Nightlife
Cairns has an extraordinarily lively, though in some places slightly unrefined, nightlife. Many of the venues form a ‘strip’ along Spence Street, and in general, entertainment on offer here will be wilder than elsewhere. For more information, check out The Fly, a free weekly listings newspaper available from most hotels, attractions, bars, etc.
Bars: The Metbar, 15 Spence Street (website: http://metbar.cairns.net.au) is a stylish bar with quality drinks. The Mad Cow Tavern, 25-27 Spence St, is a great place for a funky night out and the swanky new Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort, between Sheridan and Grafton Streets, has a huge open air beer hall, as well as a mezzanine bar with a 24 hour licence.
Clubs: Tropos, corner of Lake and Spence Streets (website: www.troposnightclub.com) has a troupe of dancers and a unique daiquiri bar on the balcony. Sporties, 33 Spence Street (website: www.sportiesnightclub.com) is a slightly tacky hangout with a great sound system. Soho Nightclub, level two, 59 Shields Street (website: www.sohonightclub.com) showcases massive international acts and DJs.
Live Music: The legendary Johno’s Blues Bar, corner of Abbott and Aplin Streets, (website: www.cairns.net.au/~pedro/johnos) has live music from blues and rock performers every night. The Brothers Leagues Club, 99-105 Anderson St, Manunda (website: www.brotherscairns.com.au) has regular music from breakthrough bands and top tribute acts. The Edge Hill Tavern, 145-147 Pease Street (website: www.edgehilltavern.com.au) has live music from local bands.
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