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Byron Bay, New South Wales

Busy, lively bars in Byron Bay

Full rooms, loud music and a queue at the bar — the places with an actual atmosphere.

How this list is built: Drinks-led venues with a measured energy level of 4 or above, tagged busy, lively or energetic. Limited to venues in Byron Bay. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

Date night restaurantsRestaurants for big groupsOutdoor dining and drinkingCocktail barsCoffee and cafes

19 venues

Casa Luna

Byron Bay7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail barGood for groupsRomantic

THE FRENCH$75

4.8(612)

Chihuahua Taqueria

Byron Bay7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

RestaurantLively

Grenache$22

4.7(1,429)

Ember Byron Bay

Byron Bay7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail barGood for groupsCosy

Complementing our signature range is an extensive list of classic cocktails, available$18

4.6(1,144)

Tokyo Doll

Byron Bay7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

RestaurantLively

EdamameMarket price

4.7(341)

Bayleaf Cafe

Byron Bay6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

CafeLively
4.5(1,921)

The Mez Club

Byron Bay5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

BarGood for groups

11 each$13

4.5(1,573)

Bay Pizza Lab

Byron Bay7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

RestaurantLively
4.6(190)

The Pass Cafe

Byron Bay27 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

RestaurantLivelyFamily friendly

8oz (1 shot)$5.50

4.3(596)

Cyprus Tree

Byron Bay5 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

RestaurantCasualLively

Cyprus Loaf$12

4.4(523)

Bar Heather

Byron Bay11 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Wine barRomanticUpscale

oyster, makrut, eschalot$6

4.8(539)

The Roadhouse Byron Bay

Byron Bay30 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Wine barOutdoor seatingCasual

Steak$35

4.3(675)

Loft Byron Bay

Byron Bay5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar
4.4(1,087)

Don Pedros

Byron Bay6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar

Thursday 10 April 2$25

4.3(196)