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Cullen Bay

Cullen Bay is one of Darwin's most rewarding pockets to explore. With 39 spots on our radar, you'll find a mix of local favourites and standout new openings — from morning coffee to long lunches and after-dark drinks. Below you'll find our top picks in Cullen Bay, ranked by Spot Score, plus the best categories to dive into and a map to help you plan your visit.

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The best spots in Cullen Bay

Our highest Spot Scores in Cullen Bay right now.

Moorish Cafe — Cullen Bay, Darwin
67Spot

Moorish Cafe

$$
Restaurants · Cullen Bay

Moorish Cafe in Darwin City offers seafood, steaks and eclectic tapas paired with wines in a cosy setting featuring tiled floors and colourful decor.

4.7(1,368)View details →
Darwin Trailer Boat Club — Fannie Bay, Darwin
64Spot

Darwin Trailer Boat Club

· Cullen Bay

Casual dining and bar venue in Fannie Bay with a relaxed atmosphere and live music.

4.4(2,149)View details →
Yots Greek Taverna — Cullen Bay, Darwin
62Spot

Yots Greek Taverna

$$
Restaurants · Cullen Bay

Cafes in Cullen Bay, Darwin.

4.5(560)View details →
Coolalinga Central — Palmerston, Darwin
62Spot

Coolalinga Central

Shopping · Cullen Bay

Shopping in Cullen Bay, Darwin.

4.3(1,278)View details →
Lola's Pergola Darwin — Cullen Bay, Darwin
61Spot

Lola's Pergola Darwin

$$
Bars · Cullen Bay

Cafes in Cullen Bay, Darwin.

4.3(1,056)View details →
Eva's Cafe — Fannie Bay, Darwin
61Spot

Eva's Cafe

$$
Cafes · Cullen Bay

Founded in 1886, with plantings for ornamental & scientific purposes, including baobab & palm trees.

4.3(1,140)View details →
Cullen Bay Marina — Cullen Bay, Darwin
61Spot

Cullen Bay Marina

· Cullen Bay

Pubs in Cullen Bay, Darwin.

4.4(567)View details →
Fin & Tonic NT — Cullen Bay, Darwin
61Spot

Fin & Tonic NT

$$
Restaurants · Cullen Bay

Cafes in Cullen Bay, Darwin.

4.3(828)View details →
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Cullen Bay — FAQs

What is Cullen Bay known for?+

Cullen Bay is one of Darwin's go-to neighbourhoods for eating and drinking out, with a strong line-up of cafes, restaurants and bars within easy reach of each other.

Where should I eat in Cullen Bay?+

Start with our top-rated picks above — they're ranked by Spot Score. For something specific, browse the best cafes, restaurants or things to do in Cullen Bay using the category links on this page.

Is Cullen Bay good for a day out?+

Yes. Cullen Bay packs plenty into a small area, so it's easy to string together coffee, a meal and an activity. Use the map to see what's close by.

Staying in Cullen Bay?

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