Railway Friendly Bar is a nightlife & bars in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia, with a price range of $$. It has a 4.2/5 rating from 1134 Google reviews. Contact: +61 2 6685 7662. Website: https://therailsbyronbay.com/.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
Railway Friendly Bar
Byron Bay · Nightlife & Bars
Hidden GemSolo TravellerBudgetBackpacker Friendly
4.2/5
(1,134 reviews)
$$
The pub that's been here longer than most of the town's cafés, bars, and boutiques combined. The Railway Friendly Bar sits on Jonson Street with the quiet confidence of a place that doesn't need to reinvent itself. Expect cold beers, a crowd that mixes locals with travellers without making a fuss about it, and prices that won't send you into sticker shock. The vibe is unpretentious in the way only a proper pub can pull off: no cocktail list theatrics, no mood lighting, just a bar doing what a bar should do. Midweek it's relaxed enough to hold a conversation. Weekends it fills up. If you're after somewhere to start the night without committing to a scene, this is a reasonable place to land.
Opening Hours
- Monday11am – 12am
- Tuesday11am – 12am
- Wednesday11am – 12am
- Thursday11am – 12am
- Friday10am – 12am
- Saturday10am – 12am
- Sunday11am – 12am
Contact
- +61 2 6685 7662
- therailsbyronbay.com
- 86 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481
- View on Google Maps →
What People Say
Sabine Kleinera month ago
Absolutely loved this place. Had an almost outback feel to it. I have rather specific dietary requirements and they were able to accommodate without a problem. Soooo well priced too. Cheap scooters too. Bonus in everything. Best pub in Byron
Jeff Frey4 months ago
Such an amazing vibe at Railway Friendly Bar. The live music creates a great atmosphere and makes the place really fun. There’s plenty of space to dance, both inside and outside, which is great if you want to move around and enjoy the music. Drinks are affordable and the staff are friendly, which makes the experience even better. I definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for a fun night out with good music and a great crowd.
Julie Starr6 months ago
We grabbed a drink before heading off to dinner. It was a great place to stop, chill and listen to live music.
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