Bars & Breweries

Souths Leagues Club is one of Mackay's leading community clubs, offering great food, entertainment and experiences for members and guests alike. Enjoy a meal in our Bistro, coffee and light bites from our Café, catch live sport in the Sports Bar, or relax in our modern gaming lounge. With weekly promotions, live entertainment, raffles, members' rewards and family-friendly dining, there's always something happening. We also offer three versatile function spaces for weddings, conferences, celebrations and corporate events. As a proud not-for-profit community club, we're committed to supporting local sporting clubs and the Mackay community. At Souths, you're always welcome.

Souths Suburban Bowls Club in South Mackay is your go-to destination for great food, fun and entertainment. Enjoy affordable family dining at The Burb Bistro with weekly specials like Kids Eat Free Wednesdays, plus live music, trivia, poker and exciting gaming promotions. Families love our free supervised kids’ room, while our modern gaming lounge and weekend courtesy bus make it easy to enjoy a night out. For something different, gather your mates for a game of Barefoot Bowls and make a day of it at Souths Suburban!

A bar located on Kumar Close in Paget.

THE DISPENSARY Coffee · Kitchen · Bar is open from 6am til late. Whether you’re after a morning coffee, breakfast, long lunch or delicious dinner, we’ve got you covered. Established in 2013, THE DISPENSARY would not be out of place in downtown Manhattan or inner-city Melbourne. Boasting Mackay’s largest wine and whisky collection, and a great selection of boutique beers and cocktails you are sure to find the perfect beverage to suit.

Tandara Hotel is your local pub in Sarina. Located on the Serenity Coast just south of Mackay, Tandara has been serving the community for years. Our bistro serves up pub classics, our bar is well stocked with all the favourites and our accommodation offers an affordable place to stay for those travelling through. With daily food specials, major sporting events on the big screen and weekly trivia, you’ll be sure to find something you love. So whether you’re a local or a traveller passing through, head into Tandara today for a true pub experience.

Situated in the heart of Mackay, Taylor’s Hotel is a beautiful landmark hotel with an historic façade and modern facilities. The bistro is known for it’s great value and offers indoor or courtyard dining. The bar is always lively, with a selection of quality beers on tap and a jukebox with all the latest music. The Gaming Room is popular with 35 machines ranging from the classics to the more modern.

A bar on Andergrove Rd in Andergrove.

Welcome to the best German restaurant and bar— The Bavarians! Your favourite destination for German cuisine located in Caneland Central Shopping Mall, near Canelands Park and Pioneer River. Try our best-selling chicken schnitzels, parmi, pretzels, roast pork belly, pork knuckles, burgers, meat platters, and wings, parired with German Beer on tap! Enjoy our outdoor seating area and beer garden, perfect for chilling with family and friends. Catch all the sports action on our large TV screens and join us at The Bavarian Mackay now!

Providing the hub of dine-in food within the terminal, The Botanist offers a full service menu made fresh in our open kitchen.

The Clubhouse - Sarina Beach is unparalleled in its location. There is no other bar in the greater Mackay region closer to the sand and the waves than here. Enjoy a drink on the balcony and enjoy the view. The food is also fantastic be be sure to check the opening times.

The Mackay region's oldest hotel offers a traditional public bar, steakhouse, and budget accommodation. TAB and Keno facilities also available. Open seven days for lunch and dinner.

The Gallery Lounge and Bar is a place that accepts all age groups. A place where all generations can interact and have a good time. A place with love.

A country pub with plenty of charm, memorabilia, cold beverages, good food and great atmosphere served with friendly hospitality. Visit our coffee van weekday mornings from 6am for coffee and breakfast, the pub for a cold beverage or grab a meal which is served seven days a week- lunch and dinner. Dine in or takeaway available.

The Rabbit Hole is a Mackay bar known for it’s good vibes, great music, great service and delicious drinks. Local resident DJs rotate each weekend bringing the tunes playing to the crowd with a mix of the best top 40 hits, commercial, RNB & throwback tunes