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POTENTIALLYA
G U I D E TO THE BEST OF
B Y R O N B A Y
W I T H A L I T T L E H E L P F R O M T H E U R B A N L I S T
We’re firm believers that life’s too short for a bad meal (or coffee) and since we have somewhat of an “in” with The Urban List crew, we asked them to pull together a hit list of the best Byron has to offer.
A huge thanks to AJ James for her intel and crafty way with words – we know who to blame for any extra kilos after the weekend! And to Gabby Stjernqvist for making it all look so darn delicious!
We know we’re keeping you pretty busy with our celebrations, but on the off chance that you’ve carved out an extra day or two, we hope you’re able to put this guide to good use.
BYRON IS AMONG
PLACES ON EARTH!
A B S O LU T E LY ST U N N I N G S C E N E RY / FA N TAST I C S U R F /G R E AT F O O D / CO O L P E E P S
P R U E A N D
BREAKFASTS & CAFFEINE /
CRUISEY DRINKS /
TAKE AWAY /
LEISURELY LUNCH & DINNER /
BEAUTY & BLOWDRIES /
NECESSITIES /
TOP SHOP
TOWN
BYRON BEACH CAFÉ
Perfect for an informal, post-beach breakfast –
particularly when it’s a bowl of breakfast beans with a side of
avocado smeared seeded toast. Great coffee, good pastries
and for those who’ve really celebrated, the onion rings and
burgers are truly restorative.
A must if you make it up to Bangalow – particularly for
breakfast. It’s owned and operated by husband and wife team
Karl and Katrina Kanetani, who’ve worked in Sydney at Quay,
Pier, Est and Tetsuya’s. Katrina has an incredible way with
sweet things, so anything baked and sitting on the
counter is a must.
Yes, we’re taking you there on Friday night, but the ocean
views may be enough to entice you back for an early breakky
on Saturday or recovery feed the day after. Fresh, local,
seasonal fare with a gorgeous seaside vantage.
65 CARLYLE STREET
33 BYRON STREET, BANGALOW
CLARKES BEACH, LAWSON STREET
THE ROADHOUSE
We love it here. Some of the boys who worked at Top Shop run
the floor, and it’s rivalling their own stomping grounds as the
locals’ pick for both coffee and locally sourced and often or-
ganic dishes. Beautiful breakfasts, and once the sun goes down
the fun kicks in owing to their 400+ types of whisky and well
priced, ever-changing mains.
6/142 BANGALOW ROAD
BAYLEAF
Always popular, and rightly so. Their breakfasts and lunch are
lovely, but the coffee is next level. They serve the blends of
Marvell Street Roasters who run off the premise ‘life’s too short
for bad coffee’. You can pick up some of their beans to take
home from the café too.
2 MARVELL STREET
I’D RATHER BE SOMEONE’S SHOT OF WHISKEY THAN EVERYONE’S CUP OF TEA
THE ROADHOUSE KIDS
QUICK
EATS
HARVEST
THE ITALIAN AT THE PACIFIC
TARGA
ST ELMO
Really good things await up in the hinterland. Housed in a
100-year-old bakery and cottage, Harvest is an institution,
renowned for the seasonally focused menu. We can’t fault
it for breakfast, lunch or dinner, as no matter the meal,
you’ll be feeling content and quite green, with much of
the fresh produce grown on their 5-acre farm just a few
kilometres away. A great bar set up too with one of the
best wine lists in the region.
No guesses on the cuisine of choice here. Great
Italian fare with a mean Amaretto Sour. NOTE: Be-
ware the pub next door! There’s a reason we didn’t
select to host our Friday night drinks at The Italian!
High risk territory for first night fever…
Another Italian pick. It’s a little less formal,
but equally delicious.
Our go-to if Spanish reds and morsels of jamon
and manchego are the order. All the plates are
great, but the beef cheek is particularly rich,
and the empanadillas moreish. Great for lunch,
dinner or casual afternoon snacks and drinks.
18 OLD PACIFIC HIGHWAY, NEWRYBAR
BAY STREET, BYRON BAY
MIDDLETON STREET, BYRON BAY
22 FLETCHER STREET, BYRON BAY
LEISURELY
RAE’S FISH CAFÉ
Not surprisingly, the menu is practically all seafood. It’s all
divine, as too is the setting in this famed hotel that
overlooks gorgeous Watego’s Beach.
8 MARINE PARADE, WATEGO’S
TREEHOUSE
If there are a few of you and you’re looking for some
informal fun you need to scoot here – five minutes from the
town centre, just off Belongil.Beach. Good food and
even better wood fired pizzas.
25 CHILDE STREET, BELONGIL
PIZZA BAR
Alternatively, if you don’t want to leave town but
are craving pizza, this is another, more central spot
that’s good and family friendly.
95 JONSON STREET, BYRON BAY
TAKE
FISHMONGERS
OZYMEX
RAW BAR BY NAKED TREATIES
ORGASMIC
Downright delicious fish and chips! And with a very expansive
menu – from the comforting crumbed fillet (with very fat
potato chips) to the slightly cleaner, yet equally
satisfying, grilled prawns.
