Guidebook for Bathurst
Food Scene
The Hub has a gorgeous vine covered outdoor eating area with heaters for the cooler months, or sit inside near the open fire place. Great coffee, very modern menu for breakfast & lunch 7 days a week.
47 locals recommend
The Hub
52 Keppel StThe Hub has a gorgeous vine covered outdoor eating area with heaters for the cooler months, or sit inside near the open fire place. Great coffee, very modern menu for breakfast & lunch 7 days a week.
Cobblestone Lane is set in a beautifully restored historic building in the heart of Bathurst. The old cobblestone lane runs beneath the building and used to be the main thoroughfare for travelling stock horses. Guests can also enjoy looking down the old well featured in the centre of the restaurant. They offer a good sized lunch and dinner menu Tuesday - Saturday. It is situated next to the Webb & Co bar, which can be a nice spot for a pre -or post-dinner drink. The bar often has live music in it's intimate setting.
17 locals recommend
Cobblestone Lane
173 George StCobblestone Lane is set in a beautifully restored historic building in the heart of Bathurst. The old cobblestone lane runs beneath the building and used to be the main thoroughfare for travelling stock horses. Guests can also enjoy looking down the old well featured in the centre of the restaurant. They offer a good sized lunch and dinner menu Tuesday - Saturday. It is situated next to the Webb & Co bar, which can be a nice spot for a pre -or post-dinner drink. The bar often has live music in it's intimate setting.
Terrace Thai is located fairly close to The Yellow Door Guesthouse and is always good quality Thai cuisine. It is set in a traditionally decorated space, but if you prefer to eat in they also offer fairly prompt home delivery.
22 locals recommend
The Terrace Thai Bathurst
263 Durham StTerrace Thai is located fairly close to The Yellow Door Guesthouse and is always good quality Thai cuisine. It is set in a traditionally decorated space, but if you prefer to eat in they also offer fairly prompt home delivery.
Chef Li have two different sized family packs for take-away, they are generous sized dishes and are always fresh and well enjoyed by the kids.
Chef Li Chinese Restaurant
177 Howick StChef Li have two different sized family packs for take-away, they are generous sized dishes and are always fresh and well enjoyed by the kids.
Drinks & Nightlife
The George Hotel looks across to The Machattie Park and has a lovely lunch and dinner menu 7 days a week, we would suggest The George Burger and a glass of house sav blanc, or a pale ale on tap. Live music can be enjoyed most weekend evenings.
27 locals recommend
The George Hotel
201 George StThe George Hotel looks across to The Machattie Park and has a lovely lunch and dinner menu 7 days a week, we would suggest The George Burger and a glass of house sav blanc, or a pale ale on tap. Live music can be enjoyed most weekend evenings.
Two Heads is nestled in an old mill , guests are able to view the vats which are providing all the house made brews to the beer taps around the bar. Two Heads has lazy Sunday tunes which can be enjoyed with a beer paddle full of the brewery's finest samplers. They have an extensive lunch and dinner menu and are open Wednesday - Sunday, we would suggest the sliders or the sticky chicken wings.
6 locals recommend
Two Heads Brewing
2A Piper StTwo Heads is nestled in an old mill , guests are able to view the vats which are providing all the house made brews to the beer taps around the bar. Two Heads has lazy Sunday tunes which can be enjoyed with a beer paddle full of the brewery's finest samplers. They have an extensive lunch and dinner menu and are open Wednesday - Sunday, we would suggest the sliders or the sticky chicken wings.
This stunning old church has been beautifully restored, and features a large indoor and outdoor area. 2 for 1 cocktails start at 5pm each afternoon, and go down particularly well with a wood fired gourmet pizza. There are also a very good selection of beers and wines, and live music is usually playing Saturday evenings.
28 locals recommend
Church Bar
1 Ribbon Gang LnThis stunning old church has been beautifully restored, and features a large indoor and outdoor area. 2 for 1 cocktails start at 5pm each afternoon, and go down particularly well with a wood fired gourmet pizza. There are also a very good selection of beers and wines, and live music is usually playing Saturday evenings.
Tommy's does good Mexican food with inexpensive jugs of cocktails. They have a range of board games for a little dinner fun! Make a booking, it is always really busy on weekends.
Tommy's
Tommy's does good Mexican food with inexpensive jugs of cocktails. They have a range of board games for a little dinner fun! Make a booking, it is always really busy on weekends.
The Irish Pub has great Irish hospitality. Ma Duggan's restaurant has a lot of old irish faviourite meals to choose from. They are open lunch and dinner 7 days a week. A really warm and cosy setting, live music on weekends.
24 locals recommend
Jack Duggans Irish Pub
135 George StThe Irish Pub has great Irish hospitality. Ma Duggan's restaurant has a lot of old irish faviourite meals to choose from. They are open lunch and dinner 7 days a week. A really warm and cosy setting, live music on weekends.
Entertainment & Activities
We are famous for our world renowned race track. A trip to Bathurst would not be complete without a lap around the track! Lots of locals tackle this track on foot during the early morning hours - it is approximately 6 kms around, but no matter which way you decide to trek you will be confronted with gradual inclines.
49 locals recommend
Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit
Mountain StraightWe are famous for our world renowned race track. A trip to Bathurst would not be complete without a lap around the track! Lots of locals tackle this track on foot during the early morning hours - it is approximately 6 kms around, but no matter which way you decide to trek you will be confronted with gradual inclines.
Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
224 Howick StArts & Culture
The Art Gallery is set on iconic Koppel Street where you will also find many quirky little specialty shops. The Art Gallery is open 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm and always has many art displays for all ages and interests. The Gallery always showcases local talent too!
25 locals recommend
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
78 Keppel StThe Art Gallery is set on iconic Koppel Street where you will also find many quirky little specialty shops. The Art Gallery is open 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm and always has many art displays for all ages and interests. The Gallery always showcases local talent too!
Parks & Nature
The river walk is a very popular activity for locals, you will see people enjoying the serenity anytime of the day, dogs, bikes, prams, runners, and yoga groups are all welcome around this 2 km stretch of the breathtakingly beautiful river. The river is located just at the bottom of the the main street (lower William St). The Peace Park and BBQ facilities are also located here, it is a great way to spend a few hours with the kids.
Macquarie River
The river walk is a very popular activity for locals, you will see people enjoying the serenity anytime of the day, dogs, bikes, prams, runners, and yoga groups are all welcome around this 2 km stretch of the breathtakingly beautiful river. The river is located just at the bottom of the the main street (lower William St). The Peace Park and BBQ facilities are also located here, it is a great way to spend a few hours with the kids.
Located a few blocks down for The Yellow Door Guesthouse on Hope Street, the Adventure Playground has a myriad of play areas - flying fox, maze, rock climbing wall, slides for big and little children, swing sets, and a bike safety course. There are also four gorgeous undercover BBQ areas.
9 locals recommend
Bathurst Adventure Playground
Located a few blocks down for The Yellow Door Guesthouse on Hope Street, the Adventure Playground has a myriad of play areas - flying fox, maze, rock climbing wall, slides for big and little children, swing sets, and a bike safety course. There are also four gorgeous undercover BBQ areas.
Essentials
ALDI Bathurst
128 Russell StWoolworths Bathurst
121 Howick StOchre Health Medical Centre Bathurst
1470 Panorama AveBathurst Base Hospital
361 Howick StCityfit Fitness Club
106 Rankin StBeautiful Glow Express
155 Fleming Dr7-Eleven Bathurst
269 Stewart StLaundry 2795
2A Lambert St