
Third on the Left Palm Cove
A much-loved bar at beautiful Palm Cove near Cairns, rated 4.8 across more than 140 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Third on the Left sits on Williams Esplanade at Palm Cove, one of the loveliest beachside spots in Cairns's northern beaches. A much-loved bar, it's earned an outstanding reputation — combining a great drinks offering with quality food and a relaxed, characterful atmosphere, the kind of in-the-know spot that's become a genuine favourite for a quality drink near the beach.
The appeal is that combination of well-made drinks, quality food and a relaxed, characterful setting in a great Palm Cove location near the beachfront, ideal for a drink with friends, a feed, a date or a sociable night out. A bar that's nailed both its drinks and its vibe really stands out, and the outstanding feedback speaks to a spot that's genuinely delighting its guests.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 140 reviews, it's clearly a real favourite. The drinks list, menus, opening hours and events vary, and a popular bar gets busy over weekends and holidays, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a quality drink and a great atmosphere near the beach, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Third on the Left at Palm Cove.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 14:00 – 23:00
- TuesdayToday
- 14:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 14:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 14:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 12:30 – 23:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 66
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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