Best & Cool Bars in Palm Cove

"Salt House is frequently described as a “designer’s dream” due to its multiple indoor and outdoor seating areas. It’s home to both a restaurant and bar, which have dreamy ocean, mountain and marina views. In the beer garden, there’s plenty of seating on colourful stools and relaxing daybeds, which are peacefully surrounded by flowing ponds and fire features."

"Think killer cocktails, amazing views, a DJ on deck plus a fantastic menu. Marina Point, 6/2 Pierpoint Road, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia"

"A Cairns institution, Ochre “is all about the use of native and local produce”, says owner and chef Craig Squire. Here, you’ll find dishes such as chargrilled kangaroo sirloin, and salt and native pepper-leaf crocodile and prawns, with ingredients like lemon myrtle, wattleseed and pepperberry scattered throughout. The waterfront location, overlooking Trinity Inlet, is perfect for a long, lazy lunch.6/1 Marlin Parade, Cairns"

"Outdoor dining with the seabreeze and Aussie inspired menu, at Ochre Restaurant © Ochre. Waterfront dining fuses with a touch of the outback, at contemporary Australian restaurant, Ochre. The natural timber interior features works by Indigenous artist, Shane Wallace, to really capture the spirit of the country."

"The menu at this award-winning waterfront restaurant makes innovative use of native Aussie fauna (such as salt-and-native-pepper-leaf crocodile and prawns, or wallaby fillet) and flora (wattle-seed, lemon myrtle,..."

"Housed in a former 1920s bank shrouded in lush greenery, The Chambers scores top points for style and ambience. The décor alone will reel you in – rattan backed chairs and sage accents set the scene – but the food will ensure you return again and again. One bite of their creamy house-made ricotta gnocchi and you’ll be in flavour heaven."

"Modern Australian  Vivo Bar and Grill is an award winning beachfront restaurant situated at the front of Amphora Resort. Set within a Queenslander style timber building with gorgeous wide verandahs and beach views, this stunning open planned restaurant captures the true essence of the tropics. Sourcing the finest local produce available, the menu at Vivo Bar and Grill is inspired by modern Australian cuisine with a Mediterranean feel and touch of Asian influence."

"Experience one of the north’s most idyllic dining experiences at Vivo. Our beachfront position at picturesque Palm Cove, open planned architecture and beachside dining captures everything wonderfully unique about Tropical Queensland. 07 4059 0944 |   Email Us  |  Visit Web"

"Recently named Queensland’s Most Outstanding Bar and Grill by LUX Magazine, The Pier Bar is a popular Cairns hangout on the water. It underwent a large renovation in 2014, in conjunction with Techné Architecture + Interior Design. The blue and white sea-themed Pier Bar now has plenty of seating both inside and out, and its bar shelves are stacked with a strong spirit selection."

"Located in the Pier in Cairns overlooking the water, it is a great place to drink a few beers while watching the sunset from the deck. It is well known for delicious wood-fired pizzas, relaxed Sundays and big party events. It is the ideal place for a night of friendly banter with some friendly locals while listening to live music."

"Widely regarded as Cairns’ original party venue, your night isn’t complete without a dance on the tables at The Woolshed. Situated above The Cotton Club, leave your dignity downstairs and get ready to really let your hair down as the music pumps and the atmosphere soars. With everything from wet t-shirt competitions to resident DJs, you know you’re “out out” when you hit The Woolshed."

"The Woolshed is just located above the Cotton Club and you can fulfill your night by having a rocking dance on the table at the Woolshed. This is the best place to have an ultimate enjoyment. It is an original party venue where you can dance and drink till your t-shirts are wet."

"It’s a magnet for young folks who want to drink, dance, be merry, and make friends. Woolshed also houses the classier Cotton Club speakeasy-slash-cocktail bar downstairs if you want to take a break from the dance floor. 22-24 Shields St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia"

"Between our savoury crepe selection and our main meal offerings, you may find yourself coming back for multiple meals per day!. We make our own gelato and ice cream on site using ultra-creamy, bio-dynamic milk from FNQ’s local dairy farm and flavoured with all natural ingredients. 07 4059 1852  |   Email Us  |  Visit Web"

"For light café fare, refreshing drinks and tasty treats, meet friends at Jack and Shanan’s gelataria and creperie on Williams Esplanade in Palm Cove. Relax into holiday mode, unwinding in a semi-alfre..."

