Henry Rous Tavern
177 River St, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
ClosedToday 09:00 – 22:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-regarded tavern in Ballina near Byron Bay with a 4.3 rating across 641 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 09:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 09:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 23:00
- SundayToday
- 09:00 – 22:00
Why it's worth checking out
The Henry Rous Tavern is a popular pub on River Street in Ballina, a coastal town near Byron Bay in the Northern Rivers. With 641 reviews behind its 4.3 rating, it has built a strong following as a dependable local.
The appeal is a relaxed, sociable tavern with genuine character — a great spot for a beer, a feed and a bit of atmosphere without any fuss. Ballina's riverside setting, close to Byron Bay and Lennox Head, makes it an easy and welcoming destination.
Pub menus, events and trading hours shift over time, and it can get busy on weekends. If you're coming for a particular occasion, a function or the kitchen, it's worth checking current details directly before you arrive.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.3 from 641 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 71
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 85
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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