Three Wolves
A stylish cocktail bar in central Cairns with a near-perfect 4.7 rating — a polished spot for a drink in the tropical north.
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Why it's worth checking out
Three Wolves sits on Spence Street in the heart of Cairns City, bringing a touch of polished, big-city cocktail culture to the tropical north. A stylish, well-regarded bar, it's become a go-to for those after expertly made drinks in a characterful setting, right in the centre of town near the Esplanade.
The appeal is that combination of serious cocktails and a relaxed, atmospheric vibe — a more considered alternative for a night out, ideal for a pre-dinner drink or settling in for the evening. In a city better known for its reef and rainforest, a genuinely good cocktail bar is a welcome find.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 1,000 reviews, it's clearly delivering on both the drinks and the atmosphere. Cocktail lists, opening hours and any food offering vary, and a popular bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a drink and a relaxed evening, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated in the heart of Cairns.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- TuesdayToday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 16:00 – 00:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 92
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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