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Northern Territory

Busy, lively bars in Northern Territory

Full rooms, loud music and a queue at the bar — the places with an actual atmosphere.

How this list is built: Bars, wine bars and cocktail bars whose reviews describe a lively room. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

52 venues

BUB & SOOL Korean Restaurant in Darwin

Darwin CityPrice level 2 of 4

Korean wine bar, with wine behind the counter.

Wine barLivelyFamily friendly

Korean Blueberry Wine$42

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 334 reviews

Rust Bar & Lounge

NightcliffPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar, with dumplings, sandwiches and small plates on the menu.

Cocktail barUpscaleLively

Blood in the Water$22

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 137 reviews

Dock One Bar

Darwin CityPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood bar, with small plates, salad and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $16 to $39.

BarLivelyUpscale

Baked Feta (v)$16

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 152 reviews

Bustard Town

Darwin CityPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until 2am on Saturday nights.

Cocktail barLivelyOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 211 reviews

The Deck Bar

Darwin CityPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail barOutdoor seatingLively
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 742 reviews

Hot Tamale

Darwin CityPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Fridays.

Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,392 reviews

The Loose Goose Bar

Darwin CityPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe cocktail bar, with oysters and steak on the menu.

Cocktail bar

Majella, Sparkling Red$70

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 199 reviews

The Trader Bar

Darwin CityPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with wine behind the counter.

Cocktail bar

B$50

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 222 reviews

The Vue

The GardensPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese bar, with eggs, bbq and breakfast on the menu and most dishes $4 to $33.

Bar

3 Egg Omelette$24

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 443 reviews

Bill's Bar & Grill

LeanyerPrice level 2 of 4

Mexican bar, with wine, cocktails and coffee behind the counter.

Bar

Bloody Shiraz Gin Sprtiz$15

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 338 reviews

Sandbar

The GardensPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe bar, with small plates, seafood and steak on the menu.

Bar

Wild mushrooms, provolone,truffle aioli, parmesan cheese$22

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 20 reviews

Pira Pool Bar

YularaPrice level 3 of 4

Italian bar, with steak, oysters and pasta on the menu and most dishes $8 to $80.

Bar

Angus Pure Eye fillet 200g$72

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 78 reviews

Mangata Bistro & Bar

YularaPrice level 3 of 4

American bar, with steak, oysters and pasta on the menu and most dishes $8 to $80.

Bar

Angus Pure Eye fillet 200g$72

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 396 reviews

Charlie's of Darwin

Darwin CityPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Friday nights.

Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 419 reviews

The Last Supper Pizzarella

Darwin CityPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open five days a week, until 10pm on Fridays.

Bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 295 reviews

Poco Bar

Darwin CityPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open six days a week, until 11:30pm on Fridays.

Bar
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviews

Willing Distillery

WinnelliePrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open three days a week, until 10pm on Thursdays.

Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 75 reviews

Babylon Bar Darwin

Darwin CityPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open five days a week, until 2am on Friday nights.

Bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 129 reviews

Virginia Tavern

VirginiaPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open seven days, until midnight on Sunday nights.

Bar
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 452 reviews

Lola's Pergola Darwin

LarrakeyahPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until 1am on Friday nights.

Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,103 reviews

Madame Za Restaurant and Bar

GunnPrice level 3 of 4

Bar. Open seven days.

Bar
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 389 reviews

303. BAR Adelaide River Inn

Adelaide RiverPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open seven days.

Bar
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 245 reviews

Smoke & Oak

Darwin CityPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Tuesday nights.

Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 80 reviews

Flora's temper Cantina

NightcliffPrice level 2 of 4

Mexican cocktail bar, with seafood, bbq and chips on the menu.

Cocktail bar

Battered fish, chipotle mayo, cabbage, pico$23

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 60 reviews

Sweethearts

Darwin CityPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 3am on Sunday nights.

Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 304 reviews

Digger's Bistro

Adelaide RiverPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open seven days.

Bar
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 76 reviews

Oyster Bar

Darwin CityPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Sundays.

Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 715 reviews

Uncles Tavern

Alice SpringsPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights.

Bar
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 787 reviews

Punters Bar

Darwin CityPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open seven days, until midnight on Thursday nights.

Bar
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 85 reviews

Buff Club

Stuart ParkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open seven days, until midnight on Sunday nights.

Bar
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 285 reviews

Flick’s

Darwin CityPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 3am on Sunday nights.

Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 120 reviews

Lizards Bar and Restaurant

Darwin City

Bar. Open seven days, until 2am on Friday nights.

Bar
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 443 reviews

Outback BBQ & Bar

YularaPrice level 2 of 4

Italian bar, with salad, chips and seafood on the menu.

Bar

Freekah and Pea Salad$19

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 178 reviews

Rum Jungle Tavern

Batchelor

Bar
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 162 reviews

Tropics Cocktail and Wine Garden

CasuarinaPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open four days a week, until midnight on Thursday nights.

Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Karama Tavern

KaramaPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open seven days, until midnight on Thursday nights.

Bar
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 45 reviews

Sunset Restaurant

The Gardens

Bar
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Speargrass Showroom & Distillery

Coconut Grove

Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 10pm on Fridays.

Cocktail bar
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 22 reviews

The Rock Bar

Alice Springs

Bar. Open six days a week, until 2am on Friday nights.

Bar
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 226 reviews

Atrium Bar & Garden

Darwin CityPrice level 4 of 4

Bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Sundays.

Bar

Andorra +$376

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 11 reviews

Infinity

Darwin CityPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese bar, with chips, seafood and pizza on the menu and most dishes $16 to $32.

Bar

Hot Chips (V)$14

Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews

Katherine Hotel

KatherinePrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 2am on Friday nights.

Cocktail bar
Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 87 reviews

Deck Eatery & Bar

Desert SpringsPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open seven days.

Bar
Google rating 3.2 out of 5 from 21 reviews

Burrito Bar Casuarina

CasuarinaPrice level 2 of 4

Mexican bar. Open seven days, until 11pm on Fridays.

Bar
Google rating 3.4 out of 5 from 260 reviews

CentCity

The Gardens

Bar
Google rating 3.0 out of 5 from 1 review

Zen Rooftop Bar

Darwin CityPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with wine, spritz and cocktails behind the counter. Reviewers mention the view.

BarCasual

Bottega Sparkling Moscato$11

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 274 reviews

Pink Chopstix

Darwin CityPrice level 4 of 4

Bar, with chips on the menu and smoothies, cocktails and spritz behind the counter.

BarQuiet

Chambord, Finlandia Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Raspberry, Rosemary$18

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 421 reviews

Lazy Susan's Eating House

Darwin CityPrice level 3 of 4

Seafood cocktail bar, with roast, bbq and pancakes on the menu and most dishes $22 to $68.

Cocktail barCasual

片皮鸭 Cantonese Roast Duck Half 38 Whole$68

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 590 reviews

il Piatto Restaurant

Darwin CityPrice level 4 of 4

Bar, with small plates, chips and sandwiches on the menu and most dishes $16 to $38.

BarGood for groups

Bruschetta$16

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 346 reviews