Guidebook for Byron Bay

Lesley
Guidebook for Byron Bay

Food Scene

Great relaxed restaurant/bar - kid friendly and across from Belongil Beach - live music, great pizzas from the wood -oven, open for breakfast/lunch/dinner -lively and only 5 mins drive from our house!
159 locals recommend
Treehouse on Belongil
25 Childe St
159 locals recommend
Great relaxed restaurant/bar - kid friendly and across from Belongil Beach - live music, great pizzas from the wood -oven, open for breakfast/lunch/dinner -lively and only 5 mins drive from our house!
Breakfast/lunch cafe - only small but with outdoor seating - great food and a little out of the way of the busy main streets and popular with locals - best for breakfast and coffee
34 locals recommend
Espressohead
4 Middleton St
34 locals recommend
Breakfast/lunch cafe - only small but with outdoor seating - great food and a little out of the way of the busy main streets and popular with locals - best for breakfast and coffee
mmm margaritas ! need we say more - great soft tacos and nachos (love the pulled pork or fish) - near to the beach. very casual and a bit of a fight for a seat!
117 locals recommend
Miss Margarita
2 Jonson St
117 locals recommend
mmm margaritas ! need we say more - great soft tacos and nachos (love the pulled pork or fish) - near to the beach. very casual and a bit of a fight for a seat!
great for breakfast and lunch (only) relaxed outdoor cafe with views (on tiptoes!) of the sea - also a kiosk for good value take away options.The only cafe near the Pass beach and the lighthouse walk
131 locals recommend
The Pass
131 locals recommend
great for breakfast and lunch (only) relaxed outdoor cafe with views (on tiptoes!) of the sea - also a kiosk for good value take away options.The only cafe near the Pass beach and the lighthouse walk
On our doorstep - well 2 mins walk! - very popular cafe selling great coffee/juices and breakfast/lunches - the locals place...
91 locals recommend
Folk Byron Bay
399 Ewingsdale Rd
91 locals recommend
On our doorstep - well 2 mins walk! - very popular cafe selling great coffee/juices and breakfast/lunches - the locals place...
This is our go-to locals breakfast place - also does lunch and dinner. Quirky surf-vibe interiors, generous portions, great menu - try the big breakfast (and it is), pancakes or pea/haloumi fritters
The Rocks at Aquarius
16 Lawson St
This is our go-to locals breakfast place - also does lunch and dinner. Quirky surf-vibe interiors, generous portions, great menu - try the big breakfast (and it is), pancakes or pea/haloumi fritters
This relaxed restaurant sits on the huge, covered deck of the Bangalow pub. Good range of reasonably priced food and wine in the cute village of Bangalow which is 15 min drive from our house.
Bangalow Dining Room
1 Byron St
This relaxed restaurant sits on the huge, covered deck of the Bangalow pub. Good range of reasonably priced food and wine in the cute village of Bangalow which is 15 min drive from our house.
Very popular place in tiny hamlet of Newrybar - restaurant, deli, bakery in a gorgeous old house with fireplace and large covered deck. Open 8am-10pm. Worth a 20 min drive- most things made on-site.
328 locals recommend
Harvest Newrybar
18 Old Pacific Hwy
328 locals recommend
Very popular place in tiny hamlet of Newrybar - restaurant, deli, bakery in a gorgeous old house with fireplace and large covered deck. Open 8am-10pm. Worth a 20 min drive- most things made on-site.
Very popular - breakfast lunch and dinner from Three Blue Ducks, the Bread Social for amazing breads/pastries/muffins - plus Flowers, Baylato ice cream, farm tours and a great kids playground.
397 locals recommend
The Farm Byron Bay
11 Ewingsdale Rd
397 locals recommend
