Eat and Drink - What's On in Wollongong & Illawarra

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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.

Dicey Riley's Hotel

Welcome to the last true pub in Wollongong

329 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

The Boathouse North Wollongong

Brand new beachside eatery with amazing views across North Wollongong Beach.

The Boathouse 1a Cliff Road North Wollongong New South Wales 2500

The Imperial at Clifton

Iconic Illawarra landmark, clifftop location, historic restoration.....

315 Lawrence Hargrave Drive Clifton New South Wales 2515

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

Warilla Hotel

Welcome to the family-friendly Warilla Hotel.

Warilla Hotel 67 Shellharbour Road Warilla New South Wales 2528

Woonona Bulli RSL Club

Your local venue for family friendly dining!

455 Princes Highway Woonona New South Wales 2517

Restaurant Santino

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

Globe Lane Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Tabatinga Dapto

Award-winning Fun & Social Centre. Drop & Dine available every Friday & Saturday night.

Station Street Dapto New South Wales 2530

City of Wollongong Tennis Club

So much more than just tennis!

Beaton Park Leisure Centre Foleys Road Wollongong

Bar Lina

Portuguese and Basque flavours with an Australian wine bar feel

1/17 Globe Lane Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Andie's Thirroul

Your Seaside Local Restaurant

Andie's 222-226 Lawrence Hargrave Drive Thirroul New South Wales 2515

Warilla Sporties

Relaxed, friendly service. Proudly supporting our community!

54 McGregor Avenue Barrack Heights New South Wales 2528

What's happening?

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

Super Saturdays Drink Specials - North Nowra Tavern

Super Saturdays Drink Specials

82 Page Avenue North Nowra New South Wales 2541

January 31, 2026

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

December 12, 2025

Schooner Draw Wednesday - Warilla Hotel

Win 30 schooners in our Schooner Draw every Wednesday.

61-67 Shellharbour Road Warilla New South Wales 2528

January 28, 2026

Pasta & Wine Night Every Wednesday - Andie's Thirroul

Special Winter offering every Wednesday!

222-226 Lawrence Hargrave Drive Thirroul New South Wales 2515

January 28, 2026

Weekly Happy Hour - Wisos

Join Wisos for Happy Hour - Mondays to Thursdays 4pm to 6pm $6 Schooners $7 Premium Schooners

1-3 Foley Street Gwynneville New South Wales 2500

January 26, 2026 - January 29, 2026

Valentines Day Celebrations at The Fraternity Club

A Relaxed Valentine’s Celebration Built Around Great Food

11 Bourke Street Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

February 14, 2026

The Ninth Cloud’s Open Mic Night

Every Tuesday, take the stage - or cheer on others

68 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

January 27, 2026

Bottomless Brunch every weekend at Checho's Wollongong

Savour Mexico: endless margaritas and never ending tacos.

3 Crown Lane Wollongong New South Wales 2500

January 31, 2026 - February 1, 2026

Live Music at Steamers Bar & Grill

Join us every Thursday for live acoustic music by some of the Gong's best artists.

Steamers Bar & Grill 1 Marine Drive Wollongong New South Wales 2500

January 29, 2026

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