The 11 best places to party in Port Douglas

Best spot in Port Douglas, directly on the water, far from the car noise on the road, which gives it a peaceful vibe ! Thanks to the amazing staff - so friendly and welcoming. Plus, the beam scooter parking hub is super convenient and easy to access. Highly recommend visiting the Yachty !

Best meal I’ve had in Port Douglas. Amazing setting to watch the sun down and the food is exceptional. We shared the beef cheeks and seafood fricassee and both were stunning. Followed it up with a perfect 10 banana fritters. Our only regret was finding this place on the last night instead of the first. This place is a must visit!

The Yachty is a great little hidden gem. It has great views of the estuary and marina and is in a quiet location with plenty of parking. The tables are well set-out with stunning views and the atmosphere friendly and inviting. The food is great bang-for-buck, with a diverse seafood menu. The crocodile fritters were very tasty and worth a try. I can also recommend the soft-shell crab sliders. My wife and I enjoyed a number of menu items as well as desserts and thoroughly enjoyed everything. We had a great time there and will definitely be dropping back in when we next visit Port Douglas.

Quiet and casual at the far end of the marina. Tasty meals, nice outlook. Would recommend.

My family (6 adults + 1 infant) had dinner there tonight. The food was amazing. I had barramundi and it was one of the best i have eaten. Other family members had beef cheeks, burgers and the roast dinner and we all gave the meal double thumbs up. My grandchild had an accident there tonight. John and the guests were very helpful with medical assistance and arranging medical help. John was especially helpful. Thank you all.

Really nice food and great service in an amazing location. Away from the crowds this was ideal for our large family dinner. Staff were super attentive and the atmosphere was casual and welcoming.

The best location in town. Fresh food, cool drinks, free sailing on Wednesdays, a great location for functions and there's frequently live music and parties at the Yachty. Really love the place. Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options available.

It's great because they stay open for lunch until 3pm ,which is helpful for travellers 👍☕️coffee was good,food was tasty 🍽& service was friendly,outdoor & indoor dining available

We always pop in here for a beer when we visit Pt Douglas. Next time we will stay for a meal, that's why I can't rate the meal, as we haven't eaten here. The atmosphere is great, with many places to sit and enjoy. I would say you should book, if going there at night for a meal. The tables are always clean and staff friendly. The prices are reasonable,under $20 for 2 drinks. If you like my reviews please follow us around Australia 🇦🇺.

Had a bucket of prawns and they were good. asked for tabasco and the server got it for me. lets face it, its a superb location. but the service was really quite good

Very busy right on midday, scored a high table out the front. We ordered the calamari with chips and the fish tacos which came out fairly quickly. The calamari was very tender and the chips cooked perfectly. The barramundi in the tacos was the standout! Absolutely delicious. This together with a glass of Shaw and Smith Sauv Blanc made lunch very enjoyable. Highly Recommend.

It’s a beautiful location with views across the beach. Live (and loud!) music adds to the atmosphere. Grabbing a table can be tricky on busy nights. We both ordered the steak. I had the scotch fillet which was cooked well. The chips were cooked well but no seasoning. The salad was drowned in dressing but I thought both the chips and salad could have been a bit bigger. A good option.

Loved the booze and juice drink, steak was sublime and perfectly cooked, chips were great too. Only qualm is that I asked to swap the chips with another side item on the menu but my request couldn't be fulfilled - was looking for a healthier alternative. If this is in fact possible please make it clear to staff for future orders.

A great hotel with a terrific atmosphere. The Court House Hotel is a relaxing place to have a drink, some food and watch the world go by. You can't beat having a drink in the outdoor dining area or deck on a beautiful sunny day. There are indoor dining options too. There is also an area upstairs that is often used for functions. Regular live music is played here on some nights. 'The Courty' is probably the best pub in Port Douglas for food, drink and overall atmosphere. They run an efficient kitchen and we have never had a bad meal here over the years - around three decades of visiting Port Douglas. On our most recent visits, we had a couple of great discussions with the wonderful manager Nikola! We also enjoyed our conversation with one of the very pleasant staff members, Erwan (there's a photo of him below). An always reliable hotel with excellent food and efficient friendly service. Keep up the great work team! :-)

Popped in for a bite to eat, wasn't very busy but beautiful atmosphere. Staff were super polite. Had a beer burger and some prawns Prawns were delicious. Burger was amazing and juicy Surprised that it didn't come with chips it seemed like prawn crackers but still nice Absolutely amaaaazing!!! Recommend to anyone!

