Is it about time you treated yourself to a holiday? If you’re tired or stressed, organise some time off work and head to Lismore for a little escape.
Start your day with a cafe
Palate At The Art Gallery
Located at the Lismore Regional Gallery, start your day at Palate At The Art Gallery for a great tasting Allpress coffee to go with a Lismore cultural experience. Go for a wander around the many creative exhibitions and artistic collections – many by local artists – before sitting down for the best brekky money can buy in Lismore. Choose to dine inside or alfresco, as you browse the extensive menu put together by award-winning chef Perry Hill. We suggest the coconut pancakes with caramelised banana, passionfruit, and crunchy macadamia praline, but really anything off the menu will satisfy those breakfast cravings.
Where: 133 Molesworth St Lismore NSW
Explore Lismore
Now you’ve filled your stomach, it’s time to explore Lismore’s beauty. There’s really endless possibilities when planning your day, but we suggest getting in your car and heading for the roads less travelled. With nearby world-heritage listed reserves and picturesque national parks, you won’t be disappointed with a trip to any of these Lismore wonders. If you want to stay closer to the CBD, take a walk through the main streets and soak up a bit of the area’s history and culture. There’s no way you can fit everything in one day, so you may want to think about planning a lengthy trip!
Where: Lismore NSW
Stopping for lunch?
The Spotted Pig
If you’re hungry for some Lismore lunch, be sure to stop in at The Spotted Pig. Serving locally sourced, house-made meals, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting your meal. We suggest tucking into the beef brisket burger with house slaw, Swiss chess, horseradish aioli served in a broiche bun with crispy chips. There’s even a little piggies menu available, if you’ve brought the kids along. On holiday? It would be rude not to complement your tasty meal with a craft beer or wine selection. If you’re not the afternoon alcohol-type, their coffees are to die for. The Spotted Pig is a favourite among Lismore locals and is definitely a must if you’re passing through the area.
Where: 3 Alphadale Rd Lindendale NSW
Dinner, drinks & accommodation all in one place
Tommy’s Tavern
Want a place to let your hair down? Located in the heart of Lismore, you can end your day of exploration with an evening of fine food and drinks at Tommy’s Tavern. If you’re still hungry after your epic lunchtime feed at The Spotted Pig, Annabels Restaurant – inside Tommy’s Tavern – serves all your favourite pub grub with a modern twist, at affordable prices. If beer and wine is the reason for your Tommy’s Tavern visit, the bar has over 14 local and imported beers on tap, as well as versatile wine list and comprehensive cocktail selections (if you’re in that kind of mood). Want to turn your day trip into a Lismore holiday? Tommy’s Tavern has air-conditioned rooms with everything you’ll need for your stay. Whether you’re looking for a friendly place to mingle with locals over beer and live sport, or you just want somewhere to eat and stay, Tommy’s Tavern is the perfect place to do so.
Where: 75 Molesworth St Lismore NSW
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