Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Bringing the cool to Murwillumbah, this retro '70s-style spot takes up an arcade space with its cafe-bar and deli shop. The coffee is excellent, and the…
Must-see nightlife in Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
The 1940s Hotel Brunswick is a destination unto itself, with a magnificent beer garden fanning out from its heritage facade beneath flourishing poincianas…
Mid-North Coast
Sit under the fairy lights debating whether the food or the wine is better here at Botanic. Short answer: too close to call. The al fresco setting invites…
Forster-Tuncurry
Serving organic fair-trade coffee, all-day breakfasts, and using sustainable and locally sourced produce wherever possible, Plunge has that Melbourne cafe…
Byron Bay
The folk from Three Blue Ducks opened Locura ('madness' in Spanish), a sleek and sophisticated alternative to Byron's backpacker nightspots. Get your late…
Mid-North Coast
While there's no shortage of good coffee in Bellingen, People of Coffee roasts on-site with beans that are not only organic, but also bird-friendly,…
Mid-North Coast
Tucked away in a car park with a plant-strewn facade, the Bellingen Brewery packs punters in for its range of brews – from English-style bitters to a…
Byron Bay
This live-music stalwart is as grungy and boozy as it ever was, and has played host to everyone from Billy Bragg and Dizzee Rascal to Dinosaur Jr and PJ…
Byron Bay
The Rails sure smells like a beer-stained pub, and its indoor-outdoor mayhem draws everyone from lobster-red British tourists to high-on-life earth…
Mid-North Coast
Oh that every town could have a Flow Bar. It's a cafe, a restaurant and a beer garden during the day (with very decent food and coffee) and on weekends it…
Byron Bay
Head upstairs to the breezy laid-back coastal vibes at this upmarket spot, with its whitewashed walls and big windows overlooking the main strip. The…
Mid-North Coast
Despite being in a shopping strip, Florian – taking its name from an iconic cafe in Venice – is a welcoming bar with a stylish European feel. Italian…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
With its lush leafy courtyard garden and dangling fairy lights, this is where you want to be on a balmy Mullumbimby evening. Sip on refreshing cocktails…
Mid-North Coast
Morphing effortlessly from cafe to bar, this vibrant venue stages an eclectic roster of live music, movie nights and community gatherings. The menu (mains…
Coffs Harbour
Inspired by Melbourne's laneway bars, Dark Arts is set in a nondescript CBD lane with a moody Goth interior and splashes of '80s-style graffiti on the…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
A roastery first and foremost, Old Quarter Coffee sits in an industrial estate, but it's a great place to grab a well-made single origin filter coffee or…
Coffs Harbour
The aroma of coffee hits you as enter this vast cafe with high ceilings and hessian sacks of coffee beans lying around. The barista on hand will deliver…
Mid-North Coast
Sip excellent coffee, a range of teas or a cold-pressed juice on big wooden communal tables inside this beautiful high-ceilinged space among a collection…
Byron Bay
This independent and proudly local brewery, with a core family of ales, experimental pilot batches and seasonal beers, upgraded to this warehouse space in…
Mid-North Coast
Head upstairs and grab a seat under the striped umbrellas on the balcony overlooking the main street at this relaxed brewhouse. Sample some of the Hunter…
Byron Bay
Traditionally the last stop of the night, this dark bar now has a lockout time of 2am, so if you fancy shooting pool till the wee hours you'll need to get…
Byron Bay
This old piggery turned booze barn comes to life for events. Drink frosty glasses of house pale ale or lager in a light, louvred space by the brewing vats…
Byron Bay
A homespun beach bar where wooden decks spill out among the trees, afternoons are for drinking, and live, original music is played Thursday to Sunday,…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Green Coast is hidden away in the Riverwalk Arcade, close to the Richmond River, and does well-made coffee by Sydney roaster Single O – sit in or grab a…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Flight delayed? Lucky you. Located next to Ballina airport, this family-run warehouse brewery has six to eight beers on tap, including seasonal varieties…
Mid-North Coast
If you need a change from the pub, drop anchor at this modern restaurant-bar to sink into a lounge with a cocktail, sip wine on the al fresco tables or…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Sit on the large deck of this much-loved and nicely preserved art-deco pub for a drink; listen to live music; and order good pub grub. Alternatively,…
Mid-North Coast
Dating back to 1901, this beautiful classic country pub ticks all of the boxes. It offers great pub grub (mains from $18.50), a rear beer garden,…
Byron Bay
A beach cantina offering seven versions of the classic margarita and an array of colourful, fruity cocktails. Soak up the tequila with Tex Mex favourites…
Mid-North Coast
Pull up a chair at the shared tables on the deck of this hip, superstylish local hang-out. The wall menu wanders from the ever-popular spiced eggs to…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Perched on the the cliffs overlooking Yamba Beach, this 1930-built hotel has some of the best pub views in Australia. There is regular live music and DJ…
Mid-North Coast
While this cosy cafe is a great spot for brunch, it's an even better spot for an evening coffee or a cocktail with tapas from Thursday to Saturday nights…
Coffs Harbour
The massive beer garden gives a good indication of how much this place kicks off in summer. Pool competitions, live music, quiz nights and poker events…
Mid-North Coast
An enviable position right on the grassy water’s edge makes this place perfect for lazy afternoon drinks. DJs and live bands crank up on weekends.
Mid-North Coast
Locals order up craft beers, organic wines and 'build-your-own' platters at this relaxed bar, where you can also catch live music.
Mid-North Coast
The best place for a beer and a quick bite to eat, with a perfectly positioned balcony for ocean views.
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
The most serious-about-coffee cafe in town, this espresso bar roasts its beans on-site.
Byron Bay
Soak up the atmosphere and catch a gig in the iconic beachfront beer garden, or get your night started with $12 happy-hour cocktails and $2 freshly…
Mid-North Coast
This brewery, 20km south of Nelson Bay, is the creator of cult recipes such as the award-winning Murray’s Grand Cru, a hybrid of Belgian trippel and…
Byron Bay
Catch up on Aussie and international sport on one of 13 screens lining the walls at this North American–style sports bar. Craft beers flow from the…
