Guidebook for Byron Bay
Food Scene
Cool beautiful people sunning themselves on a blanket on a blanket and sipping coffee mid-week.
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The Top Shop
65 Carlyle StCool beautiful people sunning themselves on a blanket on a blanket and sipping coffee mid-week.
Bayleaf and their takeaway Grain next-door play hip 80's music and lots of other great tunes. They provide a smart mix of traditional eggs and bacon breakfast or superfood bowls and other healthy options, caters for all. This is our staple place for breakfast. Good service, smiley faces, never disappoints.
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Bayleaf Cafe
2A Marvell StBayleaf and their takeaway Grain next-door play hip 80's music and lots of other great tunes. They provide a smart mix of traditional eggs and bacon breakfast or superfood bowls and other healthy options, caters for all. This is our staple place for breakfast. Good service, smiley faces, never disappoints.
Brilliant for breakfast, lunch or dinner, at the pricy end but worth it. Lovely Bakery and Delicatessen in separate buildings. Checkout Merchant Trader homeward, books etc across the road and the little brick a brad shop next-door to them.
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Harvest Newrybar
18 Old Pacific HwyBrilliant for breakfast, lunch or dinner, at the pricy end but worth it. Lovely Bakery and Delicatessen in separate buildings. Checkout Merchant Trader homeward, books etc across the road and the little brick a brad shop next-door to them.
Awesome for large groups for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great for families. Their mantra - Grow, feed, educate, give back.
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The Farm Byron Bay
11 Ewingsdale RdAwesome for large groups for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great for families. Their mantra - Grow, feed, educate, give back.
The Roadhouse Byron Bay
142 Bangalow RdCute cafe a bit out of town lLovely food.
Good for vegans and raw-foodies. Lots of yummy things to eat and all manner of exotic drinks/coffees/chai's hot and cold.
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Combi Byron Bay
25 Fletcher StGood for vegans and raw-foodies. Lots of yummy things to eat and all manner of exotic drinks/coffees/chai's hot and cold.
Yummy Japanese food, been here for years but you may not notice it tucked in the corner near Woolies.
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OSushi Restaurant Byron Bay
90-96 Jonson StYummy Japanese food, been here for years but you may not notice it tucked in the corner near Woolies.
The only Greek restaurant in Byron Bay. Classic single dishes, no fuss, always the same, can't go wrong.
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Cyprus Tree
4 Bay LnThe only Greek restaurant in Byron Bay. Classic single dishes, no fuss, always the same, can't go wrong.
We think this is the best place for fish n chips. Got the healthy or classic combo options. I like classic, but the hubby does healthy. Grab takeaway then go down the front beach, listen to the drumming and people-watch the evening away.
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Fishmongers Byron Bay
9 Bay LnWe think this is the best place for fish n chips. Got the healthy or classic combo options. I like classic, but the hubby does healthy. Grab takeaway then go down the front beach, listen to the drumming and people-watch the evening away.
The Italian restaurant attached to the Beach Hotel. Lovely for more of a special occasion, a bit more pricy than the usual restaurant in Byron Bay.
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The Italian Byron Bay
108 Jonson StThe Italian restaurant attached to the Beach Hotel. Lovely for more of a special occasion, a bit more pricy than the usual restaurant in Byron Bay.
More like a hole-in-the-wall takeaway Mexican. Great during a beachy day or after a boozy night. Open 10am-9-10pm
OzyMex
8 Jonson StMore like a hole-in-the-wall takeaway Mexican. Great during a beachy day or after a boozy night. Open 10am-9-10pm
Yum Yum Yum Mexican food, quite a crowded place and lots of noise, but thats part of the charm.....
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Miss Margarita
2 Jonson StYum Yum Yum Mexican food, quite a crowded place and lots of noise, but thats part of the charm.....
Yami
1 Park StBest falafel anywhere, drive to Bruns for this alone.
Local pub, sometimes live music. Great pub grub, lots of locals.
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Hotel Brunswick
4 Mullumbimbi StLocal pub, sometimes live music. Great pub grub, lots of locals.
Bernardi's
22 Fingal StGrab an ice cream or sorbet from this little gem.
Fleet Restaurant
16 The TerraceUpmarket lovely restaurant in Bruns.
Poinciana Mullum
Good grub, lots of locals.....
Sightseeing
A MUST do is to go kayaking with the dolphins, turtles and other sea life. Its a gorgeous thing to do. Note if you don't see dolphins, next time you are in Byron tell them the date you went out and you get to take the trip for free.
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Go Sea Kayak at Byron Bay
56 Lawson StA MUST do is to go kayaking with the dolphins, turtles and other sea life. Its a gorgeous thing to do. Note if you don't see dolphins, next time you are in Byron tell them the date you went out and you get to take the trip for free.
The most beautiful gardens, visit the Buddhist Stupa, the Bamboo Walk, see Giant Crystals, have your fortune told, walk the Labyrinth........there is so much to do here. Its reasonably commercial but this place ALWAYS gives me delight and I never tire of visiting. They hold gigs here in the amphitheatre so look to for events or music. Great for singles and families, love this special place.
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I-Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
81 Monet DrThe most beautiful gardens, visit the Buddhist Stupa, the Bamboo Walk, see Giant Crystals, have your fortune told, walk the Labyrinth........there is so much to do here. Its reasonably commercial but this place ALWAYS gives me delight and I never tire of visiting. They hold gigs here in the amphitheatre so look to for events or music. Great for singles and families, love this special place.
