Mission Beach Tavern

Open daily 10am – 10pm · 52 Porter Promenade, Mission Beach

Townsville to Cairns drive

Detour for the beach. Stop for the feed.

Mission Beach is the break that feels like part of the holiday. Pull off the Bruce Highway, stretch your legs near the beachfront, then stop at Mission Beach Tavern for all-day food, cold drinks, toilets and free caravan-friendly parking before you get back on the road.

Plan the Drive Stop

10 Beers on Tap ✦ Live Music Saturdays ✦ Pool Comps ✦ Fox Sports & TAB ✦ Bottle Shop Open Daily

ABOUT US

The friendliest spot in Mission Beach

Cold beer, great food, live music and the warmest welcome on the Cassowary Coast. Set in one of Queensland’s most stunning coastal villages — midway between Cairns and Townsville.

Whether you’re a local knocking off after a long week, or a traveller passing through on the way to Dunk Island — this is your pub.

A little bit of everything

Better Than Pub Food

Juicy chargrilled steaks and top-class meals made to keep you coming back for more.

10 Beers on Tap

Plus a generous wine list, full spirits range and a bottle shop open every day.

Live Fun & Games

Pool comps, meat raffles and the members’ draw all week long.

Honest food, generous serves

Char-grilled steaks, fresh local seafood and hearty pub classics — here’s a taste of what’s cooking.

Steak Sandwich — $26

Rump steak, bacon, cheese, beetroot, BBQ and relish on thick toast, with chips

Lamb Shanks — 1 / $35 · 2 / $45

Slow-cooked shanks on creamy mash with house vegetables and lamb jus (GF)

Beef Burger “The Lot” — $27

The lot — bacon, egg, beetroot, pineapple, cheese, chutney and BBQ

Tavern Club Sandwich — $26

Grilled chicken, bacon, guacamole, cheese and mayo with chips

Lamb Shanks — 1 / $35 · 2 / $45

Slow-cooked shanks on creamy mash with house vegetables and lamb jus (GF)

Beef Burger “The Lot” — $27

Bacon, egg, beetroot, pineapple, cheese, chutney and BBQ with chips

Seafood Basket — $44

Battered local fish, prawns, lemon pepper calamari and grilled scallops

Mission Beach guides

Plan the stop, the feed and the night out.

Quick local guides for travellers, families, locals and anyone planning where to eat, drink, stay out or stock up around Mission Beach.

Where to Eat in Mission BeachLunch, dinner, pub classics and easy all-day dining near the beach. Best Pub in Mission BeachCold drinks, TAB, live sport, food, locals and visitors under one roof. Family Friendly DinnerSimple dinner ideas for families, kids meals and relaxed tavern dining. Cheap Eats in Mission BeachGood-value pub meals, burgers, parmis, seafood and filling feeds. Live Music in Mission BeachFriday Goose Club, Saturday live music and nights that keep going. Watch NRL & UFCBig screens, live sport, TAB, cold beer and game-day feeds. Bottle Shop in Mission BeachDrive-through bottle shop, takeaway drinks and easy parking. Function Venue Mission BeachBirthdays, wakes, work parties, sporting clubs, community groups and fundraisers. Townsville to Cairns Drive StopPull off the Bruce Highway for food, toilets, parking and a proper break.

Earn while you enjoy

Join the rewards program and earn 5% back on your purchases, plus access to members’ draws, meat raffles and exclusive specials.

What's On at the Tavern

Parmi Tuesdays, the Thursday pool comp, Goose Club Fridays and live music every weekend — plus the monthly Pool Major on the first Saturday of the month. See the full line-up.

Driving the coast? See why we’re the best stop between Townsville and Cairns — or check our FAQ before you visit.

Supporting the Local Community

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Mission Beach Tavern

Mission Beach Tavern Reward Card

Member Benefits- General Terms and Conditions

By signing up to the rewards program you agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined below

Membership is free (No joining or ongoing fees apply)
Join at the bar and start earning 5% on any purchase made at Mission Beach Tavern right away.
Card points are valid until Midnight on the 31st Day of August every year no matter what date you join, if earnings are not redeemed by this date all accumulated earnings will expire.
Present your card for easy redemption at the bar and restaurant.
Check current card value anytime at the bar.
ID must be presented with reward card for any earnings redemption or balance check.

Earnings are not redeemable for cash.
Earnings are not transferrable.
Redemption can only be made for personal purchases (Not to be used to pay for functions or events)
There is a limit to one card per person.
There may be regular member mailings with information of Mission Beach Tavern specials and events.
Only the card holder is eligible to earn retained 5% on purchases made.
Cardholder means the member to which the particular card is registered to.

If any card holder reports their card lost or stolen, they will be issued with a new Card and number and all earnings will be transferred to the new card. Identification must be presented.
Personal information will be collected and used for the purpose of emailing and membership details by The Mission Beach Tavern only.
Under no circumstances will your information be shared with a 3rd party.
Mission Beach Tavern retains all rights to refuse application for membership or request to add additional card members for any reason.
Mission Beach Tavern reserves the right to update or change Terms & Conditions without notice.