Must see nightlife in Byron Bay

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The folk from Three Blue Ducks opened Locura ('madness' in Spanish), a sleek and sophisticated alternative to Byron's backpacker nightspots. Get your late…

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…

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…

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…

This independent and proudly local brewery, with a core family of ales, experimental pilot batches and seasonal beers, upgraded to this warehouse space in…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…