Burleigh Heads Hotel is a restaurants & cafes in Burleigh Heads, NSW, Australia, with a price range of $$. It has a 4.6/5 rating from 5632 Google reviews. Contact: +61 7 5508 0500. Website: https://www.burleighheadshotel.com.au/.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
Burleigh Heads Hotel
Burleigh Heads · Restaurants & Cafes
BeachfrontFamily FriendlyOcean ViewCouples
4.6/5
(5,632 reviews)
$$
The lamb koftas and Moreton Bay bugs at a pub across the road from Burleigh Beach is not a combination you expect to work this well. The Burleigh Heads Hotel runs two bars, a restaurant, and a gaming room from its spot on The Esplanade, and on a good night, it genuinely delivers. The menu swings from fresh seafood to classic pub meals, the R&B playlist keeps things moving, and the beach views from the outdoor seating do most of the heavy lifting on atmosphere. Service is warm when it's on, with regulars quick to name specific staff who made their night. The honest caveat: consistency wobbles, and a quiet Monday can be a different experience to a buzzing Friday. Book ahead, sit outside, and order the chicken karaage.
Opening Hours
- Monday10am – 2am
- Tuesday10am – 2am
- Wednesday10am – 2am
- Thursday10am – 2am
- Friday10am – 2am
- Saturday10am – 2am
- Sunday10am – 12am
Contact
- +61 7 5508 0500
- burleighheadshotel.com.au
- 4 The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
- View on Google Maps →
What People Say
Lisa Heinze3 weeks ago
Great location and staff friendly. Just a note that the salad can be improved it was leaf only. I went to Currumbin SLC and got a decent serve of mixed salad same price?!
jasmine xa month ago
Finn was my bartender, and he was so accommodating in my changes to my cocktail - and made it extra special! He was so kind and polite, very well mannered and funny. Will definitely visit again and request Finn. Thank you!!
nadia pickford2 months ago
Good food, pork belly bites were so yummy , Had steak, duck and Lamb rump all were fab , cooked perfect with great glazes or sauces.Quick service and not too long to wait even when it seemed busy. Very enjoyable
Kath K6 months ago
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