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Howl with the wolf.<\/p><\/div>\n
The Throsby<\/a><\/h2>\nOne of the best loved bars in town is The Throsby<\/a>, a sophisticated space to get together with the girls or take your new squeeze. The light and airy bar is all polished concrete, coffee-coloured banquettes and light woods. The bar serves an exceptional range of Australian and Italian wines alongside contemporary Italian food from Ain\u2019t Nonna\u2019s that is, truth be told, better than what your Nonna used to make. (Shhh, don\u2019t tell her.)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2The-smallest-wine-bar-in-town-packs-a-punch..jpg\")
The smallest wine bar in town packs a punch.<\/p><\/div>\n
Humber Bar<\/h2>\n
The old Hillman Humber building, which is over 80 years old, underwent a sleeker-than-sleek revamp in 2014 and it\u2019s become an inner-city sanctuary for a craft beer or cocktail. The three-level Humber Bar<\/a><\/u> features a ground-floor eatery, cocktail lounge and rooftop bar strung with fairy lights, which is where the bar\u2019s stylish clientele eventually gravitate to. Book in for a bottomless brunch of pizza and Pimms or mosey down to the middle-level Art Deco cocktail bar to mingle with other singles.<\/p>\n![\"Humber](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3Take-to-the-skies-at-Humber-Bar..jpg\")
Take to the skies at Humber Bar.<\/p><\/div>\n
Night Parrot Wine Bar<\/h2>\n
Like the bird itself, the Night Parrot Wine Bar<\/a><\/u> pops with bright, vivid colour. Use your most raucous voice to order an Old Fashioned and then use your feet to grasp onto a stool until you\u2019re served. This sophisticated bar, located in the heart of Wollongong, serves a range of Asian-inspired street food. Order \u2018smaller\u2019 plates such as kingfish sashimi, crab san choy bao, and spicy chicken wings to share or hog the pog with a \u2018bigger\u2019 option like braised wagyu brisket.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4The-Night-Parrot-Wine-Bar-pops-with-bright-vivid-colour.jpg\")
The Night Parrot Wine Bar pops with bright, vivid colour.<\/p><\/div>\n
The Little Prince<\/h2>\n
You\u2019ll find skilled and friendly bar staff and DJs at The Little Prince<\/a><\/u>, which is part of the same hefty family as Howlin\u2019 Wolf Bar<\/a><\/u>, Dagwood<\/a><\/u> and Births and Deaths<\/a><\/u> (located in the old Office of Births, Deaths and Marriages). It\u2019s worth visiting The Little Prince to read the menu alone which is divided into sections such as Smashable Classics, Beers from the Tap, and Fermented Grape Juice. Happy hour is positively jubilant: take a seat under the wall mural by Kaff-eine and order some hot nuts and a jug of Hairyman<\/a><\/u> pop ale.<\/p>\n![\"Little](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5Sit-under-the-colourful-mural-at-Little-Prince..jpg\")
Sit under the colourful mural at Little Prince.<\/p><\/div>\n
Headlands Distilling Co.<\/h2>\n
The grain-to-glass philosophy is core to Headlands Distilling Co<\/a><\/u>\u2019s products, which are available to sample at the distillery from 4pm-7pm on Fridays or from noon-4pm on Sundays. The four young blokes behind Wollongong\u2019s first distillery kicked off the concept in 2014 and since then have produced hand-crafted whisky, vodka and barrel-aged gin. The affable young entrepreneurs conduct tours of the distillery and tastings of their high-quality spirits, which includes the world\u2019s first Illawarra plum cask whisky.<\/p>\nJuniper<\/h2>\n
Thinking about drowning your sorrows after a messy break-up? Don\u2019t expect the bartenders at Wollongong\u2019s first dedicated gin bar to encourage such self-indulgent behaviour. While it\u2019s true the Juniper<\/a><\/u> staff keep everyone\u2019s glasses nicely topped up, the only advice they offer you is which of their 58-strong list of boutique gins you should try. And who knows? After a few Four Pillars and gin martinis, you might even find your next crush at this sophisticated neon-lit bar where good vibes, casual bar food, and the humble G+T collide.<\/p>\n![\"Juniper](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7Juniper-is-Wollongongs-first-dedicated-gin-bar.jpg\")
Juniper is Wollongong’s first dedicated gin bar.<\/p><\/div>\n
His Boy Elroy<\/h2>\n
