The Best Bars in Port Douglas for A Holiday Bev

Port Douglas is known for its beautiful beaches, and access to two of the world’s most beautiful Heritage-listed sites: the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree rainforest. When you’re unwinding after a long day of experiencing the best of this tropical North Queensland spot, you might be feeling a little parched.

Luckily, this part of town is also known for its abundant local produce, which you’ll experience at each and every one of the amazing restaurants and bars in the area.

So take a scroll through our guide to the best bars in Port Douglas to taste your way around town on your next vacay!

Jimmy Rum’s

Jimmy Rum’s motto is to “serve our valued patrons the most delicious drinks at the most reasonable prices in a world of vibrant tiles, exotic tunes and luxurious seating”. Sounds like a good time to the Sitchu team, which is why we’ve included this tiki speakeasy-style venue in our guide to the best bars in Port Douglas.

Here you’ll find mood lighting and a menu full of tasty cocktails with a Jimmy Rum’s spin, and quirky monikers to match the laid back attitude of this funky little hideaway.

13/53-61 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas

Daintree Bar & Lounge

Sugar cane farming forms a central part of the history in Tropical North Queensland, and you can experience a taste of this at the Daintree Bar & Lounge. If you’re keen for an insider’s look at distilling, join a masterclass to discover the process behind making rum from local sugar cane.

The fitout of this venue is a nod to the prohibition era in Australia, whereby drinking was done in undercover locales and speakeasy bars. Thankfully it’s not so hard to grab a drink these days, so we’ll see you soon at this Port Douglas bar.

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Avenue of Palms, Port Douglas Road

Hemingway’s Brewery

Hemingway’s is a hugely popular waterfront brewery, bar and restaurant that calls the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina home and you’d be remiss to leave it off your list of the best bars to visit in Port Douglas!

If you’ve visited Hemingway's in Cairns, you already know it’s one of the best bars for beer lovers, with a wide range of brews made on-site. Port Douglas was the first of their family of Brewpubs and offers a perfectly relaxed energy where you can enjoy hand-crafted beers and fresh local produce.

Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, 44 Wharf Street, Port Douglas

Seabean Tapas Bar Restaurant

Walk off the beach and into one of the best bars in Port Douglas! Seabean Spanish Bar & Tapas is one of the top spots in the town for incredible food, icy cold Estrella and sangria that won’t soon be forgotten. Snack on some tasty tapas while you let your hair down at this vibey haunt.

Seabean is the perfect place to unwind after a long day of exploring or swimming and is an absolute must-do on your next visit to Port Douglas.

3/28 Wharf Street, Port Douglas

Barbados

Soak up the beach club vibes at Barbados, in the perfect sundowners location, at the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. This waterfront restaurant and bar is a popular choice thanks to the gorgeous views over the Dickson Inlet to the Daintree Rainforest.

Whilst you’re drinking in the venues, indulge in share plates and one-of-a-kind signature cocktails that are bound to knock your socks off.

Sitchu Tip: Barbados stocks over 80 rums from all over the globe, so it’s the perfect place to bring any cocktail aficionados or rum-lovers who are ready to try something new!

Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, 44 Wharf Street, Port Douglas

Watergate Restaurant & Lounge Bar

For a drinks or dinner date, look no further than Watergate Restaurant & Lounge Bar. This modern Australian restaurant serves up a wide selection of local produce, including seafood caught fresh on local vessels, locally grown herbs and handmade cheeses.

If you’re just stopping in for a drink, the Lounge Bar is the perfect place to grab an expertly mixed drink from the well-appointed bar.

Shop 5, 31 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas

Now that you’ve noted down the best bars to visit in Port Douglas, continue planning your trip with our guide to the best things to do in the area, or check out our guide to the best accommodation in the Daintree rainforest.