#1
Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - Ballina
Read 343 reviewsReputation score: 99/100
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2026 rankings NSW
17 Best Bars & Pubs
in Ballina
Compare the top 17 bars & pubs in Ballina, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Data as of 26 September 2026 · 10,959 Google reviews across 17 listed businesses
See the 17 listings ↓Top 17 Bars & Pubs in Ballina, NSW
1–17 of 17The shortlist
Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - Ballina (4.9 stars from 343 Google reviews), Seven Mile Brewing Co (4.8 stars from 396 Google reviews) and Hey Lady Diner (4.8 stars from 240 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Ballina bars & pubs ranking.
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#2
Seven Mile Brewing Co
Read 396 reviewsReputation score: 98/100
#3
Hey Lady Diner
Read 240 reviewsReputation score: 98/100
#4
Kelp Restaurant Ballina
Read 355 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#5
Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina
Read 2,265 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#6
Westower Tavern
Read 762 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#7
Henry Rous Tavern
Read 671 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#8
La Cucina di Vino
Read 505 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#9
Shaws Bay Hotel
Read 1,259 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#10
Beef and Beach Lennox Head
Read 505 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#11
Ballina RSL Club
Read 2,199 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#12
Australian Hotel Ballina
Read 761 reviewsReputation score: 90/100
#13
The Lennox Hotel
Read 463 reviewsReputation score: 89/100
#14
Isola Wine Shop & Tasting Room
Read 40 reviewsReputation score: 82/100
#15
Jekyll & Hyde Lennox Head
Read 90 reviewsReputation score: 80/100
4/63-65 Ballina St, Lennox Head New South Wales 2478
0448 086 497#16
Bertie's food and drink
Read 57 reviewsReputation score: 79/100
Shop 1/24 Cherry St, Ballina New South Wales 2478
bertiesballina.com.au#17
Slipway Hotel Restaurant
Read 48 reviewsReputation score: 69/100
70 River St, Ballina New South Wales 2478
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How do bars & pubs in Ballina compare?
The 17 bars & pubs listed on LocalLocal in Ballina have 10,959 Google reviews in total. Their median rating is 4.3 stars. The median review count is 463.
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Which bars & pubs lead LocalLocal's Ballina ranking?
Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - Ballina (4.9 stars from 343 Google reviews); Seven Mile Brewing Co (4.8 stars from 396 Google reviews); Hey Lady Diner (4.8 stars from 240 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Ballina bars & pubs list. These ratings and review counts were recorded 26 September 2026. Confirm current availability with the business.
How does LocalLocal rank bars & pubs in Ballina?
LocalLocal ranks bars & pubs by its published score: up to 50 points for rating quality, 30 for review volume and 20 for available profile details. Ties use star rating and review count, followed by a stable business identifier.
How many bars & pubs are listed in Ballina?
LocalLocal lists 17 bars & pubs in Ballina. Their public profiles report 10,959 Google reviews in total. The median rating is 4.3 stars with a median of 463 reviews.
What should I ask bars & pubs before booking?
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How current are the ratings and business details?
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