Westower Tavern

Byron Bay



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family bistro dining
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$$$$ Moderately Priced
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For a group meal or celebration, contacting the venue or making a booking online can help with seating and function arrangements.

Westower Tavern is a family-friendly pub in West Ballina, serving casual meals, drinks and live sport from its Kalinga Street venue. The tavern combines a Family Bistro with a Sports Bar, giving diners a choice between a sit-down meal, a relaxed drink or a place to follow sporting action on large screens. It suits local catch-ups, family outings and casual group occasions.

The Family Bistro focuses on familiar pub dining with options to suit different appetites. The menu includes steaks, salads and classic pub meals, alongside a children’s menu with affordable choices for younger diners. Lunch and dinner service makes the bistro suitable for family meals, informal celebrations and gatherings where different age groups need plenty of choice. Seating is available indoors and outdoors, allowing meals to be enjoyed in a choice of settings.

The Sports Bar has live sport shown on its screens, with regular updates for patrons following the action. The bar serves beer and cider, as well as wine and spirits, and offers a bar menu for casual eating during a drink or match. Its atmosphere is suited to after-work catch-ups, friendly rounds and sports viewing without the formality of a restaurant.

Westower Tavern also caters for private and group occasions. Function options cover birthday parties, children’s parties, engagements, corporate events and Christmas gatherings. Hot and cold platters and bar service are available for event planning, with the venue’s team able to discuss arrangements for each occasion. Group dining and functions give the tavern a practical role for celebrations as well as everyday meals.

Located at 89-93 Kalinga Street, the tavern is an option for visitors staying in West Ballina and for those exploring the wider Byron Bay region. The combination of a family bistro, sports bar, children’s choices, indoor and outdoor seating and function facilities gives Westower Tavern a broad, easygoing pub format.

Frequently Asked Questions

The venue suits families, casual diners, sports followers, after-work groups and guests planning a social function.
Westower Tavern is in West Ballina at 89-93 Kalinga Street, NSW 2478.
Reservations can be made through the venue’s online booking option or by contacting the tavern directly.
Yes. The venue has a children’s menu and caters for children’s parties.
Yes. Function enquiries are available for birthdays, engagements, corporate events, Christmas gatherings and other occasions.
Function arrangements can include hot and cold platters together with bar and drink service.
The tavern has seating indoors and outdoors, with availability depending on the venue’s arrangements at the time of booking.
The menu includes salads as well as pub classics, while specific dietary requirements should be discussed with the venue before ordering.
Booking and function enquiries can be made directly with the venue through its contact details or online booking service.

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