Going out in Darwin can be as relaxing, romantic or raucous as you want it to be. Dining can be done indoors, outdoors, formal or BYO and Darwin’s multicultural scene provides diners with an abundance of options at their fingertips. Darwin’s nightlife is as varied as it’s dining. Patrons can drink and dance the night away at Irish bars, nightclubs, pubs, lounges and backpacker bars, each with its own vibrant style and unique form of entertainment.
Restaurants
The cuisine in Darwin is fusion of Asian influences, Aussie BBQ, traditional European fare and the famous Territory Barramundi. There are a plethora of ethnic restaurants cooking up Greek, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and Chinese food and the Mindil Beach Markets and Stokes Hill Wharf make for great casual eateries witha variety of food stands. If you are something a little more upmarket, Skycity’s Evoo or Il Piatto offer 5 star service while Il Lido on Darwin’s new waterfront development offers good food served overlooking the beautiful Darwin harbour.
Bars and Nightclubs
Darwin culture is very social and visiting the pub for beer after work or after playing sport is very common. All bars serve an excellent variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and usually serve some sort of food depending on the time of day. For those who want to party, Darwin’s most famous and popular nightclub is Discovery which features live DJs, international acts and a huge dancefloor. If you are just after a quiet drink the Deck Bar offers a large outdoor seating area or the Airport Resort has a tropical pool and bar area.
Events and Theatre
The Darwin Entertainment Centre is the home to most large scale productions that come to Darwin, playing host to international comedians, Australian stage shows, indigenous dancing and even the Arafura Games weightlifting. Darwin Hub has a Darwin events calendar where you can see what is happening in Darwin.
Casino
Skycity Darwin is Darwin’s only casino and offers 5 star hotel accommodation in Darwin. The Skycity gaming floor offers a variety of games such as blackjack, roulette, sic bo, baccarat and poker and also an extensive array of slot machines. Skycity is also host to many Darwin events with a large outdoor events area overlooking the iconic Mindil Beach.