Palm Cove Tavern is set in a breathtaking tropical oasis where the rainforest meets the reef, attracting visitors from all over the globe. For us, this is home.
Our Tavern features a spacious beer garden and dining area, offering both indoor and outdoor seating options. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining while watching local and international sports events on large screens.
About 30 minutes north of Cairns, Palm Cove is a tiny beachside village centred around an esplanade lined with 500-year-old melaleuca trees.
Walk around barefoot, choose a bike instead of a car and enjoy a sunset barbecue on the beach. You can hire a kayak and paddle right off the beach or take a tour to nearby Double Island. The Palm Cove jetty is a great fishing spot, with plenty of Spanish mackerel, cod, whiting, stripeys and flathead to be caught.
In the 1980s Palm Cove emerged as a prominent tourist destination, attracting international hotel chains and a growing number of visitors.
In 2024, the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler magazine voted Palm Cove the World’s Best Beach.
But us Palm Cove locals already knew that!
Palm Cove has grown as a tourist destination. It is home to some spectacular boutique hotels and resorts and has been dubbed the spa capital of Australia, so take time out to enjoy a massage or treatment at one of the many day spas in town.
Palm Cove is also one of Australia’s most popular wedding destinations, with couples tying the knot in tiny beachfront chapels or stylish rooftop terraces.
At Palm Cove Tavern we embrace everything that’s distinctive to our beautiful village, from time spent in the outdoors to the friendly atmosphere that’s celebrated in our venue.
We’re all about embracing the laid-back FNQ lifestyle and beautiful tropical climate, best enjoyed in our huge outdoor space. We’re all about just good times and tropical vibes on the regular.
Exceptional food and drink is what we do. You can enjoy all your favourite Aussie classics with a nod to the tropics.
We are the place to be for a chat in the open air, but we also offer big screen sports so you never miss the big match.
Your furry friends are welcome here too: it’s a hot spot for local pooches to chill, snack and mingle with mates. Kick back in the sprawling beer garden and dining area with family and friends, and enjoy the laid back al fresco vibes at Palm Cove Tavern.
We have beautiful food from a varied menu and a relaxed atmosphere for adults and children.
We have a play area to keep the kids entertained.
Come in soon and say hello.