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
The Woolshed
$$Restaurant and club space, known for table dancing, and wild parties.
Bourbon Street Sports Bar
Bourbon Street Sports Bar is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 71 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Wild Pony Saloon
Wild Pony Saloon is a bar in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 9 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 49/100.
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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.