Flamingos Tiki Bar
43 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
ClosedToday 16:00 – 00:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A fun tiki bar on the Cairns Esplanade, rated 4.8 across more than 400 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- SundayToday
- 16:00 – 00:00
Why it's worth checking out
Flamingos Tiki Bar sits on the Esplanade in Cairns City, the palm-lined waterfront strip at the heart of the tropical north. A fun, characterful tiki bar, it brings a touch of tropical, retro-cocktail flair to the city — the kind of distinctive, atmospheric spot that's perfect for a cocktail in a city built for warm evenings.
The appeal is that combination of fun, tropical-themed cocktails and a lively, characterful setting right on the Esplanade, ideal for a drink, a night out or settling in on a balmy Cairns evening. The tiki theme gives it a genuine point of difference, fitting the relaxed, holiday mood of the tropical north perfectly.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 400 reviews, it's clearly delivering on both the drinks and the atmosphere. Cocktail lists, opening hours and any booking arrangements vary, and a popular bar fills up on weekends and warm evenings, so it's worth checking current details before you go — particularly if you're heading out with a group or want to settle in on a busy night and enjoy the tiki atmosphere.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 456 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 90
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 81
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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