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Travellers' Choice2023
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Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, View, Groups, Bar Scene
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The Darwin Trailer Boat Club is Darwin's oldest seaside Club. From its humble origins in 1954, trading from a modified caravan, the Club has grown to become a Darwin institution. Today the Club boasts an architect-designed modernist Club House with a capacity of 1,000 people that takes full advantage of its absolute water frontage. Whilst the Darwin Trailer Boat Club is a members club we do welcome people visiting Darwin and the general public to enjoy our facilities and our hospitality. Visitors are allowed to use the Club for up to six occasions in any one year. Many choose to join before their sixth visit, seduced by the ideal setting, the fabulous fare at the Bistro and the Club spirit.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Asian, Pub, Bar, Australian
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Live Music, Waterfront, Beach, Playgrounds, Dog Friendly, Sports bars
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

One of the best spots in Darwin. Great food, great beer and views for days… Plenty of space and staff always happy to help. Always a go-to club for an arvo beer or drinks and dinner. Why go to Bali for the sunset when you...can do it here!!!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

I held my work end of year function at the Trailer Boat club and it was amazing ! Alex and the staff were very accommodating to the 180 guests that attended. Their platter food was amazing and i received so many compliments from my guests...that attended. If you are looking for a venue to hold your work function or private function this is the place to do it.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 23 October 2023

This is a terrific venue to dine in, and drink in, especially to watch the spectacular Darwin sunsets from. We both had grilled Barramundi and salad for dinner, and it was fabulous. Plenty of room under giant shades outside to enjoy your meal and view....Very reasonable prices for the food and drinks, even for non-members. We're going again tonight!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 6 October 2023 via mobile

Great food, couldn’t fault it! Beautiful location. No need to book, plenty of seating. Relaxing atmosphere. Definitely going back!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 October 2023 via mobile

Plenty of options for lunch, with specials and the usual menu selections. The seafood basket and toasted chicken wrap were excellent.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 2 October 2023

Had our Wedding Reception Party there was a Fantastic venue.Service was Brilliant very Professional

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 26 September 2023

Delicious food , great hospitality and incredible views. A whole different experience of Darwin . You can drive on to the beautiful eastern point and other places of significant beauty

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 26 September 2023

This place is great for the casual dinner and quiet drink, no better spot in Darwin to watch the sun go down

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 20 September 2023 via mobile

Pub-like place. Pretty good pub-like food, lots of space, popular with the locals. Easy place to drop in, no booking necessary for small groups I would say. Went for lunch, probably nicer in the evening after sunset when it’s cooler.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 September 2023

Of the places we went to over the 12 days , this place had a great variety of food and drink, service was good and the 2 times we attended the club, the place was pretty full, I believe this is the place most the...locals go to. The highlight was the sunset just out the front where you eat. Fully recommend, go past Mindil Beach towards Casuarina. NOTE , its not the Darwin Ski Club.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023 via mobile

What a great spot to chill out with a few beers, have a bit to eat and watch an epic sunset. Great atmosphere here, with a secure playground and pool (never seen a swimming pooling in a pub before!) for the kids. Defo a place...to visit.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 25 August 2023

Watching the sun sink into the ocean with great food and drinks. Highly recommend this place to have dinner.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 23 August 2023

This place is beautiful. A menu options all which are wonderful and fast to come out. Wonderful place for sunset and drinks with friends and family. Would recommend to everyone.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2023

We had lunch here each day that we were in Darwin. The setting is lovely - with splendid views of the water. The food was good and the servings very generous so we shared a dish. There was never a long wait for the food....I imagine it would be busy in the venings as people would come for the sunset.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 19 August 2023

Pan fried Barra , duck luxa, garlic prawns . Yum oh , ouch to die for , THANK YOU DTBC Ron Harrington

Date of visit: August 2023
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Darwin Trailer Boat Club is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5