As you explore the Cairns CBD you come across interesting old buildings and a wide range of drinking establishments, including the Casbah , surmounted by a large advertising sign for the local Red Dragon Brewery , owned by Welshman Marc Hillman , a former roofing contractor who moved to Australia two years ago with his family . After taking over U Brewit , he now makes individual beers for hotels and bars across North Queensland . In the case of the Casbah and the Jungle Bar they each have a Dragon Bar , offering a wide range of brews , l5 in the case of the latter .