
Distil on the Hill
A Yorkeys Knob gin venue built around small-batch Australian craft spirits, botanical-led flavours and considered cocktails.
Looking for the best bars in Smithfield? 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. Smithfield 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 Smithfield

A Yorkeys Knob gin venue built around small-batch Australian craft spirits, botanical-led flavours and considered cocktails.

Pokies is a bar in Smithfield, Cairns. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 8 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 40/100.
The bars in Smithfield 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.
Smithfield 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.