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The Downunder Bar

About The Downunder Bar

The Downunder Bar is a popular nightlife destination in Cairns City, QLD, Australia, known for its casual, trendy atmosphere, great beer selection, cocktails, live music, karaoke, quiz nights, bar games, and sport.

Located at 102 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia, this highly rated Cairns nightlife bar has earned a 4.20-star rating from 415 reviews and is a favorite spot for solo dining, social nights out, and relaxed drinks.

Guests can enjoy dine-in, takeaway, and delivery options, along with food at the bar, happy-hour drinks, happy-hour food, dancing, and a welcoming seating area. The venue also offers Wi-Fi, free Wi-Fi, restrooms, wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet for greater convenience.

Reservations are accepted, and payments can be made by credit card, debit card, or NFC mobile payments.

To enjoy a top-rated nightlife bar in Cairns City, QLD, with live performances, entertainment, and a lively social setting, visit The Downunder Bar at 102 Lake St or call +61 7 4028 3448 to plan your night out in Cairns City, QLD.

★★★★☆ 4.20 rating (415 reviews)
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Live Music

Top DJs and live acts

Craft Cocktails

Premium drink menu

VIP Service

Exclusive experiences

Events

Themed nights weekly

Your Night Awaits

Premium Bar

Craft cocktails, top-shelf spirits, and an extensive wine list crafted by expert mixologists.

Dance Floor

State-of-the-art sound system and lighting that transforms every night into magic.

VIP Lounge

Exclusive bottle service and private areas for those seeking a more intimate experience.

The Downunder Bar

Where Nights Come Alive

Whether it's a night out with friends, a celebration, or simply letting loose, we're here to make it unforgettable.

World-Class DJs
Premium Sound
Signature Cocktails
VIP Experience

What People Say

Reviews from our guests

Jasper Hill

Jasper Hill

10 months ago

Great bar, karaoke always hilarious. Pool is top notch.

Eula Keyse

Eula Keyse

2 years ago

Went there Thursday night for Karaoke and had a great experience! The karaoke lady was lovely and the bar staff were exceptional! The staff cater to picking up your empty glasses and bottles leaving your table clean all night! The place was vibing with great singers and everyone was well behaved! Had the best night to start adventuring Cairns for my friends 60th birthday. Thank you to Downunder Bar for a pleasant night!

Jacob Loveday

Jacob Loveday

3 years ago

This place is fantastic, free unlimited pool and there are lots of tables to choose from if you go in at a quieter time of day. My friend and I played 8 games last night, drank some beer jugs and they were playing a great mixture of classic rock music through the PA. My kind of vibe!

Sophie Denko

Sophie Denko

8 months ago

Came in to play pool and do some karaoke. Jed at the bar is amazing!

Mel Bateman

Mel Bateman

year ago

Thursday and Friday nights karaoke with Bridget is awesome ... everyone is super supportive . Loads of fun everyone sings along great night out. BRIDGET is really great and does an amazing job getting everyone up singing dancing & having a blast ... very cool host .. staff venue & food are all great .. come along for a night have a good night

Mark Hall (Toppadog)

Mark Hall (Toppadog)

year ago

The original and the best An old school Melbourne style pool hall In the Far North. Great friendly atmosphere Good food and music. I've come from Melbourne to Cairns many times Always my first stop. Still going strong because it offer the punters They want.

Bernie Brown

Bernie Brown

year ago

You might notice that I didn't rate the food! Well, might I mention that the reason for my decision is made rather honestly! I didn't eat there! I just had a glass/mini bottle of Cabsav, the vintage of which is unbeknownst to me for the mere reason that it wasn't written on the mini bottle's label! They obviously don't sell wine by the glass 🍷 Oh dear! However, the atmosphere was excitingly electric, energetic, ear-penetrating and dynamic! The novel idea that one could indulge in an infinite number of pool games at no extra cost was extremely surprising provided one could find an unoccupied pool table! The bar service was great considering that both the bartender and customer had to yell in order to be heard! Go there if you're young or at least young at heart 💕

Pranil Sharma

Pranil Sharma

7 months ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing experience at the down under bar. Music was 🔥 Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality work and great service in Cairns.

Marisa Singh

Marisa Singh

year ago

We came in for some drinks and to play a couple of rounds of pool and had a great time! The pool is free and there are tons of tables, no one bothered us and it was nice to just have a chill evening playing some pool, would definitely recommend if you’re looking for something to do in the evening in Cairns!

Matt Broderick

Matt Broderick

3 months ago

Cairns is already a top tier pinball town, and at this bar is the meanest, fastest, unforgiving Stern Godzilla Pro machine I've ever laid my greasy mitts on. Venue has a grotto vibe which really suits the vibes, the AC was cold which was only beaten by cold Hard Rates (which were the cheapest at the venues I visited on my NQ pinball adventures)

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Downunder Bar

Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Karaoke
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Quiz night
  • Sport

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Find Us

Ready to experience the best night out? We're waiting for you.

Location

102 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

Hours

Closed · Friday 4 PM-3 AM
Friday 4 PM-3 AM
Saturday 4 PM-3 AM
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4 PM-1 AM
Thursday 4 PM-1 AM
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