Local Recommendations

Welcome to your personal guide to the best of Byron Bay. Curated by a long-time local, this directory is your exclusive resource for discovering the region’s standout restaurants, cosy cafes, vibrant pubs, wellness havens, and unique local experiences. Whether you're here to relax, explore, or indulge, these handpicked recommendations will help you enjoy the area like a true local.

 

Food & Drinks

  • The Top Shop
    A long-standing milk bar featuring delicious burgers, smoothies, sandwiches, coffee and treats

    65 Carlyle St, Byron Bay | 02 6685 6495

    Roadhouse
    Serving an all day brunch menu with Allpress coffee in a lively alfresco cafe

    6/142 Bangalow Rd, Byron Bay  | 02 5614 8880         

    High Life
    Local Byron vibe cafe serving seasonal breakfast and lunch with great coffee

    5/103 Jonson St, Byron Bay                                                 

    Sunday Sustainable
    A lively bakery with deliciously fresh pastries, sandwiches, coffee, pies and sausage rolls made daily using local and ethically sourced, organic ingredients.

    101 Jonson St, Byron Bay  | 02 5661 7512 

    Shelter
    Simple and modern menus, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on the beachfront

    41 Pacific Parade, Lennox Head | 02 6687 7757

    Woods Cafe
    Healthy Byron style brunch menu with a fresh produce focus, tucked away in Bangalow

    10 Station St, Bangalow 

    Folk Cafe
    Vegetarian and plant-based cafe with a delicious all-day brunch

    1 / 399 Ewingsdale Rd, Byron Bay | 02 6685 5265

    Baker and Daughters
    Pastries, breakfast, coffee, sandwiches and freshly baked bread

    28 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby | 02 6684 0935

    Sparrow Coffee Co
    Take away coffee ‘hole in the wall’ serving deliciously made Allpress coffee

    Byron Bay + Bangalow                  

    Masa
    Local bakehouse specialising in the best artisan croissants, mini pizzas and sourdough

    8/ 18 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 0450 161 700

    Bay leaf
    A Byron Bay staple serving great food, coffee and tunes in a bustling atmosphere

    2A Marvell St, Byron Bay NSW 2481

    The Farm
    Great for families, a Byron farm to plate experience; cafe, gelato, bakery, seedling nursery, farm tours.

    11 Ewingsdale Rd, Ewingsdale | 02 6684 7888

    Doma
    A small country Japanese cafe with sushi and burgers, all day brunch with a very casual relaxed outdoor atmosphere. Worth the drive, and good for families.

    3/ 6 Albert St, Federal | 02 6688 4711

  • Rae’s Wategos
    A luxury dining experience overlooking Wategos beach. A walk in only cellar bar offering casual beachside dining with refined bar snacks and seasonal cocktails

    6 - 8 Marine Parade, Byron Bay | 02 6685 5366

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    Beach Byron Bay
    Modern Australian restaurant on absolute beachfront - great for special occasions. The daytime Kiosk offers coffee and casual takeaway bite, including sandwiches.

    2 Massinger St, Byron Bay | 1300 583 766

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    Hutong Harry’s
    Modern Chinese restaurant with innovative cocktails and a rowdy atmosphere

    6/ 22 Fletcher St, Byron Bay | 02 5602 5642

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    Bar Heather
    A Parisian-inspired, natural wine focused restaurant with a city feel. Unique small plates, knowledgeable service, dimly lit intimate space.

    G9 Jonson Lane, 139 Jonson St | 0400 444 944

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    Light Years
    Fun and modern Asian dining known for its banquet, cocktails, bustling atmosphere and cool crowd.

    139 Jonson St, Byron Bay | 0423 138 538

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    Pixie
    Offering an evolving menu of Italian-influenced cuisine, coastal inspired cocktails and a well travelled, mostly Italian, wine list.

    139 Jonson St, Byron Bay | 0447 096 059

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    Bang Bang
    Asian Fusion cuisine serves up all of the classics with a modern twist in a loud and bustling dining room.

    4/ 1 Byron St, Byron Bay | 02 7204 5324

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    Byron Bay Oyster bar
    Located at Hotel Marvell you will find the freshest oysters in the region, held in tanks locally. At least 4 types at all times, prepared in at least 8 different ways. Seafood focused menu to accompany.

