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Rattle and Hum Review

The coolest restaurant competition

There is an underground battle raging between members of a restaurant subculture that, unlike most battles, is providing benefits for everyone. The skirmish is between pub/bar style restaurants in Cairns, and which is the coolest. Which restaurant is going to win the support of the beautiful cool people?

To the best of my knowledge, the main contenders in the coolness competition are Cock n Bull, Hog's Breath, The Woolshed and Rattle and Hum. I'm not qualified to make a decision on the coolness factor of any restaurant, but I can tell you about my experience at Rattle and Hum so you can make your own judgement.

If food has anything to do with coolness, then Rattle and Hum must be doing very well. Patrons, or should I call them trendsetters, order their meals and drinks at the front counter from a staff member, or part-time model. The meals are typical of this style of restaurant - big and yummy. You can have virtually any meal with a ton of chips or a paddock of salad. The prices hover around $12 for a standard meal and the value for money is very good. Rattle and Hum are able to keep their prices within reach of backpackers by having diners order and receive their meals at the counter. There is also a wood-fired pizza oven where the specialty pizzas are baked.

The atmosphere in Rattle and Hum is laid back and friendly, designed for young people. The entire restaurant, from the walls to the chairs, is made from wood and is quite dark inside. While this sounds a little claustrophobic, it has a cosy feeling like an old house spruced up and made modern again. This is a central theme to many of the cool pub/bar style restaurants, and Rattle and Hum achieves this very well.

While I was eating at this restaurant, I knew it was funky. But I didn't realise the extent of funkiness until I visited the loo. For the men out there who have performance anxiety, the trough may be daunting. The one-way mirror makes you feel like the world is watching you, full frontal, while you perform sacred acts. It's weird. And very cool. Man.

Rattle and Hum is fun. If you're looking for something to do during the weekend or if you want a place to chill out with friends, you'll have a great time and enjoy a hefty meal. I don't know if this is the coolest restaurant in Cairns, but it must come close. Pull on your baggy pants and tiny t-shirt, and get down to the esplanade for a feed.

- Diner Diller

Rattle and Hum

Cairns Esplanade

Very funky dining on the Cairns Esplanade. A great place to grab lunch, a beer, and have a great time with friends or family.

cuisines:	American, Australian, Bistro
features:	A la carte, Cafe, Licensed
review:	The coolest restaurant competition (21/3/2003)
contact:	(07) 40313011 \| 67 Esplanade

Mini Reviews

Sheldon

22nd Jul 2008

Great place to eat--we just happened on it, before it got too busy...We don't eat meat and had no problems finding plentiful, delicous dinner there! Had a great smoked salmon pizza, which actually lasted through lunch another day! Great service, delightful kind of outdoor table, officially inside, but walls were open! Trendy, friendly and affordable!

One more thing--for the guys--you MUST go to the bathroom! I can't explain it, but it is a MUST SEE! One of the funkiest and most innovative mens rooms I have ever seen!

Neville

11th Jul 2006

We will be visiting Cairns for the sixth time in August from Adelaide and always go to Rattle and Hum at least three times on our visits.
The prices are very reasonable and the serves are big and of course delicious.
The fact that the waitresses are models does not do any harm either!!

André

28th Apr 2006

I've been there twice in august 2005. The reasen for our second visit was the first visit. Great meals and deserts. Great atmosphere. perfect, the place to eat.

Shane

2nd Jan 2006

26 Dec 05 Dinner 2000hrs.

The rattle and hum is still one of trendest restaurant / bars in cairns. It is always busy and has great music and pleasant atmosphere.
However due to the busy nature of the restaurant the service falls down.You must order at the counter and pick your meal up. Usually this provides no problem. But unfortunately this evening there were not enough staff members.So there was no table service for drinks which is normal. The very busy kitchen staff also produced two out of three meals wrong. Givivng us steaks instead of ribs.

Once the manager was informed he organised a very prompt replacement of the ordered ribs. With an apology for the mistake.

The ribs themselves are of an excellent standard both in taste and value.So although there were some minor service problems on a busy public holiday the meal was great and I will give them another go!

Arnaud

16th Sep 2005

sorry for my bad english but i just want to say i spent a very good time , every nights with my friends.The waitress are very cool, thank you karen for you smiles, and for the food: good pizza.the music and billards are very cool. i hope i will go back in this pub.

Jo & Paul Messam

4th Jan 2005

We visited the Rattle & Hum one Saturday evening in early December 2004. The menu was extensive and when the ordered food arrived it was excellent value for money and the portions were huge. We can honestly say that we probably ate our best meal in Australia in the Rattle & Hum. We would recommend the place to any other visitors to Cairns. Not only was food great but the whole place had a brilliant atmosphere.

rachael

31st Jan 2004

please could you let me know if John and Tracey still own the resturant and if Erin Oxford still drinks around Cairns?

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