Must-see nightlife in Byron Bay & Northern NSW

  • Keith

    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…

  • Hotel Brunswick

    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…

  • 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…

  • Diner 55

    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…

  • Old Quarter Coffee

    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…

  • 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,…

  • Green Coast Coffee

    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…

  • Seven Mile Brewing

    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…

  • Bangalow Hotel

    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,…

  • 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…

  • Pacific Hotel

    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…

  • Republic of Coffee

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    The most serious-about-coffee cafe in town, this espresso bar roasts its beans on-site.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.