Ocean Shores Tavern

Ocean Shores Tavern is positioned as a relaxed local pub in Mullumbimby, with the focus firmly on filling food, cold drinks, sport and an easygoing place to spend a few hours. Its kitchen centres on smash burgers, smoked brisket and barbecue-style fare, alongside pub staples and lighter options. The menu includes a Classic Burger with double patty and double cheese, a brisket burger with slow-smoked beef, a crispy fish burger, chicken parmy and chips, smoked pork ribs with crispy potatoes, and grilled barramundi with vegetables and tarragon butter. There are also salads, snack baskets, kids’ meals and a range of sides, with a gluten-free burger bun available as an extra option.

The venue has several spaces that give it more range than a standard bar-and-dining room. Sport is shown on the screens for those settling in to watch a game, while the riverside beer garden provides an outdoor spot at the back. Families are catered for with a playground, and the overall setting is described as friendly, community-minded and suitable for anything from a quiet drink to a busier weekend gathering. The front outlook may be practical rather than scenic, but the tavern’s indoor areas and beer garden are presented as the more appealing places to settle.

There is also a regular social side to the venue. Its program has included open-mic nights for local and aspiring musicians, plus cornhole, pool competitions and live UFC screenings. These events add a communal, informal feel, with the tavern aiming to bring together performers, locals, sports fans and groups looking for a bit of friendly competition. The events calendar changes, so checking the venue’s current listings is sensible before making a special trip.

Ocean Shores Tavern suits families wanting a straightforward meal, groups after burgers and beers, and solo visitors who prefer a familiar local atmosphere with sport or conversation close at hand. The venue describes itself as a second lounge room for the community, with staff who aim to remember regulars and their usual orders. That makes it a practical choice in the Mullumbimby area for an unfussy feed, a casual catch-up or an afternoon in the beer garden.