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Best bars in Darwin, Australia

10 places, ranked by rating and number of reviews. How we rank

Places listed
10
Average rating
4.5
Reviews counted
4,989
Open on Sundays
6
  1. Top pick

    1. The Loose Goose Bar

    Restaurant · $20–40

    Rated 4.7 out of 5211 reviews

    “A great bar to enjoy a cocktail and food with a tropical Territory ambiance!”

    14/69 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800

    Call 0419 097 677

  2. 2. Hanky Panky Lounge

    Cocktail bar · $40–60

    Rated 4.7 out of 5186 reviews

    “A fabulous cocktail bar, certainly a unique experience for Darwin.”

    3/32 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800

    Call 0438 209 195

  3. 3. Charlie's of Darwin

    Cocktail bar · $40–100

    Rated 4.6 out of 5425 reviews

    “An incredible gin bar, tucked in the heart of Darwin city.”

    Hidden entry on Austin Lane Enter where the roller shutter is and on the left take the lift, Darwin City NT 0800

    Call 0488 246 880

  4. 4. Bar Kokomo

    Cocktail bar · Austin Ln · $20–40

    Rated 4.7 out of 579 reviews

    “Beautiful bar staffed by beautiful people serving beautiful drinks!”

    Corner of Knuckey &, T1 & T2, 56 Smith Street, Austin Ln, Darwin City NT 0800

  5. 5. Babylon Bar Darwin

    Bar · $20–40

    Rated 4.6 out of 5130 reviews

    “Very friendly ambience ,good local beer”

    Air Raid Arcade, Shop 18/35 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800

  6. 6. Smoke & Oak

    Cocktail bar · $60–80

    Rated 4.6 out of 580 reviews

    “Great service, delicious cocktails and live music playing when we went.”

    Entry via, 14 Dashwood Crescent, Smith St, Darwin City NT 0800

    Call (08) 8981 2025

  7. 7. The Trader Bar

    Cocktail bar · $20–80

    Rated 4.5 out of 5223 reviews

    “Amazing cocktails in the night time and delicious croissants for breakfast.”

    3 Harriet Pl, Darwin City NT 0800

    Call (08) 8981 6664

  8. 8. Shenannigans

    Irish pub · $20–100

    Rated 4.3 out of 51,860 reviews

    “Unreal service, best pint of Guinness in Darwin.”

    1/69 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0820

    Call (08) 8989 2100

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Questions people ask

What are the best bars in Darwin, Australia?

Based on ratings weighted by the number of reviews, the top-rated bars in Darwin, Australia are The Loose Goose Bar (4.7 stars from 211 reviews) and Hanky Panky Lounge (4.7 stars from 186 reviews).

Which bars in Darwin, Australia are open on Sunday?

6 of 10 list Sunday opening hours, including The Loose Goose Bar (8 am–3 pm) and Hanky Panky Lounge (6–11 pm). Hours can change, so call ahead.

How are these bars ranked?

By rating, weighted by how many reviews it is based on, so a 4.7 from 300 reviews beats a 5.0 from 2. Nobody can pay to rank higher on Neighbourhood Listing.