The Tap
58 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
ClosedToday 08:00 – 01:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A popular bar and restaurant in central Darwin with a 4.2 rating across 456 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 08:00 – 01:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00 – 01:00
- WednesdayToday
- 08:00 – 01:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 01:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 01:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
The Tap is a restaurant and drinks venue on Mitchell Street in Darwin CBD, located at Crocosaurus Cove. Its offering spans breakfast, lunch and dinner, with drinks, platters and live music also part of the experience. The site highlights its famous fishbowls, croc burgers and big brekky among the venue’s signature offerings.
The setting is centred on taking in Mitchell Street’s atmosphere, with the option to enjoy the street under the trees at The Tap. That makes it a natural choice for a relaxed meal, drinks with friends or a casual stop while exploring Darwin City. The mix of food, drinks and music also gives groups something to share beyond the meal itself.
Live music is listed throughout the week, with different singers, songwriters, guitarists and musicians scheduled from Monday to Sunday. Performers named on the venue’s programme include Glen Forner, Scotty Murphy, David Spry, Owie, Saysha, Anna Bowie and Conor Mac. Session times vary, including afternoon and evening performances.
The Tap also invites guests to ask about Territory-made thirst quenchers and promotes a local drinks list. With breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and live sessions all available as part of its published offering, it suits visitors looking for a central Darwin venue that combines food, refreshments and regular live entertainment.
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 4.2 from 456 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
- 67
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 81
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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