Best pubs in Cairns Mcleod Street

Serpent Bar

Serpent Bar operates as a licensed venue on McLeod Street in Cairns, offering a range of beverages and social environments for locals and visitors in the tropical city.

Barrier Reef Brewing

Barrier Reef Brewing in Cairns serves a range of independent craft beers brewed on-site, providing a relaxed space for locals and visitors to enjoy Queensland-made beverages.

Last reviewed Feb 2026

Empire Arcade+Bar

Empire Arcade+Bar in Cairns McLeod Street combines retro gaming with a licensed bar environment, providing visitors with classic arcade machines, pinball, and a selection of craft beverages.

Barrier Reef Hotel

Barrier Reef Hotel provides traditional pub services including a public bar, gaming facilities, and budget accommodation options located on McLeod Street in the heart of Cairns.

Cock & Bull

Cock & Bull is a traditional Australian pub in Cairns providing large meals, multiple bars, and gaming facilities in a themed setting on McLeod Street.

Cock & Bull

Cock & Bull operates as a traditional-style tavern on McLeod Street in Cairns, providing large meals and a casual atmosphere within a themed interior featuring multiple bars.

Salt House

Salt House operates as a large-scale hospitality venue in Cairns, providing a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for dining, social drinking, and private events near the waterfront.

P.J.O’Brien’s

This Irish pub in Cairns provides traditional draught beers, classic pub meals, and live entertainment within a themed environment catering to locals and tourists.

Cairns RSL Club

Cairns RSL Club provides social facilities, dining options, and community services for veterans and the general public on McLeod Street in central Cairns.

Hemingway’s Brewery

Hemingway’s Brewery in Cairns Mcleod Street operates as a gastropub and craft brewery providing locally made beers and a casual dining menu within the Cairns Wharf Precinct.

The Crown

The Crown Hotel on McLeod Street provides traditional pub services including a public bar, gaming facilities, and budget accommodation options in the heart of the Cairns central business district.

Rattle N Hum

Rattle n Hum on McLeod Street in Cairns operates as a central bar and grill providing wood-fired pizzas, steaks, and a range of draught beers in an open-plan setting.

The Union Jack

The Union Jack operates as a traditional hotel and pub on McLeod Street in Cairns, offering cold beverages, counter meals, and budget-friendly accommodation to locals and travellers.

McGinty’s Irish Pub

McGinty’s Irish Pub on McLeod Street in Cairns provides a traditional Irish bar experience featuring draft Guinness, live music performances, and classic pub meals for locals and tourists.

The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel functions as a central pub in Cairns Mcleod Street, offering a public bar, gaming facilities, and casual dining options for local residents and visitors.

The Pier Bar

The Pier Bar operates as a waterfront venue in Cairns providing wood-fired pizzas, local craft beers, and outdoor seating with views over the Trinity Inlet.

Three Wolves

Three Wolves is a boutique laneway bar in Cairns City providing a curated selection of premium spirits, signature cocktails, and seasonal small plates in an intimate setting.