Where To Eat & Drink In Byron Bay

From hippie haven to a mecca for Australia’s glitterati, Byron Bay/Cavanbah has undergone a serious glow-up over the past few decades. But one thing that hasn’t changed: its line-up of ridiculously tasty cafes.

From bustling beachside restaurants to leisurely lunches on 120-acre farms, these are the best restaurants in Byron Bay and surrounds. 

Byron Bay's newest restaurants, cafes and bars are turning up the heat this Winter. Here are the freshest openings making waves across the Northern Rivers. 

From hospo leaders and musical innovators to destination makers and community builders, this is our new cultural index recognising the Aussies shaping what’s next.

Meteorologist and foodie Magdalena Roze shares her Byron Bay—farmers’ markets, hidden dining gems, waterfalls, and local creatives—revealing the soulful side of this coastal town.

Byron Bay’s lesser known litte sister, Brunswick Heads is the sleepy coastal town we are utterly obsessed with. It's laidback, it's stunning and it's becoming a burgeoning culinary hub.

M.V. Jasmine is Byron Bay's first luxury floating bar with cocktails, dining and sunset cruises on the Brunswick River.

Set on 80 acres of rolling hinterland just outside Byron’s centre, The Farm Byron Bay is a working regenerative farm open to the public. 

Here’s the thing: belonging isn’t up for debate. And if you really want proof? Just look at these nine Black-owned businesses and cultural spaces—serving up suya skewers, good coffee, big art, and even bigger vibes.