Brunswick Heads and New Brighton 

Both beaches are lovely for a swim and a long walk … all the way to Byron if you are up to it . 
Swimming for children at a little beach called Torakina next to the main surf beach. It is an inlet next to the river mouth and is calm, tranquil and beautiful Brunswick River.

Salty Mangrove - our latest favourite for Mediterranean small plates, cocktails, drinks, music and vibe in New Brighton> near the beach and river

Old Maids Burger bar - Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch. Grass Fed beef, Local produce, Fish and Vegan.

Daily Counter - Great coffee opposite Old Maids.

Saint Maries - Next to Old Maids and the Sails Motel is a great neighbourhood style wine bar/pizza restaurant. Great atmosphere, live music sometimes, great pizzas.

Hotel Brunswick is good and has a great outdoor beer garden. 

La Casita Mexican - is fabulous and often fully booked but does do lunch also on weekends.

Bottle & Hoop - specialist Deli, wines and spirits

Yami - Middle Eastern vegetarian take away/dine in.

Natural Ice Cream Australia - Artisanal small batch cultured ice creams with local and indigenous produce. 21 Mullumbimbi Street (weekends only)

Mullumbimby

Mullumbimby is close to Hidden Byron and the food scene is now so good !

Mullumbimby Continental - also new fave! Euro bistro, small bar with cool vibe, excellent service, cocktails and food

Ottilies - Great wood fired pizzas and salads run by the fab Baker & Daughters . Does take out.

Pink Lotus - Vietnamese. Eat in /take out. Open lunch and early dinner.

Rock n’ Roll - Favourite breakfast /lunch cafe ,down an alley. Asian Australian food and great coffee. 

Mullum Continental - Euro style food, drinks, cocktails

Baker and Daughters - fantastic bakery. Everything is good

Izaka You - Japanese

Ya Man - Yemen and Middle Eastern Take away

Brookies Gin Distillery  - This is quite close to the house and is a fantastic outing if you fancy something different. Really beautiful hinterland setting.

Byron Arts and Industrial Estate 

Greek restaurant Kouzina -Meze and classic greek family restaurant.

Barrio - Wood fired cafe and bar. All day dining.

Masa Byron Bay - Artisan craft bakehouse. Amazing croissants.

Bare Blends - Smoothie & Juice Bar.

Stone and Wood - good cafe as well as the brewery. 

The best shopping in Byron for fashion /homewares is in this estate . There is an area called Habitat next to Barrio and also Centennial Circuit. Mc Tavish Surf shop.

Bangalow and Newry Bar

Definitely worth a drive up the Hinterland way as pretty town with lovely shopping and nice cafes, restaurants.

Woods Bangalow - locally focussed and seasonal Sister cafe to Folk cafe.

Ciao Mate - Italian.

You Beauty - small plates, wine bar.

Red Ginger - Asian dumplings. 

Mangosteen - Japanese dishes

Harvest restaurant - Newry bar. Seasonal Local Fresh . Restaurant, Deli, Bakery

Byron

Bar Heather - Fave for special night. Amazing wine bar with delicious small plates and natural wine

The General Store

Folk (Vegetarian) on the way into Byron.

TopShop - Byron icon

Bay leaf - Very popular 

High Life - My new favourite cafe where all the locals go, but it’s only open Mon- Fri.

The Road house - Good Fish tacos and cafe during the day . pizzas at night.

Light Years - great Asian food and cocktails, vibey

Pixie Food & Wine– cool design, Melbourne style fine dining.

Rae’s at Wategos - classy food & service with the most beautiful outlook, restaurant, cocktails and food in the open cafe area downstairs.

Bang Bang - great Asian food and cocktails, vibey

Supernatural restaurant and bar

Hinterland

Frida’s Field, Nashua - Contemporary regenerative farm and restaurant

The Eltham, Eltham - Pub fare, live music.

The Hut, Possum Creek - Mediterranean lunch restaurant in the hills.