Sharne's Guidebook
Cafés
Coffee, food
Café on the beach, above the rock pools. 15-20 minute walk East!
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bulli Beach Cafe
68 Trinity RowCafé on the beach, above the rock pools. 15-20 minute walk East!
Café at the beach selling fish and chips. 15-20 minute walk.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ruby's Cafe Bulli
1 Farrell RdCafé at the beach selling fish and chips. 15-20 minute walk.
Stokes Lane Cafe
238 Princes HwyClosest café with great coffee and food. 2 minute walk.
Point Cafe
40A Point StreetCafé on your way down to Sandon Point. 15-20 minute walk.
Bars & restaurants within walking distance
Excellent locally brewed beer, delicious food and great vibes. 5 minute walk.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Resin Brewing
8 Station StExcellent locally brewed beer, delicious food and great vibes. 5 minute walk.
The Fitz boasts a rooftop bar, delicious food and fun cocktails. 5 minute walk.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fitz Cafe & Bar
251 Princes HighwayThe Fitz boasts a rooftop bar, delicious food and fun cocktails. 5 minute walk.
This historic pub attracts some great bands so keep an eye on their upcoming gigs. 2 minute walk.
They are currently renovating the main bar and courtyard so we are looking forward to seeing the end result!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bulli Heritage Hotel
240 Princes HwyThis historic pub attracts some great bands so keep an eye on their upcoming gigs. 2 minute walk.
They are currently renovating the main bar and courtyard so we are looking forward to seeing the end result!
Live music venues
Anita’s Theatre attracts some great musicians and shows. 1 train stop north.
Anita's Theatre Thirroul
264-270 Lawrence Hargrave DrGroceries
Bulli Fruit & Deli
161 Princes HwyBest fresh fruit and veg
Restaurants worth a visit in the surrounding area
Delicious seafood plates cooked to order, designed to share. The menu is a combination of classic chip-shop fare and more worldly seafood flavours with an in-house Sushi & Poké Bar. All of the fish is responsibly-sourced & sustainably caught, and South Sailor works closely with local suppliers to receive the best of the local prawns and oysters.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Sailor
216-218 Lawrence Hargrave DrDelicious seafood plates cooked to order, designed to share. The menu is a combination of classic chip-shop fare and more worldly seafood flavours with an in-house Sushi & Poké Bar. All of the fish is responsibly-sourced & sustainably caught, and South Sailor works closely with local suppliers to receive the best of the local prawns and oysters.
One train ride north to Thirroul you will find this delicious pizza and wine bar! Alternatively 5 mins drive.
Franco Pizza Bar
One train ride north to Thirroul you will find this delicious pizza and wine bar! Alternatively 5 mins drive.
Coastal Thai thirroul
305 Lawrence Hargrave DrTakeaway options worth considering
A small restaurant with great takeaway/ delivery pizza and pasta. The suburb south of Bulli.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Woonona Pizza Kitchen
20-22 Ball StA small restaurant with great takeaway/ delivery pizza and pasta. The suburb south of Bulli.
Local festivals
The annual Illawarra Folk Festival is usually held over four days but for our return 2023 festival it will be 4 venues with 50 acts over 3 days.
The festival includes the sounds of folk, indie, world, roots, bluegrass, Balkan and Celtic music, as well as poetry, comedy and dance.
Set in the spectacular northern Illawarra Escarpment in Bulli Showground, the 2023 festival has 4 onsite venues and is a family friendly village with action from early morning to late night.
With music from 50 international, national and local artists performing in over 150 concerts there’s also a colourful array of international food stalls, craft stalls and the festival bar.
Illawarra Folk Festival
The annual Illawarra Folk Festival is usually held over four days but for our return 2023 festival it will be 4 venues with 50 acts over 3 days.
The festival includes the sounds of folk, indie, world, roots, bluegrass, Balkan and Celtic music, as well as poetry, comedy and dance.
Set in the spectacular northern Illawarra Escarpment in Bulli Showground, the 2023 festival has 4 onsite venues and is a family friendly village with action from early morning to late night.
With music from 50 international, national and local artists performing in over 150 concerts there’s also a colourful array of international food stalls, craft stalls and the festival bar.