#1
SoCo Kitchen & Bar Wollongong
Read 295 reviewsReputation score: 99/100
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2026 rankings NSW
6 Best Bars & Pubs
in Wollongong
Compare the top 6 bars & pubs in Wollongong, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Collected 26 September 2026 · 3,927 reported Google reviews across 6 businesses
See the 6 listings ↓Top 6 Bars & Pubs in Wollongong, NSW
1–6 of 6The shortlist
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, SoCo Kitchen & Bar Wollongong (4.9 stars from 295 Google reviews), Steamers Bar and Grill (4.2 stars from 1,980 Google reviews) and The Gong View Cafe (4.8 stars from 301 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Wollongong bars & pubs ranking.
The score describes the public review record. Read recent reviews and confirm the job with the business before booking.
#2
Steamers Bar and Grill
Read 1,980 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#3
The Gong View Cafe
Read 301 reviewsReputation score: 90/100
PARQ Building, Unit 7/88 Keira St, Wollongong New South Wales 2500
0416 559 170#4
Juniper Bar
Read 69 reviewsReputation score: 85/100
#5
Pepe's On The Beach
Read 1,009 reviewsReputation score: 85/100
#6
THE NINTH CLOUD
Read 273 reviewsReputation score: 76/100
68 Crown St, Wollongong New South Wales 2500
Contact details not supplied
Showing 6 of 6 businesses. This ranking covers our Wollongong listings. This is not a complete census. How we rank them →
What the numbers say about bars & pubs in Wollongong
LocalLocal's Wollongong capture includes 6 bars & pubs with 3,927 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.7 stars, backed by a median of 298 reviews.
A high average means more when plenty of people have contributed. Open the Google review link on a listing to check recent feedback about work like yours. Contact the business to confirm it serves your address.
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Questions about bars & pubs in Wollongong and the evidence behind this list.
Who leads LocalLocal's Wollongong bars & pubs ranking?
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, the highest-scoring businesses are SoCo Kitchen & Bar Wollongong (4.9 stars from 295 Google reviews); Steamers Bar and Grill (4.2 stars from 1,980 Google reviews); The Gong View Cafe (4.8 stars from 301 Google reviews). These positions describe our captured review record, not a guarantee about the work.
How are bars & pubs in Wollongong ranked?
LocalLocal's score gives up to 50 points for rating quality, 30 for review volume and 20 for available profile details. Equal scores are ordered by star rating, then review count, then a stable business identifier. The method is published on our methodology page.
What does the review record look like for bars & pubs in Wollongong?
The 6 bars & pubs captured for Wollongong hold 3,927 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.7 stars and the median review count is 298. These figures describe our sample, not every local business.
What should I check before booking?
Confirm that the business serves your address and handles your type of work. Read recent Google reviews, ask about any relevant licences or registration, and get the scope and charges in writing.
How current are these details?
The listings were collected 26 September 2026. This is a dated snapshot, not a live Google feed. Confirm current hours, availability and pricing with the business.
Can a business update its listing?
Yes. Open the business profile and select Update details. Explain the correction and include a public source. Correction and removal requests are reviewed before the record changes.