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Mad Cow Tavern
129 Flinders Street, in the Safe Night Precinct and a short walk from the secure taxi rank. Opens at 8pm.
About Mad Cow Tavern
Mad Cow Tavern is a saloon-style late-night bar and club on the Flinders Street East strip in the Townsville CBD. It has been trading since 1997 and opens seven nights a week from 8pm, running themed hoe-down nights and late sessions with DJs and live entertainment.
Reviews describe a mostly young crowd, and IDs are scanned at the door. The venue has multiple rooms and is also available for private functions, with food and drink packages.
Written by LateOne.au, checked 13 October 2026. Sources: madcowtavern.com.au, tripadvisor.com.au, stories.townsville.qld.gov.au. Hours and door policies change, so check with the venue.
- Area
- Flinders Street & the CBD
- Music
- Party and dance music, with themed nights
- Best nights
- Check the program
- Address
- 129 Flinders Street, Townsville City QLD 4810
- Opening hours
- 7 nights from 8pm
- Established
- 1997
- Signature nights
- Themed hoe-downs
Check the venue’s own listings for tonight’s program, hours and door policy.
Finding it
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Checked 13 October 2026 against venue sites, Visit Brisbane, Destination Gold Coast, Townsville, Whitsunday and Tropical North Queensland tourism, 2026 gig listings, TransLink and Business Queensland. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.