Punters Bar
A well-regarded bar in the Darwin CBD with a 4.4 rating across 75 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
In the heart of Darwin CBD, Punters Bar is a straightforward local venue for a cold drink, traditional pub fare and live sport. Multiple large screens show sporting events in high definition, making it a practical choice for settling in to watch a game rather than a destination built around a formal dining experience.
The space also offers a casual game of pool, adding an easygoing activity for visitors who want something to do between matches or over a drink. Gaming facilities include KENO, TAB and poker machines, with major jackpots available through the venue’s gaming options. A bottleshop next door provides another useful feature for those in the area.
Punters Bar suits locals and visitors looking for a relaxed sports-bar setting in central Darwin, whether they are dropping in for a casual drink, a pool game or televised sport. The website provides limited detail about the food and drinks beyond traditional pub fare and an available food and wine menu, so it is best approached as an informal bar with sport, pool and gaming at its centre.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 22:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 71
- Popularity
- 57
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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