Rails Kitchen
The Railway Hotel, 86 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
ClosedToday 12:00 – 21:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-regarded restaurant at the Railway Hotel in Byron Bay with a 4.4 rating across 71 diners.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- SundayToday
- 12:00 – 21:00
Why it's worth checking out
Rails Kitchen is a Byron Bay dining and live music venue with a history stretching back more than 30 years. Its home is described as The Rails Hotel, a well-known spot for free live music every night of the week, with local and touring bands providing the main draw.
The music covers a broad range of styles, including roots, reggae, blues, funk, folk and rock, so the atmosphere can suit a relaxed meal as readily as an evening spent listening to a band. The venue’s open beer garden is a central part of the experience, offering an outdoor place to meet for a drink, lunch or dinner while the music plays.
There is also a substantial drinks selection, with more than 20 brews available on tap. Rails Kitchen may suit groups catching up, visitors looking for a casual Byron Bay night out, or solo diners who enjoy having live music as a backdrop. The website presents the venue as laid-back and music-focused rather than formal, with its long-running connection to local and touring performers giving it a distinct place in the Byron Bay scene. The venue is listed in Ewingsdale, Byron Bay.
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 4.4 from 71 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
- 56
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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