Miss Chief Bar & Eatery
level 1/39-49 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
ClosedToday Closed today · by the venue's published hoursFull hours




A stylish bar and eatery in central Cairns, rated 4.7 across more than 450 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- SundayToday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Miss Chief sits on Lake Street in Cairns City, in the heart of tropical north Queensland. A stylish bar and eatery, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality food and drinks — the kind of polished yet relaxed spot that suits everything from a meal to cocktails, and has become a genuine favourite for a sociable night out in central Cairns.
The appeal is that combination of quality food, a great drinks and cocktail offering and a chic, characterful setting in a convenient central location, ideal for a relaxed dinner, drinks with friends or a stylish night out. A quality bar and eatery with genuine style stands out in a tropical city, and Miss Chief has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 450 reviews, it's clearly delighting its visitors. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Cairns venue fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a stylish night out in central Cairns.
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 4.7 from 472 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
- 86
- 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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