#1
Crafty Cargo Taphouse & Sports Bar
Read 200 reviewsReputation score: 98/100
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2026 rankings QLD
15 Best Bars & Pubs
in Hervey Bay
Compare the top 15 bars & pubs in Hervey Bay, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Collected 26 September 2026 · 21,814 reported Google reviews across 15 businesses
See the 15 listings ↓Top 15 Bars & Pubs in Hervey Bay, QLD
1–15 of 15The shortlist
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, Crafty Cargo Taphouse & Sports Bar (4.8 stars from 200 Google reviews), Banksia Seafood and Grill (4.6 stars from 522 Google reviews) and Bay Central Tavern (4.4 stars from 2,091 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Hervey Bay bars & pubs ranking.
The score describes the public review record. Read recent reviews and confirm the job with the business before booking.
#2
Banksia Seafood and Grill
Read 522 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#3
Bay Central Tavern
Read 2,091 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#4
Beach House Hotel
Read 2,992 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#5
Cafe Tapas
Read 319 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#6
Hervey Bay R.S.L
Read 2,724 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#7
The Clubhouse Hervey Bay
Read 480 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
Corner Tooth St & Old Maryborough Road, Pialba, Old Maryborough Road, Hervey Bay QLD 4655
(07) 4124 1177theclubhouseherveybay.com.au#8
The Bayswater Bar and Grill
Read 2,160 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#9
Aquavue Beachfront Bar & Eatery
Read 1,476 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#10
19XO Canapés & Cocktails
Read 202 reviewsReputation score: 90/100
414B Esplanade, Torquay Queensland 4655
19xo.com.au#11
Kondari Hotel
Read 3,299 reviewsReputation score: 90/100
#12
Torquay Hotel Hervey Bay
Read 1,558 reviewsReputation score: 89/100
#13
8-Bit bar
Read 58 reviewsReputation score: 87/100
#14
Enzo's on the Beach
Read 3,726 reviewsReputation score: 83/100
Hervey Bay, 351a Esplanade, Scarness Queensland 4655
enzosonthebeach.com#15
Scarborough Bar Beach House Hotel
Read 7 reviewsReputation score: 60/100
Showing 15 of 15 businesses. This ranking covers our Hervey Bay listings. This is not a complete census. How we rank them →
What the numbers say about bars & pubs in Hervey Bay
LocalLocal's Hervey Bay capture includes 15 bars & pubs with 21,814 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.3 stars, backed by a median of 1,476 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 Hervey Bay and the evidence behind this list.
Who leads LocalLocal's Hervey Bay bars & pubs ranking?
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, the highest-scoring businesses are Crafty Cargo Taphouse & Sports Bar (4.8 stars from 200 Google reviews); Banksia Seafood and Grill (4.6 stars from 522 Google reviews); Bay Central Tavern (4.4 stars from 2,091 Google reviews). These positions describe our captured review record, not a guarantee about the work.
How are bars & pubs in Hervey Bay 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 Hervey Bay?
The 15 bars & pubs captured for Hervey Bay hold 21,814 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.3 stars and the median review count is 1,476. 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.