Best Pubs in Cairns City
Looking for the best pubs in Cairns City? We've gathered 4 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 pubs 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.
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.
4 spots in Cairns City
P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub
$Old-fashioned watering hole with Guinness on tap, classic grub & regular Irish music gigs.
McGinty's Irish Bar
$$McGinty's Irish Bar is a pub in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 448 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
The Crown Hotel
$$Classic pub food and live sports on TV, in a casual venue with shaded wraparound verandah.
The Jack Hotel & Backpackers
$Vibrant hostel offering 3 bars, a beer garden and live music, plus free evening meals.
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Pubs in Cairns City — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Cairns City?+
The pubs 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 pubs are there in Cairns City?+
We currently feature 4 pubs 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.