#1
Hooch and Fellow
Read 205 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
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2026 rankings QLD
21 Best Bars & Pubs
in Townsville
Compare the top 21 bars & pubs in Townsville, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Collected 26 September 2026 · 5,903 reported Google reviews across 21 businesses
See the 21 listings ↓Top 21 Bars & Pubs in Townsville, QLD
1–21 of 21The shortlist
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, Hooch and Fellow (4.7 stars from 205 Google reviews), The Commonwealth Hotel (4.6 stars from 1,126 Google reviews) and Tiny Mountain Brewery (4.5 stars from 322 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Townsville bars & pubs ranking.
The score describes the public review record. Read recent reviews and confirm the job with the business before booking.
#2
The Commonwealth Hotel
Read 1,126 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#3
Tiny Mountain Brewery
Read 322 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#4
West End Hotel Townsville
Read 531 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#5
Mansfield Hotel
Read 297 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#6
Australian Hotel
Read 981 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#7
The Beach Hotel Townsville
Read 411 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#8
The Metropole Hotel
Read 226 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#9
Osk Bar
Read 167 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#10
Flinders Street Wharves
Read 213 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#11
Herbert Hotel
Read 329 reviewsReputation score: 90/100
#12
Empire Hotel and Events Centre
Read 250 reviewsReputation score: 88/100
#13
The Docks
Read 95 reviewsReputation score: 87/100
#14
Flynns Irish Bar
Read 163 reviewsReputation score: 87/100
#15
Restaurant 1889 at The Brewery
Read 120 reviewsReputation score: 87/100
#16
The Wine Bar
Read 78 reviewsReputation score: 85/100
#17
237 Flinders Street
Read 138 reviewsReputation score: 85/100
#18
The Ross Island Hotel
Read 185 reviewsReputation score: 82/100
Ross Island Hotel, 99-101 Boundary St, Railway Estate Queensland 4810
(07) 4740 4693the-ross-island-hotel.jany.io#19
Little Fletchers
Read 43 reviewsReputation score: 73/100
#20
The Mark Townsville
Read 10 reviewsReputation score: 66/100
#21
Mr. Grant’s Record Bar
Read 13 reviewsReputation score: 56/100
137 Flinders St, Townsville City Queensland 4810
Contact details not supplied
Showing 21 of 21 businesses. This ranking covers our Townsville listings. This is not a complete census. How we rank them →
What the numbers say about bars & pubs in Townsville
LocalLocal's Townsville capture includes 21 bars & pubs with 5,903 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.3 stars, backed by a median of 205 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 Townsville and the evidence behind this list.
Who leads LocalLocal's Townsville bars & pubs ranking?
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, the highest-scoring businesses are Hooch and Fellow (4.7 stars from 205 Google reviews); The Commonwealth Hotel (4.6 stars from 1,126 Google reviews); Tiny Mountain Brewery (4.5 stars from 322 Google reviews). These positions describe our captured review record, not a guarantee about the work.
How are bars & pubs in Townsville 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 Townsville?
The 21 bars & pubs captured for Townsville hold 5,903 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.3 stars and the median review count is 205. 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.