Beachfront Hotel
342 Casuarina Dr, Rapid Creek NT 0810, Australia
ClosedToday 10:00 – 02:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





A popular beachfront pub at Rapid Creek in Darwin with a 4.2 rating across nearly 1,800 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- FridayToday
- 10:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 00:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Beachfront Hotel is a pub on the Nightcliff foreshore in Darwin, described by the venue as a local in Rapid Creek. Following a complete renovation in 2018, it offers a modern, comfortable setting for a meal, a drink, live music or a casual catch-up. The venue is designed to work for different kinds of visits, whether you are meeting friends, dropping in after work or looking for somewhere to settle in for the evening.
Food is served from the bistro, with a broad pub-style selection that includes BBQ dishes, brisket, steaks, burgers, salads, pastas and fresh fish. That range gives groups plenty of choice without making the venue feel tied to one particular style of dining. The website positions the bistro as a place for familiar, hearty food, so it may suit a relaxed meal with mates as well as a straightforward stop when you want something substantial.
Sport is a major part of the Beachfront Hotel’s offering. Its Sports Bar screens a wide range of competitions and events on the big screen, including AFL, rugby, boxing, cricket, UFC, baseball and motor racing. The drinks list covers beer, cider, wine and spirits, along with classic cocktails. There is also full TAB and Keno for visitors who are interested in those services. With live music also mentioned as part of the venue’s entertainment, the pub offers more than a dining room alone, though the website does not provide a current program.
The Beachfront Hotel also caters for larger gatherings, with capacity for up to 550 people. Functions can be arranged for birthdays, engagements, workplace events, fundraisers and other social or corporate occasions, with food and drink options available. That makes it a practical choice for organised groups as well as smaller visits. Overall, it is best suited to people wanting a local pub atmosphere in Nightcliff, particularly sports fans, after-work groups and anyone looking for a flexible venue for a function. Details such as current hours, event dates and pricing are not provided in the supplied website text, so checking with the venue before visiting is sensible.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.2 from 1,793 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 68
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 99
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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