Don your best flat cap and cardigan, pop in your going-out nose ring and do your best to rock the I-just-got-off-the-couch look before you wobble down the way to His Boy Elroy<\/a><\/u> in Wollongong where you can vacuum down a few Illawarra Brewing Company IPAs with laidback locals. The narrow space dedicated to burgers and beverages is full of Wollongong cool cats who remain unconcerned about their daily calorie intake. Enter the larger-than-life Dirty Bird with fries.<\/p>\nMoo Minn<\/h2>\n
This character-filled Czech pub looks like it might have been furnished from a squat house in Prague. And we mean that in a good way. You can\u2019t manufacture this kind of charm: think cosy Nanna-style lounges, framed embroidery, butter-yellow walls, \u201870s-style lampshades and ceilings a-tangle with a mix of Chinese lanterns, party lights and bunting. Moo Minn<\/a><\/u> opens at noon each day for tipsy tapas, which includes a rotating list of small plates such as crispy cauliflower, arancini, Slovak loaded fries and spring rolls.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/8You-can\u2019t-manufacture-this-kind-of-charm..jpg\")
You can\u2019t manufacture this kind of charm.<\/p><\/div>\n
Pepe\u2019s on the Beach<\/h2>\n
You\u2019ll probably bump into that guy you met splayed out on the hot sand in his Speedos, skin the colour of caramel, if you head to Pepe\u2019s on the Beach on a Sunday, when scantily clad locals gather together to sway, cocktails in hand to the music. Curl up like a croissant in the hanging chair with beach views while enjoying Cali-inspired snacks such as shoestring fries, soft tacos with pulled Mexican pork and jalapeno poppers. Happy hour is held every Monday to Friday between 3pm and 6pm.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/9The-ultimate-beachside-paradise-in-North-Wollongong..jpg\")
The ultimate beachside paradise in North Wollongong.<\/p><\/div>\n
Five Barrel Brewing<\/h2>\n
Five Barrel Brewing<\/a><\/u> is a top spot to crack open a few cans with brewer Phillip O\u2019Shea who took his love of home brewing and turned it into his business. The core range includes a golden ale, pale ale and ESB (extra special bitter) as well as a few single-keg batches that are only available in the taproom. The brewery is open throughout the week for tours and tastings and the kitchen is open Thursday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.<\/p>\n![\"Five](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10Five-Barrel-Brewing-is-a-top-spot-to-crack-open-a-few-cans.jpg\")
Five Barrel Brewing is a top spot to crack open a few cans.<\/p><\/div>\n
North Gong Hotel<\/h2>\n
North Gong Hotel<\/a><\/u> has some of the Gong\u2019s best old-school bar bites such as chips and gravy and chicken wings which are best devoured in the sunny beer garden that overlooks the iconic Illawarra escarpment. The pub in north Gong has a great range of tap beer available from its three bars as well as a family-friendly bistro. The expansive sunny garden is the kind of spot every pub wishes for and is perfect for people-watching during one of its infamous Sunday sessions.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/11Old-school-vibes-at-The-North-Gong.jpg\")
Old-school vibes at The North Gong.<\/p><\/div>\n
Headlands Austinmer Beach<\/h2>\n
If you\u2019re a fan of Instagram stars The Inspired Unemployed you\u2019ve likely seen the lads camped out at Headlands Austinmer Beach<\/a><\/u> with their entourage. That\u2019s like another way of saying this place is hot property. Put your hands in the young capable staff who are an integral part of the experience here and can nudge you toward the brasserie and bar, or beer garden, depending on your mood. Had one too many slushie cocktails? Book a self-contained luxury apartment for the night.<\/p>\n![\"Headlands](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/12Find-Headlands-Austinmer-Beach-between-the-mountains-and-the-sea..jpg\")
Find Headlands Austinmer Beach between the mountains and the sea.<\/p><\/div>\n
The Imperial at Clifton<\/h2>\n
Ready, steady, revamp. The paint is only just dry at The Imperial at Clifton<\/a><\/u>, located 500 metres from the Seacliff Bridge, which has undergone a serious facelift. Locals have been obsessively scrolling through the social media feeds attached to the heritage-listed building in order to watch the painstaking progress of the renovation and the results are in: it\u2019s the Greater Gong\u2019s new super-swish clifftop hub. The Scarborough Hotel<\/a><\/u> is another one of the star attractions set between the sea and escarpment in the Illawarra.<\/p>\nThe Daring Squire<\/h2>\n
