Federal Hotel

Listed in Lennox Head, Byron Bay, the Federal Hotel’s own website describes the venue as Alstonville’s historic pub, known to locals as “The Feddy”. It says the hotel has welcomed locals and visitors for more than a century, with its original federation character retained alongside the facilities expected of a modern pub. The result is presented as a community meeting place rather than simply a spot for a drink.

The venue combines a friendly, social atmosphere with several spaces for different kinds of visits. Inside the original building, guests can dine in an all-weather area, while the shaded beer garden is set up for families to relax. The website also mentions live entertainment on Friday nights and on most Sunday afternoons during summer, giving the pub a livelier feel at selected times. Its community focus extends beyond the walls, with support for local cricket, hockey and waterpolo clubs, as well as the Alstonville Rodeo Club, Rotary and the local RSL.

Food is centred on a bistro led by a chef who works with fresh, local and seasonal produce, applying a contemporary approach to traditional pub fare. The full menu is available for takeaway, and the venue promotes a mix of dining and community activities, including raffles and local fundraising support. With family-friendly outdoor seating, a social pub setting and spaces suited to casual meals, The Feddy is best suited to groups, families and locals looking for a relaxed community pub. The supplied website text does not provide enough detail to identify particular signature dishes, so the bistro’s appeal is more clearly its contemporary take on familiar pub food and its established role in the local community.