Smoke & Oak
Entry via, 14 Dashwood Crescent, Smith St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
ClosedToday 18:00 – 22:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A highly rated bar in Darwin City with a 4.7 rating across 76 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 18:00 – 00:00
- WednesdayToday
- 18:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 18:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 18:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 18:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Smoke & Oak sits on Smith Street, with entry via Dashwood Crescent, in the heart of Darwin City. A strong 4.7 rating from 76 reviews marks it as a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a stylish, characterful bar with a loyal following — a lovely spot for a cocktail, a drink and a relaxed evening, the kind of tucked-away venue that rewards those in the know. Its central Darwin location, close to the CBD's dining and nightlife, makes it an easy and welcoming destination.
Drinks lists, events and trading hours at bars change over time, and it can get busy on weekends. Check current details directly with the venue, and consider arriving early or booking where possible to be sure of a spot.
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 4.7 from 76 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
- 80
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 57
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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