It’s likely your bartender will sport a Hawaiian shirt and the Jungle Giants will be on the playlist at this open-spaced communal brew house which also features outdoor tables looking out onto Flinders Street in the heart of Wollongong. Named in honour of Australia\u2019s first and most sought-after convict turned brewer, The Daring Squire<\/a><\/u> has colonised a cottage and renovated it with the history of James Squire in mind. It\u2019s pretty much always party time at the Daring Squire, where lumberjack chic and femullets are the dress code.<\/p>\n
The smallest wine bar in town packs a punch.<\/p><\/div>\n
Humber Bar<\/h2>\n
The old Hillman Humber building, which is over 80 years old, underwent a sleeker-than-sleek revamp in 2014 and it\u2019s become an inner-city sanctuary for a craft beer or cocktail. The three-level Humber Bar<\/a><\/u> features a ground-floor eatery, cocktail lounge and rooftop bar strung with fairy lights, which is where the bar\u2019s stylish clientele eventually gravitate to. Book in for a bottomless brunch of pizza and Pimms or mosey down to the middle-level Art Deco cocktail bar to mingle with other singles.<\/p>\n Take to the skies at Humber Bar.<\/p><\/div>\n Like the bird itself, the Night Parrot Wine Bar<\/a><\/u> pops with bright, vivid colour. Use your most raucous voice to order an Old Fashioned and then use your feet to grasp onto a stool until you\u2019re served. This sophisticated bar, located in the heart of Wollongong, serves a range of Asian-inspired street food. Order \u2018smaller\u2019 plates such as kingfish sashimi, crab san choy bao, and spicy chicken wings to share or hog the pog with a \u2018bigger\u2019 option like braised wagyu brisket.<\/p>\n The Night Parrot Wine Bar pops with bright, vivid colour.<\/p><\/div>\n You\u2019ll find skilled and friendly bar staff and DJs at The Little Prince<\/a><\/u>, which is part of the same hefty family as Howlin\u2019 Wolf Bar<\/a><\/u>, Dagwood<\/a><\/u> and Births and Deaths<\/a><\/u> (located in the old Office of Births, Deaths and Marriages). It\u2019s worth visiting The Little Prince to read the menu alone which is divided into sections such as Smashable Classics, Beers from the Tap, and Fermented Grape Juice. Happy hour is positively jubilant: take a seat under the wall mural by Kaff-eine and order some hot nuts and a jug of Hairyman<\/a><\/u> pop ale.<\/p>\n Sit under the colourful mural at Little Prince.<\/p><\/div>\n The grain-to-glass philosophy is core to Headlands Distilling Co<\/a><\/u>\u2019s products, which are available to sample at the distillery from 4pm-7pm on Fridays or from noon-4pm on Sundays. The four young blokes behind Wollongong\u2019s first distillery kicked off the concept in 2014 and since then have produced hand-crafted whisky, vodka and barrel-aged gin. The affable young entrepreneurs conduct tours of the distillery and tastings of their high-quality spirits, which includes the world\u2019s first Illawarra plum cask whisky.<\/p>\n Thinking about drowning your sorrows after a messy break-up? Don\u2019t expect the bartenders at Wollongong\u2019s first dedicated gin bar to encourage such self-indulgent behaviour. While it\u2019s true the Juniper<\/a><\/u> staff keep everyone\u2019s glasses nicely topped up, the only advice they offer you is which of their 58-strong list of boutique gins you should try. And who knows? After a few Four Pillars and gin martinis, you might even find your next crush at this sophisticated neon-lit bar where good vibes, casual bar food, and the humble G+T collide.<\/p>\n Juniper is Wollongong’s first dedicated gin bar.<\/p><\/div>\n Don your best flat cap and cardigan, pop in your going-out nose ring and do your best to rock the I-just-got-off-the-couch look before you wobble down the way to His Boy Elroy<\/a><\/u> in Wollongong where you can vacuum down a few Illawarra Brewing Company IPAs with laidback locals. The narrow space dedicated to burgers and beverages is full of Wollongong cool cats who remain unconcerned about their daily calorie intake. Enter the larger-than-life Dirty Bird with fries.