Sips & Bites Winter 2026
What’s brewing, cooking and happening…
NEW NOSH
Noosa’s hospitality scene has been going off like a Friday night kitchen. Are we ready for Noosa’s first true rooftop bar? Hell yes! Noosa Junction is getting a serious glow-up with New York Minute finalising plans for a dedicated rooftop bar – live music, sunset drinks and private events overlooking the tree-lined, fairy-light lit main street – sublime!
The Pavilion has its own exciting plans: a French Pâtisserie is preparing to rise…
Keep your eyes peeled for two more cracking openings on the horizon.
The Three Oarsmen coastal café and wine bar has hit the waterfront on Gympie Terrace.
Find Good Asian (literally) on Hilton Tce Tewantin and seek out The Curry Kid in Cooran for traditional Indian curries that the locals can’t get enough of! Currently only Wednesdays from 4.30pm until sold out. Chef-owner Ro says they’re planning more, including a Supper Club. The social media @the.currykid is awesome!
Noosa Civic is making things more social with the opening of The Civic Social. This espresso bar and brunch hub is open 7am-2pm daily and is from the team behind The Coolum Social. Plus, it’s licenced…to thrill!
Kin Kin Hotel keeps coming up with the goods – they’re cooking up a special Thursday night offer in The Woodshed plus they’re bringing the sourdough goodness of The Bakehouse to the Noosa River – watch this space!
IN GOOD SPIRITS
Noosa Heads Distillery has just released its new Peter Phillips Gin – a tribute to the late, iconic British pop artist (and former IN Noosa cover artist of summer 2019-2020!) who called Noosa home in his later years. It fittingly has bold botanicals and bags of personality! Get yours before its gone.
DO YOU YUZU?
It’s winter which means our friends at Sunshine & Sons Premium Spirits are distilling the small batch, limited-edition Yuzu Gin – bright, bold and bursting with citrus flavour! Also, try the Biosphere Gin with elderflower and native black myrtle – divine! Buy 2 bottles and get 50% of your 3rd! Open from 10am daily or buy online.
WINTER WARMERS
Peregian Beach Hotel is bringing the grooves with Vinyl Nights every second Saturday from 6 June with guest DJs spinning the tunes plus tapas and bar specials at Il Porto from 5.30pm. Don’t miss the fan-favourite Massaman lamb shank pot pie and Donburi Bowls are back for winter!
FRENCH COMFORT
Flo’s Crêperie are bringing two new winter dishes to tickle your Francey: Toulouse sausage & Paris mash; plus Boeuf bourguignon. Oui, s’il vous plaît!
ALL ABOARD
Noosa Boathouse’ renovations on the outdoor deck – perfect for coffee, morning tea and a sneaky fish and chips from Little Boaty. Weekday lunch specials run Mon–Fri: 2 courses + glass of wine for $45pp, or 3 courses for $52pp. Dinner specials Mon–Thu from $45pp for 2 courses. Menus change daily, so every visit is a fresh adventure. And for intimate celebrations or boardroom meetings, the new Saltwater Studio is ready and waiting.
Noosa Waterfront Restaurant is serving a stunning lunch special Fri–Sun: 1 course $45, 2 courses $69, 3 courses $79 — all with a glass of wine from their award-winning kitchen. The beloved Italian Long Lunch continues on the last Sunday of each month at $79pp. New this season: a Singles Long Lunch launches Sunday 28 June in the Legends Room — perfect for solo diners aged 40–60 after great food and even better company. Meet, connect, enjoy.
PIZZA AND POURS AFTER DARK
Miss Moneypenny’s has Fri-yay after work drinks + date night sorted with authentic Napoli pizzas paired with live music and a vibrant social vibe from 8:30pm. While TOMAHAWK AND TUNES launches every Wednesday from 17 June. Enjoy locally sourced tomahawk steak, two sides, and a glass of wine. Pre-book to receive a complimentary bottle of wine.
APERITIVO HOUR
Locale Noosa has brought back its beloved aperitivo hour with cicchetti — including the triumphant return of THAT gnocchi (you know the one, IYKYK) — because some dishes are simply too good to keep seasonal. Perfect for those “let’s just share a few plates” evenings that always end in dessert, cocktails and no regrets.
SUNSHINE SPECIALS
Bandita Cantina Latina is the place for winter sunshine on the Noosa River with Sunset Margys for $15 from 3.30pm-5pm, Mon-Sat. Plus enjoy a two-course lunch with a drink for just $39pp from 12-2:30pm, Tues-Fri. Latin inspired, Noosa refined.
Copperhead Brewery is calling with $8 schooners every Sunday from 3pm–5:30pm. Daily Lunch Special — two courses and a drink for $49, choose from Entrees: San Francisco fish cakes with mascarpone tartare, or house-made duck liver pâté with croutons and pickled grapes.
For mains, take your pick of a 200g Black Angus rump or or house-made linguine. Midweek Burgers and Beers, Wed-Fri from 3pm–5:30pm, grab any burger – wagyu, palmi, snapper or vegetarian – with chips and a schooner, for $29. Children’s meals are $15 and include a soft drink and ice cream. Thirsty on a Thursday? Squealer refills are $10 and new squealers filled for $25, plus a half-price beer while you wait. Don’t mind if I do!
LOCAL LOVE
Park & Cove is showing the locals some serious love — 15% off food and drinks every Wednesday at Locals Night from 5:30–8pm, plus a daily Social Hour 4:30–6pm with drinks specials and live music Fridays and Saturdays.
Meanwhile, Alsahwa Estate’s ēthos restaurant has Happy Hour Wed–Sat from 2:30–5pm — divine cocktails, antipasto platters and golden hinterland sunsets under swaying palms. The Test Kitchen dinner series is also rolling out, so keep an eye on their socials for culinary creativity on show.
And Colombo Foodies’ Chef Udee is back at the Noosa Farmers Market — returning to where it all began. Don’t miss the addictive in-house Sri Lankan spice blends. There’s also a Midweek Locals Table of 3 courses for $55 at the restaurant itself, or the legendary two-pot lunch for $21.95.
READY TO MINGLE
The Sunshine Beach Surf Club (aka the Sunshine Surfy) has a new one for the singles among us — a Singles Long Lunch in the Legends Room every last Sunday of the month from 28 June. For the 40–60 crowd, A fun arvie of set menus, icebreakers and table topics. Gather your confidence and bring your smile.
FESTIVAL FUN
The Curated Plate returns from 24 July to 2 August.
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