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Monday 10am - 2am Tuesday 10am - 2am Wednesday 10am - 2am Thursday 10am - 2am Friday 10am - 2am Saturday 10am - 2am Sunday 10am - 2am

The Precinct

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Craft beer, quality wine & modern pub food! We have 46 taps with 30 different beers. The atmosphere is relaxed, comfortable and fun.
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Welcome to the Precinct,

We offer you a range of hospitality experiences from relaxing with a beer, sipping a glass of bubbles to enjoying modern pub food or dancing the night away. The Precinct’s warm and friendly atmosphere has something for everyone’s taste. Located beneath the Adina Vibe at the Darwin Waterfront, only metres from the wave pool and the Darwin Convention Centre, our venue is the perfect place for locals and tourists alike to drop in. The Precinct offers a choice of two bars and provides you with a fresh destination for modern pub food which is served in healthy proportions using the freshest of local ingredients. We have 44 taps of your favourite beers, craft beers and ciders, quality wines, plentiful outdoor seating, live music, beer tastings, large screens to watch sports, promotions and events, you are sure to have a good time. The view is an uninterrupted backdrop of the Darwin Waterfront. The attire is casual but neat and the staff is here to serve you.

24/10/2026

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE MUSIC AT THE PRECINCT

Your Saturday just got a whole lot better

We’ve got TWO fantastic live performers bringing the tunes to The Precinct today

🎤 WILL HATCH | 2:00pm – 6:00pm
🎸 SCOTT MURPHY | 6:00pm – 9:30pm

Whether you’re kicking back with an afternoon drink or gearing up for a big Saturday night, we’ve got the live music, cold b**rs and delicious food sorted

📅 TODAY – Saturday, 24 October
📍 The Precinct | Darwin Waterfront

🌴 Good vibes, great tunes and waterfront views — what more could you want?

Round up your crew, grab a drink and come enjoy some awesome live music! 🎶

See you at The Precinct! 🍻

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18/10/2026

Looking for live music in Darwin this Sunday? 🎤🎷 Get ready for an epic afternoon of live entertainment as Madison Kat and her incredible 9-piece band take over The Precinct Darwin!

With powerhouse vocals, an amazing horn section and a full band bringing the energy, this is one Sunday session you won’t want to miss! 🎸🥁

📅 TODAY – Sunday 18 October 2026
📍 The Precinct, Darwin Waterfront
⏰ Live from 2pm
🎶 Madison Kat – 9-Piece Band
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

🍻 Round up your mates, grab a cold drink and enjoy an afternoon of fantastic live music and good vibes at Darwin Waterfront!

Whether you’re a Darwin local or visiting the Top End, The Precinct is the place to be for free live music in Darwin this Sunday! 🌴☀️

🎤 What’s on in Darwin today?
Madison Kat and her 9-piece band are performing live at The Precinct from 2pm

🎷 Where can I find free live music in Darwin?
Head to The Precinct at Darwin Waterfront for live entertainment, great atmosphere and free entry!

🔥 NO TICKETS. NO ENTRY FEE. JUST GREAT LIVE MUSIC!

👇 TAG YOUR SUNDAY SESSION CREW AND WE’LL SEE YOU AT THE PRECINCT! 🍻🎶

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17/10/2026

Looking for something to do in Darwin this Saturday? We’ve got your afternoon and evening entertainment sorted

Head down to The Precinct Tavern at Darwin Waterfront for an awesome Saturday of live music, great food, cold drinks and good vibes

🎤 TWO LIVE PERFORMANCES – ONE GREAT LOCATION

🎸 WILL HATCH
🕑 2:00pm – 6:00pm

🎶 DAMO WICKS
🕕 6:00pm– 9:30pm

Whether you’re enjoying a relaxing afternoon by the water, catching up with friends over a few drinks or heading out for some Saturday night entertainment, The Precinct is the place to be

📅 WHEN: Saturday, 17 October 2026
📍 WHERE: The Precinct Tavern, Darwin Waterfront, Northern Territory
🎵 WHAT: Live acoustic music and entertainment
🍻 WHY: Great atmosphere, delicious food, refreshing drinks and live local talent

