About Daly Waters Pub
Daly Waters Pub is an iconic historic outback pub located on the Stuart Highway in Daly Waters, Northern Territory, within the Roper Gulf region. Established as a store in 1893 and licensed as a hotel since 1930, it is one of the Northern Territory's oldest pubs. Renowned for its eclectic interior decorated with memorabilia left by travellers, it serves as a major stopover for visitors travelling between Darwin and Alice Springs.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a single-storey historic timber and corrugated-iron pub set directly on the Stuart Highway. Inside, the bar and dining areas are densely decorated with thousands of items left by travellers including bras, caps, flags, business cards and banknotes. There is a main bar, bistro dining area, shaded beer garden and outdoor seating. The site offers pub accommodation, a campground and caravan area, and hosts live music and entertainment evenings during the tourist season.
Key highlights
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One of the Northern Territory's oldest continuously licensed pubs, operating since 1930
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Eclectic interior covered with memorabilia, bras, hats and notes left by visitors from around the world
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Classic outback pub meals and cold drinks on the Stuart Highway
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Live music and entertainment during the dry season
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On-site accommodation including hotel rooms, cabins and campground for overnight stays