Finding a bar that serves up food as delicious as its drinks is no mean feat. Some late-night establishments pride themselves on their top-tier wine lists while falling short when it comes to the meals that accompany them.
For those times when you don't want to visit multiple establishments in one night just to satisfy your desire for top-quality food and drink, we've put together a list of Darwin's top venues for excellent meals and beverages. This means you spend less time hunting out new venues and more time enjoying the best of what this stunning city has to offer.
Ducks Nuts is an iconic bar and restaurant that has been feeding and watering locals and visitors alike for more than 10 years. It serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the week, and boasts a large bar that offers brilliant wine, cool beer and delectable cocktails.
The dinner menu is grill-focused, with some of the best fillet mignon you'll find anywhere in the city. The slow-roasted beef cheeks are also a must-try.
Finish up with a nightcap at the Vodka Bar, which is a private bar tucked away behind the main watering hole. Here you'll find DJs spinning tracks alongside infused vodka drinks and a private outdoor courtyard.
Mantra Pandanas' own Table Forty Three is not to be missed. The extensive menu focuses on modern Australian cuisine, and there's a bountiful wine list to boot. Share a pizza with your travel components or go all out with the grilled local barramundi before washing it all down with a drop of red or white, a beer or anything else you desire.
"For those times when you don't want to visit multiple establishments in one night just to satisfy your desire for top-quality food and drink, we've put together a list of Darwin's top venues for excellent meals and beverages."
When you want top-quality dining with a wine list to match, head to Char Restaurant. The restaurant is housed in a beautiful heritage-listed building which boasts wonderful indoor-outdoor flow, and the menu focuses largely on beef and seafood. Restaurateur John Kilroy comes from a prestigious beef background and brings his love of the meat to Char, where beef is sourced directly from producers and aged for five weeks.
Simply select your cut of meat, how you would like it cooked and which sauces and sides you would like to accompany it. Top your meaty experience off with a selection from the Kilroy's Cellar Collection, which features rare, collectable, limited release and aged wines that are in fantastic condition. The best of Australia's wine regions are on show here, plus a few special selections from around the globe - French champagne, anyone?
Nirvana is another mainstay of Darwin's dining scene, serving up Asian cuisine and expertly blended cocktails to locals and visitors. Live entertainment is often on the menu here, along with a cocktail bar that can whip up more than 100 different delicious drinks. Try a classic martini or opt for a modern Funky Tiki tippler before going all out with an Absinthe fountain. As for the food, you'll find a mouth-watering menu of oysters, Asian soups, curries and noodles to tempt your tastebuds, plus a range of banquet menus ideally suited for larger groups.
Whichever room you choose, you'll get to enjoy facilities including an on-site spa, licensed bar, swimming pool and much more. There's even Finz Restaurant and Bar, which serves up the best of Darwin dining without the need to leave your accommodation. Dine out on fresh Australian oysters, pan fried Atlantic salmon, and classic fish and chips to top off your stay in this fantastic location.
Mantra Pandanas is another ideal holiday destination, located right in the heart of the CBD. Relax in the swimming pool when you're not out eating, or work off those holiday calories at the onsite gym.
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