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.
$10 pints all day, every day — right through August & September.
August
September
Coming up
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 from 6pm. Family friendly, loyalty card eligible.
THU
Pool Comp
Bracket-style comp from 7pm. Sign up at the bar — bar tab for the winner.
FRI
Goose Club
$10 tickets, 100 only — cash jackpot Pick a Box, 9 prizes. Groovy DJ from 8pm.
SAT
Live Music + Punters Club
Punters Club from midday, live music from 5pm, DJ from 9pm.
SUN
Social Sundays
UFC PPV and live sport on the big screens all day. Happy hour 12–3pm.
Parmi Nights
$22 parmi + chips, 5pm–8:30pm. Family friendly, loyalty card eligible.
Pool Comp
Register from 6pm, $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 from midday, 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.
Sat 15 Aug · Jungle PartyThe Brazilians — 4-piece band, 8pm till midnight. Best dressed Tarzan, best dressed jungle couple, jungle juice all night.
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
Next major: Saturday 5 September
Then 3 October · 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.