    4 Marvell St, Byron Bay |  02 6685 7385

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    Kouzina
    Serving up casual Greek village style food and hospitality with a banquet only menu and BYO.

    1/1 Acacia St, Byron Bay |  0451 196 769

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    You Beauty
    Award-winning restaurant serving up innovative small plates designed to share with an ever-changing Australian-focused menu, modern wine list and buzzing Bangalow crowd.

    37/ 39 Byron St, Bangalowy |  02 6687 2626

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    Ciao Mate!
    A neighbourhood restaurant offering wood fired pizza, pastas, natural wines and beer. Intimate dining room with an art deco frontage, with great atmosphere and casual friendly service.

    33 Byron St, Bangalow

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    La Casita
    Mexican cantina with authentic snacks, delicious tacos and satisfying ice-cold margaritas.                            5 / 3 Fawcett St, Brunswick Heads | 02 6685 1223

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    The Hut Byron Bay
    A hinterland experience with a menu that celebrates the simplicity of traditional italian and Mediterranean flavours through delightful dishes created to beshared. Outstanding friendly service.

    471 Friday Hut Rd, Possum Creek

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    Frida’s Field
    A regenerative farm-to-table long lunch experience with a set menu overlooking the hinterland, cows and farm.

    76 Booyong Rd, Nashua |   0484 544 978

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    La Casita
    Mexican cantina with authentic snacks, delicious tacos and satisfying ice-cold margaritas.

    5 / 3 Fawcett St, Brunswick Heads | 02 6685 1223

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    Mullumbimby Continental
    A small and hyper local, uber cool, European inspired bistro with a focus on cocktails, and good food. A casual eatery with big vibes, designed to snack away the evening with friends. 

    1/53 Stuart St, Mullumbimby | 0461 300 375

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    Pizza Lab
    Bay Pizza Lab is a non-pretentious, casual pizza and cocktail bar in Byron Bay. They elevate pizza to the next level by merging traditional Italian craftsmanship with innovation. Monday night, all you can eat pizza, great service, reasonable prices.

    Shop 4/5/2 Fletcher St, Byron Bay | 02 6684 5285

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    Moonlight
    A contemporary Japanese hibachi grill and wine bar in Byron Bay. Bar or dining room seating, intimate surroundings with a menu showcasing flavours from classical Japanese cuisine designed to share.

    Bay Lane, Byron Bay | 0476 171 765

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    Smoking Camel
    Inspired by a love for bright, bold and flavourful food that leans into the intricate tapestry of the Middle East. The Smoking Camel brings a modern twist to traditional Levantine cuisine combining fast-moving flavours from Lebanon, Turkey and beyond.

    17 Lawson St, Byron Bay | 0484 362 118

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    No Bones
    No bones is a plant-based restaurant offering vegan versions of crowd favourite foods. With a modern fit-out, great service, and a diverse menu, even meat-eaters will be pleasantly surprised.

    11 Fletcher St, Byron Bay | 0481 148 007

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  • Mangosteen Japanese
    Casual Japanese lunchtime restaurant serving freshly prepared salads, and the best sushi in the Northern Rivers. Locals tip: Saturday night ramen night.

    36 Byron St, Bangalow | 02 6687 1700

    Red Ginger
    Take away dumplings, asian grocery store and homewares

    Byron Bay and Bangalow | 02 66872808

    Vagabond
    Vegan and raw-based cafe with a Byron Bay vibe serving up a healthy breakfast or lunch.

    1 Porter St, Byron Bay          

    Bare Blends
    The best and most innovative smoothies in town

    Habitat/ 5 Easy St, Byron Bay | 0493 405 450

    Byron Bahn Mi
    Vietnamese bakery serving up fresh rice paper rolls, Asian salads, and delicious and filling Bahn Mi.

    130 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481 |  02 6680 9270

  • The Eltham Hotel
    A Northern Rivers destination pub with live music and delicious classic pub food with a twist 

    441 Eltham Road, Eltham |  02 6629 1217

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    Tweed River House
    French inspired country style menu with panoramic river views, and a lawn bar with a snack menu and signature drinks.

    131 River St, South Murwillumbah | 02 6672 5269

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    Pipit
    Modern fine dining around an open kitchen, with menus that focus on wood-fired cooking blended with coastal dining.

