Must-see nightlife in Byron Bay & Northern NSW

  • Finnian's

    Mid-North Coast

    The backpacker’s boozer of choice, this smart Irish tavern near the bus depot cranks up the party atmosphere on Fridays and Saturdays with live music from…

  • Coffs Hotel

    Coffs Harbour

    A lively pub with several bars, hosting bands five nights a week and DJs on weekends. Head around the side to the cocktail bar for a slightly less full-on…

  • Middle Pub

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Take in the streetscape from the broad verandah of this classic old corner pub, or sink into a velvet armchair in the front lounge with its bohemian vibes…

  • Ulmarra Hotel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A quaint old corner pub with a wrought-iron verandah and a greener-than-green beer garden that stretches lazily down to the river. There's a great cafe,…

  • Barefoot Brew Room

    Byron Bay

    Sneak away from the crowds down a laneway to this hole-in-the-wall coffee spot, frequented by locals, for expertly made brew by the team at Barefoot…

  • Zebu Bar & Grill

    Mid-North Coast

    Muddled, shaken and infused are all popular words at this laid-back cocktail lounge with plush armchairs. Live music, pizzas, bar nibbles and river-view…

  • Boomtown 2452

    Mid-North Coast

    An inner-city-style cafe slotted into a coastal town, Boomtown delivers great coffee to be sipped at the street-side tables, perched on a window stool or…

  • Seabreeze Beach Hotel

    Mid-North Coast

    Catering to families, sports fans and surfers, this big boozer serves tap beers and other summer-friendly drinks plus standard pub nosh on a very pleasant…

  • Plantation Hotel

    Coffs Harbour

    Better than most giant booze barns, the 'Planto' has live bands and DJs until late at night, but beer and steaks are the mainstays.

  • Shaws Bay Hotel

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Can be a bit rough around the edges but fine for a beer out on the waterfront back beer garden. Live music Sunday afternoons.

  • Seaview Tavern

    Mid-North Coast

    A family-friendly pub that's good for a beer and does tasty bistro classics. Live music on weekends.

  • Coast Hotel

    Coffs Harbour

    Lovers of lazy beer-garden afternoons will enjoy the landscaped decking and couch-filled breakaway areas at this relaxed pub.