Barrier Reef - Cairns

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Barrier Reef

Barrier Reef
4.4 / 5 (10 reviews)

Description

The Barrier Reef Hotel is a historic icon located at the corner of Abbott and Wharf Streets in Cairns. Originally established as the Empire Hotel in 1898, this place is steeped in the colorful history of the region. It's a great spot to unwind with friends, enjoy a cold beer, and take in the local atmosphere and sea breeze.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Parker

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★ 4.4 / 5 from 10 reviews
feil-ines
23.01.2023

Very experienced publican, woman and son. great atmosphere. last of the original 'barbary coast' pubs and equipped old style. large space to sit, enjoy the brises and observe that the world has been going since the end of the kovid, hopefully. cruise terminal and board walk that goes through harbour and loops after esplanade.

fbatz-3
23.01.2023

We love this pub and the personal. it has a great, secret feeling for it. Maybe because we are from sa and they have coopers on tap . great atmosphere, great staff, great beer. 10/10.

domenica-purdy
23.01.2023

An iconic cairns pub built in the 1890s with views of the wharf and driveway, a great service and ice cold beer, open on the afternoon, they have a tab, melbourne cup tag I am there, support the locals

rempel-parker
23.01.2023

Cairns' last historical hotel in the waterfront. great history, cold beer and where the natives have been born since cairns. Top experience for those who want to enjoy the relaxed lifestyle Cairns offers.

kvillalobos-1
23.01.2023

**** great spot, top beers on tap and good service.

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A little farther located is Cairns City Bus Station, where you can also access the public transportation.

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