History/About

The Rhino Bar started as a concept idea to become the only bar on a street full of restaurants.

La Bamba Café & Bar was an existing business on Palmer Street being a small run down café/bar which was located on the at the entrance of the street. La Bamba was purchased in November 2003.

With the right location and huge potential to turn nothing into something, Shawn Andersen acquired the business and lease and spent some money. The renovation included gutting the building and starting from scratch, with this in mind the building process was involved and precise trying to produce a product that would suit any person of any age at any time of the year whilst serving wonderful food and beverages. The renovation took 6 weeks and the finished product turned out beautiful.

The Rhino Bar caters for all types of people from kids, to families, to the younger market wanting to enjoy a drink and the older and wiser market who want a quite relaxed place to dine, eat and talk…Our bar offers the best range of cocktails in Townsville and is served by the best trained bartenders in Townsville who are dedicated to the customer. The Rhino Bar’s food is Spanish Tapas, a unique way of serving food in small bowls with a large selection to choose from…

The Rhino Bar; Townsville’s first Spanish Tapas Restaurant and Funky Lounge Bar was officially opened for trade at 8pm, Thursday night 6th May 2004.