    4/ 8 Coronation Ave, Pottsville | 0490 380 117

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    Bistro Livi
    Livi is a small neighbourhood restaurant with a focus on quality produce with outstanding service. A small menu of share plates and a drinks list to complement.

    Cnr Brisbane St &, Proudfoots Ln, Murwillumbah | 0499 711 590

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  • Horizon RoofTop Bar
    Byron Bay’s first rooftop cocktail bar, perfect for afternoon drinks, light snacks and watching the sunset over the mountains. Hotel Marvell rooftop.

    02 6685 7385

    North Byron Hotel
    The North Byron Hotel is the most chilled out and family friendly of all of the pubs. Located in the industrial estate - plenty of space, good pub food, and great music.

    61 Bayshore Dr, Byron Bay | 02 6685 6500

    Beach hotel
    The Beachy in Byron Bay is an iconic pub with the best view in town with live music, sports on big screens, and standard pub eats.

    1 Bay St, Byron Bay | 02 6685 6402

    The Northern
    The Great Northern Pub is the epicentre for live music, bands, and international DJ’s as well as the very popular Piano Bar. The Northern has all of the staple features of a pub including live sports, daily happy hours, pub food, and a bottle shop.

    35/43 Jonson St, Byron Bay | 02 6685 6454

    The Railway Bar
    ‘The Rails’ is a very authentic laid back Byron Bay experience with an open beer garden, over 20 brews on tap with live music in the background.

    86 Jonson St, Byron Bay | 02 66857662

  • Stone and Wood Brewery
    The Stone and Wood features a tasting room, brewery and tours in the Arts & Industry Estate. Pop in for a few beers or for the beer enthusiasts there is a 90 minute guided brewery tour and tasting which provides an up close and personal experience.

    100 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 0429 060 262

    Cape Byron Distillery
    The cellar door is located just 15 minutes drive from the centre of Byron Bay offering tours of the regenerated rainforest with a Brookie’s gin & tonic in hand while hearing the story and learning the history of the Big Scrub. See, smell and touch the different native rainforest botanicals that are used to make the award-winning spirits.

    80 St Helena Rd, McLeods Shoot | 02 6684 7961

    Husk Farm Distillery
    Offering distillery tours and experiences or drop in to the lawn to enjoy cocktails, tasting flights and lunch under the umbrellas.

    1152 Dulguigan Rd, North Tumbulgum | 02 6675 9149

    Common People Brewing
    Common People Brewing is a craft brewery, tasting room, and restaurant. The wood-fired pizza oven consistently serves up the most incredibly authentic and delicious pizzas, roasts and plenty of other treats.

    9 Dudgeons Lane, Bangalow | 0491 971 199

Wellness

  • Navia Byron Bay Bathhouse
    Navia brings the essence of Scandinavian bathhouse culture to Byron Bay.

    7 Marvell Street, Byron Bay | 0489 088 231

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    Banya Bath House
    Immersive social bathhouse, massage and treatments available, and casual healthy dining experience

    35 - 37 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby | 02 6698 6014

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    Comma
    Luxurious massage and treatment experience, and boutique bathhouse

    7A/ 11 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay | 02 6685 8878

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    Native State  
    A premium bathhouse with a studio gym and holistic classes

    3/ 2 Creek St, Coolangata | 0459 564 923

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    Little Company                 
    Skin treatments, facials, massages and light therapy with organic products for purchase

    1/ 26 Brigantine St, Byron Bay Industrial | 02 5629 7056

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    Edwards and Co
    Boutique and leading hair salon

    5A/ 57 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay Industrial | 02 5629 7025

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    Bloe Salon
    Boutique blow-dry and hair salon

    139 Jonson St, Byron Bay |  0426 920 148

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Activities

  • Byron Bay Farmers Market        
    A local community fresh produce market with good vibes

    Thursday morning from 7- 11am

    Butler Street Reserve, Byron Bay

    Mullumbimby Farmers Market    
    Local artisan produce markets 

    Every Friday morning from 7 - 11am

    51 Main Arm Rd, Mullumbimby    

    Bangalow Farmers Market      
    Local artisan produce markets 

    Every Saturday from 7 - 11am

    1 Market St, Bangalow               


    Newrybar Market
    Delicious street food eats, fresh produce, locally made goods

    Every Wednesday 3 - 7pm

    Newrybar Hall

  • Northern Rivers Rail Trail
    Nature bike trail connecting the tweed valley with byron shire 

