Simon’s guidebook

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Simon’s guidebook

Food scene

Awesome low-key drinks and pub-style food venue. Eat on the deck overlooking Byron Creek, sports fields and town. Or – for parents – try the back outdoors area with its renowned ‘kids cage’, where you can throw in the kids with a ball and let them amuse themselves with minimal supervision thanks to high fences and single exit  (Beware out back tho, kookaburras have been known to steal chips – they are brazen). The food varies between pizza, pub food and guest food trucks so it’s best to check their websites for details. Looking at $24 pizzas and mains, and $20 burgers.
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Bangalow Bowling Club
21 Byron Bay Rd
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Awesome low-key drinks and pub-style food venue. Eat on the deck overlooking Byron Creek, sports fields and town. Or – for parents – try the back outdoors area with its renowned ‘kids cage’, where you can throw in the kids with a ball and let them amuse themselves with minimal supervision thanks to high fences and single exit  (Beware out back tho, kookaburras have been known to steal chips – they are brazen). The food varies between pizza, pub food and guest food trucks so it’s best to check their websites for details. Looking at $24 pizzas and mains, and $20 burgers.
Nice pub food/restaurant in a classic pub environment – with expansive outdoor back deck for counter meals, and nicely lit restaurant for more formal eating. Bangalow Hotel also has what you expect from a country pub – pool table, video games and TAB room with tradie’s laptop and the ability to bet on badly rendered virtual dogs and trots if that is your thing. Locals’ tip: in winter the back bar with open fire and lounge chairs is the primo spot. https://bangalowhotel.com.au/
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Bangalow Hotel
1 Byron St
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Nice pub food/restaurant in a classic pub environment – with expansive outdoor back deck for counter meals, and nicely lit restaurant for more formal eating. Bangalow Hotel also has what you expect from a country pub – pool table, video games and TAB room with tradie’s laptop and the ability to bet on badly rendered virtual dogs and trots if that is your thing. Locals’ tip: in winter the back bar with open fire and lounge chairs is the primo spot. https://bangalowhotel.com.au/
Chef Nick Stanton (of Melbourne's Leonardo's Pizza Palace, Leonard's House of Love and the now-closed Ramblr) made the move to Bangalow mid-2021 and this wine bar and pizza / Italian has been booked out ever since! It’s very popular with the younger hipster crown and is therefore pretty hard to get into – book in advance if you can for an evening meal. Locals’ tip: They do take walk ups for lunch with a limited menu, and the first round of evening meals (5pm!) or you can find their takeaway menu on their website. https://www.ciaomate.com.au/
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Ciao, Mate!
33 Byron Street
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Chef Nick Stanton (of Melbourne's Leonardo's Pizza Palace, Leonard's House of Love and the now-closed Ramblr) made the move to Bangalow mid-2021 and this wine bar and pizza / Italian has been booked out ever since! It’s very popular with the younger hipster crown and is therefore pretty hard to get into – book in advance if you can for an evening meal. Locals’ tip: They do take walk ups for lunch with a limited menu, and the first round of evening meals (5pm!) or you can find their takeaway menu on their website. https://www.ciaomate.com.au/
New Latin American / Mexican restaurant that again has tasting plates / shared menu. Many dishes are gluten and dairy free, with a selection of vegetarian and vegan options. It’s licensed with cocktails, wines, beers and tequila and mezcal.
Corner Cartel
New Latin American / Mexican restaurant that again has tasting plates / shared menu. Many dishes are gluten and dairy free, with a selection of vegetarian and vegan options. It’s licensed with cocktails, wines, beers and tequila and mezcal.
In Bangalow’s industrial estate, about 4 min drive, this is a brewery and pizza option that’s much easier to get into that Ciao, Mate. V nice beers on tap and available in tasting plates, and be sure to try the eggplant if you eat there. Also has entertainment on some days so worth checking the website. Lunch and Dinner.
Common People Brewing Co
In Bangalow’s industrial estate, about 4 min drive, this is a brewery and pizza option that’s much easier to get into that Ciao, Mate. V nice beers on tap and available in tasting plates, and be sure to try the eggplant if you eat there. Also has entertainment on some days so worth checking the website. Lunch and Dinner.
Best for takeaway but has eat-in option – a solid burger joint with lovely staff and a generous family size hot chip portion. Lunch and dinner option.
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BANGBURGERBAR
39 Byron St
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Best for takeaway but has eat-in option – a solid burger joint with lovely staff and a generous family size hot chip portion. Lunch and dinner option.
A new food and drinks bar from chef Matt Stone and his partners ‘brings great drinks and thoughtful, veg-heavy cooking to an emerging Northern Rivers hotspot.’ This is a lovely vibe with outdoor seating on the corner of Bangalow Main so you can take in some village atmosphere. A relatively new place, it’s generally ok to walk up but can be worth a reservation on weekends. Locals tip: For those expecting a solid meal, the approach here is more a nice place for a drink and sharing plates / finger food. So the locals say, if hungry, best eat before you go, or you will want to eat again after 😊
You Beauty
A new food and drinks bar from chef Matt Stone and his partners ‘brings great drinks and thoughtful, veg-heavy cooking to an emerging Northern Rivers hotspot.’ This is a lovely vibe with outdoor seating on the corner of Bangalow Main so you can take in some village atmosphere. A relatively new place, it’s generally ok to walk up but can be worth a reservation on weekends. Locals tip: For those expecting a solid meal, the approach here is more a nice place for a drink and sharing plates / finger food. So the locals say, if hungry, best eat before you go, or you will want to eat again after 😊
Not eat-in but a Bangalow staple. Not the best Thai, frankly – especially for those spoiled with good Thai options at home. We like Massaman Beef, Tofu Chili Basil and Red Curry. Avoid: Green curry and Pad Thai. This one closes early so be sure to order by around 7! Locals tip: Curry dishes are saucy so get plenty of rice for those.
Bamboo Thai food
12A Byron St
Not eat-in but a Bangalow staple. Not the best Thai, frankly – especially for those spoiled with good Thai options at home. We like Massaman Beef, Tofu Chili Basil and Red Curry. Avoid: Green curry and Pad Thai. This one closes early so be sure to order by around 7! Locals tip: Curry dishes are saucy so get plenty of rice for those.