🌅 There’s nothing quite like enjoying live music at the Darwin Waterfront, especially with good company and a beautiful Top End backdrop

round up your mates, grab a table and make the most of your Saturday in Darwin

👇 Who’s heading down to The Precinct today? Tag your Saturday crew

📲 Share this with someone looking for things to do in Darwin this weekend

16/10/2026

MADISON KAT & HER INCREDIBLE 9-PIECE BAND – LIVE AT THE PRECINCT

NINE MUSICIANS. ONE HUGE SOUND. AN UNFORGETTABLE SUNDAY

Darwin, your Sunday afternoon entertainment just got a whole lot BIGGER

This Sunday 18 October, the sensational MADISON KAT incredible 9-PIECE LIVE BAND are bringing an afternoon of powerhouse vocals, big brass sounds, funky grooves and infectious energy to The Precinct in Darwin

We’re talking a FULL live band delivering the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to get up, dance, sing along and soak up every minute

Whether you’re catching up with mates, enjoying a Sunday afternoon out or searching for the best free live music in Darwin, this is one Sunday session you won’t want to miss!

🎶 WHAT’S HAPPENING?

📅 SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 2026
⏰ LIVE FROM 2pm
🎤 MADISON KAT – 9-PIECE BAND
📍 THE PRECINCT, DARWIN NT
🎟️ ABSOLUTELY FREE ENTRY

🍻 Round up your crew, grab a cold drink and settle in for an epic afternoon of live entertainment!

☀️ There’s nothing better than Sunday sessions in Darwin, and with nine talented musicians bringing the energy, The Precinct is the place to be!

💥 BIG BAND. BIG ENERGY. BIG SUNDAY VIBES!

🎺 FREE LIVE MUSIC IN DARWIN THIS SUNDAY!

👇 TAG YOUR MATES, SHARE THE LOVE & MAKE A DATE!

See you at THE PRECINCT! 🎶🍻🔥

14/10/2026

DARWIN, GET READY TO LAUGH YOUR BEERS OFF

The wait is OVER! 👀 Our next line-up of comedians has officially DROPPED, and Comedy Night at The Precinct Tavern is shaping up to be an absolute CRACKER

🎭 TAKING THE STAGE:
🎤 Jack Russell – Your MC & Host
🤣 Chris Little
🤣 Jay Kelly
🤣 Louise Van Vaerenbergh
🤣 Scott McGowan

📅 Saturday 7 November
⏰ 8pm START
📍 The Precinct Tavern | Darwin Waterfront

🍔🍻 BONUS! Enjoy 15% OFF ALL FOOD & DRINKS from 6:30pm-10pm

Good b**rs, great food and a whole lot of belly laughs… what more could you want from a Saturday night in Darwin?!

🎟️ SCAN THE QR CODE TO GRAB YOUR TICKETS OR LINK IN BIO + BELOW

Tag your comedy crew below 👇😂 Who’s coming for a night of laughs?!

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13/10/2026

DARWIN, ARE YOU READY FOR ROUND TWO?!

The laughs are about to get LOUDER at The Precinct Tavern 🍻

We’re getting ready to reveal our SECOND line up of comedians for our upcoming Comedy Night, and trust us… you won’t want to miss this one

👀 WHO’S READY FOR THE BIG REVEAL?

⏰ Stay tuned TOMORROW when we drop the next round of funny faces taking the stage

Tag your comedy crew below 👇🤣

📍 The Precinct Tavern | Darwin Waterfront

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12/10/2026

With so many mouth watering dishes to choose from, picking just one is the hardest part

But one thing’s guaranteed at The Precinct Tavern Darwin — every plate is served up with love, packed with banging flavour and made to satisfy

Whether you’re craving a hearty pub classic, something fresh and delicious, or a feast to share with your crew, we’ve got something to hit the spot! 🍻

📍 Find us at The Precinct Tavern, Darwin Waterfront — where great food, cold drinks and good times come together

👇 What’s your go to dish when you visit The Precinct?

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Address

7 Kitchener Drive
Darwin City, NT
0800

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 2am
Tuesday	10am - 2am
Wednesday	10am - 2am
Thursday	10am - 2am
Friday	10am - 2am
Saturday	10am - 2am
Sunday	10am - 2am

Website

http://www.theprecincttavern.com.au/, https://www.stickytickets.com.au/waquak/the_precinct_christmas_lunch_2026.aspx

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