
Saltwater Social Club.
A well-regarded bar at Byron Bay with a 3.7 rating across 93 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Saltwater Social Club is a late-night venue in the heart of Byron Bay, built around dancing, DJs and a relaxed coastal feel. Its design draws on Byron’s seaside culture and history, with vintage touches and a classic coastal style rather than a formal dining-room atmosphere. The club is open seven nights a week, although its site directs visitors to social media for the current weekly hours.
There are several spaces to settle into depending on the kind of night you want. The main bar is centred on live DJs and dancing, while the game room offers pool and shuffleboard in a more laid-back setting. Upstairs, the Library Bar has a fireplace and a cosier feel, and the outdoor balcony looks over the activity on Jonson Street. That mix gives the venue more variety than a single-room bar, whether you want to start with a drink, play a game or stay on the dancefloor late.
Drinks include beer, organic wines and cocktails, with a happy hour running during the first hour of trade each evening; the venue advises checking its socials for the current details. The site also promotes cold drinks, classic games and DJs as part of its nightly offering. Rather than presenting a detailed food menu, Saltwater Social Club positions itself as a place for evening drinks, music and dancing, with private venue hire also available for gatherings.
At 32 Jonson Street, it is suited to visitors looking for a central Byron Bay night out with music, multiple areas and a social atmosphere. You can contact the venue directly on 02 6685 8493 or hello@saltwatersocialclub.com.au for current event and trading information.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 20:00 – 03:00
- TuesdayToday
- 20:00 – 03:00
- Wednesday
- 20:00 – 03:00
- Thursday
- 20:00 – 03:00
- Friday
- 19:00 – 03:00
- Saturday
- 19:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- 19:00 – 02:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 50
- Popularity
- 60
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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