Best & Cool Bars in Townsville

"Arthur House Shop 2 48 Gregory Street North Ward, Townsville, Queensland 4810, Australia (Formerly GYO Japanese Tapas Bar Restaurant)Parking Available, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts VisaJapanese, Sushi, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan OptionsLunch, Dinner, Late Night+61 7 4771 5151"

"The GYO Japanese Tapas Bar Restaurant is wonderful for any family who loves Japanese food. The menu has so many unique Japanese foods and there is something for everyone!. Website: GYO Japanese Tapas Bar Restaurant"

"Established in 2015, the Heritage Exchange is run by the team behind its Flinders Street East neighbour: the Heritage Bar and Grill. Housed in the Exchange Hotel building from the 1880s, Heritage Exchange has exposed red bricks, vintage decor and a cosy outdoor space. There are also three bars within one venue: the Whisky Bar, the Rum Garden, and the Public Bar."

"The Rambutan isn't just a hotel, it's also got a great restaurant. The instagrammable space offers pool views on one side and city views on the other, and it's a great place to enjoy a unique DIY taco kit and a jug of one of their best cocktails."

"Offering a rooftop outdoor pool and river views, Rambutan is located in Townsville, 350 metres from the city centre, in the heart of the vibrant nightlife district. Free WiFi access is available. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV."

"The hostel location keeps things casual, although the well-to-do don't mind dropping by to experience the infectiously happy buzz. A long beer and wine list, as well as live music..."

"Hooch & Fellow is trendy bar where you can find a wonderful selection of drinks. Brilliant drinks made right with no fruit juice in sight. The guys care about the ingredients and how it is made."

"This iconic hotel is known locally as “the Sugar Shaker”, due its unusual shape. It’s the tallest building in Townsville’s business and shopping district, meaning guests get the best views of the city, the majestic Castle Hill and Magnetic Island lying offshore. Unfussy rooms are designed with understated colour, but best of all is the rooftop pool where you can swim or sunbathe to your heart’s content."

"Providing a rooftop pool and a rooftop terrace, Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville is located in Townsville and is a brief stroll from Perc Tucker Regional Gallery. It is a short walk from the Museum of Tropical Queensland, Old Townsville Railway Station and Reef HQ, plus provides views of Magnetic Island."

"The Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville is located in the city's business and shopping district. Guests can relax on the rooftop and admire the panoramic city views, before enjoying a refreshing swim in the sparkling rooftop pool. There is also an on-site fitness centre."

"Describing itself as an “Australiana saloon and good time bar, The Mad Cow is a mainstay of Townsville’s nightlife, and is the established spot as the best place to go in town for a fun and crazy night out. A dedicated bar, dance club and party space, it brings in the local crowds every week, making it the best place to have a good time in town. Open from 9pm to 3am daily."

"For more cocktails in what may seem an unlikely place, hit up Shaw & Co Char & Bar. While they are best known for their chargrilled, meaty menu, they also pour a mean cocktail with some pretty unique flavours. Our favourite would have to be The Original “Fairy Floss Windmill” which tastes exactly as it sounds, and The Mistress featuring lychee and, of course, a whole lot of passion."

"The best way to appreciate this hidden gem is to visit it when you are really hungry for lunch or dinner. You can choose from among a variety of snacks, salads, sandwiches, chicken wings and some delicious fruity cocktails."

"The Rambutan isn't just a hotel, it's also got a great restaurant. The instagrammable space offers pool views on one side and city views on the other, and it's a great place to enjoy a unique DIY taco kit and a jug of one of their best cocktails."

"Offering a rooftop outdoor pool and river views, Rambutan is located in Townsville, 350 metres from the city centre, in the heart of the vibrant nightlife district. Free WiFi access is available. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV."

"The hostel location keeps things casual, although the well-to-do don't mind dropping by to experience the infectiously happy buzz. A long beer and wine list, as well as live music..."

"Another gem within laneway precinct City Lane is this Italian restaurant with a difference. Casually sophisticated and with a modern industrial vibe, Donna Bionda is a concept restaurant that imparts diners with snapshots of its namesake ‘Blonde Donna’s’ life alongside its menu of authentic Italian fare. Here you’ll find wood-fired pizzas – topped with ingredients bursting with flavour like vine-ripened tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil and sweet and salty prosciutto, simple and delicious seasonal pasta dishes and seafood mains alongside an extensive wine list."

"If you’re craving Italian food in Townsville, check out Donna Bionda. The restaurant serves authentic Italian with a modern twist. The dinner menu includes antipasto, an extensive list of wood-fired pizza and pasta dishes, and delicious desserts."

"This family-owned cafe is situated right in the heart of the CBD, and is a wonderful place for breakfast and lunch throughout the week. The coffee from a Melbourne-based coffee roastery will satisfy coffee connoisseurs, and the relaxed and friendly atmosphere is the perfect place to chill out after a morning’s sightseeing. Lunch options include an impressive array of veggie, gluten and dairy free, and paleo choices too!"

"MJ & Co is a dog-friendly cafe located in the middle of Flinders Mall. It’s next door to the Sugar Shaker — Townsville’s most distinguishable building and the home of Hotel Grand Chancellor. The family-owned and operated business has a menu filled with both gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo alternatives."

"The MJ & Co Espresso Bar has a fast service, decent prices, large portions and everything that makes a café amazing. It is an amazing place for tourists and is packed with them every day. The interiors of the café are beautiful and you will love spending time here."

"Enjoying Brunch at Born Wild|© Born Wild Wholefoods + Espresso. Live on the wild side and head to Born Wild Wholefoods + Espresso for brunch in Townsville. The extensive brunch menu has several gluten-free and dairy-free options, with delicious dishes including sweet almond and savoury pancakes, a breakfast burger and a paddock-to-plate savoury mince specialty."

"Born Wild is reputed café in Townsville as it is serving since long in the city and is dedicated clean eating and healthy lifestyle café. Born Wild is the one stop destination for healthy living stores and cafes. Born Wild toast, sweet almond pan cake, egg and chicken dishes are very much tasty and famous in this café."

"At the pointy end of our list we have Ciabatta Restaurant, one of only a few world-class dining offerings in Tropical North QLD and a true dining “experience” in every sense of the word. Providing a menu that can best be described as “adventurous”, there's almost guaranteed to be something here that even the most experienced culinary connoisseur has not yet tried. The use of a range of individual ingredients and components that initially may seem “strange” to mix come together beautifully to form dishes that will provide a unique taste for your tongue to delight in."