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Northern Territory

Bar entertainment in Northern Territory

  1. A

    Wisdom Bar & Grill

    Bright blue walls, velour couches and a streetside terrace with a tree growing out of it add up to a more intimate version of the Tap. A good thing too, as most of the drinkers here are looking for intimacy, a search conducted seemingly without much wisdom.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Wisdom

    One of the new breed of bars emerging along the main drag, this sparkling place has street-side seating (more outside than in), and offers all-day meals. The kitchen fires up early for breakfast, and continues through to lunch and dinner. On the site of former dentists' rooms (hence the name), remember to brush after your meal.

    reviewed

  3. C

    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

  4. D

    Tap on Mitchell

    One of the busiest (and least moron-prone) of the Mitchell St terrace bars, the Tap is always buzzing and there are inexpensive meals (nachos, burgers, calamari) to complement a good range of wine and beers. Angry Anderson drinks here.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Bunya Bar

    This is a rather characterless hotel lobby bar, but it knows the importance of well-chilled beer, and the cocktails are several dollars cheaper than at Tali Bar.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Tali Bar

    The cocktails ($15 to $20) at this bar include locally inspired mixes like Desert Oasis. The piano gets a workout most nights during season from 8pm.

    reviewed

  7. G

    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

  8. Ducks Nuts Bar & Grill

    A big backlit cocktail bar, regular live music and the swanky vodka bar give the Ducks Nuts plenty of cred.

    reviewed

  9. H

    Deck Bar

    At the nonpartying parliamentary end of Mitchell St, the Deck Bar still manages to get lively with happy hours, pub trivia and regular live music. Blurring the line between indoors and outdoors brilliantly, the namesake deck is perfect for people-watching.

    reviewed

  10. I

    Cavenagh

    Popular backpackers and sports bar, the Cav also serves up good food.

    reviewed

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  12. J

    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