BAR36

BAR36 is a live lounge in the main foyer of The Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns City, combining a bar setting with regular live music and a polished visual production. Its modern industrial art deco styling gives the venue a distinct feel, while the entertainment shifts with the occasion: it can work as a relaxed place to settle in with a cocktail, then build into a fuller show experience with state-of-the-art sound and visuals. The programme includes both local and national entertainers, with a monthly gig guide available for planning ahead.

The bar’s creative mixologists prepare specialised drinks, and the kitchen team complements them with Asian-influenced offerings from Soy Kitchen. The source material does not list individual BAR36 dishes, so it is best suited to visitors looking for drinks, entertainment and a broader food option rather than a particular named plate. For something more substantial or a shareable meal, Soy Kitchen is part of the same hotel-casino complex and offers Asian street food in a separate setting, with its own menu and dining spaces.

BAR36 suits a range of evenings, from a casual catch-up or drinks before a show to a livelier night out with friends. It also caters for private functions, with customised food and beverage packages and space for intimate gatherings of up to 80 people or larger celebrations. An experienced event management team can help shape the arrangement to suit the occasion. BAR36 is open from 4pm to 11pm Sunday to Thursday, and from 4pm until late on Friday and Saturday, making it an option for both early evening drinks and later entertainment in central Cairns.