Sails Port Douglas by Hemingway's

Sails by Hemingway’s is the upstairs event space at Hemingway’s Brewery Port Douglas, set within the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. Opened in 2016 as the original Hemingway’s venue, it combines a waterfront Port Douglas setting with broad views that reach from the marina to the Daintree Rainforest. For events in the Cairns region, it offers a backdrop that feels distinctly Far North Queensland without taking attention away from the occasion.

The space has a more polished character than the relaxed coastal setting downstairs. The recently renovated bar features polished timber floors, tropical-inspired styling and bi-fold doors opening onto a generous deck. That layout gives organisers flexibility between air-conditioned indoor comfort and open-air dining in the tropical breeze. It is also designed to work across different event sizes, from intimate gatherings of 10 guests through to larger functions of up to 500.

Food and drinks can be arranged in several formats, including canapés, boards, food stations, seated feasts and plated service. The drinks offering includes Hemingway’s award-winning craft beers, premium wines, cocktails and local spirits. As part of a locally owned independent brewery group, the venue’s broader story is tied to producing beer in Far North Queensland, with a focus on local provenance and ingredients such as locally sourced base malts, selected hops and water from Mossman Gorge.

Sails suits weddings, corporate functions, private celebrations and other special events where a flexible indoor-outdoor setting is useful. It can be configured for a smaller gathering or a substantial function, while the marina location and deck provide natural points of interest throughout the event. The wider Hemingway’s team also operates venues in Cairns and Trinity Beach, but this Port Douglas site remains the group’s original brewpub and event location. For groups wanting a dedicated space with tropical styling, waterfront views and catering options that can be tailored to the format of the occasion, Sails offers a practical venue choice in Port Douglas.