Hummingbird Bistro Byron Bay
A standout bistro tucked down a Byron Bay laneway, rated a near-perfect 4.9.
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Why it's worth checking out
Hummingbird Bistro sits on Bay Lane in the heart of Byron Bay, tucked down one of the laneways just off the main streets. A much-loved bistro, it's earned a near-flawless reputation for its accomplished cooking — a strong sign of a place delivering both genuinely good food and a great experience in a relaxed, food-loving town spoiled for choice.
The appeal is that combination of quality, flavour-packed cooking and a charming, characterful laneway setting that fits Byron's easygoing-but-quality-conscious mood perfectly, ideal for a special dinner, a relaxed meal or a memorable night out. The hidden-laneway feel adds to its appeal, the kind of place worth seeking out.
A 4.9 rating from more than 250 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and central Byron gets very busy over weekends and holidays — and a highly rated spot books out — so it's well worth checking current details and reserving directly before you go, particularly if you're visiting in peak season or dining with a group.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 93
- Popularity
- 73
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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