<\/p>\n This character-filled Czech pub looks like it might have been furnished from a squat house in Prague. And we mean that in a good way. You can\u2019t manufacture this kind of charm: think cosy Nanna-style lounges, framed embroidery, butter-yellow walls, \u201870s-style lampshades and ceilings a-tangle with a mix of Chinese lanterns, party lights and bunting. Moo Minn<\/a><\/u> opens at noon each day for tipsy tapas, which includes a rotating list of small plates such as crispy cauliflower, arancini, Slovak loaded fries and spring rolls.<\/p>\n You can\u2019t manufacture this kind of charm.<\/p><\/div>\n You\u2019ll probably bump into that guy you met splayed out on the hot sand in his Speedos, skin the colour of caramel, if you head to Pepe\u2019s on the Beach on a Sunday, when scantily clad locals gather together to sway, cocktails in hand to the music. Curl up like a croissant in the hanging chair with beach views while enjoying Cali-inspired snacks such as shoestring fries, soft tacos with pulled Mexican pork and jalapeno poppers. Happy hour is held every Monday to Friday between 3pm and 6pm.<\/p>\n The ultimate beachside paradise in North Wollongong.<\/p><\/div>\n Five Barrel Brewing<\/a><\/u> is a top spot to crack open a few cans with brewer Phillip O\u2019Shea who took his love of home brewing and turned it into his business. The core range includes a golden ale, pale ale and ESB (extra special bitter) as well as a few single-keg batches that are only available in the taproom. The brewery is open throughout the week for tours and tastings and the kitchen is open Thursday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.<\/p>\n Five Barrel Brewing is a top spot to crack open a few cans.<\/p><\/div>\n North Gong Hotel<\/a><\/u> has some of the Gong\u2019s best old-school bar bites such as chips and gravy and chicken wings which are best devoured in the sunny beer garden that overlooks the iconic Illawarra escarpment. The pub in north Gong has a great range of tap beer available from its three bars as well as a family-friendly bistro. The expansive sunny garden is the kind of spot every pub wishes for and is perfect for people-watching during one of its infamous Sunday sessions.<\/p>\n Old-school vibes at The North Gong.<\/p><\/div>\n If you\u2019re a fan of Instagram stars The Inspired Unemployed you\u2019ve likely seen the lads camped out at Headlands Austinmer Beach<\/a><\/u> with their entourage. That\u2019s like another way of saying this place is hot property. Put your hands in the young capable staff who are an integral part of the experience here and can nudge you toward the brasserie and bar, or beer garden, depending on your mood. Had one too many slushie cocktails? Book a self-contained luxury apartment for the night.<\/p>\n Find Headlands Austinmer Beach between the mountains and the sea.<\/p><\/div>\n Ready, steady, revamp. The paint is only just dry at The Imperial at Clifton<\/a><\/u>, located 500 metres from the Seacliff Bridge, which has undergone a serious facelift. Locals have been obsessively scrolling through the social media feeds attached to the heritage-listed building in order to watch the painstaking progress of the renovation and the results are in: it\u2019s the Greater Gong\u2019s new super-swish clifftop hub. The Scarborough Hotel<\/a><\/u> is another one of the star attractions set between the sea and escarpment in the Illawarra.<\/p>\n It’s likely your bartender will sport a Hawaiian shirt and the Jungle Giants will be on the playlist at this open-spaced communal brew house which also features outdoor tables looking out onto Flinders Street in the heart of Wollongong. Named in honour of Australia\u2019s first and most sought-after convict turned brewer, The Daring Squire<\/a><\/u> has colonised a cottage and renovated it with the history of James Squire in mind. It\u2019s pretty much always party time at the Daring Squire, where lumberjack chic and femullets are the dress code.<\/p>\nNight Parrot Wine Bar<\/h2>\n
The Little Prince<\/h2>\n
Headlands Distilling Co.<\/h2>\n
Juniper<\/h2>\n
His Boy Elroy<\/h2>\n
Moo Minn<\/h2>\n
Pepe\u2019s on the Beach<\/h2>\n
Five Barrel Brewing<\/h2>\n
North Gong Hotel<\/h2>\n
Headlands Austinmer Beach<\/h2>\n
The Imperial at Clifton<\/h2>\n
The Daring Squire<\/h2>\n
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