#1
Great Western Hotel
Read 935 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
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2026 rankings QLD
24 Best Bars & Pubs
in Rockhampton
Compare the top 24 bars & pubs in Rockhampton, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Collected 26 September 2026 · 13,188 reported Google reviews across 24 businesses
See the 24 listings ↓Top 24 Bars & Pubs in Rockhampton, QLD
1–24 of 24The shortlist
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, Great Western Hotel (4.3 stars from 935 Google reviews), Headricks Lane (4.3 stars from 520 Google reviews) and The Victoria Tavern (4.3 stars from 246 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Rockhampton bars & pubs ranking.
The score describes the public review record. Read recent reviews and confirm the job with the business before booking.
#2
Headricks Lane
Read 520 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#3
The Victoria Tavern
Read 246 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#4
The Brunswick Hotel
Read 941 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#5
Allenstown Hotel
Read 888 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#6
The Bush Inn Bar & Grill Steak House
Read 702 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#7
The Lionleigh Pub
Read 358 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#8
Kalka Palms Hotel Motel
Read 332 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#9
Skyring's Restaurant and Bar
Read 297 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#10
O'Dowd's Irish Pub
Read 244 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#11
Boathouse
Read 1,283 reviewsReputation score: 90/100
#12
CocoBrew Rockhampton William St Restaurant
Read 735 reviewsReputation score: 89/100
#13
The Red Lion Hotel
Read 720 reviewsReputation score: 89/100
#14
Leichhardt Hotel
Read 589 reviewsReputation score: 89/100
#15
The Criterion Hotel Motel
Read 1,659 reviewsReputation score: 88/100
#16
Bartlett's Tavern
Read 495 reviewsReputation score: 88/100
#17
The Caves Hotel QLD
Read 749 reviewsReputation score: 87/100
1-3 Buch Square, The Caves Queensland 4702
(07) 4934 2769#18
Raffles Hotel
Read 187 reviewsReputation score: 87/100
#19
Park Avenue Hotel Motel
Read 480 reviewsReputation score: 86/100
Crn Haynes and Main Streets Park Avenue North, Park Avenue QLD 4701
(07) 4922 4251pahotelmotel.com.au#20
Heritage Hotel Rockhampton
Read 487 reviewsReputation score: 85/100
#21
Oxford Hotel Pub
Read 251 reviewsReputation score: 84/100
91 East St, Rockhampton City Queensland 4700
(07) 4867 4086#22
Sin, Sweat and Sorrow
Read 43 reviewsReputation score: 81/100
#23
Florent Bistro
Read 40 reviewsReputation score: 80/100
#24
Shinebox
Read 7 reviewsReputation score: 54/100
34 William St, Rockhampton City Queensland 4700
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Showing 24 of 24 businesses. This ranking covers our Rockhampton listings. This is not a complete census. How we rank them →
What the numbers say about bars & pubs in Rockhampton
LocalLocal's Rockhampton capture includes 24 bars & pubs with 13,188 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.2 stars, backed by a median of 491 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 Rockhampton and the evidence behind this list.
Who leads LocalLocal's Rockhampton bars & pubs ranking?
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, the highest-scoring businesses are Great Western Hotel (4.3 stars from 935 Google reviews); Headricks Lane (4.3 stars from 520 Google reviews); The Victoria Tavern (4.3 stars from 246 Google reviews). These positions describe our captured review record, not a guarantee about the work.
How are bars & pubs in Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton?
The 24 bars & pubs captured for Rockhampton hold 13,188 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.2 stars and the median review count is 491. 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.