Sports bar off one of the strips in Byron bay. Decent happy hour and lots of people watching.read more

Stopped in for a couple drinks on a sunny afternoon. Was craving a margarita and mojito, so tried…read moreboth! Both were mixed well and staff were friendly. No patio or view, but a good place to watch a game and have a few drinks. I didn't try the food but it looked decent.

I'm writing because of Lou in the bottle shop down stairs. She is Amazing. Her spirit and positive…read moreenergy are infectious. I travel the world, and experiences are created by special people. Lou is beyond. I can't say enough great things about her. I strongly recommend that she receive a promotion, a raise, and some serious recognition. She provided us with exemplary service and went well above and beyond to help us. Thank you Lou!

I was curious to find out all the fuss after walking past at night hearing live music and a…read morebustling atmosphere. I came for lunch on a warm day so was happy to find indoor seating beyond the shaded seats outside that had been snapped up. The menu is standard pub food to which I chose the sirloin steak. I liked the option of picking two sides to add variety to the usual chips and salad. I loved the mushroom gravy however the steak wasn't amazing. Not overcooked to my medium request but tough and not all that flavoursome. My partner thought the beer was on the pricey side but I was relieved to find the only place so far that could accomodate a simple order of coke. Bottled not canned. We both liked the new order/payment system no doubt spurred on by the impacts of COVID. My partner ordered and paid online. Hassle free with a confirmation SMS that also let us know there would be a 30 minute wait.

On a fine eve on saint Patrick's day, I browse and roam the…read morestreets of Byron bay looking for a fine pint of Guinness, as any man would on saint Patrick's day. That's when I stumbled upon the Railway Friendly Bar. When I went to the bar, to my surprise, I noticed a Guinness logo on a couple of the glasses in the mini fridge. Boy was I excited. Naturally I asked for a pint of Guinness, now when you ask for a Guinness at some random hipster pub in Australia obviously I'm not expecting much. But this was atrocious. The moment the bar tender started the poor, I knew my tastebuds where doomed. This is by far the worst pint of Guinness I've ever had in my life, and I wouldn't wish it upon my worst of enemies. If your looking for a good pint of G. The rails is not the place.

This is probably by far my favourite pub in Byron. I guess it has a lot to do with it being in the…read moreold railway station, and there is also somewhat of a suggestion that maybe, just maybe, they would like the railway reinstated. Anyway, as a pub it is pretty cool, and there are some awesome craft beers on tap as well, but then again that is something that I have come to expect from Byron Bay. Oh, and there is a pretty large outdoor area, but then again it is the old railway station, so indoors isn't all that big.

Finally! Sandgate has been screaming for a super funky place to go on a Sunday afternoon, and now…read morewe have one. Formally an access alley to the bike shop next door, Cardigan Bar's atmosphere is laid back and welcoming. Cardigan had amazing beers on tap, fantastic ciders and really good wine. The service couldn't be more friendly and relaxed and the live music is great. It's not trying to do everything, which is what I love about it. Food options are limited to cheese and olives which is really all you need for a relaxed afternoon or evening. But if you do get a little more hungry, the Thai place next door is happy to deliver take away to your table, or you can bring in pizza from down the road. The location is central and easy to get to. Seating is inside, around the bar or out on the footpath. I absolutely love this place.

Rarely and very rarely do i squeeze five drops of cheer from my bladder of sunshine and happiness,…read morehowever I have been caught off guard by the Cardigan bar and am now a willing slave to its charms of eccentricities. With a range of craft beers to challenge even the most adventurous Bavarian and a variety of music and artists on any day ending with Y, it is good times on a stick and in a glass. If stale clinical commercial bars and bistros are what your used to then feel free to stay there, because the Cardigan bar is what a bar should be, not designed for seating capacity and bar stools are very crude and impersonal and you have to crowd and push your way to the bar and I for one love it. You wont find your typical dynamic in this place Kitty Kat, although you will find lots of colour and characters to suit and that included the owners and their staff. And watch out for the ceramic eagle.

A grunge bar in Cooloongatta, I probably should be all that surprised. Still, this place was…read moreawesome, but then again I have a thing for grunge bars, and I have this habit of give grunge bars a high rating simply for being a grunge bar. Still, this place was definitely worth visiting, and just to think that I accidentally stumbled across it. Honestly, it was one of those serendipitous finds, and I thought that it was amazing.

Local musos in the know are buzzing about this place just off Moorooka 'Magic Mile', home to a very…read morefamous Neve. No, we're not talking about Neve Campbell of 'Party of Five' fame, but the highly sought after Neve mixing desks famously used by The Beatles et al. Head producer Steve Bartlett imported his customised NEVE 5316 31 Channel console from the United States and has an array of instruments for artists to make use of in pursuit of the perfect sound (instruments inc. a Yamaha baby grand piano, Fender guitars, authentic Wurlitzer keyboards etc) and his comprehensive set-up enables songwriters and bands to make the most of the digital and analogue technology on offer. I've spoken to a couple of bands who've had records made with Steve and they say he's a very passionate, hard-working and knowledgeable producer who is really dedicated to making sure the artist gets the best value for money, and ultimately produces the highest quality rendering of their vision. I've been to the studios myself and jammed with a few of the talents who blow through the place. Apart from being an A-grade sound recording facility it's also a cool place to hang out, with a pool table, beer taps (occasionally pouring quality home-brews) and a coffee machine -- they've definitely gone to lengths to make sure the place is confortable and has a few diversions on offer for members of the band to occupy themselves with while they wait for their tracking session. Or just something to do if the jam gets too real... The studios are also available for hire for band nights and word on the street is that live music events will start to kick off in early 2012.

Fabulous little hideaway. With a simple focus on tapas, salads, woodfire pizza (all done to…read moreperfection), and the decently interesting range of wine, the spacious industrial area works well. The whole place is scented intermittently with a beautiful open fire scent from the woodfired pizzas out the back. Live music, and a relaxed atmosphere, makes this a diverse spot for all types of chillouts. They know how to pour beer!! Old school, the right way! Lovely staff. :)

This place is nothing short of awesome, but a part of that probably has a lot to do with it being a…read morelive music venue. In fact, from a quick glance around the place (and based on my limited knowledge of The Valley) this literally appears to be 'the' live music venue in the Valley. Okay, when I was there, the band room was closed, but that probably had something to do with it being midday. However, the beer garden down the side was awesome, and not only that but they also had a great range of beers. This is certainly a placed I'd want to return to.

Good live music venues are one in a million and The Triffid is definitely heading up that category…read morein Brisbane. I headed there for the Secret Sounds Big Sound Launch Party and the venue was filled with industry and music lovers. I was impressed with the management of queues with that many people there. I easily grabbed a drinks, which is hard at any bush music venue, let alone one filled with a room filled with about to embark on a week long live music party. They had an inhouse food truck and my veggie nachos were bloody delicious. We went inside to watch the bands and I was wowed by the hanger the stage is held in. The acoustics were perfect and while it was busy, you could move easily. Getting drinks inside the live room was just as easy. The bar staff were quick which was a relief as I wanted to concentrate on the music rather than lining up. I didn't realise how diverse the venue was. It seems they have live music in the garden regularly, and after a great time last night, I'll be back.