Must-see nightlife in Byron Bay

  • Locura

    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…

  • Great Northern pub.

    Northern Hotel

    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…

  • The Rails takes its name from the disused railway station next door

    Railway Friendly Bar

    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…

  • Loft

    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…

  • Stone & Wood

    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…

  • Woody's Surf Shack

    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 Brewery

    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…

  • Treehouse on Belongil

    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,…

  • Miss Margarita

    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…

  • Beach Hotel outdoor scene.

    Beach Hotel

    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…

  • Sticky Wicket Bar

    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…

  • 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…