Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf

Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf is a heritage-listed venue at Cairns’ Cruise Liner Terminal, looking across Trinity Inlet. It is one of Hemingway’s two waterfront brewpubs in Far North Queensland, alongside the original venue in Port Douglas, and forms part of a locally owned, independent brewery with a focus on craft beer and local provenance.

The brewery produces its own craft beers in Far North Queensland, with the wider business describing its approach as artisanal, natural and locally connected. At the Cairns venue, the setting brings the brewing operation into view: indoor seating overlooks the brewery, while outdoor areas provide waterside views. That combination gives the venue a choice of atmosphere, from watching the brewing activity inside to settling in beside the inlet.

The business began with a simple idea from two friends who wanted a beer that reflected the Far North Queensland region, along with a place to enjoy it. Hemingway’s story traces that ambition to Port Douglas, where the first brewpub was established, and describes beers made with ingredients including locally sourced base malts, hops and water from Mossman Gorge. The Cairns Wharf venue continues that broader focus on beer with a strong sense of place, rather than presenting itself as a generic city bar.

For visitors in Cairns, the waterfront position makes this a practical option when you want to combine a drink with views of the inlet and the cruise terminal precinct. The different seating areas can work for a relaxed catch-up, a meal around the brewery or a solo stop to sample the house-made beers. The venue also promotes updates about its beers and events through Facebook and Instagram, while bookings are available through its website.