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NSW Restaurants With Live Music

The Camellia Hotel

The Camellia Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Rosehill

Lunch SpecialChicken Schnitzelpanko crumbed chicken breast, chips, garden salad & choice of sauce
Bar Heather

Bar Heather

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Byron Bay

13 Chef Hat Award
NYE AT BAR HEATHER31st December Bar Heather invites you to welcome the New Year with our luxurious 6-course NYE menu, crafted by Chef Ollie Wong-Hee and our team exclusively for the night. We’ll be serving one-off dishes includin...
Angelo's Cabarita

Angelo's Cabarita

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30 AM

Cabarita

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Day on the BayTraditional Festive FeastCelebrate Christmas in style on the waterfront with a long, luxurious family-style feast. Our three-course shared menu brings everyone together over bountiful platters of fresh seafood, festive mai...
The Wintergarden

The Wintergarden

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Medlow Bath

14 Chef Hat Award
New Years Eve at The WintergardenDine & Dance into 2026Ring in 2026 at the iconic Hydro Majestic with heritage glamour, exceptional dining, and sweeping Blue Mountains views. Enjoy a five-course degustation by Executive Chef Konstantin Putkin at the Wi...
Australia’s New Mexican-Style GrillEvery Saturday!Experience Australia’s only Mexican-style vertical BBQ at Sonora! Similar to a kebab machine but made for al pastor tacos, the marinated meat is stacked, slowly cooked on a rotating grill, and serv...
Chez Beckett's

Chez Beckett's

French   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
Live Piano MusicEvery Thursday to SundayEnjoy fabulous French cuisine accompanied by beautiful music from the baby grand piano, played for you by our accomplished pianists. Book your table today!
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Indian"
Urban Tadka

Urban Tadka

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Terrey Hills

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Christmas Day at Urban Tadka25th December Celebrate Christmas 2025 in style at Urban Tadka, where festive cheer meets the warmth of Indian hospitality. Enjoy an exclusive Christmas menu blending traditional Indian flavours with modern flai...
When pondering a Hinterland escape, head to Restaurant Botanica at Spicers Vineyard Estate along Hermitage Road in Pokolbin. A contemporary dining room awaits, with timber tables, cane wicker chair...
Junee Hotel

Junee Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Junee

$10 Loyalty Card = $6 drinks anytimeInvest in yourselfUnlock everyday value with the Junee Hotel Loyalty Card. For a one-off payment of just $10, members enjoy $6 schooners and $6 wines anytime - day or night. A simple way to save, every visit.
Cin Cin Wine Bar

Cin Cin Wine Bar

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Kiama

Bottomless WeekendsEvery Saturday and SundayChoose from 1 of 3 grazing or meze food options and a bottomless drinks package on selected wines, beers and cocktails for 2 hours. $65pp for our standard bottomless drinks package or ask us about ...
Brian Free is LIVE at Railway Hotel, Kandos!LAST LIVE BAR EVENT 2025Join us for an evening of great music and food featuring Brian Free, brought to you by Santo's Pizza & Pasta. Brian will be playing a mix of Folk music and some of your favourite Christmas songs to...
Saint Maries

Saint Maries

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Brunswick Heads

Saint Maries – Coastal Charm & Fresh FlavoursBook today!Saint Maries exudes laid-back elegance, offering vibrant seasonal plates and snacks in a sunlit, convivial space. Start with wild mushroom arancini with truffle aioli or share other fresh, flavourf...
Casa Do Benfica

Casa Do Benfica

Portuguese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00 PM

Marrickville

Kids Eat Free Wednesdays 5:30pm - 8:30pmKids eat free every Wednesday at Casa Do Benfica! Order any main meal and receive a free kids meal (for children 12 & under). Join us from 5:30–8:30 PM at Marrickville Hardcourt Tennis Club for a f...
Door Knock

Door Knock

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Lunchtime Specials at Door KnockThursday & Fridays 12-3pmDon’t miss out on Door Knock's new lunchtime special! Join us every Thursday and Friday from 12–3pm for our lunchtime deal: a tender $25 steak served with your choice of a glass of wine or a house ...
The Royal Leichhardt

The Royal Leichhardt

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Leichhardt

Thursday $20 Jugs $20 Jugs of House BeerRaise a glass to Thursday with $20 jugs of our house beer — the perfect way to share a round. Click on more info to book a table for dinner:
Wednesday SpecialPizza, Pasta & SaladEnjoy midweek deliciousness at Terranova on the Grange with $15 pizza, pasta and salad, available for dine-in or takeaway. Perfect for a relaxed evening out or a cosy night at home, these classic, ...
Ocean Shores Tavern

Ocean Shores Tavern

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30 AM

Ocean Shores

NYD Comedown11am-11pmKick off 2026 at The Tav’s Backyard Bash for 12 hours of fun! From 11am - 11pm, feast on smash burgers, sip ice-cold drinks, and enjoy lawn games, music, and sunny vibes. Whether you’re up for a wa...
MIINE

MIINE

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Newcastle City

Long Lunches at Miine Weekends 12 pm-3 pmIndulge in a Miine Long Lunch every Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm–3 pm. Enjoy a generous set menu featuring puffed bread, ricotta or skordalia, stracciatella or mozzarella, zucchini flowers, plus ...
Austi Beach Cafe

Austi Beach Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Austinmer

Beachside Breakfast FavouritesBook Now!Austi Beach Café brings fresh, vibrant breakfast favourites to the coast, from fluffy ricotta pancakes and classic big breakfasts to chilli prawn scrambled eggs, smashed avo, smoked salmon toast an...
Resin Brewing

Resin Brewing

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Bulli

Host Your Next Event at Resin BrewingEnquire today!Celebrate your next event at Resin Brewing! We host weddings, birthdays, baby showers, and more for up to 200 guests across our deck, bar, or heritage spaces. Enjoy customizable menus—canape, buffe...