CAIRNS NIGHTLIFE: BARS, PUBS, NIGHT CLUBS, ENTERTAINMENT VENUES AND DISCOS IN CAIRNS!

CAIRNS NIGHTLIFE

The local population of Cairns city is relatively small, but thanks to the millions of tourists who flock to our friendly shores every year, Cairns buzzes with a dizzying nightlife that would normally only be found in a major city.

Nightlife in Cairns can be raucous and debauched or sophisticated and refined, depending where you choose to go.

CAIRNS NIGHTLIFE SCENE IS CONSTANTLY CHANGING. WE ARE COMMITTED TO OFFER YOU A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE LATEST VENUES. CHECK REGULARLY AND DON'T MISS ANYTHING.

Many of the city's entertainment venues form a 'strip' along Spence Street, which runs perpendicular to the Esplanade, towards the southern end. This part of town is popular with backpackers, and the atmosphere here can be somewhat 'wilder' than other parts of town. But there are so many bars crammed into this area that there is something for everyone. Guaranteed, the morning sun will rise before you've had a chance to visit every bar on this street.

But not everyone wants to party every single night of the week. Cairns has twelve cinemas featuring the latest movies and two theatres with a wide variety of plays to suit everybody's taste. To know what's going on every day of the week, please visit our CAIRNS WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE.

2TONE TAPAS RESTAURANT AND COCKTAIL LOUNGE
113 Lake Street, Cairns (MAP)
Phone (07) 4041 3280

www.2tonetapas.com.au

Cairns' number one Cocktail venue!

2 Tone Tapas Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge specializes in Spanish cuisine with modern Australian influences. Centrally located near the City Place taxi rank on Lake Street, this unique, laid back venue is close to everything, yet a world apart.

2tone is Cairns' number one cocktail venue and only traditional Spanish style Tapas bar, also featuring BBQ outdoor dining. On Friday and Saturday nights, 2tone Tapas Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge goes upbeat with entertainment featuring Cairns' best Djs. Offering catering to small and large groups i.e. Birthdays, Christmas parties & hens nights.

Open 12:00 noon to late Monday to Friday, and 5:00pm to late Saturday. Sunday closed.

CASA DE MEZE
Level 1, Crn Esplanade & Aplin Street, Cairns (MAP)
Phone (07) 4051 5550 / Fax (07) 4041 0166

www.casademeze.com.au

Cairns Premier Salsa Dance Venue and Restaurant.

Casa de Meze offers different entertaintment every night of the week. Considered Cairns premier salsa dance venue, Casa de Meze is a meeting point for everyone ready to dance the night away to the Latin rhythms. But not only those who are talented in the art of dancing are welcome to Casa de Meze. If you are keen to learn how to move to the sounds of Salsa music, there are free Salsa lessons every Saturday night, and best of all, no partner is required. Casa de Meze also offers a karaoke night and Dj Sunny is their featured dj.

Casa de Meze is open seven days a week, from 5pm till late.

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BULL BAR
94 Lake Street, Cairns (MAP)
Phone (07) 4051 6690 / Fax (07) 4041 1067

www.cairnsunlimited.com/bullbar.htm

Have some fun in Cairns!

Bull Bar has become a very popular venue for celebrating bucks nights and hens parties, but also with everyone looking for a bit of fun. You can relax in their beer garden listening to live music and entertainment. Bull Bar is a fantastic option for corporate functions, birthday celebrations and presentation nights.

FREAKQUENCY NIGHTCLUB
33 Spence Street, Cairns (MAP)
Phone (07) 4031 8742
www.freakquency.com.au

Welcome the entertainment back to Cairns.

The long running Freakquency Fridays event has secured a venue and launched the Freakquency Nightclub. Freakquency is open Wednesday through to Sunday and is bringing the emphasis on entertainment back to Cairns. By supporting local, interstate and international acts, DJ's and VJ's, Freakquency will strive to set the benchmark for nightlife in Cairns and is aiming to deliver quality nights to punters.

BLUE MANGO CAFE WINE BAR
Mercure Harbourside Hotel
209 -217 The Esplanade, Cairns
Phone (07) 4051 8999
Soak up the stunning views across Trinity Bay and relax you're at the Blue Mango. With an extensive wine list, broad selection of local and international beers and a great cocktail list unwinding was never easier.

BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB
99-105 Anderson Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4053 1053
Apart from serving fantastic food, Brother Leagues Club has regular music from breakthrough bands and top tribute acts.

COVERGIRLS
77 Lake Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4053 1053
Covergirls is the leading venue for adult entertainment in Cairns. During the weekend nights pole dancers make it to the stage and during the week nights the events vary. Doors open at 8pm every night.

DUNWOODY'S TAVERN
317 Sheridan Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4051 6822
Dunwoody's Tavern features live bands performing mostly rock music.

EDGE HILL TAVERN
145-147 Pease Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4053 4811
Live music showcasing local bands.

GILLIGAN'S BAR
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4041 6566
A 1,000 person beer hall heaving with backpackers and young locals. Nightclub with dance floor, DJs, live bands, and sport and music on the giant video screens.

HOTEL SOFITEL REEF CASINO
35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4030 8888
A stylish venue with two floors of gaming. Open Monday through Thursday 10am to 4am, and from 10am Friday until 4am Monday without closing. Closed only on Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day (April 25). Over 18's only. There's a dress code, so don't turn up in THONGS and a SINGLET!

LITTLE AUSSIE BUM
29 Spence Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4051 2100
Little Aussie Bum celebrates the wicked Aussie humour and its main aim is that people have fun. Located in the heart of Cairns, the venue will appeal to everyone. Open until 2am on weekdays and 5am on weekends.

MAD COW TAVERN
25 Spence Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4051 8846
Mad Cow Tavern is a good place for a funky night out. There are regular drink specials. Entry is free and since it opened in Cairns, Mad Cow Tavern has become of on the most popular and unique nightlife venues in Cairns.

P.J. O'BRIEN
87 Lake Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4031 5333
P.J. O'Brien offers someting unique. It is located in Cairns city centre and is a must stop for whoever is looking for fun and entertainment. P.J. O'Brien has different themed nights every night of the weeks and some of them are unmissable.

RATTLE 'n' HUM
65-67 The Esplanade, Cairns
Phone (07) 4031 3011
Located on the Esplanade, this popular cafe and bar has a distinctive tropical appeal. With a varied but reasonable priced a la carte menu, Rattle 'n' Hum is open from 11.30am till midnight seven days a week.

RHINO BAR
24 Shields Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4031 5305
Rhino Bar specialises in themed nights, mostly for the backpacker looking for fun.

SAPPHIRE TAPAS BAR & LOUNGE
39-49 Lake Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4052 1494
Shappire Tapas Bar offers an extensive wine and cocktail menu and is certainly one of the coolest bars in Cairns. On Friday and Saturday nights, you can enjoy fabulous DJ music.

SHENANNIGANS
48-50 Spence Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4051 2490
A great Irish pub, and proud to be the only Cairns city pub with a beer garden.

CADENCE LOUNGE
Level 2, 59 Shields Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4051 2666
What was formerly known as Soho Nightclub has become Cadence Lounge. But not only has the name change, the newest Cairns venue will welcome a wide range of sounds, from reggae to funky music, rock and house. Open from Thursdays to Saturdays.

THE CROWN PUB
Corner Grafton and Sheilds Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4051 1806
The Crown Pub, an old Australian hotel, has been transformed into Cairns newest pub, selling terrific meals at pub prices.

THE GRAND HOTEL
34 McLeod Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4051 1007
The Grand Hotel offers some of Cairns best live music from Thursday to Sunday. Try their delicious food at fantastic prices.

THE LOUNGE
24 Shields Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4031 6304
Open from 6pm till late every night, The Lounge is the ideal venue in Cairns. Featuring an extensive Cocktail menu, with funky music in the background and changing colours, The Lounge promises to be one of the trendiest nightspots in town.

THE WOOLSHED
24 Shields Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4031 6304
The ideal location attracts thousands of 'ready to party' backpackers every week. Quality food at budget prices, social interaction, prize give-aways and the best mix of dance, party and alternative music that guarantees a great night out for all.

