Darwin Trailer Boat Club
8 Atkins Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820, Australia
ClosedToday 10:00 – 22:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A waterfront club, restaurant and bar at Fannie Bay in Darwin, rated 4.4 across more than 2,100 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- FridayToday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 22:00
Why it's worth checking out
The Darwin Trailer Boat Club sits on Atkins Drive at Fannie Bay, on the waterfront near Cullen Bay in the Top End capital. A much-loved waterfront club, restaurant and bar, it's a genuine Darwin institution — combining casual dining and good drinks with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and a gorgeous bayside setting renowned for its spectacular tropical sunsets over the water.
The appeal is that combination of casual, crowd-pleasing food, a good drinks offering and an unbeatable waterfront setting, ideal for a relaxed meal, drinks with friends or — most famously — watching the sun set over the bay. With its lovely location and easygoing Darwin charm, it's become a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike, especially at sunset.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 2,100 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours, any membership or entry arrangements and events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a casual meal, a drink and a spectacular Darwin sunset over the water, it's a wonderful spot at Fannie Bay.
Good to know
- Located in Fannie Bay, near Cullen Bay
- Operates as both a restaurant and bar
- Features live music events
Best for
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 4.4 from 2,149 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
- 76
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Darwin Trailer Boat Club located?+
The venue is at 8 Atkins Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820, near Cullen Bay in Darwin.
What type of venue is it?+
It is a restaurant and bar that also features live music and operates in a relaxed pub-style atmosphere.
What is the venue's rating?+
Darwin Trailer Boat Club has a 4.4-star rating on Google based on 2,149 reviews.
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