Eating Out

Australia’s dining scene is vibrant and diverse, blending world-class restaurants with laidback coastal cafes and multicultural street food. From laneway dining in Melbourne to paddock-to-plate experiences across regional towns, it celebrates local produce and global flavours.

Australia’s dining scene is vibrant and diverse, blending world-class restaurants with laidback coastal cafes and multicultural street food. From laneway dining in Melbourne to paddock-to-plate experiences across regional towns, it celebrates local produce and global flavours.

Highlights

high tea at Agnes High Tea Pavilion, B Farm, Newcastle, NSW

6 of the best places for a decadent high tea in Newcastle

Scones, petit fours and (of course) a perfectly brewed tea. Decadent high tea experiences are something Newcastle does well.

a table top view of meals at The Yard Bright

15 top restaurants in Bright to have on your radar

A classic country pub meal in front of a crackling fireplace, tacos and cocktails in a sunny courtyard, or Neapolitan-style pizzas to die for; there’s a diverse range of Bright restaurants to choose from when you’re travelling through Victoria’s High Country.

Inside Silverton Hotel

Sink a cold one at the top Broken Hill pubs and clubs

Sinking a cold one on a hot afternoon hits differently in the outback - particularly at these Broken Hill pubs and clubs.

front view of Sixpence Coffee filled with customers

9 charming cafes in Bright for coffee, brunch and lunch

From a busy small-batch coffee roaster to a plant-based cafe with a cult following, the Bright cafe scene is buzzing.

visitors enjoying the scenic grounds of Mayfield Gardens, Oberon

9 charming cafes in Bathurst to try now

Bathurst offers a unique dining experience that combines the town’s rich history, vibrant culture and delicious cafe cuisine.

a cup of coffee and food at Black Drop, Pottsville

14 delightful cafes and bakeries across the Tweed

A region not short of good coffee and a baked treat to go with it, these casual Tweed Heads eateries are perfect for a mid-morning break.

Bar Evelyn in Coolangatta near Tweed Heads

6 excellent restaurants in Tweed Heads and Coolangatta

Eat, drink and enjoy at these Tweed Heads restaurants and eateries that cater to any mood.

fluffy buttermilk pancakes on a plate at Goodfriends Eatery, Newcastle

30 of the best cafes in Newcastle you need to try right now

Where good food and great coffee meet seaside city life.

Best Wollongong bars and pubs

A guide to the best bars and pubs in Wollongong

Discover our pick of the best bars and pubs in Wollongong.

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