Charlie's of Darwin

Charlie’s of Darwin brings a restaurant, cocktail bar and gin distillery together in Darwin CBD, with a terrace overlooking Raintree Park. The venue was created around Bec’s idea for a locally produced gin made with almost uniquely Territory ingredients, giving its drinks offering a clear local focus.

Inside, guests can settle into a Chesterfield lounge for a cocktail or sit at the bar and talk through what to try next. Freddie’s Terrace offers an elevated view above the street, while the venue also provides restaurant dining, a cocktail lounge, wine and gin menus, and space for functions. The hidden entrance is on Austin Lane, through the roller door on the left at 56 Smith Street; a lift takes you up to the venue.

It suits an evening drink, a meal, or a relaxed catch-up in a distinctive Darwin setting. The website’s emphasis is on cocktails, gin and the different spaces rather than a specific style of dining, so it may appeal most to visitors looking for drinks-led hospitality, a terrace setting or a locally inspired distillery experience.