#1
The Conservatory Bar
Read 343 reviewsReputation score: 99/100
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2026 rankings QLD
27 Best Bars & Pubs
in Cairns
Compare the top 27 bars & pubs in Cairns, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Collected 26 September 2026 · 29,375 reported Google reviews across 27 businesses
See the 27 listings ↓Top 27 Bars & Pubs in Cairns, QLD
1–27 of 27The shortlist
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, The Conservatory Bar (4.9 stars from 343 Google reviews), Three Wolves (4.7 stars from 1,073 Google reviews) and Miss Chief Bar & Eatery (4.7 stars from 486 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Cairns bars & pubs ranking.
The score describes the public review record. Read recent reviews and confirm the job with the business before booking.
#2
Three Wolves
Read 1,073 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#3
Miss Chief Bar & Eatery
Read 486 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#4
The Brass Bookie
Read 397 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#5
Murphy's Pub Cairns
Read 324 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#6
Calypso Club
Read 239 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
Ground floor, Tower 131/141 Esplanade, Cairns City Queensland 4870
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Cock & Bull
Read 3,740 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#8
Rocco by Crystalbrook
Read 1,051 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
Level 12, Tower, 131/141 Esplanade, Cairns City Queensland 4870
(07) 4252 7777crystalbrookcollection.com#9
The Cotton Club
Read 492 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#10
Summer Bar
Read 179 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#11
Salt House
Read 5,678 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#12
nōknōk
Read 389 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
Unit 2, shop 5/87 Lake St, Cairns City Queensland 4870
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P.J.O'Brien's Irish Pub
Read 2,188 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#14
Cairns RSL Club
Read 2,100 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#15
The Pier Bar
Read 1,979 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#16
Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf
Read 1,641 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#17
The Crown Hotel
Read 452 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#18
The Downunder Bar
Read 418 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#19
Rattle n Hum Cairns
Read 3,056 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#20
The Edge Hill Tavern
Read 806 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#21
Grand Hotel Cairns
Read 803 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#22
The Woolshed
Read 434 reviewsReputation score: 90/100
#23
Flamingos Tiki Bar
Read 467 reviewsReputation score: 89/100
43 Esplanade, Cairns City Queensland 4870
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McGinty's Irish Bar
Read 462 reviewsReputation score: 89/100
41 Shields St, Cairns City Queensland 4870
0439 454 537#25
Bar 94 Club & Beer Garden
Read 92 reviewsReputation score: 78/100
94 Lake St, Cairns City Queensland 4870
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Wild Pony Saloon
Read 13 reviewsReputation score: 76/100
#27
Bourbon Street Sports Bar
Read 73 reviewsReputation score: 67/100
Level 1/23 Shields St, Cairns City Queensland 4870
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Showing 27 of 27 businesses. This ranking covers our Cairns listings. This is not a complete census. How we rank them →
What the numbers say about bars & pubs in Cairns
LocalLocal's Cairns capture includes 27 bars & pubs with 29,375 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.4 stars, backed by a median of 467 reviews.
A high average means more when plenty of people have contributed. Open the Google review link on a listing to check recent feedback about work like yours. Contact the business to confirm it serves your address.
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Questions about bars & pubs in Cairns and the evidence behind this list.
Who leads LocalLocal's Cairns bars & pubs ranking?
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, the highest-scoring businesses are The Conservatory Bar (4.9 stars from 343 Google reviews); Three Wolves (4.7 stars from 1,073 Google reviews); Miss Chief Bar & Eatery (4.7 stars from 486 Google reviews). These positions describe our captured review record, not a guarantee about the work.
How are bars & pubs in Cairns ranked?
LocalLocal's score gives up to 50 points for rating quality, 30 for review volume and 20 for available profile details. Equal scores are ordered by star rating, then review count, then a stable business identifier. The method is published on our methodology page.
What does the review record look like for bars & pubs in Cairns?
The 27 bars & pubs captured for Cairns hold 29,375 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.4 stars and the median review count is 467. These figures describe our sample, not every local business.
What should I check before booking?
Confirm that the business serves your address and handles your type of work. Read recent Google reviews, ask about any relevant licences or registration, and get the scope and charges in writing.
How current are these details?
The listings were collected 26 September 2026. This is a dated snapshot, not a live Google feed. Confirm current hours, availability and pricing with the business.
Can a business update its listing?
Yes. Open the business profile and select Update details. Explain the correction and include a public source. Correction and removal requests are reviewed before the record changes.