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CLASSIC ARCADE MACHINES | PINBALL MACHINES | AIR HOCKEY | PING PONG | 100+ BOARD GAMES | THEMED DRINKS | ALTERNATIVE ROCK, PUNK, METAL+GRUNGE TUNES We are an alternative arcade - boasting old school & classic arcade machines, retro consoles and 100+ board games! Together with rad drinks and rad tunes, Empire is unlike any other bar in Cairns! Open Wednesday - Sunday, we'll see you soon!

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4.6 (238)
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Room Layouts & Capacity

Standing100

Amenities & Extras

$= Additional Cost

Food & Beverage

Bar Tab
Coffee / Tea$
Venue Offers Catering

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Air Con
Natural light
Restroom
Smoking Area
WiFi

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Tee Williams

September 13, 2023

This place is cool! Free console game spots. Pinball and arcade games (slightly expensive at $2 a game). There are also old school board and table games. The atmosphere I love. It's relaxed, it's lively. I could hang here all the time if I could. Couches and bar tables. Food was half + half. I liked the karage chicken, cauli bites + onion rings. I could live without the garlic bread + loaded fries. I recommend for family +/friends to meet up.

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Jayendra Birchall

February 9, 2024

**Thanks for the reply! The quotes was the person behind the bar, and they did refund the extra meat hotdog - a positive win there for customer service. Why is it 3$ extra for a vege hotdog? "Because they hate vegans"... Thanks for being honest but learn some customer service etiquette. Where does it say you have press the button at the same time to play 2player for guitar hero... Not your traditional pinball place with craft beer - a tourist place really... Stuffed up the order but refunded the wrong item - well done! Cauliflower wings were really good thanks! Trivia night seemed well prepared.

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Jake Johnson

February 24, 2024

My girlfriend and I had a great time playing some games and a few beers. They had some retro games that were fun to teach her. But mostly the bartenders on Saturday night Feb 24th, were AWESOME! Super friendly, polite and informative. They told us about fun events coming up and all. Highly recommend just from the service from those guys!

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Amit Michaeli

December 7, 2023

Here’s a photo of me not having wings because they’ve gotten rid of them. No more wings. Onion rings had no sauce and too salty, but that’s nothing compared to the absence of wings. Service and atmosphere are superb, love the staff, great games and trivia night is awesome. Would be better if there were wings though… Would I come again? Only if my friends dragged me and I had to, which when that happens I usually enjoy. Just would more if there were wings.

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Kristy Lee

October 25, 2023

Had my sons 16th birthday party at Empire, they all had the best time, and food was perfect for teenagers!!!! I ordered 3 platters and there was SOO much food!


Venue Hours

Sunday-Saturday02:00pm-10:00pm
Wednesday-Friday05:00pm-12:00am
Monday-TuesdayClosed
Pricing Price on request

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