When it comes to beer, one of the state’s most undoubted exports is the crisp offering from Cairns-based brewery Great Northern Brewing Co. The beverage has become synonymous with balmy Queensland summers, which is why Great Northern Bar in Brisbane Airport’s Domestic Terminal is such a popular spot for a pre-transit tipple. Boasting unbeatable views of the runway, Great Northern Bar is a choice spot to take a load off before boarding, with lager available on tap as well as a menu of quintessential pub plates. Sit back with a cold schooner while you tuck into the likes of steak sandwiches, chicken burgers, chicken parmigiana or fish and chips – there’s no wrong choice. A combination of food and drink this good will have you contemplating taking a flight to Cairns to thank the Great Northern brewing team personally.

Opening hours subject to change based on flight schedules. Please contact Great Northern Bar for further information.