Lux Bistro Bar
Wollongong3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 2am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barLivelyCasual
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 365 reviews
Wollongong, New South Wales
Busy, lively bars in Wollongong
Full rooms, loud music and a queue at the bar — the places with an actual atmosphere.
How this list is built: Bars, wine bars and cocktail bars whose reviews describe a lively room. Limited to venues in Wollongong. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
22 venues
Juniper Bar
Wollongong4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open three days a week, until 2am on Saturday nights.
BarRomanticLively
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 68 reviews
AMONA Pintxos & Tapas Bar Restaurant
Wollongong2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Seafood bar, with small plates and salad on the menu and most dishes $13.50 to $22.
Bar
Garlic Bread (VGO/GFO +2.5)$13.50
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 245 reviews
Archie Brothers Wollongong
Wollongong1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until midnight on Friday nights.
Bar
Spend get$70
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 422 reviews
Howlin' Wolf Whiskey Bar Wollongong
Wollongong6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until midnight on Sunday nights.
Bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 711 reviews
Asees Indian Restaurant Wollongong
Wollongong6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Indian cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Fridays.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,631 reviews
The Gong View Cafe
Wollongong6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open six days a week.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 300 reviews
ilu ilu Bar
Wollongong5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Indian bar, with curry, pastries and seafood on the menu.
Bar
Chickpea and Peanut Masala (VG) (GF)$16
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 232 reviews
Dagwood
Wollongong6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Fridays.
Bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 556 reviews
Halfday Deli
Wollongong8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open five days a week.
Wine bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 108 reviews
Bevanda Bar - Wollongong Beer & Cocktails
Wollongong1 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 2am on Friday nights.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 71 reviews
SoCo Kitchen & Bar Wollongong
Wollongong5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with beer, wine and craft beer behind the counter. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.
Cocktail barCosy
Budweiser$9
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 295 reviews
The Prince Wollongong
Wollongong2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 212 reviews
Amari Bar
Wollongong5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open two days a week, until midnight on Friday nights.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews
The Living Room Wollongong
Wollongong2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Friday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groups
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 784 reviews
His Boy Elroy
Wollongong2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Fridays.
BarCosy
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 2,066 reviews
Halfway
Wollongong3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open two days a week, until 2am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barGood for groups
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews
Mia Mia
Wollongong3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
BarGood for groups
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 255 reviews
Night Parrot Wine Bar
Wollongong5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with dumplings, curry and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $18 to $35. Reviewers mention date nights.
BarRomanticOpen late
pickled onion (2)(GF)(I)$19
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 177 reviews
Mr Crown
Wollongong5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 4am on Friday nights.
BarOutdoor seating
Google rating 3.5 out of 5 from 562 reviews