Essentials
Woolworths Byron Bay
106 Jonson StPinot & Picasso Byron Bay
30 Middleton StOrganic, biodynamic, all the good stuff here.
Only on a Thursday at Butler Reserve on the highway side of the railway tracks. 15 minute walk from Little Bird. Go EARLY like 8am to see all the locals, lots of colourful characters as well as outfits. Some live music and all round excellent community feel that is quintessentially Byron.
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Byron Farmers Market
Butler StreetOnly on a Thursday at Butler Reserve on the highway side of the railway tracks. 15 minute walk from Little Bird. Go EARLY like 8am to see all the locals, lots of colourful characters as well as outfits. Some live music and all round excellent community feel that is quintessentially Byron.
Arts & Culture
Lots going on here. Check to board or online for events, happenings all over Byron Bay.
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Byron Community Centre and Byron Theatre
69 Jonson StLots going on here. Check to board or online for events, happenings all over Byron Bay.
Brunswick Picture House
30 Fingal StGreat for movies, check it out.
Shopping
My favourite clothing/bag/shoe/homewares store. Helen and Sam have created the most beautiful clothing store. You will find it hard to leave without buying something.
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Island Luxe Tribe
11 Marvell StMy favourite clothing/bag/shoe/homewares store. Helen and Sam have created the most beautiful clothing store. You will find it hard to leave without buying something.
My equal favourite is Helen and Sam's clothing store in Bangalo. If you liked Tribe in Byron Bay then you better hike into to Bangalo as there are more goodies up here in their second store. Different stock to Tribe.
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Island Luxe
62 Byron StMy equal favourite is Helen and Sam's clothing store in Bangalo. If you liked Tribe in Byron Bay then you better hike into to Bangalo as there are more goodies up here in their second store. Different stock to Tribe.
COVEN
105 Stuart StCute little place curated clothing and other fiddly bits, homewares and crystals.
Citizen Nomade
30 Fletcher StGorgeous womens clothing and homewares.
Drinks & Nightlife
Railway Friendly Bar
86 Jonson StGreat for a pub dinner and always lots of live bands.
Love this pace for lunch, dinner and drinks anytime. Great central location and a seat right next to the balcony gives great opportunity for people watching on Jonson St.
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The Balcony Bar & Oyster Co.
3 Lawson StreetLove this pace for lunch, dinner and drinks anytime. Great central location and a seat right next to the balcony gives great opportunity for people watching on Jonson St.
Classic Byron Pub and Sports Bar. Always lots of people there for a late afternoon drink from around 5pm. Watch any sports events on the huge screen in the sports bar, enjoy live music there, or hang outside in the sunshine with your chosen tipple.
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Byron Bay
Classic Byron Pub and Sports Bar. Always lots of people there for a late afternoon drink from around 5pm. Watch any sports events on the huge screen in the sports bar, enjoy live music there, or hang outside in the sunshine with your chosen tipple.
Entertainment & Activities
Check out ALL the markets in the area depending on which Sunday you are in town at https://www.byron-bay.com/byronbay/market.html
On the 1st Sunday of every month Byron Market has a great scene, local crafts and some imported crafts.
Always interesting.
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Byron Community Market
Check out ALL the markets in the area depending on which Sunday you are in town at https://www.byron-bay.com/byronbay/market.html
On the 1st Sunday of every month Byron Market has a great scene, local crafts and some imported crafts.
Always interesting.
Take a trip to Mullumbimby and book into the Shiva Spa. Have a massage here in one of their cute little huts. Its a place locals go and has been here for years, so not as touristy. Its down the lane so you won't just find it walking around Mullum.
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The Kiva Spa
McGougans LaneTake a trip to Mullumbimby and book into the Shiva Spa. Have a massage here in one of their cute little huts. Its a place locals go and has been here for years, so not as touristy. Its down the lane so you won't just find it walking around Mullum.
Owned by Olivia, need I mention this famous woman surname. This lovely spa in the hinterland of Byron Bay, a bit more upmarket, but oh so lovely.
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Gaia Retreat & Spa
933 Fernleigh RdOwned by Olivia, need I mention this famous woman surname. This lovely spa in the hinterland of Byron Bay, a bit more upmarket, but oh so lovely.
Call Brooke for the best massage in Byron Bay 0266856107.
Its right in town in Bay Lane, go up the stairs near Cyprus Tree the Greek restaurant. We love Brooke!
Byron Massage Clinic
4 Bay LaneCall Brooke for the best massage in Byron Bay 0266856107.
Its right in town in Bay Lane, go up the stairs near Cyprus Tree the Greek restaurant. We love Brooke!
Pighouse Flicks
Movies, bar, live music, its got it all.........
Check out The Channon Market where everyone from the hills comes down to every 2nd Sunday. I love this market - it does take 45 minutes to get to but well worth the trip.
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The Channon Craft Market
The Channon RoadCheck out The Channon Market where everyone from the hills comes down to every 2nd Sunday. I love this market - it does take 45 minutes to get to but well worth the trip.
My favourite market. A gorgeous higgledy piggledy layout. You can checkout local crafts, have a bite under the grandaddy Morton Bay Fig Tree and listen to some awesome local musicians playing. On the 4th Sunday of every month.
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Bangalow Showground
1 Market StMy favourite market. A gorgeous higgledy piggledy layout. You can checkout local crafts, have a bite under the grandaddy Morton Bay Fig Tree and listen to some awesome local musicians playing. On the 4th Sunday of every month.