$22 for a 'Smoke Stack' burger which, when read on the menu, sounded waaaay too big for my tummy. Instead, we received what looked like a child size slider. I ran out of meat halfway into my bun. I'd love to say it was packed with flavour instead, but it wasn't. It was a terribly average, unsatisfying burger who's size to price ratio angered me. 100% will NOT be going back.

Another visit and a great lunch experience. Staff are the stars, thank you for your smile and hospitality. Can't be better! Starting with so friendly and happy staff to your choice of lovnice beers and good choice of food overlooking inlet. We shall be back.

Lovely spot right on the marina with beautiful water views. The Smoke Stack was one of the best burgers I’ve had—absolutely delicious. It would have been even better with fries instead of pretzels, but still a solid 5 stars. Service was good overall, though the staff seemed to have limited knowledge of the menu and beer options, likely due to the high turnover common in tourist areas.

Great spot to have a beer and a feed. Lots of space for a seat in the sun or shade. The October fest beers and food were great.

Location was spot on, Chicken was cooked perfectly however the sauce was very ordinary. Partner had the Calamari which was solid.

Great simple pub food, but with a fantastic range of local beer on tap! Only suggestion, its dark around the tables and had to use a torch to read the small writing on the menus.. Great location

Fun and lively atmosphere and staff were nice. The ribs and steak (no pic) were good. Would’ve preferred the sides to not be coated in extra cheese and butter but it is to be expected! A little hard to fit all the dishes for two people on the bar tables for dinner as the plates/bowls are large but manageable. Overall a pleasant dinner out!

We stopped in for a quick drink and a snack and ended up staying for a few drinks and extra food after getting a taste of what IornBar offered. I had a spicy cocktail that was delicious and interesting (and more than some paint-by-numbers mix drink). We kept ordering more food because the bread and first snack we ordered were so tasty. If/when I am back in Port Douglas, I will go out of my way to go back.

you know how it is after a while you just want a steak. which is why we went to ironbar. Had the 200G 'Coorong Black' Eye Fillet medium rare. Should have asked rare , my fault. tender as, super taste. only regret is not asking if I could have plain mashed potato rather than the truffled. Other than that this was the best feed in FNQ for the week

If you're a carnivore, you need to try this place! The steaks were mouth watering. It was pricey but worth every mouthful. And the wine list, service and desserts ain't half bad either(see photo)

Loved the share plate and the oysters, had a small mistake made with our oyster variety that we ordered but got what we asked for and was given the wrong ones to us for free and a free beer. Wait staff brilliant and the manager was great with everything. When in Port Douglas your loss if you miss out on an experience in the iron Bar.

Happy hour with a dozen of amazing oysters from Coffin Bay for 30 AUD together with an excellent chardonnay from Margaret River producer Vasse Felix 🥂 I am in food heaven 🙏 service excellent

We walked in 4pm and were lucky to get a seat outside, this place is extremely popular and you should book a table especially in the holiday season. Started off with a few cocktails that were all fabulous and then entrees and dinner, everything was perfect from the steak to the prawn linguine. What really topped it off was the service, Sara looked after us and was never far away when we needed another drink or ready to order food. This is a must do when you visit Port Douglas.

Walked in on a whim. And struck gold! Took our entire experience of wining and dining on Macrossan Street - Port Douglas to another level. The ambience was classy and colouring on the walls great. Quirky too -:) Our drinks were amazing. Most of all it was delightful to see the barmen mixing drinks. V v cool. Check out what we ordered - Zombie All around us, there were great drinks getting served, aflame, smoky, sizzling…. Loved our evening there. Great place.

A beautiful deco bar with absolutely delicious cocktails and a full whisky menu! No food but there is a happy hour with a discount for the whole bill at 5 - 6 pm. We went there a couple times to get some drinks before dinner and we loved it! The staff were super friendly and knew how to make perfect drinks! The only downside for me is that they have a sofa seats but only for a group of 5 or more people 😞 even if they are completely empty everytime we went, they wouldn't let us sit there.

Not at all the sort of bar I was expecting to find in the tropics, but I’m so glad I did, because this is exactly my sort of thing! A dark room with leather couches and red velvet curtains, and great classic rock music. The signature cocktail list is lengthy and creative (plus all the classics are available too) and every cocktail we tried across a couple of visits was incredible. Fantastic service, too, attentive and friendly. Absolutely the place to go if you need to relax after a day in the sun.

