Airport Tavern
A popular pub at Jingili near Darwin with a 4.3 rating across more than 1,000 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Airport Tavern is a Darwin pub with two distinct spaces: a family-oriented bistro for meals and a sports bar for drinks, live sport and casual catch-ups. The venue is in Fannie Bay, and its website also presents it as a convenient stop for people travelling to and from Darwin Airport.
The bistro is described as a relaxed dining option for families, groups and long lunches. Its menu covers fresh seafood, steaks, pasta, salads and familiar pub fare, with dedicated options for children and seniors. The venue says it focuses on local and sustainable sourcing, although the website does not provide further detail about its suppliers or specific dishes.
For a more casual visit, the Sports Bar has lounge seating, large screens showing a range of live sports and TAB facilities. Drinks include beer on tap alongside wine, cider and spirits, while a smaller selection of pub classics is available for a quick bite. That combination makes the tavern suited to families meeting for a meal, mates watching a game or travellers looking for a straightforward place to eat and drink near the airport. The website does not provide information about the owners or the venue’s history.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 10:00 – 23:30
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 23:30
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 01:30
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 01:30
- Friday
- 10:00 – 01:30
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 01:30
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 22:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 92
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
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