Thursday, June 12, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

More Than Just A Bar

Airlie Beach’s Newest Bar Opens

A fresh new face has joined the Airlie Beach hospitality scene, and it’s already winning hearts with its local charm, creative flair, and laid-back vibe.

Located at the quieter end of town, the newly opened venue has become an hit with locals and visitors alike thanks to its welcoming atmosphere, thoughtful details, and entertainment that’s unlike anything else in the area.

Owners Tommy and Dylan Gallagher and Blake Gee said they were looking for a new business venture, and from their shared love of golf and the desire to create something new for Airlie Beach, Mulligans was born.

Drawing inspiration from Japan, and the various activities available at similar venues, they combined an indoor golf simulator, pool tables and dart boards to create the laid back but fun environment.

Mulligans has been open for four weeks and the response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive.

“We’ve had locals literally shaking our hands saying thank you, not just for the entertainment, but for the small touches like deodorant and tampons in the bathrooms,” Tommy said.

“It’s things like that that show we’ve put thought into creating a place people feel comfortable in.”

With a strong local team the venue is proud to be fully locally owned and operated.

For June the venue has introduced a weekly event like the Monday night long drive competition, with a new TaylorMade Qi10 driver up for grabs), and with the everchanging and adapting food menu, Mulligans is constantly evolving.

Open seven days a week from 10am to 10pm, the venue aims for a more relaxed, daytime-friendly atmosphere rather than a late-night party spot.

“We want people to know that it's a nice place to come and drink, it has a nice atmosphere, chill environment, no loud volume and it's not rowdy.”

Did You Know?
At Mulligans they have received praise from Irish travellers, saying the best Guiness outside of Ireland is from Mulligans Airlie Beach.

Marlee Lawley, Blake Gee, Tommy and Dylan Gallagher. Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

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