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The Cavenagh Hotel

12 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia

4.2(1,460)· Google$$$$
61
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Today 10:00 – 02:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours

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The Cavenagh Hotel

A popular pub on Cavenagh Street in Darwin with a 4.2 rating across nearly 1,500 reviews.

Practical details

12 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
$Typically $$ · price level 2 of 4

Opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 02:00
Tuesday
10:00 – 02:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 02:00
ThursdayToday
10:00 – 02:00
Friday
10:00 – 02:00
Saturday
10:00 – 02:00
Sunday
10:00 – 02:00

Menu

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Why it's worth checking out

The Cavenagh Hotel is a pub in the heart of Darwin CBD, bringing together a bistro, bar, beer garden and accommodation in one central venue. It suits a family catch-up, a quick meal with friends or a casual stop for a drink, with the choice to settle in for food or watch the game from the bar.

The bistro focuses on a seasonal menu built around familiar pub fare, using locally sourced ingredients. Dishes named by the venue include chicken parmas, fresh seafood, salads and steaks prepared to your preference. The full food menu is also available in the bar, making it practical for a relaxed meal while following a match rather than requiring a separate dining occasion.

For drinks, the bar offers a broad selection of beer on tap alongside wine, cocktails and spirits. The venue also highlights its beer garden as a flexible function space, with a relaxed setting for birthdays, corporate events and informal get-togethers. Catering packages and beverage arrangements can be tailored for functions, and the hotel has more than 80 rooms available for guests attending an event.

The Cavenagh also operates as an accommodation venue, with boutique king and twin rooms that are air-conditioned. Guests can use the pool or relax on the surrounding lounge chairs, adding an option for unwinding after time in the city. With its mix of bistro dining, drinks, sport, events and rooms, it is a versatile choice for Darwin locals and visitors who want a straightforward pub experience in the CBD.

Spot Score

61

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 4.2 from 1,460 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
68
PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
96

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 17 June 2026.

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