
Third on the Left Palm Cove
Third on the Left Palm Cove is a bar in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 149 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Looking for the best bars in Palm Cove? 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. Palm Cove 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.
4 spots in Palm Cove

Third on the Left Palm Cove is a bar in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 149 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.

Cabana Bar is a bar in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 109 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.

Sneaky Mick's Cocktail & Supper Lounge is a bar in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 70 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.

Vibrant beachfront bar and eatery for char-grilled steaks and seafood, plus karaoke and live music.
The bars in Palm Cove 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.
We currently feature 4 bars in Palm Cove, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
Palm Cove 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.