Cafes

A nice ‘Bangalow’ experience – healthy café food and amazing coffee in charming surrounds in the Station St arts precinct, just around the corner from main st. Great coffee and friendly staff - the food is a bit exy but worth it for the atmosphere and interesting menu. Locals’ tip: Their big wooden entry is the most selfied spot in town.
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WOODS BANGALOW
10 Station St
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A nice ‘Bangalow’ experience – healthy café food and amazing coffee in charming surrounds in the Station St arts precinct, just around the corner from main st. Great coffee and friendly staff - the food is a bit exy but worth it for the atmosphere and interesting menu. Locals’ tip: Their big wooden entry is the most selfied spot in town.
Another charming sit-in café – good more trad Aus café food plus bakery options. Locals’ tip: Their 4 for the price of 3 donut deal is a family fave, especially if you get there early enough to get a wide variety of options.
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Butcher Baker Bangalow
13 Byron St
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Another charming sit-in café – good more trad Aus café food plus bakery options. Locals’ tip: Their 4 for the price of 3 donut deal is a family fave, especially if you get there early enough to get a wide variety of options.
Coffee only but the local barista of choice in the main st. Has a cute sit-in option to watch the main st, but can be busy! Locals’ tip: Download the app and order ahead to avoid the queues.
Sparrow Coffee - Bangalow
Coffee only but the local barista of choice in the main st. Has a cute sit-in option to watch the main st, but can be busy! Locals’ tip: Download the app and order ahead to avoid the queues.
More of a functional food stop than an eat-in option but has good food and prices for convenient lunch or brekkie on the run.
Pantry 29
29 Byron St
More of a functional food stop than an eat-in option but has good food and prices for convenient lunch or brekkie on the run.

Daytime food

Sushi joint with eat in option – mainly doing takeaway. Nice sushi and general Japanese. Locals’ tip: They sell karaage chicken by the bite and cures hangovers :)
MANGOSTEEN Japanese Dishes & Bar
Sushi joint with eat in option – mainly doing takeaway. Nice sushi and general Japanese. Locals’ tip: They sell karaage chicken by the bite and cures hangovers :)
Above-standard bakery with all your faves – pies, sourdoughs, sweet treats etc. Eat in available.
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Bangalow Bread Co.
12 Byron St
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Above-standard bakery with all your faves – pies, sourdoughs, sweet treats etc. Eat in available.
Chinese dumplings and homewares – next to Mangosteen. Long term local arm of Byron institution, a lot of charm but doesn’t have massive selection of dumpling options. It's a sister store to a larger store in Byron so the dumplings are fresh!
Red Ginger Asian Bangalow
38 Byron St
Chinese dumplings and homewares – next to Mangosteen. Long term local arm of Byron institution, a lot of charm but doesn’t have massive selection of dumpling options. It's a sister store to a larger store in Byron so the dumplings are fresh!