Randy’s

Randy's in Avalon spent a hot minute being a beachside sandwich joint—before becoming the coolest wine bar on the north side of the Northern Beaches.

It seems the locals prefer the boozier option too, as this buzzy joint from the owners of Bar Elvina is always brimming with punters enjoying the vibey tunes, oyster shell martinis (with optional oyster), and Moreton Bay bug buns.

Expect a neat concise 10-piece menu, designed to be whatever you want it to be: a post-swim snack and aperitivo, an easy long lunch on a lazy weekend, or a fuss-free night out with mates.

If the oyster Martini isn't for you, choose the friendlier Spagliatio spritz, or a glass of minimal intervention wine. Speaking of wine, Randy's approach is uncomplicated but interesting. Here you can sample lesser-known varietals that still slip into the brief of "easy drinking". 

Randy's seats just 26, making it an intimate dining experience steeped with the sort of community vibe Avalon is known for. 

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