Unfortunately they do not cater to families or parents with young children. Totally understand why for a venue of this stature and wanting to cater to the adults without children and wanting that atmosphere also, but would have been nice if they offered an outdoor area specifically for people with kids as Douglas is a family hot spot, subject to liquor licensing of course. Low rating due to joint being empty at happy hour and the staff that turned us away was a little blunt. No issue we were happy to spend our money elsewhere at many of the top rated venues in Douglas.

This is the coolest bar! Love the atmosphere; but mostly love the amazing bartenders. They are truly mixologists and boy do they know their craft! (especially Alex the bar manager)! Ask Alex to make you a drink using your favorite liquor and i promise you will never want to drink anything else again! We went there every night while in Port Douglas and you will too!

It's a big mood shift walking in to this great dim lit bar from busy main drag. Easily the best cocktails in Port Douglas. I could have settled in for the night but had dinner booking.

Had a great time at this venue. Classy and elegant, great for romantic couples or a chill drink. Nice quality cocktails and happy hour discount 5-6pm. Much better than most of the bars in PD. NB: They don't serve food.

The pub needs a deep cleaning or a renovation. Furniture was dusty and covered with something sticky and oily. It was a 25 min waiting for the food, even though it was empty. Burgers were dry, chips too salty. I think they might have a potential, but need to improve lots of things.

Nice Irish pub in the heart of Pt Douglas. We visited mid week in late arvo. We only had a couple beers and hot chips for the kids which were standard pub chips, not bad but not amazing, service was nice, prices were as you’d expect for a tourist pub, atmosphere was nice with a few locals and a few tourists. Have seen the place busy most days. We only stopped for a Guinness, which was nice and cold.

Pub was a nice place to have dinner, portions were good but more than I could handle these days...pricing was reasonable given comparison to other venues and I would eat here again.......staff were lovely to deal with

We ate here 4 meals didn't have a bad meal.

Irish pubs have never failed me. Great service and hearty food! Cold Guiness was so good especially when the weather was hot and humid. Live music in the front outdoor area. BTW the chips were one of the best 👌

Disgraceful Experience – Avoid at All Costs We came to Paddy’s during our visit to Port Douglas and had one of the worst dining experiences we’ve ever had. The oysters were absolutely revolting, clearly not fresh and when we politely brought this to the attention of the waitress, she condescendingly asked if we had ever even had oysters before. Rather than addressing our concern professionally, she continued to treat us with attitude and disregard for the rest of our time there. We left feeling disrespected and extremely disappointed. The service was rude, the food subpar, and the overall experience unacceptable. There are so many better places to eat in Port Douglas do yourself a favor and give this one a miss. A complete disgrace.

Where to start? We had a table reserved for 9 people and it was set and ready. So far so good. Service is by ordering at the bar and give them your table number. Again pretty simple. Then came an unending stream of the wrong items brought to our table and our items being delivered elsewhere and the server accusing us of moving tables and or providing the wrong table number. We never moved but other diners did. I can deal with the mix up to a degree as it’s a poor system in a pub but the angry attitude from the servers was unacceptable. Oh and…. The food was generally bad. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else.

sweltering arvo, sun beating down like a blacksmith's hammer. Stumbled upon this place, and it was like finding an oasis in a desert. Shade? Check. Mist fans? Double check. Basically, a godsend. They kept the heat at bay while we chilled out and watched the world go by. Decent snacks and drinks, too. Nothing fancy, but perfect for a late arvo pick-me-up. Spent a good hour or so there, just soaking up the atmosphere and avoiding heatstroke. Perfect spot for a pit stop before exploring the rest of Port Douglas. Good vibes, good drinks, and a much-needed reprieve from the heat.

We had the most incredible experience at Barbados! From start to finish, the service was absolutely phenomenal. One gentleman went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and looked after. The vibe was unmatched – relaxed, stylish, and full of good energy. It was the perfect spot to celebrate and unwind. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an unforgettable dining or drinks experience!

Best rum cocktails I’ve had and the springrolls were excellent. A nice place to kickback, chat and watch the boats come and go. The daybeds have a nice view and are cool for couples, or for a fun date. Need better signage to direct in the wharf carpark tho. Great service from upbeat & friendly young staff.

The best spot for a cocktail or drink in Port Douglas. Grab a table to watch the sun set and the boats. The best aperol spritz I’ve had in a long time. Good beer, wine and cocktail selection and the food menu looked good.