VELVET UNDERGROUND
The Reef Hotel Casino, 38-41 Wharf Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4031 3373
Velvet Undergorund has become the home of dance in Cairns, playing music ranging from funky, electro and all types of dance music. Different bands perform every week.

WESTCOURT TAVERN
200 Aumuller Street, Cairns
Phone (07) 4051 3277
Westcourt Tavern offers themed nights every night of the week.

Cairns attracts millions of visitors every year, and there's entertainment to suit everybody's taste and budget.

Cairns nightlife, in Far North Queensland, is thriving with band performances, disco parties, djs playing life, pubs, bars and more.

Cairns boast some very good nightclubs, such as Soho and Freakquency, where backpackers and travellers into house music will have a great time.

BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB 99-105 Anderson Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4053 1053 Apart from serving fantastic food, Brother Leagues Club has regular music from breakthrough bands and top tribute acts.

COVERGIRLS 77 Lake Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4053 1053 Covergirls is the leading venue for adult entertainment in Cairns. During the weekend nights pole dancers make it to the stage and during the week nights the events vary. Doors open at 8pm every night.

DUNWOODY'S TAVERN 317 Sheridan Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4051 6822 Dunwoody's Tavern features live bands performing mostly rock music.

EDGE HILL TAVERN 145-147 Pease Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4053 4811 Live music showcasing local bands.

GILLIGAN'S BAR 57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4041 6566 A 1,000 person beer hall heaving with backpackers and young locals. Nightclub with dance floor, DJs, live bands, and sport and music on the giant video screens.

LITTLE AUSSIE BUM 29 Spence Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4051 2100 Little Aussie Bum celebrates the wicked Aussie humour and its main aim is that people have fun. Located in the heart of Cairns, the venue will appeal to everyone. Open until 2am on weekdays and 5am on weekends.

MAD COW TAVERN 25 Spence Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4051 8846 Mad Cow Tavern is a good place for a funky night out. There are regular drink specials. Entry is free and since it opened in Cairns, Mad Cow Tavern has become of on the most popular and unique nightlife venues in Cairns.

P.J. O'BRIEN 87 Lake Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4031 5333 P.J. O'Brien offers someting unique. It is located in Cairns city centre and is a must stop for whoever is looking for fun and entertainment. P.J. O'Brien has different themed nights every night of the weeks and some of them are unmissable.

RATTLE 'n' HUM 65-67 The Esplanade, Cairns Phone (07) 4031 3011 Located on the Esplanade, this popular cafe and bar has a distinctive tropical appeal. With a varied but reasonable priced a la carte menu, Rattle 'n' Hum is open from 11.30am till midnight seven days a week.

RHINO BAR 24 Shields Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4031 5305 Rhino Bar specialises in themed nights, mostly for the backpacker looking for fun.

SAPPHIRE TAPAS BAR & LOUNGE 39-49 Lake Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4052 1494 Shappire Tapas Bar offers an extensive wine and cocktail menu and is certainly one of the coolest bars in Cairns. On Friday and Saturday nights, you can enjoy fabulous DJ music.

SHENANNIGANS 48-50 Spence Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4051 2490 A great Irish pub, and proud to be the only Cairns city pub with a beer garden.

THE CROWN PUB Corner Grafton and Sheilds Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4051 1806 The Crown Pub, an old Australian hotel, has been transformed into Cairns newest pub, selling terrific meals at pub prices.

THE GRAND HOTEL 34 McLeod Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4051 1007 The Grand Hotel offers some of Cairns best live music from Thursday to Sunday. Try their delicious food at fantastic prices.

THE LOUNGE 24 Shields Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4031 6304 Open from 6pm till late every night, The Lounge is the ideal venue in Cairns. Featuring an extensive Cocktail menu, with funky music in the background and changing colours, The Lounge promises to be one of the trendiest nightspots in town.

VELVET UNDERGROUND The Reef Hotel Casino, 38-41 Wharf Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4031 3373 Velvet Undergorund has become the home of dance in Cairns, playing music ranging from funky, electro and all types of dance music. Different bands perform every week.

WESTCOURT TAVERN 200 Aumuller Street, Cairns Phone (07) 4051 3277 Westcourt Tavern offers themed nights every night of the week.