THIRSTY FLAMINGO Poolside Bar & Dining
18-26 Cannon St, Manunda QLD 4870, Australia
Open nowToday 06:00 – 21:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-regarded poolside bar and dining spot at Manunda in Cairns with a 4.1 rating across 63 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 06:00 – 21:30
- Tuesday
- 06:00 – 21:30
- Wednesday
- 06:00 – 21:30
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 21:30
- Friday
- 06:00 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 06:00 – 21:30
- SundayToday
- 06:00 – 21:30
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
THIRSTY FLAMINGO is a family-friendly poolside bar and dining outlet at Cairns Colonial Club Resort in Edge Hill, Cairns. Its poolside setting offers a relaxed place to enjoy food and drinks within the resort, with the water and tropical surroundings forming the backdrop.
The atmosphere is built around laid-back music and welcoming service, with the venue presenting itself as an easygoing spot for a casual break by the pool. The resort’s own description places a clear emphasis on families, so it is particularly suited to parents and children looking for a convenient dining option during a day at the resort.
The available information highlights cocktails and poolside dining, but does not provide a detailed food menu or name specific dishes. That makes THIRSTY FLAMINGO best understood as a relaxed bar-and-dining venue rather than a destination defined by a particular cuisine or signature plate. It may appeal to resort guests and visitors wanting a casual drink or meal in a poolside setting, with a family-friendly feel rather than a formal restaurant atmosphere.
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 4.1 from 63 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
- 62
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 55
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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