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

What's On For
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.

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 North Wollongong

Wollongong Comedy

Wollongong's Home of Stand-Up Comedy. Plan your perfect night out now!

The Builders Club 61 Church Street Wollongong

Kneading Ruby

Kneading ruby is a casual modern take on a pizzeria, featuring rustic dishes & authentic traditional pizzas.

5 Crown Lane Wollongong New South Wales 2500

ilu ilu bar

Indian inspired Cocktail Bar with Indian Tapas

Signature Building 10-18 Regent Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Villa D'oro - Cafe / Takeaway Meals / Catering

‘At Home’ Take Away Meals | Catering for events and weddings

Shop 3 12-16 Princes Highway Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

Dicey Riley's Hotel

Welcome to the last true pub in Wollongong

329 Crown Street 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 Fraternity Club

Leading Dining, Functions & Entertainment venue in the Illawarra!

11 Bourke Street Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

North Nowra Tavern

Your Local Spot for Great Food, Drinks, and Unforgettable Moments

82 Page Avenue North Nowra New South Wales 2541

Bar Lina

Portuguese and Basque flavours with an Australian wine bar feel

1/17 Globe Lane Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Restaurant Santino

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

Globe Lane Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Checho's Wollongong – Bold Flavours, Mexican Soul

Where Contemporary Mexican Food Meets the Coast

3 Crown Lane Wollongong New South Wales 2500

What's happening?

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

December Family Fun Day at The Balgownie Hotel

An afternoon packed with holiday cheer the whole family will love.

141 Balgownie Road Balgownie New South Wales 2519

December 7, 2025

Dicey's Last Drinks - Sunday Sessions at Dicey Riley's Hotel

DJ, live music, late bites, drinks, darts & pool

329 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

November 30, 2025

Pasta & Wine Night Every Wednesday - Andie's Thirroul

Special Winter offering every Wednesday!

222-226 Lawrence Hargrave Drive Thirroul New South Wales 2515

December 3, 2025

Family Day with Fun Messy Mates - Five Barrel Brewing

Ready for a day of family fun like no other? Look no further than Five Barrels! Join them for a fantastic day packed with games galore!

Five Barrel Brewing 265 Keira St Wollongong New South Wales 2500

December 14, 2025

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

December 1, 2025 - December 4, 2025

New Year's Eve - Steamer's Bar & Grill

Celebrate New Year's Eve 2025 at Steamers Bar and Grill

1 Marine Drive Wollongong New South Wales 2500

December 31, 2025

Sundowners at The Imperial at Clifton

Watch the sun go down with discounted drinks & bar snacks

315 Lawrence Hargrave Drive Clifton New South Wales 2515

December 5, 2025

Trivia at Wisos

Join the fun every Tuesday from 7pm

Wiseman Park Wollongong City Bowling Club Cnr Gipps Rd & Foley St Gwynneville NSW 2500

December 2, 2025

ABBALANCHE CHRISTMAS DINNER & SHOW

Round out our 70th Anniversary celebrations in true dancing queen style! “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme” a dazzling…

5 Station Street Dapto New South Wales 2530

December 6, 2025

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