Sydney's Best Out-of-Town Restaurants, Cafes and Bars for 2024

From regional fine diners to country bakehouses to garden gin distilleries, these are the spots to plan a day trip — or a whole weekend away — around.
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Published on May 02, 2023
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    Printhie Wines

    208 Nancarrow Lane, Nashdale

    Experience wine with altitude paired with oysters farmed on site.

  • Bar

    Randy's Wine

    50 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach

    This sandwich spot turned wine bar from the crew behind Bar Elvina is dedicated to interesting vino and snacky plates to pair — plus, there's still a few top sambos.

  • Bar

    La La La's

    16 Globe Lane, Wollongong

    A live music dive bar in Wollongong from the Yours and Owls crew.

  • Bar

    Night Parrot Wine Bar

    69 Crown Street, Wollongong

    Sip natural vino and down dumplings at this late-night Wollongong wine bar.

  • Bar

    The Black Cockatoo

    88 Kembla Street, Wollongong

    Hiding behind a non-descript door in a retail store is a raucous dive bar with a killer craft beer lineup.

  • Bar

    Franks Wild Years

    2 Raymond Road, Thirroul

    You'll find this record store, bar and live music venue in the coastal village of Thirroul.

  • Bar

    Resin Brewing

    8 Station Street, Bulli

    This south coast brewpub is located in a 130-year-old railway guesthouse.

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    Motel Mezza Social Bar

    98 Pacific Highway, Wyong

    For Middle Eastern share plates and playful cocktails, make tracks to this Wyong bar and restaurant.

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    Glamping at Nashdale Lane Wines

    125 Nashdale Lane, Nashdale

    A family-run vineyard with its own luxury glamping cabins among the vines.

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    Tropicana Social Club

    61 Trafalgar Avenue, Woy Woy

    Where fun times come with a side of pizza fingers.

  • Bar

    Bar Toto

    83/189 Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach

    Coffee cocktails, antipasti platters and cosy weekend vibes are what you'll find at this Ettalong nook.

  • Bar

    Tathra Hotel

    8-12 Bega Street, Tathra

    Order a dozen oysters and a beer from the onsite brewery, then kick back overlooking the ocean.

  • Bar

    The Savoy Long Jetty

    391 The Entrance Road, Long Jetty

    Drink cocktails in an old movie theatre on the Central Coast.

  • Bar

    Pocket Bar

    74 Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal

    A beachside bar serving up top-notch cocktails and fun snacks on the Central Coast.

  • Bar

    Hillbilly Cider Shed

    2230 Bells Line Of Road, Bilpin

    This Bilpin gem makes award-winning ciders, using local fruit — and local fruit only.

  • Bar

    Jervis Bay Brewing Co

    3 Duranbah Drive, Huskisson

    Park up in the dog-friendly beer garden to sample a bunch of local craft brews.

  • Bar

    Courabyra Wines

    805 Courabyra Road, Tumbarumba

    An award-winning winery at the foot of the Snowy Mountains producing cool-climate pinot, chardonnay and sparking.

  • Bar

    Cheeky Dog

    147 Soldiers Point Road, Soldiers Point

    Bannisters Port Stephens' chic (and pet-friendly) casual bar and eatery.

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    Seabreeze Hotel

    1 Stockton Street, Nelson Bay

    Live music, reliable pub feeds and boutique accommodation in the heart of Nelson Bay.

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    Shoal Bay Country Club

    35-45 Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay

    This recently refurbished Port Stephens stalwart delivers holiday vibes in droves.

  • Bar

    Husk Farm Distillery

    1152 Dulguigan Road, North Tumbulgum

    Australia’s first paddock-to-bottle agricole rum distillery, nestled into northern New South Wales.

  • Bar

    Krinklewood Estate

    712 Wollombi Road, Broke

    A cellar door with certified organic drops and sweeping views across the Brokenback Range.

  • Bar

    Bendooley Estate

    3020 Old Hume Highway, Berrima

    An opulent, 200-acre property with Italian varieties and a bookshop.

  • Bar

    Hungerford Hill

    2450 Broke Road, Pokolbin

    An architecturally stunning cellar door with a two-hatted restaurant.

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    Silos Estate

    B640 Princes Highway, Berry

    This old dairy farm is home to a cellar door with an art gallery and a farm-to-table restaurant.

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    Lowe Family Wine Co

    Tinja Lane, Mudgee

    Organic wines served in a stunning vineyard with panoramic views of Mudgee.

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    Ross Hill Wines

    134 Wallace Lane, Orange

    Visit this carbon neutral winery in Orange for cooking classes and a cherry blossom orchard.

  • Bar

    Philip Shaw Wines

    100 Shiralee Road, Orange

    Find award-winning, cool climate drops and woodfired pizza served in a bluestone barn.

  • Bar

    Illawarra Brewing Company Brewhouse

    83–85 Montague Street, North Wollongong

    Take a tour at this Wollongong microbrewery — then try the beer from the source.

  • Bar

    Hope Estate

    2213 Broke Road, Pokolbin

    A sprawling vineyard in the Hunter with a winery, brewery and huge outdoor events space.

  • Bar

    FogHorn Brewhouse

    218 King Street, Newcastle

    American eats, fresh brews and live tunes in Newcastle.

  • Bar

    Five Barrel Brewing

    318 Keira Street, Wollongong

    Sink milkshake IPAs and hibiscus-infused brews at this Wollongong brewery.

  • Bar

    Murray's Craft Brewing Co

    3443 Nelson Bay Road, Bobs Farm

    Road trip to this Port Stephens brewery for cheeseburger spring rolls and Coco Pops-inspired porter.

  • Bar

    Bay Rd Brewing

    89 Donnison Street, Gosford

    A sprawling craft brewery and pub in the heart of Gosford.

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    Six String Brewing Company

    330 The Entrance Road, Erina

    The Central Coast's original craft brewery.

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    Distillery Botanica

    25 Portsmouth Road, Erina

    A stunning garden distillery on the Central Coast.

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