Cairns Italian Festival comes to Salt House
Experience the charm of an Italian farmhouse at Salt House with a four-course feast, Festa del Raccolto, featuring classic dishes made with farm-fresh ingredients from your local Italian-Australian farmers. Served with fine Italian wines, this authentic dining experience celebrates the rich flavors of Italy’s countryside. The tables and menu are family style allowing old friends to meet up and new friends to be made.
Click here to view the menu
Any questions, please email events@salthouse.com.au
This event will sell out so purchase your tickets today.
Join us for a night with Larry Emdur, to celebrate the launch of his new Whisky, The Ben Buckler.
Attendees will experience an exclusive evening of whisky tasting and bbq food pairings, as well as being some of the first to taste two new Ben Buckler cocktails.
The night will be hosted by award-winning Australian TV star and the mastermind behind the new single malt whisky, Larry Emdur.
The evening starts at 6pm on Saturday 10th May 2025. Tickets $79 per person.
Menu
18 hours smoked brisket roll
Brioche roll, slaw salad, pulled brisket, Ben buckler BBQ sauce.
12 hours “San Luis” Smoked pork ribs
White Alabama Ben Buckler BBQ sauce, sliced spring onion, fried garlic, mesclun.
Grilled giant tiger prawns
Flamed with Ben Buckler whiskey, furikake, and seaweed mayonnaise.
Join us for the ultimate recovery party!
Featuring Cairns best vinyl DJs on the deck from 12pm.
Spinning the decks will be Todd Skipper, DJ JC, Bryan Bergman, DJ Cilla & DJ Ro.
Open all day until late with all your food & beverage favourites.
Keep the Melbourne Cup celebration going at the biggest afterparty in town! After a thrilling day of horse racing, make your way to Salt House (if you are not already here!) to keep the party going.
2pm until late
DJ Matt Caseli on the decks
$10 selected pizzas available in the bar area
Free entry!
Want to catch the races at Salt House? Check out what we have on by clicking here.
Join us for the race that stops the nation!
With TVs throughout the venue you can enjoy the race in both our restaurant and bar area.
Try your luck with our sweepstakes.
Lunch specials available in the restaurant – click here for the menu
Open from 11.30am with food available from 12pm. Click here to make a booking.
Celebrate Father’s Day by treating Dad to an unforgettable day at Salt House. Nestled by the waterfront with stunning views overlooking Cairns Marina, it’s the perfect setting for a family gathering.
As you soak in the picturesque surroundings, let the little ones enjoy some fun games on the lawn, adding a playful touch to the day. Meanwhile, savor our exclusive Father’s Day specials, thoughtfully crafted by our Executive Chef, Dan Crossman, to elevate your dining experience. Plus, our à la carte and children’s menus ensure that even the youngest members of the family have delicious options to choose from.
And here’s an extra treat – with every booking, Dad will receive a complimentary Coopers beer to enjoy as he indulges in the flavours of the day.
Specials:
ENTREE $25.00
Beef fillet tataki, Jason’s aged ponzu, pickled seaweeds, wasabi mayonnaise
MAIN $55.00
Crumbed King George whiting, salsa verde, celeriac remoulade, lemon
TO SHARE $18.50 per 200gr
Grain fed Black Onyx OP Rib served with fondant potato, red wine jus, roasted field mushrooms & caramelised onion
DESSERT $17.00
Pavlova, blueberry coulis, chantilly cream, peppermint crisp
Don’t wait until the last minute—secure your table now to ensure a spot at this highly anticipated event. Whether it’s the mouthwatering dishes, the lively atmosphere, or simply spending quality time with loved ones, Father’s Day at Salt House promises to be a day Dad won’t soon forget.
For more details or to discover other exciting events happening at Salt House, click here.
New Year’s Eve
Bring in the New Year with the best seats in the house to watch the fireworks at 9pm and midnight!
We’ll have all the usual goodies you love from Salt House – live music, pop up bars & our incredible tee-pee BBQ from our Food & Wine festival!
General Admission – TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR
Pre-sale tickets $25; $30 entry on the door on the day.
New Year’s Bar Package – 6-8pm
Purchase a bar package and enjoy a general admission ticket, 2hr beverage package (house wines & beers) & 2 food selections (click here for menu) from our famous tee-pee BBQ. Stay on and enjoy the party and welcome 2025 with a bang!
Valid from 6-8pm only – $99
Salt House Restaurant
Book a table in our beautiful waterfront restaurant and enjoy our locally inspired a la carte menu. In addition, our Executive Head Chef has created some amazing specials to tempt your tastebuds. Click here to make a booking and celebrate in style. Bookings include general admission allowing access to the bar area before and after dinner.
Celebrate in style with our VIP Day bed packages – only 4 available! On sale now! Click here for more information.
TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR – $30
Keep the Melbourne Cup celebration going at the biggest afterparty in town! After a thrilling day of horse racing, make your way to Salt House (if you are not already here!) to keep the party going.
2pm until late
DJ Moose on the decks
Food Stall + Lula Rum Cocktail bar
Free entry!
Want to catch the races at Salt House? Check out what we have on by clicking here.
Join us for a night of fun and facts at our Charity Trivia Night.
Bring the gang and get competitive, as this is a great chance to connect with like-minded “Cairnsiders” as you test your wits, all while supporting those in need.
All money raised goes directly to charity and this month we are proudly supporting Shelter Housing Action Cairns (SHAC) – an established not-for-profit organisation within the Cairns region, dedicated to eliminating homelessness and helping families on their path to a secure future.
Feel like a VIP for the night with a daybed reserved for you and up to 3 guests. This is your front row seat to all the festivities including the fireworks at 9pm and midnight.
$800 VIP Daybed Package includes:
4 VIP New Year’s Eve entry tickets – no queueing!
Exclusive daybed for you and 3 friends – reserved from 6pm to midnight
Bottle of Veuve Clicquot on arrival
2 x food tokens per guest (8 total) from food stalls
1 x cocktail token per guest (4 total) from one of our pop-up bars
There’s no better way to experience New Year’s Eve.
Don’t miss out on this unique and memorable experience. Treat yourself, you deserve it!
Tickets to be released at 4pm on Wednesday 18th December! Be ready and buy yours before they sell out!
On sale now! Click here to go back to booking page
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