The Pier Bar
ProHighlights
- Waterfront bar at the Cairns Marina end of the Esplanade
- Coastal Esplanade Lounge and two Starboard Deck areas, each for up to 50
- Each space can be hired privately for a $200 room fee
About The Pier Bar
The Pier Bar sits on the water at The Pier shopping centre on Pier Point Road, at the marina end of the Cairns Esplanade. By day the sunshade covers the deck, and after dark the boats come in while the city lights reflect off the water. The venue is known locally for wood-fired pizzas, a long drinks list and big weekend nights with DJs and live bands. It also runs private functions, with several areas that can be booked on their own. The Coastal Esplanade Lounge is an indoor space with bright seaside colours, lounges and a mix of tall and low cocktail seating for up to 50 guests. A rope partition closes it off for a semi-private feel, and exclusive bookings can add a section of the bar with a dedicated bartender, private amenities and the big screen for a slideshow. Across the front of the venue, the Starboard Deck looks over the city and the water and is strung with fairy lights at night. It is split into The Bow and The Port, each for up to 50 guests, seated or standing, with ten-seat timber benches available. Food is served as share platters for about 15 people each, from charcuterie and sliders to barbecue, Asian, chilled and hot seafood selections, plus roaming fish and chips boats and pizzas. The chef can also put together two- or three-course set menus on request. Music plays through the in-house sound system, and the function team can recommend local suppliers for styling and extras.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
Share platters for about 15 guests range from $85 for 16 sliders to $240 for the seafood or barbecue platters, and a set of 10 pizzas is $230.
Food
Gluten-friendly bases and vegan-friendly pizzas are available on request, and the chef can tailor a two- or three-course set menu. Allergies should be raised with the function team when booking.
Beverages
Availability
Frequently asked questions
What function spaces does The Pier Bar have?
The indoor Coastal Esplanade Lounge holds up to 50 guests. Out front, the Starboard Deck is split into The Bow and The Port, each for up to 50. Other parts of the bar can be booked on request.
How much does it cost to book a space?
The lounge and each deck area carry a $200 room fee. The lounge needs a minimum of 30 guests for private hire, and other sections may attract their own room fee.
What food can we order?
Share platters each feed about 15 guests, from charcuterie at $225 to sliders, barbecue, Asian, chilled seafood and hot seafood. Roaming fish and chips boats and 12-inch wood-fired pizzas are also available, and the chef can quote on a two- or three-course set menu.
What occasions does the venue host?
The bar hosts birthdays, engagements, Christmas parties, hens and bucks nights, baby showers, relaxed wedding receptions, sit-down lunches and dinners, and corporate events, either standing or seated.
Can we play music or show a slideshow?
Music plays through the venue's in-house sound system. Groups booking the lounge exclusively can use its large screen for a slideshow and decorate the area to suit.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
K W
a month ago
Went for happy hour and had a blast. Learned what Footy was from people yelling and cheering during a match on the TV. Made friends with rugby players and people from Hen and Stag parties sitting next to us. It was a ver…
Mason Levies
2 months ago
The Pier Bar was absolutely buzzing when we went. It was packed, DJ playing and everyone was in a great mood. Had a few drinks, enjoyed the waterfront setting and just soaked up the atmosphere. Definitely a fun spot for…
Michelle V
3 months ago
We came here for a special event and it was very impressive, the space is well decorated and laid out and the staff were efficient and the view is amazing 😍 I would like to come back and try more of the food and drinks…
Effie B
6 months ago
What a great bar and eatery, right on the water! We came for lunch today (Monday) and were very happy. The meals were delicious and there were drinks specials too. The day was hot but the air-conditioning and fans were o…
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