Humpty Doo Hotel
A famous outback pub and hotel at Humpty Doo near Darwin, rated 4.3 across more than 1,400 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Humpty Doo Hotel sits on the Arnhem Highway at Humpty Doo, in the rural Top End south-east of Darwin in the Northern Territory. A famous, much-loved outback pub and hotel, it's a genuine NT icon — combining a relaxed, characterful country-pub atmosphere with hearty food, good drinks, live music and the easygoing, larger-than-life charm of a true Territory watering hole.
The appeal is that combination of a great outback-pub atmosphere, hearty food and drinks, live music and genuine Territory character on the way to Kakadu, ideal for a hearty feed, a cold drink, catching some music or soaking up the iconic NT pub experience. Its legendary, characterful status makes it a real drawcard for locals, travellers and anyone passing through the Top End.
With a 4.3 rating from more than 1,400 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. Menus, drinks lists, any accommodation, opening hours, the live-music program and events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a hearty feed, a cold drink and genuine Territory character, it's often just a matter of pulling in at the Humpty Doo Hotel.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 95
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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