What's On
There’s always something happening at the Tavern.
Events at the Tavern
Live music every Friday and Saturday, Goose Club Fridays, pool comps and the big nights — here’s what’s on. Coming with a group? Book a table before the big nights.
Steins are on all through October.
Getting here? View the weekend shuttle timetable.
Current & upcoming events
October
November
Planning your end-of-year get-together? See our Christmas parties and functions in Mission Beach.
Coming up
Mission Link Shuttle Service
Every Saturday and Sunday. Leave the car at home.
Shuttle enquiries: John at Mission Link, 0474 580 000. Mission Beach Tavern, working with our mates at The Garage.
Past events
October
Every week at the Tavern
Something on every day — happy hour every arvo, then the night kicks on. And once a month we put on a bigger show, anything from a DJ set to a four-piece rock band.
TUE
Parmi Nights
$22 parmi + chips, 5pm–9pm. Family friendly, loyalty card eligible.
THU
Pool Comp
Register from 6pm, comp starts 7pm. $5 entry — cash and trophies to be won.
FRI
Goose Club
$10 tickets, 100 only — cash jackpot Pick a Box, 9 prizes. Groovy DJ from 8pm.
SAT
Live Music + Punters Club
Saturdays Punters Club runs from midday to 5pm — grab the form guide, have a punt with your mates and catch all the racing action live on the big screens.
Then Spritzy Saturdays takes over the arvo. Aperol, Hugo and Limoncello Spritzes, alongside Espresso Martinis, Amaretto Sours and Tommy’s Margaritas.
Grab one of our infamous Captain’s Catch platters, park it in the middle of the table and settle in for a Saturday at the Tavern.
Live music from 5pm, DJ from 9pm.
Parmi Nights
$22 parmi + chips, 5pm–9pm. Family friendly, loyalty card eligible.
Pool Comp
Register from 6pm, comp starts 7pm. $5 entry. Sign up at the bar — cash and trophies to be won.
Goose Club
Tickets from 5pm, draws from 6:30pm. $10 tickets, 100 only — 10 draws: 9 prizes plus the Publican’s Pick a Box cash jackpot. Groovy DJ from 8pm.
Live Music + Punters Club
Punters Club midday–5pm — form guide, a punt with your mates, racing on the big screens. Then Spritzy Saturdays: Aperol, Hugo and Limoncello Spritzes, plus one of our infamous Captain’s Catch platters for the table. Live music from 5pm, DJ from 9pm.
Live Music & Events
Live music every Friday and Saturday — here are the big nights coming up. Full date-by-date list is further up the page.
Pool at the Tavern
Two tables, a proper comp every Thursday and a monthly major — the Cassowary Coast's home of pub pool.
Weekly Pool Comp
Bracket-style knockout on our two tables. Register from 6pm, first break at 7pm, runs till late.
- $5 entry — cash and trophies to be won
- Sign up at the bar — all levels welcome
- Live footy on the big screens
- Happy hour 3–5pm beforehand
Monthly Pool Major
The big one. Once a month the tables go up a gear for a full-day major with a serious prize on the line.
- $20 entry — major cash prize plus the trophy
- Open to everyone — locals, visitors and travellers
- Register at the bar or call ahead to hold a spot
Past major: Saturday 3 October
Listed dates: 7 November · 5 December
Pool at the Tavern
What people think
“All our meals were delicious. Well presented, wholesome and we were very impressed. The bar staff were friendly and professional.”
Lisa · Townsville
“We ate here two nights on the trot. The steak is the best I’ve had in a tavern for a very long time — all six of us loved it.”
J. Wooten · Port Douglas
“I came every Tuesday for pool night. The staff are warm and friendly. Somewhere I felt comfortable having a drink even on my own.”
Tiger C · Mission Beach
Proud local supporters
We’re proud sponsors of the Mission Beach Game Fishing Club and a regular supporter of local clubs, causes and community events. Want us to get behind your group? Drop us a line. Planning a club night, birthday or wake? See our function venue in Mission Beach page.