Best Bars, Breweries and Distilleries on the Central Coast NSW

Terrigal Pavilion

Terrigal Pavilion is a beachfront bar and restaurant precinct in Terrigal NSW located at The Haven overlooking the ocean. This Terrigal venue includes The Pav for drinks and casual dining and The Tropic for seafood and modern dishes. It’s a Central Coast destination for food, drinks and beachfront catch-ups.

Terrigal Beach House

Terrigal Beach House is a beachfront bar and restaurant in Terrigal NSW located on the Esplanade overlooking the ocean. This Terrigal venue features a seasonal menu, seafood, share plates and a full drinks offering with cocktails, beer and wine, alongside live music and events. It’s a Central Coast destination for drinks, dining and social gatherings by the beach.

Six String Brewing

Six String Brewing is a craft brewery and taproom in Erina NSW, proudly producing and packaging its own lineup of award-winning beers onsite. The Erina brewery offers a range of handcrafted ales, lagers and seasonal brews, available for tastings, paddles or takeaway. This Central Coast brewery also features a casual food menu, live music and a relaxed venue atmosphere for beer lovers and groups.

Hardys Bay Club

Hardys Bay Club is a waterfront bar, bistro and community club in Hardys Bay NSW overlooking Brisbane Water. This Hardys Bay club serves casual meals, drinks and classic pub favourites with indoor and outdoor seating by the water. It’s a popular Central Coast spot for relaxed dining, live entertainment and social gatherings in a laid-back setting.

Amalfi Restaurant and Bar Ettalong Beach

Amalfi Restaurant and Bar is a beachfront Italian restaurant and bar in Ettalong Beach NSW offering modern Italian dining with ocean views. This Ettalong Beach restaurant serves lunch, dinner, cocktails and wine alongside share-style dishes, woodfired pizza and fresh coastal flavours. It’s a popular Central Coast spot for beachside dining, social meals and relaxed drinks by the ocean.

Ocean bar-cantina

Ocean Bar Cantina is a beachfront bar and restaurant in Copacabana NSW offering modern Mexican-inspired dining with ocean views. This Copacabana bar and cantina serves tacos, share plates, cocktails and drinks in a relaxed setting right by the beach. It’s a popular Central Coast spot for lunch, dinner and casual seaside drinks.

Saltwater Bar & Bistro

Saltwater Bar & Bistro is at Avoca Beach Hotel. It serves lunch and dinner seven days a week. The menu includes seafood, steaks, burgers, salads and pub favourites. You can eat inside or outside on the deck among the trees.

Kincumber Hotel

Kincumber Hotel is a family-friendly pub, bar and bistro in Kincumber NSW offering classic pub meals, drinks, cocktails and an extensive beverage list in a relaxed Central Coast setting. The Kincumber hotel features a beer garden, kids’ play areas, live sports viewing, TAB, bottle shop and regular events alongside Australian pub classics like burgers, schnitzels and seafood. It’s a popular local Kincumber bar and restaurant for casual dining, drinks with friends and community gatherings.

Big Little Brewing

Big Little Brewing is a craft brewery and taproom in Gosford NSW brewing no-compromise beers with traditional methods and quality ingredients. This Gosford brewery offers a rotating range of handcrafted ales, lagers and seasonal brews on tap alongside a casual beer garden vibe. The Central Coast brewery often features food trucks, live music and a relaxed space for friends and family to enjoy fresh beer and gatherings.

The Savoy Bar and Music

The Savoy Bar and Music is a vibrant bar and live music venue in Long Jetty NSW offering cocktails, craft beers, wine, food and entertainment. This Long Jetty bar & music venue hosts regular live bands, DJs, trivia and themed events alongside casual dining and drinks in a heritage-style space. It’s a popular spot on the Central Coast for social nights, weekend entertainment and community gatherings.

Frankie's Rooftop

Frankie’s Rooftop is a rooftop cocktail bar in Woy Woy NSW perched atop The Bayview Hotel with panoramic views over Brisbane Water. This Woy Woy bar serves a cocktail-focused drinks menu alongside fine wines, craft beers and Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a relaxed outdoor setting. It’s a popular Central Coast rooftop bar destination for sunset drinks, weekend socialising and casual gatherings with friends.

Mumbo Jumbo's Beachhouse

Mumbo Jumbo’s Beachhouse is a beachside bar and restaurant in Terrigal NSW offering casual dining, drinks and seaside views just off The Esplanade. The Terrigal bar and eatery serves a menu of burgers, pizzas, seafood and share plates paired with cocktails, beers and wine in a relaxed coastal setting. It’s a popular Central Coast spot for lunch, dinner, sunset drinks or social gatherings by Terrigal Beach.

Bars, Breweries & Distilleries on the Central Coast