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. After you’ve spent a day experiencing the best of this tropical North Queensland spot, it’s important to know where to go to quench your thirst.

Luckily, this part of town is also known for its abundant local produce, which you can experience incorporated into cocktails at local bars. But where to start? Take a scroll through our guide to the best bars in Port Douglas to taste your way around town on your next vacay.

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 swing by this lush watering hole when you feel like something a little fancy.

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.

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

Cosmos Lounge

If fun and funky cocktails are your kryptonite, pop a visit to Cosmos on the agenda. Extra is Cosmos’ middle name, so expect all kinds of jazzy additions and garnishes. Their cocktail spheres/shots are already garnering a cult status.

As for snacks, expect tasty tapas bites and Roman pinsas. Their electronic dart boards are a bonus and make for a fun night out.

26/9 Grant Street, Port Douglas

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Seabean Tapas Bar Restaurant

Seabean Spanish Bar & Tapas is one of the top spots in the town for incredible food, icy cold Estrella and sangria by the jug. Snack on some tasty tapas while you let your hair down at this vibey haunt. Just metres from the beach, it’s perfect for a post swim re-fuel.

3/28 Wharf Street, Port Douglas

Watergate Restaurant & Lounge Bar

Watergate Restaurant & Lounge Bar 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 with a tropical setting to match.

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.

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Lexie Mamo

7 January 2026

Lexie is the Brisbane Editor at Sitchu and has been part of the team since October 2020. Her background lies in fashion eCommerce and content marketing, having worked in digital roles across brands like Lorna Jane, Black Milk Clothing and dk active. A Brisbane native, Lexie covers food, lifestyle, events, and travel guides for the Sunshine State. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading, visiting coffee spots or snapping shots of her rescue cat for his Instagram account.