern
$$Pubs · Palm Cove
Classic pub grub with a twist served in a laid-back bar with gaming & outdoor seating.
4.1(1,014)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
The Court House Hotel
$$Pubs · Port Douglas
Bistro food, live music and TAB facilities, plus a rooftop bar with a verandah and outdoor tables.
3.9(1,954)· GoogleView details →
50Spot Score
Barron Falls Hotel
Pubs · Kuranda
Barron Falls Hotel is a pub in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 174 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
4.2(174)· GoogleView details →
45Spot Score
Verandah Bar
Pubs · Port Douglas
Verandah Bar is a pub in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 61 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 45/100.
4.0(61)· GoogleView details →
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The Australian pub is a social institution — somewhere to catch the footy, settle in for a counter meal or while away a sunny afternoon in the beer garden. These are Cairns's most-loved locals and historic watering holes.
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What are the best pubs in Cairns?+
The pubs on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Cairns pubs ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter pubs by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many pubs are listed in Cairns?+
We currently list 8 pubs across Cairns and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.