Humber

Cool little bar hidden away behind Crust with a throwback prohibition-inspired theme. Although the…read morelive music is excellent, when combined with a full night of patrons, it gets a little bit too much regarding noise in my ears. The Darkes Forest howler cider is pretty interesting and keeping with the wolf theme .

Truly excellent food. Massive range of whiskys. Great cocktails. Good live music. Well worth a…read morevisit.

The Throsby

3.0(2 reviews)

0.4 km

I love The Throsby. They provide an incredible selection of wine and cheese…read more The staff go out of their way to assist you and your order is ready in a good amount of time even during busy periods. The ambiance is perfect for an after work dinner and chat with colleagues. You can still hear the lovely background music and hear the conversation. I love coming here and I will return many times in the future.

Friday night in the Gong 11.25pm. Not that late for a bar that prides itself on its cheese. We only…read morewanted a whisky and a bit of cheese; not much to ask for really. The young waitress stated in no uncertain terms "kitchen's closed". My friend said "do you need a kitchen for a bit of cheese?" She advised she wanted to get out and go home. Service is not a strong point. Won't be going back.

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PEPE'S on the beach

2.5(6 reviews)

1.4 km

3.5/5 stars! Visiting from the states, got a midday brew…read morepost-beach here. Vibes were descent but there was not a lot of seating and many "private" outdoor couch areas that seemed to be barricaded off but not in use (I assume they were rented out to an incoming party.) The beer was well priced for the prime beach location and upbeat and lively interior. Not sure if specific to this bar as I have noticed a trend on my visit to AUS, the draft pour was something to giggle at, lol no complaints here tho.

If I could give this restaurant zero stars I would. When we first arrived at Pepe's, the entire…read morerestaurant was empty. That should have been my clue to run!!!! However, my husband was tired and didn't want to spend the time looking for a different option. We order burgers with fries. The server threw our baskets and bolted before we could ask for napkins. I now know why she bolted-keep reading this review. The burgers were okay but nothing special. Next, our subpar experience went bad to worse. We noticed a roach! It was walking toward our table. At that point, I couldn't finish my meal and wanted to run. As we were walking out of restaurant, we noticed more roaches on the floor! Do yourself a favor and stay away from Pepe's!!!!

Ahhh the sunshine :)

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Dagwood

4.5(2 reviews)

0.7 km

If you want to collapse onto a bench, out of the sun and eat a smoked hot dog, Dagwood, as the name…read moreimplies, is your place. The house dog is delicious - a bit of mayo, wasabi creme and fried shallots. The buffalo dog is eye-wateringly heavy on the sauce, but that's the Aussie way. The chips - thin, crunchy, and tossed in chilli salt are just as good and the servings are generous. The food is moist and flavoursome enough to not need copious alcohol to cut through the fat, but a cold one goes so well with the food. Good news - they now have an espresso machine!

One of those restaurants next to your hotel which you hope is edible and friendly when you are…read moretraveling. Food was VERY good but the service was fantastic. I sat at the bar and had a great evening due to the friendly nature of the bartenders. Highly recommend.

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North Wollongong Hotel

4.7(3 reviews)

1.3 km

I heart the Gong! Came here to watch the Tahs final while on vacation. Called ahead to make sure…read morethey were showing it which they were, and glad we chose this place on a whim because there were screens everywhere. They had multiple games on, at least a dozen beers and a few ciders on tap at slightly below average prices. All the standard fare for a hotel, although food came out slowly that's understandable given the place was packed to the rafters. They have deals during the week on food and drinks, but it was still affordable for a weekend night out. After the Tahs won they passed out free chips, which I think were just leftover from the bistro but still a nice gesture. All the staff were really friendly and attentive - they appeared to offer table service for some of the larger group tables, were quick to pick up empties, and made pleasant conversation while filling orders at the bar. It looks like a great place to have group events, and there's a dance floor/dj upstairs if you want to hire it for a private party. One was on the night we were there and it didn't interfere too much with the downstairs shenanigans. Poker room to the back and a beer garden with pool table outside added to the mix of customers. Overall, there's something for everyone here.

Went there for lunch. Had the ultimate schnitzel with mushroom sauce. Their soft drinks at $5 is…read morepricey. Food is well priced so that makes up for the drinks.

Surf and turf

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The Little Prince

4.0(4 reviews)

0.2 km

Come and try out their new menu it's so good..lots to choose from. And don't forget to check out…read moretheir new renovations. So cool :))

The most amazing and creative cocktails around! Fairly reasonable pricing and a super safe,…read moreinclusive and relaxed atmosphere! The staff are amazing

The outdoor beer garden :)

The outdoor garden..excellent place to enjoy a drink :)

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Ron De Vu

5.0(1 review)

0.6 km

Definitely the only place in Wollongong worth visiting. After a Ron De Vu experience, if you go…read moreelsewhere, you're bound to be left disappointed. The atmosphere is unsurpassable; it's intimate, refined, classy. The cocktails are so addictive, the food is delish and the staff are some of the best people you'll ever meet. If this doesn't sound like your type of place, please stay away and don't try to ruin it for the rest of us.

Sugar Cube Wollongong

4.4(5 reviews)

0.6 km

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Delicious waffles - we shared the bounty which was a waffle drizzled with chocolate served with…read morecoconut flavored ice cream. Aside from waffles they also have sundaes and milkshakes and coffee and ice cream. The table tops in the side room (check the photos) are super fun, as you apply pressure the fluro goo inside makes all sorts of cool shapes.

Always excellent service, they're opened late and are the perfect place for a cute date night…read moredessert! Staff are always lovely too! Great atmosphere and a variety of different scrumptious options of waffles and other delicacies that will make your teeth rot but entice your tastebuds to come back for more sweetness!

Fun table tops

Banana split

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Riley H.

10 years ago

This is a great bar. It can host great parties for almost everyone. The food has an excellent blend of short sharp flavours. The wonderful atmosphere that has a sort of vintage feel to it lets the history of the building be told, however the coffee does not have quite the taste I look for. read more

Angela E.

11 years ago

I think this place is great! Wonderful atmosphere with very nice staff... oh and the menu is superb! Great for those hoping for delicious healthy options. I bet you'll walk away with some new ideas for your next home cooked meal. read more

Brad T.

11 years ago

What an amazing new hot spot for Wollongong. Much needed and very welcome. Better Shape Fitness are in there everyday (for their yummy juices :) ) I would recommend Humber any day of the week. Great service at a great price. read more

Dee H.

10 years ago

We had great food served by attentive staff. The drinks were just what was needed on a hot night. Finished by great coffee. If you are in the cbd of Wollongong, check out Humber. read more

Katrina H.

12 years ago

Humber is really nice inside, with a relaxed feel and cool fit out! The Healthy Start brekky i had was amazing... and White Horse Coffee!!!! Yum - definitely recommend! read more

Jake P.

10 years ago

I would hate to know how many calories it contains, though the Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) burger is an absolute winner. A true guilty pleasure. read more

Mackenzie L.

8 years ago

Great cafe people working they are kind and friendly ! Food is amazing recommend getting the fries !

Jezza F.

12 years ago

Wow. I love the hero fries and the humburger, definitely the best café in town, hands down. read more

Scott P.

12 years ago

Get the HumBurger!!

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