Sydney's rock 'n' roll history would look mighty different were it not for the Narrabeen Sands. Midnight Oil, The Church and Cold Chisel are just some of the bands to have rocked out here (though back then the pub was known as The Royal Antler).

Situated just across the road from Narrabeen Beach, the Sands is still a champion of live music and hosts the 'Busking By the Beach' comp every November. Meanwhile, in the bistro, tuck into a slew of bargain-priced meals, from $12 weekday lunches to dinners on 'Tight Ass Tuesdays', when all mains worth up to $28 are just $15.