What to do and see in Darwin, Northern Territory: The Best Bars & Clubs

March 9, 2022 Venice Greaves

As the Northern Territory’s thriving capital, Darwin attracts travelers from all around the globe for its outdoor, tropical lifestyle. With waterfront dining, crocodile adventures, rich historical experiences and access to the Tiwi Islands all within a few minutes of the city center, there’s enough to do to fill a weekend or a week.
Restaurants in Darwin

1 Chin Quan Road The Gardens, Darwin, Northern Territory 0820 Australia +61 8 8981 6365 [email protected] http://www.gardensparkgolflinks.com.au/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Gardens Park Golf Links

Welcome to The Gardens Park Golf Links, Darwin's Premier Public Golf Course. Our 9 hole, par 34 course is set amongst 55 acres of CBD fringe real estate. Enjoy a game of golf followed by cold drink in our beer garden by the lake. Bring the family and play a game of mini golf at our 18 holes mini golf course. Our relaxing beer garden by the lake is the perfect spot for a cold drink while enjoying the Darwin weather. Practise you golf swing at our Driving Range. Weekday Green fees $22 Weekday Green fees Service Personnel $23 Weekday Green fees Student/ Senior $17 Golf Cart $30 Club Hire $15 Weekend Green fees $25 Weekend Green fees Service Personnel $23 Weekend Green fees Student / Senior $17 Golf Cart $30 Club Hire $15

2. Goat Island Lodge

Goat Island Virginia, Darwin, Northern Territory Australia + 08 89788803 [email protected] http://publocation.com.au/pubs/nt/virginia/goat-island-lodge
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Goat Island Lodge

Goat Island Lodge is a very small fishing and wilderness lodge, with a licensed bar and bistro. 4 only hotel rooms, 2 have 4 single beds, and 2 have 1 Queen size and 2 single beds. All rooms with ensuite,and aircon. but very basic as that is the market serviced. There is no official transport to Island, must have own or hired boat, or come by helicopter.

Reviewed By Ke11y_Ross - Browns Plains, Australia

What an absolutely beautiful place, Kai the owner is the funniest old fart ????highly recommended place to stop for a cold beer.

3. Virginia Tavern

Boomerang Motel Caravan Park 30 Virginia Rd, Darwin, Northern Territory 0834 Australia +61 8 8983 2996
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4.0 based on 26 reviews

Virginia Tavern

4. Hotel Darwin Sports Bar

39 Mitchell St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia +61 8 8941 7947 [email protected] http://www.thehoteldarwin.com.au/sports-bar/
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4.0 based on 103 reviews

Hotel Darwin Sports Bar

Our iconic hotel dates back to 1940 and has long been known as Darwin’s meeting place. Open 7 days a week from 10am till late. Enjoy a delicious meal and choose from the many cold beers that are on tap. Hotel Darwin features an award winning Sports Bar and a newly refurbished beer garden. Enjoy free live music every Friday and Saturday nights during the Dry Season.

Reviewed By eblac - Sydney, Australia

I really liked the atmosphere of this place, very relaxed, big out door beer garden, great balcony location at the front, pool tables, lots of tap beer, live entertainment, it kind of ticked a lot of boxes for me.

5. Tap on Mitchell

58 Mitchell St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia +61 8 8981 5521 http://www.thetap.com.au/
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4.0 based on 26 reviews

Tap on Mitchell

Reviewed By Mjsomaha

We stopped in for a quick lunch and a few cocktails while our cruise ship was docked in Darwin. Friendly service, good selection of sandwiches and other casual food. My steak sandwich was filled with sliced veggies including beet root!

6. The Trader Bar

3 Harriet Pl, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia +61 416 084 326 [email protected] http://thetraderbar.com
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4.0 based on 17 reviews

The Trader Bar

There’s a secret in Darwin, a sanctuary hidden away in the cool with a library of gins and boutique spirits. You only need to follow the trail; under an archway of vines, past the ancient blooming orchid and across our wide green garden lays a steel door, the gate which keeps wines from across the world safe for your lips. Come for the Drinks, the Music or the Espresso – your friends are waiting! Drinks. Coffee. Friends. Music.

7. Throb Nightclub

U 1 64 Smith St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia +61 8 8942 3435 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/THROBNIGHTCLUB
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3.5 based on 12 reviews

Throb Nightclub

Reviewed By Andy1964Seminyak - Bathurst, Australia

As a gay man who has seen many clubs, Drag Shows etc over many years, I LOVE the community in Darwin, and especially at Throb! My life anthem is always 'Labels are for clothing' and this place clearly shows that. The productions and choreography were both of a very high standard, and the friendliness of the staff and performers also first class! Feel welcome at this place...if only they opened a little earlier....

8. The Vic Hotel

27 Smith St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia

Voted NT'S #1 Backpacker Party Bar. The Vic Hotel in Darwin is open 7 nights from 10am right through till 4am !! Darwin's oldest and most historic pub caters for all. Backpacker buffet upstairs nightly 7pm - 9pm, meals from only $3.50. Party games, DJ's, table dancing, great prizes and drink specials. Downstairs we have live bands nightly. Free entry Sun through Thurs. $10 after 10pm Sat & Sun. Show your hostel key and get in for FREE. Still the best fun you can have with your clothes on.

9. Airport Tavern

227 McMillans Rd, Darwin, Northern Territory 0810 Australia +61 8 8985 4555 http://www.airporthotel.net.au
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 15 reviews

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