Very popular - breakfast lunch and dinner from Three Blue Ducks, the Bread Social for amazing breads/pastries/muffins - plus Flowers, Baylato ice cream, farm tours and a great kids playground.
Best views from the deck of this small cafe - perfect for spotting whales and Dolphins in season - simple menu and great coffee and gelato near the Lighthouse.
98 locals recommend
Cape Byron Lighthouse Cafe
201 Lighthouse Rd
98 locals recommend
Best views from the deck of this small cafe - perfect for spotting whales and Dolphins in season - simple menu and great coffee and gelato near the Lighthouse.
Great place for middle eastern amd Mediterranean food - fantastic cocktails - gorgeous interiors and great tunes! Good for groups and very lively. Happy hour daily
117 locals recommend
The Mez Club
85-87 Jonson St
117 locals recommend
Great place for middle eastern amd Mediterranean food - fantastic cocktails - gorgeous interiors and great tunes! Good for groups and very lively. Happy hour daily
Great restaurant and bar with amazing views towards the beach - located upstairs on Jonson st. real luxe coastal vibe inside
36 locals recommend
Loft Byron Bay
4 Jonson St
36 locals recommend
Great restaurant and bar with amazing views towards the beach - located upstairs on Jonson st. real luxe coastal vibe inside
Great cafe/restaurant located across from the beach at Lennox - relaxed coastal vibe - happy hours available and pays to book.
78 locals recommend
Shelter Lennox
41 Pacific Parade
78 locals recommend
Great cafe/restaurant located across from the beach at Lennox - relaxed coastal vibe - happy hours available and pays to book.
Great restaurant/cafe open morning till evening thurs to sat- closed sundays - open morning till afternoon Mon to weds. Argentinian inspired and great cocktails. at the end of our street in the Habitat complex.
41 locals recommend
Barrio
1 Porter St
41 locals recommend
Great restaurant/cafe open morning till evening thurs to sat- closed sundays - open morning till afternoon Mon to weds. Argentinian inspired and great cocktails. at the end of our street in the Habitat complex.
Our fave Mexican - Fun, casual street style interiors - Tulum inspired delicious food and none of your tex mex here - also great margaritas. Located back of the Suffolk Park shopping area and best reached by car from our place - 15 min drive.
22 locals recommend
CHUPACABRA
3 Clifford St
22 locals recommend
Our fave Mexican - Fun, casual street style interiors - Tulum inspired delicious food and none of your tex mex here - also great margaritas. Located back of the Suffolk Park shopping area and best reached by car from our place - 15 min drive.
Amazing sea views and one of the only places in Byron you can eat overlooking the ocean. On the more expensive side and a menu that may not suit kids as much - there is also a great kiosk for takeaways so you can hit the beach. Very popular for weddings and celebrations and always pays to book.
82 locals recommend
Byron Beach
45-47 Massinger St
82 locals recommend
Amazing sea views and one of the only places in Byron you can eat overlooking the ocean. On the more expensive side and a menu that may not suit kids as much - there is also a great kiosk for takeaways so you can hit the beach. Very popular for weddings and celebrations and always pays to book.
Loud 80s90s music,great Indian food that prides itself on not being too traditional - this place is good fun - A bit more expensive than your usual curry house. Not the place for a quiet romantic dinner!
Daughter in Law
22 Fletcher Street
Loud 80s90s music,great Indian food that prides itself on not being too traditional - this place is good fun - A bit more expensive than your usual curry house. Not the place for a quiet romantic dinner!