Sometimes you just need a taco or pile of nachos, packed with
heat and flavour to get you through ‘the day after’… It’s the
eatery for the famed Byron Bay Chilli Company, who make the
salsas and sauces with the cult following that are now stocked
all over the country.
Get your feel good fix, and one of Australia’s best green
smoothies. Packed with many a super food, they’ll get you
glowing and running on green vibes for your whole stay. And
interestingly enough, their healthy thick shakes, taste just like
chocolate ones. (As do the raw Bounty Bars. Just saying…)
Never-ending Felafel pockets… Okay. admittedly they do end,
but they’re very deep and stuffed with freshly fried chickpea
croquettes and copious Middle Eastern condiments.
#vegoswedidntforgetyou
BAY LANE, BEHIND THE BEACH HOTEL, BYRON BAY
CNR JONSON ST & LAWSON ST, 8 JONSON ST
2/3 MARVEL STREET, BYRON BAY
11 BAY LANE, BYRON BAY
TAKE
Seven Mile Beach.
If you do the LIGHTHOUSE WALK at dawn you’ll be well rewarded.
Start at the Clarkes Beach car park and head up towards the light-
house. Follow the signs and wind your way past The Pass, Watego’s
Beach and up those steep, steep stairs, past the most easterly point of
Australia. The panoramic view is extraordinary. After you’ve taken the
obligatory iPhone snaps, either turn around and head back down the
stairs, or return via the winding road through the rainforest.
Head up to BANGALOW for ample boutiques and antiques, sweet
spots to breakfast, and the brilliant BANGALOW PHARMACY (23
Byron Creek Road). The food in the Hotel’s dining room would be our
pick for ‘pub grub’ in the area and THE ITALIAN DINNER (Shop 2, 37 –
39 Byron Street) serves classic Italiana in a modern and relaxed space.
WHIAN WHIAN FALLS are on the land of a landowner, but open to all.
It’s a bit of a trek to find them, but they’re worth the expedition, and
make for a great spot to swim and picnic. Just type, ‘Whian Whian
Road’ into your iPhone map and head towards Dunoon. You’ll cross a
cement bridge, then park directly on the left. Find the fence, and follow
it down to the falls. An oasis awaits.
If the wind is in your favour, head to SEVEN MILE BEACH. With your
umbrella, beach toys, and picnic in tow (stock up at Green Garage for
delicious supplies), get on the road heading towards Lennox Heads.
Veer up Broken Head Road, take the dirt track on the right (Google
marks it as Seven Mile Beach Road), and continue along the road.
There are a number of marked spots you could stop and park at, but
good things come to those who wait, and if you continue along to
Seven Mile you needn’t incur the steep descent, or steep ascent, down
to the sand. That said, Whites Beach, with the steep descents is pretty
stellar.
NEW BRIGHTON is about 15 minutes north up the highway. It’s a great
town and much calmer than Byron. Their hotel has a beautiful beer
garden, and possibly the best hotel signage around. Very good fish
and chips are just next door.
WANDER EXPERIENCE
WANDER EXPERIENCE
MANIKMUDHONEY
Another spot that comes highly recommended for
Saturday-morning hair and make up. First in best tressed.
A one-stop shop to have you wedding ready, complete
with rock’n’roll attitude. It’s a central spot for spray tans,
nails, hair and make up – all in one. And recommended by
everyone in town.
9-11 BYRON STREET, BYRON BAY15 BROWNING STREET, BYRON BAY
BE WAXED & TANNED
AVA BELLENo pressure. Just if you want to. (Zero points for creativity
re the name, but apparently they’re great.)If you’re worried about the early start and how to get your
hair done, get a group together and email Ava about having
a stylist come to you. Blow dries or up-dos are a cinch, as is
make up if you feel the urge.
SHOP 3, 2 FLETCHER STREET, BYRON BAY
BEAUTY BLOW DRIES
CHEMIST
BOTTLE SHOP
NEWSAGENCY
MILK, EGGS & BREAD
GAIA RETREAT AND SPA
The day spa is a true experience, and a great way
to really make the most of your time if you’re
turning our celebration into a holiday. A world-
renowned spa set on acreage, and a stunning spa
menu post treatment.
933 FERNLEIGH RD, BROOKLET
Amcal Pharmacy Woolworths Car Park,
Jonson Street, Byron Bay
Plaza Cellars, 2/90 Jonson Street, Byron Bay
The Cellar, 4 Lawson Street, Byron Bay
Beach Bottle, under the Beach Hotel, Bay Street, Byron Bay
Byron Bay Newsagency, 47 Jonson Street, Byron Bay
Green Garage, 63 Tennyson Street, Byron Bay
Five Star Supermarket, Cnr Lawson & Jonson Streets
Woolworths, Jonson Street, Byron Bay
KIVA SPA
If you’ve got time and a few fellow spa goers, take a trip to
Mullumbimby and spend a few hours jumping between their
spa pools, saunas and icy plunge pools. You’ll leave feeling
unbelievably rejuvenated, especially if you book in for beauty
or massage treatments too.
1 MCGOUGANS LANE, MULLUMBIMBY
NECESSITIES
INDULGE
W W W P RUEANDSUSANNAH C O M