Great pub for a meal overlooking the water. A great deck and atmosphere. The food is above average and there's plenty of room to spread out. Popular with the uni students and army

Hotel is excellent for the price. Very clean and nice. Pub has great food and a very nice atmosphere.

The riverview tavern is one of the ‘in' places to be seen in the Townsville area and is frequented by both professional type families during the day and young to not as young single crowds later in the evening. Situated on the banks overlooking the Ross River weir patrons enjoy their food and beverages overlooking the beautiful river scenery and in the wet season listening to the water trickle over the edge of the weir wall. The riverview tavern features a wide deck area where patrons can either eat or have a few relaxing drinks with a nice breeze. There is also plenty of inside dining room, a sports/TAB bar and a poker machine room to help everyone relax throughout their stay. The riverview tavern also has a function room available for private parties. During the week there are a number of different activities which are run during the evenings while I have been there including quiz nights, theme nights and live music. The Riverview tavern also has a drive through bottle shop and upmarket accommodation available. I food offered on the menu is of an upmarket pub variety and the prices are also on the higher side of average but generally fit with the patrons living in the area. The riverview tavern is a great place to come and relax and have a meal with family or friends and if you're single there is a good balance between groups of men and women stopping by for a few evening drinks.

Approximate cost: $15-35

This is a great pub to sit out on the deck and watch the day go by. I used to go down here most Saturdays for a beer and a bet before I moved away. The restaurant does good pub grub too at a reasonable price and they always have good specials. One of the best deck areas over the water in Townsville

Great tavern to catch up with friends and have a drink on the river. Food is a little over priced, but the atmosphere makes up for it. Live music on Sundays is good. Can sometimes be full of Uni students due to the close proximity of the Uni.