Everything Else

Local renowned brewery is only 10 min walk from our house. Offering beer tasting tours with local produce-check out website- or party nights with djs/music. We'll show you the short-cut to get there!
97 locals recommend
Stone & Wood Brewery
100 Centennial Cct
97 locals recommend
Local renowned brewery is only 10 min walk from our house. Offering beer tasting tours with local produce-check out website- or party nights with djs/music. We'll show you the short-cut to get there!
Byron is Yoga Town with plenty of options available. This studio is only 10-12 mins walk from the house. Other options are Red Tent Yoga and Shiva Shakti Yoga -both within 15 min walk from house.
6 locals recommend
Bikram Yoga Byron Bay
8A Grevillea St
6 locals recommend
Byron is Yoga Town with plenty of options available. This studio is only 10-12 mins walk from the house. Other options are Red Tent Yoga and Shiva Shakti Yoga -both within 15 min walk from house.
Day spa in Byron - next to Byron Arts Cinema (Pighouse flicks). Small plunge pool, tranquil Balinese vibe - very relaxing -massage, facial and spa treatments. Less than 10 min drive from house.
9 locals recommend
Buddha Gardens Day Spa
1 Skinners Shoot Rd
9 locals recommend
Day spa in Byron - next to Byron Arts Cinema (Pighouse flicks). Small plunge pool, tranquil Balinese vibe - very relaxing -massage, facial and spa treatments. Less than 10 min drive from house.
Local street/surf fashion brand - this is their outlet store with cafe and 5 mins up the road.
6 locals recommend
Afends Clothing HQ
7 Brigantine St
6 locals recommend
Local street/surf fashion brand - this is their outlet store with cafe and 5 mins up the road.
Local board maker - in fact if you're after a Byron board there are 4 or 5 in the Arts & Industry estate to choose from- details in the info box!
11 locals recommend
McTavish Surfboards
91 Centennial Cct
11 locals recommend
Local board maker - in fact if you're after a Byron board there are 4 or 5 in the Arts & Industry estate to choose from- details in the info box!
Who doesn't love a pie? Byron's favourite pie makers bake their pies just 10 mins from the house! You can buy one (or a family box!) direct from the outlet on Bayshore Drive opposite IGA etc.
Byron Gourmet Pies
2 Centennial Cct
Who doesn't love a pie? Byron's favourite pie makers bake their pies just 10 mins from the house! You can buy one (or a family box!) direct from the outlet on Bayshore Drive opposite IGA etc.
Eco resort with Bar and Restaurant open to the public - 10 min walk from our house. During Covid the bar/restaurant is for hotel guests only.
33 locals recommend
Elements of Byron
144 Bayshore Dr
33 locals recommend
Eco resort with Bar and Restaurant open to the public - 10 min walk from our house. During Covid the bar/restaurant is for hotel guests only.
New bar/restaurant opened Xmas 2015 - US style BBQ - slow cooked - cocktails/beers - sunset views -relaxed vibe and located upstairs just down from the Surf Club. Same owners as Barber Shop Bar Sydney
190 locals recommend
The Balcony Bar & Oyster Co.
3 Lawson Street
190 locals recommend
New bar/restaurant opened Xmas 2015 - US style BBQ - slow cooked - cocktails/beers - sunset views -relaxed vibe and located upstairs just down from the Surf Club. Same owners as Barber Shop Bar Sydney
A small retail and food collective located at the end of out street - restaurant, cafe, florist, lifestyle shops and beauty and fashion brands as well. Also F45 and Bende Barre for fitness and Evolve Health Lab for cryo experiences.
33 locals recommend
Habitat Lifestyle Precinct
1 Porter St
33 locals recommend
A small retail and food collective located at the end of out street - restaurant, cafe, florist, lifestyle shops and beauty and fashion brands as well. Also F45 and Bende Barre for fitness and Evolve Health Lab for cryo experiences.
you can walk here in 10 mins and although small, it is possible to have a free distillery tour, sample their gins rums and limoncello at their small bar, and even make your own gin! Also offer cocktail classes too. It's good that you can then walk home again! Their gin and rum is also available to buy. They also opened a tiki cocktail bar open 6 days a week closed Sundays so you can enjoy a drink in-house or takeaway a cocktail or two.
Lord Byron Distillery
4 Banksia Dr
you can walk here in 10 mins and although small, it is possible to have a free distillery tour, sample their gins rums and limoncello at their small bar, and even make your own gin! Also offer cocktail classes too. It's good that you can then walk home again! Their gin and rum is also available to buy. They also opened a tiki cocktail bar open 6 days a week closed Sundays so you can enjoy a drink in-house or takeaway a cocktail or two.
The home of Brookies gin - a 15-20 min drive and set in their own rainforest - bookings only via their website and they offer tastings, guided walk around the property and it pays to have a designated driver. Food not available usually unless you are part of a tour. Behind The Barrel offer brewery and distillery tours for groups and solo travellers and couples.
25 locals recommend
Cape Byron Distillery
80 St Helena Rd
25 locals recommend
The home of Brookies gin - a 15-20 min drive and set in their own rainforest - bookings only via their website and they offer tastings, guided walk around the property and it pays to have a designated driver. Food not available usually unless you are part of a tour. Behind The Barrel offer brewery and distillery tours for groups and solo travellers and couples.

Arts & Culture

Fun place to try out all circus-related stuff including an actual trapeze! Kids or adults with cafe and separate play space for younger kids. As visited by Brad and Angelina...10 min walk from house
36 locals recommend
Circus Arts Byron Bay
17 Centennial Cct
36 locals recommend
Fun place to try out all circus-related stuff including an actual trapeze! Kids or adults with cafe and separate play space for younger kids. As visited by Brad and Angelina...10 min walk from house

Parks & Nature

Great swimming in a ti tree lake half hour from Byron Bay
130 locals recommend
Lake Ainsworth
130 locals recommend
Great swimming in a ti tree lake half hour from Byron Bay

Sightseeing

if you're into riding this place is located about 15 min walk (or less than 5 in the car) from us and they offer guided treks in the hinterland and also the only company offering beach rides in Byron.
15 locals recommend
Zephyr Horses
145 Bayshore Drive
15 locals recommend
if you're into riding this place is located about 15 min walk (or less than 5 in the car) from us and they offer guided treks in the hinterland and also the only company offering beach rides in Byron.