#1
ilu ilu Bar
Read 235 reviewsReputation score: 98/100
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2026 rankings NSW
23 Best Bars & Pubs
in Wollongong CBD
Compare the top 23 bars & pubs in Wollongong CBD, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Collected 26 September 2026 · 10,674 reported Google reviews across 23 businesses
See the 23 listings ↓Top 23 Bars & Pubs in Wollongong CBD, NSW
1–23 of 23The shortlist
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, ilu ilu Bar (4.8 stars from 235 Google reviews), Breakout Bar & Escape Rooms (4.7 stars from 510 Google reviews) and Lux Bistro Bar (4.7 stars from 365 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Wollongong CBD bars & pubs ranking.
The score describes the public review record. Read recent reviews and confirm the job with the business before booking.
#2
Breakout Bar & Escape Rooms
Read 510 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#3
Lux Bistro Bar
Read 365 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#4
His Boy Elroy
Read 2,076 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#5
Dagwood
Read 557 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#6
Humber
Read 669 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#7
Scoundrel's Rest
Read 124 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#8
Dusty Lizard Brewing
Read 113 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#9
Dicey Riley's Hotel
Read 1,006 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#10
North Wollongong Hotel
Read 1,445 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#11
The Illawarra Hotel
Read 1,003 reviewsReputation score: 90/100
#12
Howlin' Wolf Whiskey Bar Wollongong
Read 711 reviewsReputation score: 89/100
Unit 103/53-61 Crown St, Wollongong New South Wales 2500
howlinwolfbar.com.au#13
The Icon
Read 129 reviewsReputation score: 89/100
#14
Night Parrot Wine Bar
Read 178 reviewsReputation score: 88/100
#15
Collegians
Read 101 reviewsReputation score: 86/100
#16
The Illawarra Brewery
Read 378 reviewsReputation score: 86/100
Eastern Terrace, Win Entertainment Centre, Crown St & Harbour St, Wollongong NSW 2500
(02) 4220 2854thebrewery.net.au#17
Mr Crown
Read 564 reviewsReputation score: 85/100
#18
Bevanda Bar - Wollongong Beer & Cocktails
Read 73 reviewsReputation score: 83/100
#19
Grand Hotel
Read 210 reviewsReputation score: 83/100
#20
Bar Cabrón
Read 91 reviewsReputation score: 81/100
#21
Halfway
Read 21 reviewsReputation score: 80/100
#22
The Black Cockatoo Bar
Read 93 reviewsReputation score: 77/100
88 Kembla St, Wollongong New South Wales 2500
blackcockatoobar.com.au#23
Amari Bar
Read 22 reviewsReputation score: 70/100
Showing 23 of 23 businesses. This ranking covers our Wollongong CBD listings. This is not a complete census. How we rank them →
What the numbers say about bars & pubs in Wollongong CBD
LocalLocal's Wollongong CBD capture includes 23 bars & pubs with 10,674 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.5 stars, backed by a median of 235 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 CBD and the evidence behind this list.
Who leads LocalLocal's Wollongong CBD bars & pubs ranking?
Based on records collected 26 September 2026, the highest-scoring businesses are ilu ilu Bar (4.8 stars from 235 Google reviews); Breakout Bar & Escape Rooms (4.7 stars from 510 Google reviews); Lux Bistro Bar (4.7 stars from 365 Google reviews). These positions describe our captured review record, not a guarantee about the work.
How are bars & pubs in Wollongong CBD 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 CBD?
The 23 bars & pubs captured for Wollongong CBD hold 10,674 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.5 stars and the median review count is 235. 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.