My favorite bar. I recommend booking in advance to get a day bed to watch the sunset. Their cocktails are delicious.

Our first day in Port Douglas, we came across this cute little shop called Martinque Island Style and we met Wendy the owner, She was so lovely and she told us about her restaurant called Barbados. Went down that arvo.. what can I say.. amazing vibes, super chilled and relaxed. The food was so delicious.. we had the spring rolls and the katsu pork sando. We had a couple of drinks, I had the Lychee rush which was great. Everything was so filling, tasty and great for sharing. Have to say that Peter who is the manager there was fantastic, he was helpful and always checking in to make sure that we were okay and enjoying all the food even though they were quite busy. Appreciate all of that. Definitely a great place to check out when you are down in Port Douglas and it is on the water so watching the sunset was just beautiful.

Lovely spot to spend the afternoon with nibbles and cocktails. The chili coconut margarita is one of the best I’ve ever had and the salmon cones were unique and had a big burst of flavours.

Excellent food at reasonable prices, with a view that can’t be beat. I wouldn’t say it’s cheap, but the food felt worth the price. We booked a 5:30 table on a Tuesday and the place was very busy. Be prepared to line up to order for about 10-15 minutes when it’s busy. Go upstairs to the bar if you want a fancy cocktail. Despite a long line to order the food came out pretty quick. I got a bucket of prawns brought out almost immediately after ordering. The seafood was very fresh and was cooked well. The kids burger was an adult size, and the parmas were also a good size. We got a main calamari and chips for the table to share as well as we all wanted to try. The Thai salad with beef was a pleasant surprise - very tasty. Be aware that the menu contains member and regular pricing, and the burgers are only for lunch. Membership takes 5 days to process, so you can’t expect to sign up right away (not that we confirmed this TBH). The tables and chairs are fairly simple, with plastic chairs, but they’re fairly new and comfortable.

The food was excellent, though the wait time was considerably longer than expected. Upon arrival, we were advised of a 45-minute wait and given a buzzer so we could enjoy a drink upstairs while waiting. After an hour and a half, we checked back in and were seated within about 10 minutes. Once at the table, service was efficient – our meals arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. The food itself was outstanding. We ordered the daily special, chicken korma, along with the salt and pepper calamari. Both dishes were generous in portion and exceptional in flavour. Despite the extended wait, the quality of the meal made the experience worthwhile.

Eaten here plenty of times consistently good, what i would call pub grub, but some dishes, especially the specials better than that. Good prices and good service. Gets busy at the weekend especially, so get there early of be prepared for a wait for a table, you cant booked unless for 6 or more people. But grab a drink, pop upstairs and relax until the buzzer goes off to tell you that a table is free. Great sunset views across the estuary too. Get a membership, and save on every beverage and meal.

Waterfront outdoor seating with easy parking despite going on a Sunday market day. Good aircon! Great meals that were well priced, cheaper if you are a member.

Stunning view and pretty good food. We went on 5.30 on Friday night but clearly everyone was there for the sunset and I spent at least 20 minutes waiting to order food. The food was reasonable- I had a Caesar salad after making a random choice when I discovered that burgers aren’t available to order at night (which seems a bit weird), my husband had a steak which was done well and my kids had pasta and calamari and chips which were a good size. Service was good and the food came up pretty quickly for how many people were there.

The food was delicious and we were impressed with the efficiency of meals coming out considering how busy it was. We had the garlic prawns and fisherman’s plate and would happily order them both again. Cheapest drinks we bought whilst in Port Douglas.

Came here for dinner and it was a bit rough around the edges. Self serve drinks and counter order food. Would be great for a drink or two at sunset. Food was a okay but nothing special. Very relaxed atmosphere. Pokies etc on entrance kinda gross.

The food is absolutely gorgeous! We had crab omelette and porridge for our breakfast. The fresh squeezed juice is perfect too and the coffees were delicious. However, being one of a great brunch place, there is quite a bit of a wait time to wait to get a table. The staff were working as fast and best to clear and get the table ready at all time. The best breakfast we had in Port Douglas!

Great little spot, excellent food. Had the breakfast burger and the star of the show which was the pork croissant! Great service, lad from Leeds even provided HP sauce to make us feel right at home!

