What's On in Cairns
Welcome to Flynn, the fun one. From laid-back Sundays to after-dark drinks, Flynn’s got your social calendar covered. Whether you’re in the mood for live sport, a seafood feast, or a perfectly crafted Negroni, there’s something happening every day of the week.
All our restaurants welcome everyone. Whether you're a guest, local or visitor to Cairns, you're always invited to relax, indulge, and enjoy that holiday feeling any time of year.
Music and Menus
24 July - 1 August 2026
Pair an evening of exceptional music with comforting Italian favourites at Flynn's Italian. Created especially for the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Flynn's Italian Intermezzo includes your choice of selected pasta and a house wine, beer or soft drink for $35.
Boardwalk Social – Your Daily Dose of Good Times
Boardwalk Social is where Cairns comes to play; a vibrant, market-style eatery and bar that’s big on flavour and full of energy.
No matter what day you drop by, there's always something happening. From weekday lunch specials and free trivia to live music, family Sundays and live sport on the big screen.
Monday
- Lunch special: Kick the week off with our fish and chips lunch special for just $19. Available 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Tuesday
- Lunch special: Fresh, colourful and full of flavour, choose any salad for just $19. Available 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Wednesday
- Lunch special: Take your pick from our burger menu for just $19. Available 11:00am to 2:00pm.
- Parmi dinner special: Join us from 5:30pm to enjoy our signature chicken parmi served with fries, house pickled slaw and your choice of house beer or wine for $32. Available from 5:30pm.
- Free Trivia: Round up your smartest mates and put your knowledge to the test with Quiz Meisters trivia. Expect a mix of general knowledge, music, sport, pop culture and plenty of laughs. Entry is free, with prizes up for grabs every week from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Thursday
- Lunch special: Nothing beats a classic. Crispy, golden chicken schnitzel for just $19. Available 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Friday
- Live Music: Ease into the weekend with live music from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
Saturday
- Live Music: Keep the weekend rolling with live music from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
Sunday
- Social Sunday: Make Sunday a family affair. Kids eat free with every adult main meal complimentary face painting and entertainment keeps the little ones busy, and pets are welcome too, so the whole family can join in. From 12pm - 3pm every Sunday.
- Live music: Let smooth acoustic sets and upbeat tunes be the soundtrack to your Sunday wind-down, from 6:30pm - 9:30pm.
Live Sport, always on at Boardwalk Social
Watch every try, goal, and finish line moment with a drink in hand and your mates by your side. The soccer (or football whichever you want to call it) is live for you to cheer you favourite nation from around the world win the cup.
Flynn’s Italian – Classic Comfort, Modern Twist
Book your table know and get the energy of a modern trattoria in the tropics. Fresh pasta, coastal classics, and bold wines come together in a space designed for good times.
Tuesday to Saturday
- Aperitivo Hour: Pull up a chair for Italian-inspired small bites, including freshly shucked oysters, olive and brie, and heirloom tomato bruschetta. Add an Aperol Spritz or Limoncello Spritz and enjoy the flavours of aperitivo. Available 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
Wednesday
- Pasta and Chianti: Why wait for the weekend? Enjoy your choice of pasta paired with a glass of Chianti for $35 per person. It's the perfect excuse to make Wednesday your new favourite night to dine out. Available from 5:30pm.
Whiskey & Wine – Elevated Evenings by the Sea
Perched above the Cairns Esplanade, Whiskey & Wine serves up coastal sophistication with a side of sea breeze. It’s the perfect spot for a sunset spritz, a nightcap with a view, or something a little more spirited.
Where the Drinks Shine
Our ever-evolving list of local and international wines, small-batch whiskeys and crafted cocktails is made for sipping and savouring — whether you're just dropping in or making a night of it.
Mood, Set
With smooth tunes, moody lighting and that unmistakable Cairns energy, evenings at Whiskey & Wine feel a little more special. Come for the drinks, stay for the vibe.