"For over a decade, Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse has consistently delivered the ultimate steakhouse experience in Cairns. Offering high-quality meat and a scenic waterfront location at The Pier, Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse is one restaurant to keep in mind if you’re a fan of big steaks and juicy burgers. Fish, salads and entrée dishes are also on Waterbar’s extensive menu, along with a decadent dessert selection that includes cheese plates, crème brulée, salted caramel parfait and tropical gelato and sorbet."

"Also on the marina, Waterbar has been keeping the carnivores of Cairns happy since 2006. Head Chef Dumi Dlamini's South African roots shine through in his famous Lekker sauce, which is served on everything from buffalo wings to pork ribs. Grain-fed, aged organic beef is sourced from the nearby Atherton Tablelands and all steaks are basted and chargrilled for a distinctively tropical taste."

"34 McLeod Street, Cairns, QLD 4870Phone: (07) 4051 1007Website:www.grandhotelcairns.com. The Grand Hotel was opened to the public in 1927 and is one of Cairns' most iconic and well loved buildings. While the outside of the pub hasn't changed much the inside has."

"Established in 1926, this laid-back haunt is worth visiting just to rest your beer on the bar – an 11m-long carved crocodile!. There's usually live music on the weekend. It's a decent place to loiter with the..."

"The Grand Hotel is known for its interiors (especially the bar, an 11 meter-long carved crocodile!) as well as its beers and specialty drinks. 34 McLeod St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia"

"Open from 11.00am until late, the Lanterns Food Court has a great café and bistro menu that changes daily. They offer a variety of small meals and snacks at the cafe right through to mouth-watering bistro mains options and more – including tasty kid’s meals that they’re sure to love!. The family can enjoy entertainment such as Game Shows while kids will love the variety of play and craft activities available in the Kids Room (open from 6.00pm – 9.00pm, seven days a week)."

"Paradiso Cafe is located on the deck at Cairns’ Centre for Contemporary Arts. If you locate the giant jelly bean statues, you’ll find Paradiso. It’s as well-known for its fun and tropical palm print takeaway coffee cups, as it is for its selection of New York bagels."

"UnderArt is an eclectic commercial gallery, with abstract and contemporary works by Cairns-based artists alongside jewelry and sculptures. The accessible prices and hyper-local focus make UnderArt a great place to shop for souvenirs and gifts. The stylish tapas bar next door is run by the same owner and is also worth a visit."

"Specializing in rainforest art from the Cairns region and desert paintings from Central Australia, this art gallery has a huge collection of pieces available for purchase. Doongal Aboriginal Art is known for its complex symbolism, whose displayed works often reference the history, laws, and natural environment of the artists' culture. Established in 1993, the gallery has represented well-known artists from across Australia, including Margaret Scobie, Minnie Pwerle, Gloria Petyarre, Kathleen Petyarre, and Michael Nelson Tjakamarra."

"Art lovers will enjoy a visit to Doongal Aboriginal Art too. Located in Cairns CBD, this art space offers local indigenous artists a place to not only display their work but to sell it too. They have a huge array of art pieces from across Queensland and further afield."

"This fascinating museum will enthral military enthusiasts and novices alike. Open since the 6th September 2014, this military museum is situated in Caravonica only 11 kms from the Cairns City centre. This relatively new museum has a vast collection of military paraphernalia, some of which cannot be found anywhere else in Australia."

"Beware: once you've eaten from this unassuming little joint, you're going to be drool-dreaming of the experience for years to come. The authentic, ludicrously fresh falafel pita pockets defy superlatives, and the..."

"If you’re looking for some good ol’ fashioned fun with an American twist, the Courtyard is your go-to in Cairns. Perch yourself under one of the colourful umbrellas at a high table along the Esplanade, and test your skills at jenga while you people watch to your heart’s content. This American diner boasts an incredible selection of craft beers and exotic cocktails to quench your thirst on those warm tropical nights, and a menu to make anyone hungry just reading it – philli cheese steak, loaded fries and the best damned fried chicken wings in town."

"This fun esplanade bar is a local favourite to grab some beers, and their burgers are just as tasty as their craft brews. The unique thing about Courtyard's burgers is their toasted brioche buns, which are the perfect vehicle for bringing meat and cheese to hungry mouths. Their take on the crispy chicken burger gets taken up another notch with bacon, lettuce and ranch dressing."