Roches Family Hotel

Byron Bay & Northern NSW


Breaking the rule that states regional pubs must be cavernous and starkly lit, this historic corner hotel is a cosy spot for a drink or a bite to eat in its contemporary bistro. It's worth calling in just for a peek at the beer-can collection and the croc in the public bar.


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