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The Downunder Bar — Smithfield, Cairns
Bars Cairns City

The Downunder Bar

A popular bar in Cairns City with a 4.2 rating across 415 reviews.

58
Spot Score
Worth a Look
4.2(415)· GoogleClosed$$$$

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Why it's worth checking out

The Downunder Bar is a Cairns City bar and pub at 102 Lake Street, combining drinks, food, pool and music in a casual nightlife setting. It has a strong games focus, with pool tables available and free pool advertised every day, all day and all night. The venue also features darts and a jukebox, giving groups and solo visitors plenty to do beyond the bar.

Food is available until closing every night, although the website does not provide a current menu or list of dishes. For drinks, the venue highlights a broad selection of spirits and liqueurs, as well as draught options. The space is presented as somewhere to catch up with friends, play a few games and settle in for an evening rather than a formal dining destination.

The website also promotes parties and events, with gallery references to past Brazil Carnival celebrations and live music among the venue’s entertainment offering. It suits visitors looking for a relaxed Cairns City night out, particularly groups wanting free pool, music and a pub-style atmosphere. The site lists Wednesday and Thursday service from 4pm to 1am, and Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 3am; it also describes the venue as open seven days, without giving full hours for the remaining days.

Practical details

102 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
$Typically $$ · price level 2 of 4

Opening hours

Closed
Monday
Closed
TuesdayToday
Closed
Wednesday
16:00 – 01:00
Thursday
16:00 – 01:00
Friday
16:00 – 03:00
Saturday
16:00 – 03:00
Sunday
Closed

Menu

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Open menu

Spot Score

58
Reputation
67
Popularity
79
Information quality
30
Category fit
70
Freshness
30

Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.

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