     02 6673 0404

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    Better By Bike              

    E-bike hire and transfers for the Northern Rivers Rail Trail from Mooball to Murwillumbah

    11 Grevillea St, Byron Bay | 0408 440 858

     

    Brunswick Picture House
    Comedy, cabaret, cinema, circus and more - check out the website for current shows

    30 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads | 02 6685 0280

    Palace Cinema
    New release, showtime cinema

    108 Jonson St, Byron Bay | 02 6680 8555

    Crystal Castle and Shambala Gardens
    World-renowned crystal castle, with spiritual walks, bamboo forest, cafe and shops

    81 Monet Dr, Montecollum | 02 6684 3111


    Brooke Clunie Red Door Studio
    Book a private ceramic making workshop or visit the studio to buy some amazing local ceramics

    444 Fernleigh Rd, Fernleigh | 0403 528 868


    Tweed Valley Farmhouse Cheese 
    Cheese factory with views of the cows, amazing cheese selection and cafe

    6091 Tweed Valley Way, Burringbar | 02 6677 1111


    Killen Falls
    Minyon Falls is a short (steep) 330m walking track with rainforest, pristine creeks and a spectacular waterfall and swimming hole.

    Killen Falls, Tintenbar

     

    Minyon Falls Lookout
    A popular 13km walking track through the Nightcap National Park with stunning views of a major waterfall and rainforest.

    Whian Whian

     

    Balloon Aloft
    Rise and shine early and see the Northern Rivers from a hot air balloon

    1800 621 059


    JAI Gallery
    Jai Vasicek original artworks, prints, mixed media, fashion and jewellery

    1/ 3 Marvell St, Byron Bay | 02 6680 8975

    Skydive Byron Bay
    Skydiving over Byron Bay

    1300 183 908

                                                                     

    Cloud Hidden
    Japanese inspired tea ceremony space

    Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay | info@cloudhidden.com.au

  • Jonson Lane Precinct
    High-end and boutique retail fashion, including Venroy and Nagnata

    139 Jonson Lane, Byron Bay | 0415 410 633

     

    Island Luxe
    Boutique, minimalist fashion and lifestyle 

    62 Byron St, Bangalow | 02 6687 1605


    Habitat Precinct
    Retail fashion, lifestyle and beauty

    1 Porter St, Byron Bay


    Byron Bay Industrial Precinct 
    Shop brands including St Agni, Temple of The Sun, Sunday Co, Zulu + Zephyr

  • Bay Grocer
    A local Quality fresh produce, fine meats, cheese, deli items, local artisan products, quality take home meals, a café with a constantly changing menu, Allpress coffee, fresh juices and protein smoothies. 

    63 Tennyson St, Byron Bay | 02 5605 8407

     

    Santos Organics
    Organic health food store with bulk products, organic produce, naturopath and cafe located in Byron Bay, Industrial estate + Mullumbimby.

    105 Jonson St, Byron Bay | 02 6685 7071


    Luna Wine Store
    Locally owned wine store dedicated to the finest wines from small and independent producers.

    Shop 2 / 140-142 Jonson St, Byron Bay


    Bay Seafood                     

    Locally owned seafood shop with fresh fish and seafood, with a small selection of frozen seafood goods.

    Shop 7 / 25-27 Lawson St, Byron Bay | 02 6685 5660


    Locavore
    Seasonal and local meat with a regenerative farmer focus

    Byron Bay  and Industrial Estate | 0400 119 312


    Manu’s Bangalow Alimentari
    Fresh international deli meats, selection of cheeses, sandwiches, fresh pasta and more

    1A / 38 Byron St, Bangalow | 0402 723 841

Transport

  • Todd’s Transfers | 0478 145 818

     

    Jack’s Luxury Transfers | 0402 702 712

     

    Room for 9 Luxury Transfers | 0416 246 556


    Latitude, Byron Bay | 0434 377 775

    Contact Tim Coleman, private chauffeur service, luxury transfers.


    Go Byron Taxis | 02 6620 9200

    Maxi taxis, local taxis based in byron

     

    Byron Bay Luxury Tesla | 0412 461 250

    Contact Nigel Raynard

    Byron Bay Luxe Limousines | 0429 262524
    Contact via phone or email

    Byron bay Luxury Transfers | 0488 426 600

    reservations@byronbayluxurytransfers.com.au