Pub · Townsville
Empire Hotel
Starworks Score
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Score Breakdown
4.2 stars — below the 4.5 threshold
235 reviews — strong volume
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Ranked against 27 pub businesses in Townsville
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Empire Hotel's 4.2-star rating is below the 4.5-star threshold that top businesses maintain.
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Who's ahead of Empire Hotel
These pub businesses in Townsville have a stronger online reputation than Empire Hotel.
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Score | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Docks Townsville | 5.0 | 61 | 81/100 | |
| 2 | IMC Steak House Townsville | 4.5 | 1289 | 79/100 | |
| 3 | The Commonwealth Hotel Townsville | 4.6 | 1093 | 79/100 | |
| 4 | Empire Alternacade Townsville | 4.7 | 341 | 79/100 | |
| 5 | Tiny Mountain Brewery Townsville | 4.5 | 290 | 79/100 | |
| 6 | Hooch and Fellow Townsville | 4.7 | 201 | 71/100 | |
| 7 | Osk Bar Townsville | 4.7 | 164 | 69/100 | |
| 8 | Quarterdeck Townsville | 4.0 | 617 | 67/100 | |
| 9 | Molly Malone's Irish Pub Townsville | 4.3 | 610 | 67/100 | |
| 10 | West End Hotel Townsville Townsville | 4.3 | 522 | 67/100 | |
| 11 | The Pub on Palmer Townsville | 4.2 | 480 | 67/100 | |
| 12 | Townsville Brewing Co Townsville | 4.1 | 399 | 67/100 | |
| 13 | The Beach Hotel Townsville Townsville | 4.3 | 390 | 67/100 | |
| 14 | Herbert Hotel Townsville | 4.4 | 327 | 67/100 |
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About Empire Hotel's reputation score.
Where does Empire Hotel rank among pub in Townsville?
Empire Hotel currently ranks #15 of 27 pub in Townsville on Starworks' reputation index, with a score of 62/100. Rankings are based on Google star rating, review volume, and online presence, and update regularly.
Is Empire Hotel good? What is their reputation score?
Empire Hotel holds a 4.2-star Google rating across 235 reviews, and has a Starworks Score of 62/100 based on rating, review volume, online presence, and how they compare to other pub in Townsville.
Who are the best pub in Townsville?
You can see the full ranked list of the best pub in Townsville on Starworks at starworks.com.au/best/bars-pubs/townsville. Each is scored on Google rating, review volume, and online presence.
How does Empire Hotel compare to competitors in Townsville?
Empire Hotel is scored 62/100 and compared head-to-head against other pub in Townsville on rating, number of Google reviews, and online presence. Businesses with more recent reviews and a higher average rating rank above those with fewer.
How can Empire Hotel improve their ranking and reputation score?
The fastest wins are: consistently asking happy customers for Google reviews, keeping the average rating at 4.8+, responding to every review, and keeping website and contact details current. Tools like Starworks automate review requests and AI responses — most businesses see measurably more reviews within weeks, and offer a free trial to start.
How often is Empire Hotel's score updated?
Scores are recalculated regularly from the latest publicly available Google data (typically refreshed about every two weeks). Check back to track progress over time.
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