Must-see nightlife in Mid-North Coast

  • Botanic Wine Garden

    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…

  • Plunge Forster

    Forster-Tuncurry

    Serving organic fair-trade coffee, all-day breakfasts, and using sustainable and locally sourced produce wherever possible, Plunge has that Melbourne cafe…

  • People of Coffee

    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,…

  • Bellingen Brewery & Co

    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…

  • Flow Bar

    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…

  • Bar Florian

    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…

  • No 5 Church St

    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…

  • Dark Arts Brew & Bar

    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…

  • Palate & Ply

    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…

  • Hyde

    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…

  • Hope Taphouse

    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…

  • Anchor Kitchen & Bar

    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…

  • Federal Hotel

    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,…

  • Social Grounds Cafe

    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…

  • Evviva Cafe & Bar

    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…

  • Hoey Moey

    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…

  • Beach House

    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.

  • 63 First Avenue

    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.

  • Surf Life Saving Club

    Mid-North Coast

    The best place for a beer and a quick bite to eat, with a perfectly positioned balcony for ocean views.

  • Murray's Craft Brewing Co

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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.

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