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Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurants With Live Music

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Cin Cin Wine Bar

Cin Cin Wine Bar

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 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 ...
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...
Succulent seafood and sparkling sea views await diners at Steamers Bar and Grill on Marine Drive in Wollongong. A blue and white nautical theme with hanging brass lanterns and blond wood furniture,...
Find authentic South African cuisine on the menu and a chilled-out vibe ideal for leisurely dining at KG on Terralong in Kiama. Be transported to the African continent with traditional accents and ...
Minnamurra General Store

Minnamurra General Store

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Minnamurra

Located in the heart of picturesque Minnamurra, charming establishment Minnamurra General Store draws a crowd of friendly locals to Rangoon Road. This casual venue radiates a warm and inviting vibe...
Lagoon Seafood Restaurant

Lagoon Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Wollongong

Lagoon Seafood Restaurant, situated in the picturesque Wollongong region, offers a unique dining experience that celebrates the best of Australian seafood. With stunning waterviews, patrons can enj...
Experience Illawarra’s welcoming hospitality at the North Wollongong Hotel bar, bistro and function centre, found on Flinders Street and known more affectionately by loyal locals as the ‘North Gong...
Towradgi Beach Hotel

Towradgi Beach Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Towradgi

Bulli Beach Cafe

Bulli Beach Cafe

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Bulli

Boveda

Boveda

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Thirroul

The Hill Bar and Kitchen

The Hill Bar and Kitchen

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

Gerringong

South Sailor

South Sailor

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Thirroul

Balgownie Hotel

Balgownie Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Balgownie

The Scarborough Hotel

The Scarborough Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Scarborough

If you’re a local, you already know of The Deck in Ryan’s Hotel, though if you’re passing through the northern seaside suburb of Thirroul you may want to jot this one down as a pleasant family dini...
Centro CBD

Centro CBD

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Wollongong

Fresh and home made mud crab Gnocchi
Penny Whistlers Cafe

Penny Whistlers Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Kiama

The Corrimal Hotel

The Corrimal Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Corrimal

Blue Jay Cafe

Blue Jay Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Albion Park

Boasting a panorama of lush mountain terrain, those looking for a tasty bite to eat in Albion Park can sit back and relax with a view of Illawarra Hills at Blue Jay Café on Sophia Street. Charming ...