
Dunwoody's Hotel
$$Large, easygoing hangout with a bistro menu, plus live sports, outdoor tables & a kids' play area.
Looking for the best bars in Cairns North? We've gathered 2 standout spots in this corner of Cairns, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Cairns North 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.
2 spots in Cairns North

Large, easygoing hangout with a bistro menu, plus live sports, outdoor tables & a kids' play area.

A standout bar at Cairns North, with a near-perfect 4.9 rating.
The bars in Cairns North 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.
Cairns North 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.