The Pub
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About
What's on here
Why go
- Waterfront dining overlooking the Coral Sea.
Opening hours
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Good to know
Booking a table
- Reservations are accepted. For enquiries, call +61 7 4964 1777.
Atmosphere
- Outdoor seating is available, and the venue has television.
Shorts
History
Local workers came to the hotel seeking jobs and casual work. Iris Campbell, the first barmaid, worked there for 25 years and wore a hibiscus flower behind her ear every day. The social club Ruff as Guts held fundraisers, including sausage sizzles at touch football days.
- 1968The Airlie Beach Hotel opened as the coastal village’s original pub and became a local gathering place.
- 1982Photographer Rennie Ellis captured hotel regulars sharing a beer and conversation. Syd Anderson, one of the men pictured, remains a regular.
- 1997A separate building opened on Shute Harbour Road for Mangrove Jacks Café/Bar.
- 2000A new Esplanade building opened with 60 rooms, Capers restaurant and shops.
- March 2017Cyclone Debbie flooded the hotel, which then closed for two years of renovations.
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- 2019The hotel reopened in May with a party attended by 600 people.
- 2022The Rennie Ellis photo was exhibited at Bendigo Art Gallery.
- 2024The RAG social club, which holds reunions every five years, met at the hotel in August.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Sources: Airlie Beach Hotel | Accommodation, Dining & Li… · About Airlie Beach Hotel | Accommodation, Dinin… · History | Airlie Beach Hotel · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Phone
- 0749641999
Questions and answers
Where can I see the Rennie Ellis photograph at The Pub?
A framed photograph taken in 1982 hangs on a hotel wall; public access is not confirmed.
How many rooms did the 2000 Airlie Beach Hotel building add?
The new building opened with 60 rooms.
How many people attended The Pub hotel’s reopening party?
The May 2019 party drew 600 people.
What are The Pub’s opening hours?
Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00–midnight; Wednesday–Friday: 10:00–05:00 the following morning.
Is there parking at The Pub in Airlie Beach?
Street parking is available.
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