67Spot Score
nōknōk
Bars · Cairns City
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.
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Cairns City, Cairns
Best Bars in Cairns City
Looking for the best bars in Cairns City? We've gathered 23 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.
23 spots in Cairns City
67Spot Score
Three Wolves
$$Bars · Cairns City
Sophisticated bar offering tapas & build-your-own charcuterie boards, plus a robust beverage menu.
4.7(1,052)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Flamingos Tiki Bar
$$Bars · Cairns City
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.
4.8(456)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
The Conservatory Bar
$$Bars · Cairns City
The Conservatory Bar is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 329 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
4.9(329)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
The Brass Bookie
Bars · Cairns City
The Brass Bookie is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 376 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
4.7(376)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Miss Chief Bar & Eatery
$$Bars · Cairns City
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.
4.7(472)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Rocco by Crystalbrook
$Bars · Cairns City
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.
4.4(1,016)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Coral Sea Brewing Company
Bars · Cairns City
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.
4.7(182)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Calypso Club
Bars · Cairns City
A well-regarded bar on the Cairns Esplanade with a 4.6 rating across 228 reviews.
4.6(228)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
The Pier Bar
$$Restaurants · Cairns City
Pub meals, wood-fired pizza and cocktails in a vast, modern space with a terrace and a relaxed vibe.
4.2(1,946)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Rattle n Hum Cairns
$$Restaurants · Cairns City
Steaks, burgers and pizza in an easygoing, wood-lined pub with long tables and big-screen sports.
4.1(2,982)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Bar 94 Club & Beer Garden
Bars · Cairns City
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.
4.8(88)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Whiskey and Wine by Crystalbrook
Bars · Cairns City
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.
4.6(193)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
The Downunder Bar
$$Bars · Cairns City
The Downunder Bar is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 415 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
4.2(415)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Grand Hotel Cairns
$$Bars · Cairns City
Plain rooms with shared bathrooms in a laid-back hotel featuring a quirky restaurant & free parking.
4.1(770)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Mexicairns
Bars · Cairns City
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.
4.2(315)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
BAR36
$$Bars · Cairns City
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.
4.3(232)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
THE VOID
Bars · Cairns City
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.
4.9(37)· GoogleView details →
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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 23 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.