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Darwin City, Northern Territory

Busy, lively bars in Darwin City

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. Limited to venues in Darwin City. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

28 venues

BUB & SOOL Korean Restaurant in Darwin

Darwin City4 min walkPrice 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

Dock One Bar

Darwin City16 min walkPrice 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 City3 min walkPrice 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 City5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

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

Hot Tamale

Darwin City12 min walkPrice 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 City5 min walkPrice 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 City12 min walkPrice 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

Charlie's of Darwin

Darwin City1 min walkPrice 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 City1 min walkPrice 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 City1 min walkPrice 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

Babylon Bar Darwin

Darwin City1 min walkPrice 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

Smoke & Oak

Darwin City13 min walkPrice 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

Sweethearts

Darwin City6 min walkPrice 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

Oyster Bar

Darwin City11 min walkPrice 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

Punters Bar

Darwin City14 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

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

Bar
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 85 reviews

Flick’s

Darwin City6 min walkPrice 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 City10 min walk

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

Bar
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 443 reviews

Zen Rooftop Bar

Darwin City6 min walkPrice 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

Atrium Bar & Garden

Darwin City6 min walkPrice 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 City27 min walkPrice 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

Pink Chopstix

Darwin City12 min walkPrice 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 City2 min walkPrice 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 City27 min walkPrice 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

Moorish Cafe

Darwin City1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar, with seafood, small plates and steak on the menu. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

Cocktail barGood for groupsCosy

Lunch Special$37

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,497 reviews

Stone House Wine Bar & Kitchen

Darwin City1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Wine bar. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Fridays.

Wine barCosy
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 381 reviews

Hanky Panky Lounge

Darwin City4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

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

Cocktail barCosyRomantic
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 183 reviews

The Lost Arc

Darwin City7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with steak, burgers and chips on the menu and most dishes $10 to $28. Reviewers mention how quiet it is.

BarQuiet

Rump Steak$28

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 438 reviews

Chow!

Darwin City10 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open seven days. Reviewers mention sitting outside.

Cocktail barOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 855 reviews