Calypso Club
ProHighlights
- Rum bar and seafood kitchen on the Esplanade that takes events of up to 120
- Rum cocktails made with tropical fruit and finished on a shaved-ice machine
- Terrace tables under yellow umbrellas looking across to the water
About Calypso Club
Calypso Club is a rum bar and seafood kitchen at the foot of Crystalbrook Riley on the Esplanade in Cairns City. Its look borrows from old-school beach clubs, with rattan seating, bright murals and yellow umbrellas outside. The venue opens daily from the morning until early evening, which suits long lunches and afternoon celebrations. For events it holds up to 120 guests, with outlooks across the Esplanade towards the water. Inside, a curved room with tall windows and ceiling fans wraps around a long bar stocked with rum. Outside, a terrace of day beds and umbrella-shaded tables sits beside the lagoon pool and tropical gardens, so a group can spread between shade and sun. The kitchen focuses on fresh local seafood, with a menu drawing on seaside taverns in Europe and crab shacks in America. Sustainability guides how the menu is put together, and dishes come out in a way that suits sharing around a long table. Cocktails mix tropical fruit with rums from Australia and overseas, many of them finished with crushed ice from a custom shaved-ice machine. A curated playlist keeps the mood upbeat through the afternoon, and Champagne is on hand for a toast. The venue has air conditioning, wifi and accessibility features. Payment is card only, as the bar does not take cash, and the resort events team helps plan each booking.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Calypso Club hold for an event?
Calypso Club is listed for events of up to 120 guests, using the bar, dining room and the terrace facing the Esplanade.
What occasions does Calypso Club host?
The venue invites birthdays and anniversaries, and the resort it sits in also hosts engagement parties, Christmas gatherings and work functions across its event spaces.
What food is served?
The kitchen serves a seafood-led menu built around fresh local catch, inspired by European seaside taverns and American crab shacks, with sustainability guiding the choices.
What are the opening hours?
Calypso Club trades every day from 10am to 6pm, which suits lunches and afternoon parties. A surcharge of 15% applies on public holidays.
Can we pay in cash?
No. The venue is cash-free and accepts debit cards and all major credit cards, with a surcharge on credit cards.
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Maryanne Blackman
a month ago
We booked a daybed package to use on our last day in Cairns for $150 which included $150 credit on food/drinks. It booked incorrectly and gave us the cabana & no credit. The amazing worker at Calypso granted us the lot…
Skyy Diamond
3 months ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had dinner at the Calypso Club and had such a wonderful experience thanks to Lisa and Stefano. Their customer service was absolutely outstanding! My husband wanted some butter with his meal, but the restaurant…
Ximena Erre
8 months ago
Trying to find good options around Cairns as a brand new pescatarian, I tried Calypso and I’m so glad I did! The fish felt so fresh and due my boyfriend’s allergies (passion fruit) we couldn’t try the sashimi but the che…
Jared Weir
2 years ago
Couldn’t fault the Calypso Club for location, food, service and seating. Really like the layout of the restaurant. Outside sun lounges, and inside open and airy. Had to go back for a second visit and again got the same e…
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