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Barrier Reef Hotel
- +61740514245
- 33 Wharf Street, Cairns City, Queensland 4870, Australia
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July 22, 2024
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We were a group of nine that was meeting up at this establishment for some Coopers on tap Sunday afternoon as one of our group , a Thai Australian woman was celebrating her 63rd birthday. When she arrived she asked to use the toilet prior to buying a beer and joining those that had already arrived. She was told that her “type” was not allowed to use their toilets and she should use the toilets in the park. She reiterated her request stating she was fully employed and was going to buy a beer but wanted to relieve herself before drinking. A second comment again about her “type” . Very offensive and people using this establishment should be wary if they deem you are not their type. She was not drunk, not offensive in anyway. After we learned what happened we left immediately and will never return. Blatant racism.
- Kyran Rose
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
We love this pub and the staff. It’s got a great homely feeling to it. Might be because we’re from SA and they have Coopers on tap 😉. Great atmosphere, great staff, great beer. 10/10.
- John Brittain
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Very experienced publican, wife and son. Great atmosphere. Last of the original 'Barbary Coast' pubs and fitted out old style. Great spot to sit, enjoy the breezes and watch the world go by especially since end of covid, hopefully. Cruise terminal and board walk that goes through harbour and loops to Esplanade.
- steven hinds
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
The staff are excellent, the pub itself has been renovated beautifully. It will certainly be a place we will visit again and again. Well done Dennis and the team.
- Craig Murphy
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Old school pub with a great beer range
- Percy L
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Not very cool sorry, I’m a support worker for the disability and my client asked for some water in a jug and was told to use the fountain across the road. He also asked to use the toilet but was told no because he hasn’t bought anything yet and he walked in the wrong door. The experience wasn’t welcoming.
- Richard Jerrett
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Live music and a good atmosphete
- Tom Iera
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Like a pub with no beer. Needs a bit of a life injection from an education tour of other establishments.
- BJARNE JEPPESEN
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
I LIKE THE BARRIER REEF HOTEL. My ( deceased ) wife and I used to live next door at Madison apartments, and we quite often dropped into the hotel for a drink. Donna and Dennis are top people, they make you feel welcome
Bernie Jeppesen
- craig wynn
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
I am gong to review this in 2 ways
the beer and the seating outside was excellent.
just visited here on May 12 and without doubt the rudest bar man I have ever experienced.
in Sydney u wouldn't last 1 shift !!!!!!!
- David Rubie
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Historic pub now bereft of character, no accommodation and no meals. Basic selection of beers. Staff are good and service is quick but if you are looking for history and character look elsewhere
- geoff moore
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Great range of draught beer.
Excellent staff and value for money.
- Paul Garnham
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Great pub. Excellent service and value for money.
- Jason Sheldrake
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Great pub cold beer and great staff
- Micah Bell
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Great place for locals to have a beer. Excellent service.
- Sean Lonergan
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Great historic pub,friendly staff,can be quiet but if you just want to have a punt and a beer in peace this is the place.
- Alan Spouse
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Great historical pub . family run, cold beer & friendly staff 👍👍🍻🍻
- Anita Gaskin
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Great drinks and atmosphere
- Gregory Jones
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Great atmosphere and polite service and plenty of Screens to watch the Sports
Highly recommended.
- Marc Zoia
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Good local pub with good local couple running it
- Ian Nicol
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Efficient and thoughtful staff in one of the few remaining classic Australian pubs that has busy and enthusiastic jazz sessions.
- paula dickson
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Donna and Dennis certainly did a great job keeping up with the country crowd. A great venue to host any occasion.
- Steve Neall
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Cool old school pub,lotts of history great view,
- David Tindall
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Cool old pub with good scenery walking past the bar 😎
- Neth
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Bloody great spot, top beers on tap and good service.
- Phil Ryan
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
Awesome little pub. Always happy to help with local information
- Terry Phelan
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
A iconic Cairns pub , built in the 1890s overlooking the wharfs and inlet, great service and ice cold beer, open at midday, they have a TAB, Melbourne Cup day I'm there, support the locals
- Zachari Saltmer
22 Mon 2024 at 08.08 am
A 120 year old pub that has history in cairns. Worth a dropping in for a cold beer or even a wine.
- Peter O'Connor