The Hound Small Bar
122 Collins Ave, Edge Hill QLD 4870, Australia
ClosedToday 15:00 – 22:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-regarded small bar at Edge Hill in Cairns with a 4.7 rating across 46 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 15:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 15:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 15:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 15:00 – 00:00
- SundayToday
- 15:00 – 22:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
The Hound Small Bar is a neighbourhood bar in Edge Hill, Cairns, centred on a considered drinks list and food designed to match it. The venue focuses on craft cocktails and whiskies, with bartenders who aim to make drinks that are both thoughtful and inventive.
Its drinks menu takes inspiration from the music, style and spirit of the fabulous 1950s, giving the cocktail offering a clear theme without relying on a long list of unrelated choices. For something to eat, the menu includes selected cheeses, aged meats, toasties and smaller nibbles intended to complement the drinks.
The Hound also sets out to offer an evening of drinks, music and conversation, making it a natural option for locals looking for a bar in Edge Hill. It could suit a relaxed catch-up, a drinks-focused date or a small group wanting to share food alongside cocktails or whisky. The venue’s Google rating is 4.7 from 46 reviews.
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 46 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
- 77
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 51
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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