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The Best Bars in the Blue Mountains for a Scenic Drink
Sip your way through our pick of the best bars in the Blue Mountains.
Australian wanderlust has skyrocketed, prompting us to explore the best of our unique country. One of our favourite weekenders? The Blue Mountains region, full of natural beauty, boutique accommodation and great foodie hot spots.
Whether you’re a laidback local or a curious traveller, the Blue Mountains bar scene is alive with charm and character. From intimate nooks to trusted watering holes and packed to the rafters with regional hospitality, craft beers, cocktails, and local wines galore, these are the best bars in the Blue Mountains.
Frankie & Mo’s
Looking for a charming spot for a good sip and even better bites? Frankie & Mo’s is a natural-wine haven tucked inside a converted art gallery in the quaint town of Blackheath. Family-run by winemaker duo Bob and Tom Colman, their spot serves up low-intervention pours — mostly Australian — with seasonal share plates in a cosy 25-seat setting across three sweetly styled rooms.
Expect no-menu-by-design wine pours on glass — just whatever’s freshest — and a kitchen menu that changes every few weeks, often leaning veg-forward (think mushroom gnocchi, focaccia, venison shoulder or a decadent chocolate pie with poached pear).
44 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath
Mountain Culture Brew Pub
Mountain Culture‘s Status Quo Pale Ale has been voted Australia’s #1 beer not once, but twice. If that’s not enough reason to visit this brewpub, the nostalgic delights from the kitchen are. Fries with Japanese curry sauce, classic burgers and potato gems are calling our name.
A two-minute walk from the Katoomba Station, the restored heritage-listed building offers plenty of places to park your tush, including a pup-friendly outdoor deck ideal for watching the sunset.
23 – 25 Parke Street, Katoomba
The Bootlegger Bar
The Bootlegger Bar is where locals kick back sans fuss. The whiskey flights and cocktails set the tone, paired with a low and slow-roasted menu for a hearty feed to refuel after a day in the mountains. Nestled in the historic Niagara building, circa 1905, Bootlegger mixes turn-of-the-century charm with a modern edge. Two floors cater to gatherings big and small, and live music, trivia nights and occasional whisky-tasting events keep the vibes high.
Sitchu Tip: Come the weekend, The Bootlegger Bar opens up its secret rooftop beer garden, which is the perfect place to kick back with a brew in the sunshine.
92 Bathurst Road, Katoomba
Champagne Charlie’s Cocktail Bar
In Katoomba, The Carrington houses the effortlessly elegant Champagne Charlie’s Cocktail Bar, dubbed the Blue Mountains’ true cocktail haven. This Art Deco gem oozes grandeur and charm, whisking you away to eras past while you sip on expertly shaken concoctions.
A French champagne merchant Charles Heidsieck, nicknamed Champagne Charlie, had a taste for the finer things in life, and this bar — the oldest cocktail bar in Katoomba — gives visitors a taste of the good life with a side of Blue Mountains flair.
15 Katoomba Street, Katoomba
Aunty Ed’s
A local gem, Aunty Ed’s embodies nostalgic comfort and a retro ambience. The burgers and creamy milkshakes are a delicious blast from the past, and quirky cocktails offer something stronger. Sunday dinners come with a bonus: live music to set the mood.
Basement Level, 122 Katoomba Street, Katoomba
Dryridge Estate Cellar Door
For a relaxing Blue Mountains afternoon, swing by Dryridge Estate Cellar Door on weekends. Come for the premium wine tastings and stay for the stellar valley views and spring picnics. The 2018 Jack Shiraz is their star player, and pairing it with a cheese platter is practically mandatory.
226 Aspinall Road, Megalong Valley
Side B Vinyl Bar
This unique venue sells vinyls by day and pours cocktails by night. The Side B Vinyl Bar offers the perfect fusion of warmth, cosiness, and mid-century cool, where you can spend an evening with a cocktail or wine in hand while bobbing your head to selected vinyl tunes.
It’s the local go-to for an intimate space that sets the mood for careful listening. Oh, and if you’re lucky with timing, you can catch a gig or join their music trivia night.
237-238 Great Western Highway, Blackheath
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