Alice Springs Entertainment

Entertainment in Alice Springs

  1. A

    Bojangles

    Behind the swinging saloon doors is a 'Wild West meets Aussie Outback' theme complete with cowhide seats, stockman regalia and a live 3m-long carpet python behind the bar. Bo's is beloved of backpacker groups and station ringers and is jumping most nights of the week.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Firkin & Hound

    This low-lit, Brit tavern has snug booths, a large TV fixed on the sports channel and a dozen or so beers on tap. It’s a pleasant place to bend the elbow and fill up on hearty meals such as beef and Guinness pie for lunch or dinner (mains $12 to $25).

    reviewed

  3. C

    Araluen Arts Centre

    The cultural heart of Alice, the 500-seat Araluen Theatre hosts a diverse range of performers, from dance troupes to comedians, while the Art House Cinema screens films every Sunday evening at 7pm (adult/child $14/12). The website has an events calendar.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Lasseter's Hotel Casino

    Along with the usual slot and table games, there's the classic Aussie two-up ring (from 9pm Friday and Saturday).

    reviewed

  5. E

    Sounds of Starlight Theatre

    This atmospheric 1½-hour musical performance evoking the spirit of the outback with didgeridoo, drums and keyboards and wonderful photography and lighting is an Alice institution. Musician Andrew Langford also runs free didge lessons (10.30am and 2.30pm Monday to Friday).

    reviewed

  6. F

    Story Wall

    Park yourself on the grass outside Adelaide House and enjoy free films pertaining to central Australia’s heritage screened on an adjacent building’s wall.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Todd Tavern

    This enduring, classically Aussie pub has a lively bar, pokies, decent pub grub and occasional live music on weekends.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Dust Bowl

    The Dust Bowl has a kiosk and bar and stays open till the last bowlers leave.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Alice Springs Cinema

    The place to go for latest-release Hollywood blockbusters.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Juicy Rump

    Not as bad as the name suggests, this is the late-night favourite if you want to have a dance to cheesy R'n'B or watch a big sporting event on the town's largest plasma screen. Also has a deck with a view to the ranges, lovely for sunset drinks.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Annie's Place

    Easily the most atmospheric watering hole in town. Decent music (sometimes live), leafy beer garden, cheap jugs and pool-side drinking.

    reviewed