O’Donnells Irish Bar and Grill

O'Donnells Irish Bar and Grill sits on Williams Esplanade at Palm Cove, one of the loveliest beachside spots in Cairns's northern beaches. A much-loved Irish bar and grill, it's a genuine local fixture — combining a warm, welcoming Irish-pub atmosphere with quality food, good drinks, live music and a lively, sociable feel, all in a gorgeous beachfront location.

The appeal is that combination of a great Irish-bar atmosphere, quality grill-and-pub food, good drinks, live music and a beautiful Palm Cove beachfront setting, ideal for a relaxed meal, a pint, catching live music or a fun night out by the beach. The warm, welcoming character and lovely location have broad appeal, and O'Donnells has clearly won over a big, loyal crowd of locals and holidaymakers.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 870 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours, the live-music program and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a meal, a pint, some live music and a warm atmosphere by the beach, it's often just a matter of dropping in at O'Donnells at Palm Cove.