Best Bars in Cairns City
Looking for the best bars in Cairns City? We've gathered 21 standout spots in this corner of Cairns, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Cairns City has its own character, and the bars here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Cairns rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.
21 spots in Cairns City
nōknōk
nōknōk is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 326 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.
Three Wolves
$$Sophisticated bar offering tapas & build-your-own charcuterie boards, plus a robust beverage menu.
The Conservatory Bar
$$The Conservatory Bar is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 329 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
Flamingos Tiki Bar
$$Flamingos Tiki Bar is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 456 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
The Brass Bookie
The Brass Bookie is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 376 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Miss Chief Bar & Eatery
$$Miss Chief Bar & Eatery is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 472 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Summer Bar
Summer Bar is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 163 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Rocco by Crystalbrook
$Rocco by Crystalbrook is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 1016 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Coral Sea Brewing Company
Coral Sea Brewing Company is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 182 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
The Pier Bar
$$Pub meals, wood-fired pizza and cocktails in a vast, modern space with a terrace and a relaxed vibe.
Rattle n Hum Cairns
$$Steaks, burgers and pizza in an easygoing, wood-lined pub with long tables and big-screen sports.
Whiskey and Wine by Crystalbrook
Whiskey and Wine by Crystalbrook is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 193 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Bar 94 Club & Beer Garden
Bar 94 Club & Beer Garden is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 88 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Grand Hotel Cairns
$$Plain rooms with shared bathrooms in a laid-back hotel featuring a quirky restaurant & free parking.
The Downunder Bar
$$The Downunder Bar is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 415 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Mexicairns
Mexicairns is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 315 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
BAR36
$$BAR36 is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 232 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
THE VOID
THE VOID is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 37 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
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Bars in Cairns City — FAQs
What are the best bars in Cairns City?+
The bars in Cairns City listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many bars are there in Cairns City?+
We currently feature 21 bars in Cairns City, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Cairns City in Cairns?+
Cairns City is one of Cairns's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.