OUR SOUTH COAST ROAD-TRIP GUIDE

November 04, 2024

OUR SOUTH COAST ROAD-TRIP GUIDE

Last summer, we took a drive along NSW’s South Coast to visit some friends from the TGBC community. And it turned out to be quite the adventure! So, we’ve put together a little guide for those looking for a spot to throw back their favourite brew down south.

'FROM RECORD STORES TO FIRST–CLASS BURGERS TO WINE BARS AND PUBS WITH A VIEW - THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE ALONG THE ILLAWARRA ESCARPMENT AND BEYOND.'

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FIRST STOP

SCARBOROUGH HOTEL

SCARBOROUGH

Kick your trip off with a BANG, and a banging view in the cliff-side beer garden of this icon of a pub.

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SECOND STOP

FRANKS WILD YEARS

THIRROUL

Break up digging the scenery with a dig through some records at Franks, where you’ll find not only second-hand vinyl but local releases, too.

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THIRD STOP

CIROS PIZZA

THIRROUL

Taste the Mediterranean at Cirros, brought to life by locally sourced ingredients and a lot of love.

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FOURTH STOP

YAKKA

PORT KEMBLA

Drop into Port Kembla for that industrial chic backdrop, stopping for supplies at Yakka, including top-draw natural wine, craft beer, magazines and records.

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FIFTH STOP

BAR YUKI

MILTON

Travel from Milton across Japan and Europe, captured via fantastic food, drink, music and more, with Bar Yuki.

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SIXTH STOP

HOTEL MONARCH

MORUYA

Follow the rainbow to the Monarch, a vibrant spot for colourful locals and curious out-of-towners alike; if you’re weary from the drive, you can even get a room for the night…⁠

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SEVENTH STOP

AIR RAID TAVERN

MORUYA⁠

⁠Check out the tile work at the one-of-a-kind Air Raid Tavern, with an interior that took a massive 13 years to tile, all by loving hand.

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EIGHTH STOP

DULCIES COTTAGE

MERIMBULA

Take a bite of what’s been voted the best burger in Australia, at an original 1925 homestead built by cottage namesake Dulcie Goodsill and her husband. ⁠

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NINTH STOP

BAR SUPRETTE

MERIMBULA

Finish the tour with some light refreshments and a culinary souvenir shop at Bar Suprette, where you’ll enjoy cured meats and high-quality tinned delicacies in the restaurant or take away.

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Thank you for joining us for the journey! Share some snaps on your next South Coast road trip by giving us a tag. And if you’re looking for somewhere stocking our products near you, try out our Beer Locator tool.