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Bar hopping in regional Australia

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Posted 15 Jun 2022

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Hilary Simmons

A cocktail at Rosella's in Burleigh Heads

​​Getting out of the city? Make sure you know the best regional bars and pubs before you hit the road.

Australia is packed full of regional gems and country pubs ready to welcome you with open arms and old-fashioned hospitality. Whether you're after a simple pint, an epic pub feed or a Parisian-inspired adventure, here are some of our favourite far-flung and fabulous regional bars across Australia.

As ridgey-didge as Crocodile Dundee (but not as likely to be excited about the size of a hunting knife), each of these regional watering holes offer truly exceptional food and wine menus. With local ingredients and sustainability a focus, there’s every chance you’ll be planning a second visit before you hit the road again.

Bars for the hitlist in regional Australia
Regional WA
Settlers Tavern
A world-class wine list in one of Australia’s key producing regions teamed with comforting pub grub adds up to a local watering hole that attracts everyone from farmhands to winemakers.
Regional WA
Liberté
A spirited regional watering hole where east meets west meets the producers of the Great Southern region in punchy share plates, thoughtful drinks and all the other hallmarks of a good night out.
Regional QLD
Cantina
The mood at this Spanish-inspired hole-in-the-wall Gold Coast bar is casual, but the drinks and snacks at Cantina are laser-sharp and the dial is cranked up to party.
Regional TAS
Bar Two
A friendly wine bar with Tasmanian-only wines and spirits, Bar Two offers an excellent overview of the best the island has to offer with an inner-city vibe that belies its regional setting.
Regional TAS
Saint John Craft Beer Bar
A list of top-notch craft beers and top-shelf spirits served with an unpretentious and democratic Tassie vibe make this a destination for good times for all comers.
Regional NSW
Small Town Food + Wine
Big energy, even bigger wine list – Small Town’s name belies the experience here where the menu delivers punchy flavours and the mighty drinks list by an expert sommelier invites a deep-dive.
Regional VIC
Grace
Boisterous and big-hearted, newcomer Grace has endeared herself to locals and visitors with an all-Australian wine and spirits offering, and refined food that leans “European, with a dash of Melbourne”.
Regional VIC
Bar Merenda
A European-style, hyper-regional bar delivering a considered range of wines and snack-like dishes composed of ingredients from their garden and district producers – local focus and local favourite.
Regional SA
The Salopian Inn
The Salopian Inn has the perfect wine-region drinks list, showcasing the McLaren Vale vineyards that surround it while offering plenty to excite the local winemakers.
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Hilary Simmons Hilary Simmons is a Melbourne-based writer, copywriter and editor whose work has appeared in Time Out, Urban List and Buzzfeed.
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