The Fox Small Bar
A much-loved small bar at Stratford near Cairns, rated 4.8 across more than 140 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Fox Small Bar sits on Kamerunga Road at Stratford, near Edge Hill and central Cairns in tropical-north Queensland. A much-loved small bar, it's earned an outstanding reputation — combining a great drinks offering with a warm, intimate, characterful atmosphere, the kind of in-the-know spot that's become a genuine favourite for a quality drink in a cosy setting.
The appeal is that combination of well-made drinks, a relaxed, intimate atmosphere and a convenient Stratford location, ideal for a drink with friends, a date or a sociable evening. A small bar that's nailed both its drinks and its warm, characterful feel really stands out, and the outstanding feedback speaks to a spot that's genuinely delighting everyone who visits.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 140 reviews, it's clearly a real favourite. The drinks list, any food, opening hours and events vary, and a small, popular bar gets busy on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a quality drink in a cosy, characterful setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in at the Fox Small Bar at Stratford.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 15:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 15:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 15:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 15:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 19:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 65
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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