“The Court House Hotel has been here since 1879. The building has stories in its walls that most bars never accumulate. It’s the kind of place that earns its regulars and keeps them.”
Court House Hotel — Port Douglas’s Heritage Pub
The Court House Hotel on Macrossan Street is one of Port Douglas’s oldest and most characterful venues. Operating from the colonial courthouse building that dates to 1879, the pub occupies a piece of living history — wide timber verandahs, heritage architecture and a sense of permanence that contrasts pleasantly with the newer resort developments in town. It’s a genuine local pub as much as a visitor venue, and the mix of clientele reflects that character.
What to Expect
Cold beer, reliable pub meals, the NRL on the screen and the conversation of people who genuinely enjoy being in Port Douglas. The beer garden is one of the better spots to spend a late afternoon in town, and the kitchen produces the kind of food — burgers, steak sandwiches, fish and chips — that makes complete sense after a day outdoors. The heritage building provides natural shade and the thick timber walls keep the interior cooler than the street outside. There’s a reason the Court House Hotel has been continuously licensed for over a century.
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Location and Hours
The Court House Hotel is located on Macrossan Street, Port Douglas. Open daily for lunch and dinner. For more on Port Douglas’s drinking culture, visit our Port Douglas Bars guide or the full Food and Drink page.
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