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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 (269)
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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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Alana Campbell

January 29, 2025

A group of us celebrated a birthday at Empire last Sunday night and thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, drinks and service given by Ronan. We had teenagers and adults among our party and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the night here. Thankyou!

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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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Empire

February 19, 2025

Ronan consistently remembered each order of my party and continued to stay responsible the whole night.

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S H

December 19, 2024

Cocktail ordered came half empty, with no salted rim (picture on menu had this) and missing 1 of the 3 ingredients. Used to love this place, so disappointed. Games and decor still cool.

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Troy Martin

October 1, 2024

Great place for a drink and some pinball whilst in Cairns. Did the pinball comp while we were there, well run and great staff. Look after us first timers and made to feel welcome.


Venue Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday05:00pm-Midnight
Thursday05:00pm-Midnight
Friday05:00pm-Midnight
Saturday02:00pm-10:00pm
Sunday02:00pm-10:00pm
Pricing Price on request

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