Saltwater Social Club.

Byron Bay



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two-storey late-night bar with DJs and dancing
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Saltwater Social Club is a two-storey bar on Jonson Street in Byron Bay, shaped around late-night drinks, music and socialising. The venue draws on coastal character and vintage styling, creating a relaxed setting for evening gatherings rather than a restaurant-focused experience.

The main bar brings together cold beer, organic wines and cocktails, with classic games adding a casual element to the night. A game room includes pool and shuffleboard, offering an alternative to the dancefloor and bar areas. The atmosphere is designed for groups of friends, casual drinks and a later evening out.

Music is central to the venue, with live DJs providing the soundtrack for dancing at night. The format combines a bar atmosphere with nightclub energy, while keeping space for quieter ways to spend the evening. The opening hour each night is associated with happy hour drinks, with weekly timing directed through the venue’s social channels.

Upstairs, the Library Bar offers a more settled setting, with a fireplace and a cocktail-led atmosphere. An outdoor balcony looks over Jonson Street and gives the venue an open-air option alongside its indoor bars and games area. The combination of multiple levels, distinct spaces and varied entertainment makes the venue suitable for a night that moves between drinks, games, conversation and dancing.

Saltwater Social Club trades at night seven days a week, with regular DJs and late dancing forming the core of its offering. The venue also provides a purpose-built space for private functions, making it an option for organised celebrations and group events. Its drinks-focused format, coastal styling and mix of bar, games room, Library Bar and balcony create a flexible setting for social occasions after dark.

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The late-night bar and nightclub format suits adult social groups, casual drinks and dancing.
The published drinks offering includes beer, organic wines and cocktails.
The venue is presented as opening at night seven days a week, with weekly hours directed through its social channels.
The venue is located at 32 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481.
Live DJs provide music for dancing, while pool and shuffleboard offer additional entertainment.
An outdoor balcony overlooks Jonson Street and forms part of the venue’s upstairs area.
The venue is presented as a drinks-led bar and nightlife space, with published information centred on beer, wine and cocktails.
Private venue hire is available through the purpose-built event space.
The venue includes a main bar, game room and upstairs Library Bar with a fireplace.

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