Top 3 Bars & Entertainment Spots in Blue Mountains
Written by Callum Taylor, Camille Laurent, Marika Maslanka
22/08/2025
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The Blue Mountains' drinking and bar scene is a refined offering of cozy pubs, elegant cocktail lounges, and lively craft breweries, perfect for unwinding after experiencing the region's natural beauty.
Entertainment and Music:
The Blue Mountains provides a more intimate and relaxed music and entertainment scene, mainly concentrated in its central hub, Katoomba, offering a pleasant contrast to its natural grandeur.
Visitors seeking live music can explore options in Katoomba. The Bootlegger Bar is a popular spot, consistently featuring live rock, alternative, and folk music alongside its Southern-inspired menu. For a more varied experience, The Baroque Room at The Carrington Hotel hosts a diverse program of live music, encompassing various genres, as well as comedy and cabaret performances. Additionally, The Parlour Bar and Lounge at Hotel Blue offers free live music on Friday and Saturday evenings, showcasing local Blue Mountains musicians in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
1. The Bootlegger Bar
Type: Bar & Smokehouse
Stepping into The Bootlegger Bar in Katoomba feels like entering a Prohibition-era speakeasy with a modern twist. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed, often enhanced by live music. Known for its slow-cooked BBQ, the bar also prides itself on an extensive selection of whiskies, gin flights, and creative cocktails. It's a place to settle in for a hearty meal and a good drink.
Getting There: Located on Bathurst Road in Katoomba, it is within easy walking distance from Katoomba train station and most accommodations in the town centre.
2. Champagne Charlie's Cocktail Bar
Type: Cocktail Bar
Nestled within the historic Carrington Hotel in Katoomba, Champagne Charlie's offers an experience of old-world elegance. The ambiance is sophisticated and intimate, with a beautiful stained-glass dome and classic décor. It is the ideal spot for enjoying expertly crafted contemporary and classic cocktails, local spirits, and fine wines in a setting that evokes a sense of grandeur.
Getting There: Situated within The Carrington Hotel on Katoomba Street, it is centrally located and easily accessible by foot from Katoomba train station and surrounding areas.
3. Mountain Culture Beer Co.
Type: Craft Brewery & Brewpub
Mountain Culture Beer Co. provides a more casual and energetic drinking experience, focusing on high-quality craft beers. Housed in a restored heritage building in Katoomba, it has a bustling and friendly atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a rotating selection of unique brews, alongside a menu of classic pub food like burgers and fries. There is also a pup-friendly outdoor deck offering a relaxed space.
Getting There: This brewpub is conveniently located on Parke Street, just a two-minute walk from Katoomba train station.
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