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
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The Top Shop
A long-standing milk bar featuring delicious burgers, smoothies, sandwiches, coffee and treats65 Carlyle St, Byron Bay | 02 6685 6495
Roadhouse
Serving an all day brunch menu with Allpress coffee in a lively alfresco cafe6/142 Bangalow Rd, Byron Bay | 02 5614 8880
High Life
Local Byron vibe cafe serving seasonal breakfast and lunch with great coffee5/103 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 beachfront41 Pacific Parade, Lennox Head | 02 6687 7757
Woods Cafe
Healthy Byron style brunch menu with a fresh produce focus, tucked away in Bangalow10 Station St, Bangalow
Folk Cafe
Vegetarian and plant-based cafe with a delicious all-day brunch1 / 399 Ewingsdale Rd, Byron Bay | 02 6685 5265
Baker and Daughters
Pastries, breakfast, coffee, sandwiches and freshly baked bread28 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby | 02 6684 0935
Sparrow Coffee Co
Take away coffee ‘hole in the wall’ serving deliciously made Allpress coffeeByron Bay + Bangalow
Masa
Local bakehouse specialising in the best artisan croissants, mini pizzas and sourdough8/ 18 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay | 0450 161 700
Bay leaf
A Byron Bay staple serving great food, coffee and tunes in a bustling atmosphere2A 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
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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 cocktails6 - 8 Marine Parade, Byron Bay | 02 6685 5366
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
Hutong Harry’s
Modern Chinese restaurant with innovative cocktails and a rowdy atmosphere6/ 22 Fletcher St, Byron Bay | 02 5602 5642
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
La Casita
Mexican cantina with authentic snacks, delicious tacos and satisfying ice-cold margaritas. 5 / 3 Fawcett St, Brunswick Heads | 02 6685 1223The 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
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
La Casita
Mexican cantina with authentic snacks, delicious tacos and satisfying ice-cold margaritas.5 / 3 Fawcett St, Brunswick Heads | 02 6685 1223
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
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
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
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
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 homewaresByron 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 townHabitat/ 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
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The Eltham Hotel
A Northern Rivers destination pub with live music and delicious classic pub food with a twist441 Eltham Road, Eltham | 02 6629 1217
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
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
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
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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
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Navia Byron Bay Bathhouse
Navia brings the essence of Scandinavian bathhouse culture to Byron Bay.7 Marvell Street, Byron Bay | 0489 088 231
Banya Bath House
Immersive social bathhouse, massage and treatments available, and casual healthy dining experience35 - 37 Burringbar St, Mullumbimby | 02 6698 6014
Comma
Luxurious massage and treatment experience, and boutique bathhouse7A/ 11 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay | 02 6685 8878
Native State
A premium bathhouse with a studio gym and holistic classes3/ 2 Creek St, Coolangata | 0459 564 923
Little Company
Skin treatments, facials, massages and light therapy with organic products for purchase1/ 26 Brigantine St, Byron Bay Industrial | 02 5629 7056
Edwards and Co
Boutique and leading hair salon5A/ 57 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay Industrial | 02 5629 7025
Bloe Salon
Boutique blow-dry and hair salon139 Jonson St, Byron Bay | 0426 920 148
Activities
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Byron Bay Farmers Market
A local community fresh produce market with good vibesThursday morning from 7- 11am
Butler Street Reserve, Byron Bay
Mullumbimby Farmers Market
Local artisan produce marketsEvery Friday morning from 7 - 11am
51 Main Arm Rd, Mullumbimby
Bangalow Farmers Market
Local artisan produce marketsEvery Saturday from 7 - 11am
1 Market St, Bangalow
Newrybar Market
Delicious street food eats, fresh produce, locally made goodsEvery Wednesday 3 - 7pm
Newrybar Hall
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Northern Rivers Rail Trail
Nature bike trail connecting the tweed valley with byron shire02 6673 0404
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 shows30 Fingal St, Brunswick Heads | 02 6685 0280
Palace Cinema
New release, showtime cinema108 Jonson St, Byron Bay | 02 6680 8555
Crystal Castle and Shambala Gardens
World-renowned crystal castle, with spiritual walks, bamboo forest, cafe and shops81 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 ceramics444 Fernleigh Rd, Fernleigh | 0403 528 868
Tweed Valley Farmhouse Cheese
Cheese factory with views of the cows, amazing cheese selection and cafe6091 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 balloon1800 621 059
JAI Gallery
Jai Vasicek original artworks, prints, mixed media, fashion and jewellery1/ 3 Marvell St, Byron Bay | 02 6680 8975
Skydive Byron Bay
Skydiving over Byron Bay1300 183 908
Cloud Hidden
Japanese inspired tea ceremony spaceBayshore Drive, Byron Bay | info@cloudhidden.com.au
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Jonson Lane Precinct
High-end and boutique retail fashion, including Venroy and Nagnata139 Jonson Lane, Byron Bay | 0415 410 633
Island Luxe
Boutique, minimalist fashion and lifestyle62 Byron St, Bangalow | 02 6687 1605
Habitat Precinct
Retail fashion, lifestyle and beauty1 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 focusByron Bay and Industrial Estate | 0400 119 312
Manu’s Bangalow Alimentari
Fresh international deli meats, selection of cheeses, sandwiches, fresh pasta and more1A / 38 Byron St, Bangalow | 0402 723 841
Transport
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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 emailByron bay Luxury Transfers | 0488 426 600