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Airlie Beach, Queensland

Busy, lively bars in Airlie Beach

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

How this list is built: Drinks-led venues with a measured energy level of 4 or above, tagged busy, lively or energetic. Limited to venues in Airlie Beach. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

Restaurants for big groupsCocktail barsPubs with good foodCoffee and cafes

17 venues

The Garden Bar Bistro

Airlie Beach11 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Cocktail barLively

Tempura Vegetables (8) (DF, Vegan) |$22

4.6(552)

The Pub

Airlie Beach3 min walk

Cocktail barLively

3-31 August 2$26

3.8(1,754)

Anchor Bar

Airlie Beach3 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

BarGood for groupsCasual

smoked bone marrow, sambal, treacle syrup, walnut butter$19

4.7(750)

Eastwoods Dining

Airlie Beach2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail barGood for groups

Seats:$120

4.7(579)

The Pitch & Wicket

Airlie Beach4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

PubLively

Fresh bread with garlic & herb butter$12

4.8(211)

Beaches Bar & Grill

Airlie Beach2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

PubCasualLively

BOWL O’ SEASONED CHIPS V$8

3.8(629)

Sidewalk Cafe

Airlie Beach2 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cocktail barCasual

(V, DFO, GFO, SOF)$29

4.2(1,148)

Sorrento Restaurant & Bar

Airlie Beach11 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Cocktail barUpscaleFamily friendly

Garlic Bread V$13

4.2(2,289)