Darwin

Northern Territory, Australia

Dry-season markets, Austin Lane bars, Mitchell Street till three

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Daygame

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    Pedestrian CBD strip, lunchtime office flow
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    Saturday eight to two, year-round, laksa
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    Sunday eight to two, beachside locals
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    Northern suburbs mall, Friday till nine

Nightgame

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    Sweethearts ThuFriSat
    Duelling pianos nine, 3am lockout applies
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    Shenannigans ThuFriSat
    Irish terrace, live music, two-am close
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    Big CBD pub, courtyard, two-am
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    Hotel Darwin FriSat
    Beer garden, sports bar, midnight close

Date ideas

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    Pub, quiet enough to talk, Smith Street Mall Bar
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    Bar, quiet enough to talk, Cavenagh Street Bar
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    Coffee, quiet enough to talk, Knuckey Street Coffee
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    Ice cream, take it and walk, Mitchell Street Grab-and-go
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    Art museum, Conacher St Museum
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    Mini golf, low effort, easy talk Sport
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    Wildlife park, McMillans Rd Wildlife park

Second date

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    Dry-season only, Thursdays and Sundays, sunset
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    Dry-season only, harbour deckchairs, 7:30 screening
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    Cyclone Tracy room, Sweetheart croc, four close
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    Sunset catamaran off Stokes Hill Wharf
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    Cullen Bay marina, wood-fired, sunset side
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    Carey Street roof, shuts nine sharp
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    Saltwater crocs indoors, wet-season proof

Last updated 2026-09-15. Venues change. Check before you go, and vote so the list stays honest.