We found that if you’re after breakfast, get here early otherwise your going to be waiting for a seat. Once you get your coffee and food, you understand what all of the fuss is about. Friendly service and homemade hollandaise sauce is always a winner in my eyes - it means the kitchen really cares for you - all the feels

We came across this place just walking down the main shopping strip on our first day and what can I say... we were there every day for breakfast after that. The food is fantastic (the breakfast pulled pork tacos and mushroom plate are AMAZING) and the coffee is even better, but the highlight for us was the warm friendly staff that not only welcomed us but also Elvis, our 90kgs St Bernard providing him with lots of room and plenty of fresh water (and pats). We loved the vibe, the decor, the staff and everyone we met there, we are looking forward to coming back in September.

We do not make a reservation before but you better did because always busy hours. We ordered quick lunches actually for the long day we have been thru. It was good enough, customer service is threat and foods all delicious. We could see the staffs are moving so quick cleaning the table for us. So welcome with the interior in a beautiful sunshine corner.

Superb service and outstanding food, it is rare that I visit a place twice in two days as there are so many options but the Mushroom dish and Salmon, Avocado dish are too good to only have once! Oh and the Coffee, excellent and after many average coffees throughout North QLD, bloody brilliant...

Awesome breakfast place in Port Douglas. We looked up the reviews first and number one we were expecting a lot. We had the mushrooms and the crab omelette and both were incredible. So much flavour in everything and our best breakfast.

Sorry guys, we are disappointed. We come for good wood oven pizza How much it takes to make nice garlic pizza? Please do not put so nuch oil on it, please. And fresh garlic would be nice. Otherwise good place to be and service was good.

Sad sad pizzas, and the vegan pizza is ever sadder. Place has no service — you order food at the kitchen counter, and then you order drinks at the bar. Very inconvenient. The pizzas are wood fired aka burnt at the ends. The inferno pizza was unevenly covered with pizza and red sauce. The pizza chef definitely doesn’t know what they are doing.

This is a great place for wine and Aussie beer. Service is impeccable and the light bites we had , Shell on local prawns, bang bang chicken proved delicious. Add our type of music. - country, Hootie, Fleetwood Mac etc and it’s a winner.

This is a fun and casual place to get a delicious thin crust pizza, which we thoroughly enjoyed. All pizzas here are 12 inches, so if you’re really hungry order two. Salads are massive. You order and pay for food at one counter and do the same for drinks at another counter. The food comes out quickly and is nice and hot. The restaurant is quite large but typically also very busy so be prepared for a short wait that is well worth it!

By far my favourite place to dine in Port Douglas. Tonight we had steak sandwich with chips, and chicken schnitzel with mash, veg & diane sauce. Fast, quality food. Atmosphere in here is great, we love sitting in the booths. Reasonable prices too. Right in the centre of main Macrossan street.

Great place where we felt very much welcome on a special day (Christmas Eve). The food was great, young staff were very friendly and always with a smile. We felt a little familiar atmosphere. All was perfect for us on that day. Cost aligned with local market costs. It's totally recommended.

Staff friendly, quick service on the meals. The men had the ribs which were tasty, but overkill on the BBQ sauce. Pizza and pork buns were OK. Cocktails pleasant. Good value for money, good vibe. Would recommend.

Great pub if you love watching your footy on the big screen. Food was good. The kids loved their meals (calamari and spaghetti) and they were a good size. My husband and I had the pulled pork tacos which were a good serve (three tacos) with good pork and coleslaw but too much chipotle sauce for my liking. The meals were served quickly and the boys could watch the footy. I like the atmosphere of this pub and it has a nice outdoor area.

Welcoming service and nice atmosphere. Absolutely amazing cheese garlic bread. Crispy chips and fresh salad but lukewarm ribs and chicken wings. Reasonably priced

Fun atmosphere and social feeling. The food is terrible, absolutely pathetic parmigiana, the crib was thicker than the chicken. They must order their food in and not prepare in the kitchen.

$30 Seafood basket is unbeatable value and delicious. We attended on a Trivia Night, which was heaps of fun and well run, even if the guy running it was a tad cranky and impatient. Awesome open air and indoor dining options, actual clean bathrooms (why is this so hard for hospitality venues?) and a good vibe. Lots of big screens for sport as well.

Great place to watch the footy. Pulled Beef Nachos were next level 🤤

The best food and staff are great bingo on Tuesday night is also fun

Attend for dinner, food was super quick, staff were fine, good facilities for kids. Food was below average. Came way too quick and was borderline cold. Ribs did not taste cooked. Second time attending, would not recommend again.