Hey, Tomorrow! Is Bringing Cosy Neighbourhood Dining And European Aperitivo To Mullumbimby

There’s something rather lovely about Mullumbimby. A little country town charm, a healthy dose of creative spirit and an unhurried pace that makes you want to cancel your plans for the foreseeable future and find a motel to check into. Adding to the town’s growing dining scene is Hey, Tomorrow!, a family-friendly restaurant and cocktail bar with a distinctly homely feel, a menu of elevated comfort food and a drinks list that makes clearing your calendar all the more compelling.

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Inside, it feels less like walking into a restaurant and more like stepping into someone’s home. Family artworks hang alongside pieces by local artists, while shelves lined with cookbooks and photographs add to the lived-in charm. As co-owner Mauricio Cury puts it, “It’s like visiting your grandma if she were really cool and into jazz, wine, art and books.” Expect a relaxed, sunlit atmosphere during the day, with the lights turned down and the music turned up as evening rolls around.

The menu takes familiar comfort food and gives it a little extra polish, with influences spanning South America, Southern Asia, and beyond. Think a classic chicken parmigiana, a Cubano sandwich piled with slow-cooked pork and ham, and bucatini tossed in a buttery lemon and zucchini sauce. Come dinner, there's also market fish with coconut and dendê sauce, while the all-day nibbles menu makes a good case for ordering a few plates to share over drinks.

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Naturally, the drinks are just as much a part of the picture. Taking European aperitivo culture as its starting point, the cocktail list is built around simple, well-made beverages, including an Americano featuring the house vermouth blend. The wine selection is intentionally concise but thoughtfully considered, leaning towards local and natural drops, with chilled reds, pét-nats and skin-contact wines sitting alongside a few delightful European numbers.

But perhaps what makes Hey, Tomorrow! particularly interesting is its place in Mullumbimby’s evolving dining scene. Proudly known as the 'biggest little town in Australia', Mullumbimby has long had a welcoming, independent spirit, and as neighbouring Byron Bay continues to grow, its hinterland and coastal neighbours are increasingly finding their own moment. With renovated pubs, wine bars and new dining spots popping up, there's now plenty of reason to make a day or two of exploring the area.

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From its family-driven approach to hospitality to its focus on local suppliers, Hey, Tomorrow! feels very much like a place made for the community around it. And if you're anything like me, a cosy corner, a good glass of wine and a plate of comfort food are a pretty convincing reason to stay until tomorrow.