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Standout spots in Darwin right now
The highest Spot Scores on the site this month, hand-checked by us.
Salt & Stone
A reliably excellent choice in Nightcliff, with a seasonal menu that leans on local produce and a smart, fairly-priced wine list.
The Bakery Lorne
One of the most talked-about spots in Cullen Bay, with laminated pastry that sells out by mid-morning and bread worth queuing for.
Nant Whisky Bar
$$$A reliably excellent choice in Parap, with a tight cocktail list, low lighting and a crowd that knows its way around a negroni.
Casuarina Reserve
$A Darwin parks in Casuarina — worth building a half-day around, especially in good weather.
The Gresham
$$One of the most talked-about spots in Parap, with a tight cocktail list, low lighting and a crowd that knows its way around a negroni.
Brooklyn Standard
$$$$A polished but unpretentious room in Mindil Beach, with cold taps, a solid parma and a beer garden made for a Sunday afternoon.
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