Eat and Drink

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Eating and Drinking

Find out the latest in food and drink experiences in Wollongong, with our upcoming guide. If you consider yourself a foodie, and what to discover the latest in local produce markets, and festivals celebrating all things yum, be sure to keep your eye out below.

Businesses You Should Visit

Discover a new place to eat or drink, or perhaps visit a favourite.

Five Barrel Brewing

The second brewery to hit Wollongong is smashing out a range of great craft beers. Open for tastings and can sales.

318 Keira Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

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Restaurant Santino

Santino is an award-winning, modern Italian restaurant, located in the heart of Wollongong

Globe Lane

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Altitude 1148

Delicious Food & Priceless Panoramic Views and Premium seating with ocean views

Altitude 1148 Southern Gateway Centre M1 Princes Motorway Bulli Tops NSW 2516

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The Icon Wollongong

Located in the heart of Wollongong, The Icon is the perfect bar for drinks, food, events and dancing!

10 Town Hall Place Wollongong New South Wales 2500

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Seeker Brewing

Award winning craft beers and live music. Made To Froth!

Seeker Brewing 1 Industrial Road Unanderra New South Wales 2526

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The Lagoon Seafood Restaurant Wollongong

Open 7 days for lunch and dinner, at The Lagoon Seafood Restaurant we provide an unforgettable experience, as Illawarra’s premier dining experience

Stuart Park Grand Pacific Drive Wollongong New South Wales 2500

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Chouchoubebe Wollongong, Shellharbour & Warrawong

Indoor Playground, Kids Parties & Family-Friendly Dining for kids of all ages!

Wollongong Shellharbour & Warrawong

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Dreams on Crown

Bringing you the best of food and bar culture in one space right in the heart of the Wollongong.

Dreams on Crown 156/160 Crown Street Wollongong NSW 2500

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Wests Illawarra Leagues Club

Find your moment

Wests Illawarra Hargreaves Street Unanderra New South Wales 2526

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Coldwater Creek Restaurant & Bar at Sage Hotel Wollongong

With incredible food, drinks, and company, there's no better place to be than Coldwater Creek at Sage Hotel.

Sage Hotel Level 1 60-62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia

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Three Flamingos Espresso, Unanderra

Tasty & convenient grab-and-go breakfast and lunch options, Toby's Estate coffee and event & function catering!

Three Flamingos Waynote Place Unanderra New South Wales 2526

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The Shellharbour Club

Come and visit The Shellharbour Club. Located in the heart of the Shellharbour community.

The Shellharbour Club Corner Wattle & Shellharbour Roads Shellharbour New South Wales 2529

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What's happening?

Discover the latest food-friendly events throughout Wollongong and beyond.
Including markets, food festivals, and more.

Friday & Sunday Sunset Sessions with music and happy hour at The Lagoon

Sunset Sessions! Get Live Music, Happy Hour, amazing food and kids and dog friendly!

Stuart Park Grand Pacific Drive Wollongong New South Wales 2500

November 24, 2024

Live Music, Shows & Dinner at Centro CBD - Friday & Saturday Nights

Performances, Gigs, Comedy & Live Music in the heart of Wollongong

28 Stewart Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

February 1, 2025

Visit Chouchoubebe Wollongong, Warrawong & Shellharbour these School Holidays!

Chouchoubebe Illawarra has all the fun you need for a memorable family day these school holidays!

Wollongong Shellharbour Warrawong

December 16, 2024 - February 6, 2025

FREE School Holiday Activities + Kids Eat FREE at The Balgownie Hotel

Mark your calendars and join The Bally for 3 weeks of school holiday excitement!

141 Balgownie Road Balgownie New South Wales 2519

January 6, 2025 - January 26, 2025

Illawarra Hawks Tail Gate Parties at Sage Hotel Wollongong

Take your NBL game day experience to the next level!

Sage Hotel Level 1 60-62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia

February 7, 2025

Thursday $12 Chicken Schnitzel, $6 Beers & Wines, $10 Cocktails - The Icon Wollongong

Wollongong's best value & DELISH Thursday $12 Schnitty, plus happy hour all day!

10 Town Hall Place Wollongong New South Wales 2500

January 23, 2025

Steamy Sundays - Steamer's Bar & Grill

Turn up the heat with Steamy Sundays on the Deck at Steamers

January 26, 2025

Sunset Cinema Wollongong

Beanbags, beverages & buckets of popcorn... Big screen movies under the twinkling sky!

Wollongong Botanic Garden Murphys Ave Wollongong New South Wales 2500

December 12, 2024 - March 22, 2025

Australia Day Weekend at Dreams On Crown, Wollongong

The great Australian dream awaits this Australia Day weekend at Dreams On Crown, Wollongong! <!-- wp:list…

Dreams on Crown 156/160 Crown Street Wollongong NSW 2500

January 25, 2025 - January 26, 2025

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