The Middle Pub

The Middle Pub has been part of Mullumbimby since 1904, with a long-standing role as a meeting place for locals, families, friends and visitors. Set on Burringbar Street, it combines a traditional pub setting with accommodation, offering classic pub rooms and motel-style suites for guests who want to stay in the town. The venue is also within easy reach of Byron Bay, making it a practical base for exploring the area while remaining connected to Mullumbimby’s community atmosphere.

Food is centred on familiar pub favourites, with a broad menu covering grill dishes, burgers, mains, salads, children’s meals and desserts. Standouts include a 300-gram grass-fed rump steak, grilled haloumi with roast vegetables, the flame-grilled American cheeseburger and Cooper’s beer-battered fish and chips. There are also vegetarian choices such as the smashed falafel burger, pesto fettuccine, spinach and ricotta lasagne, and roast pumpkin and quinoa salad. The menu includes gluten-free options, and staff can advise on daily specials.

There is plenty happening beyond the dining room. Midweek programming includes Jag the Joker, Musical Bingo, mega raffles and a members’ badge draw, while Friday brings DJ sets on the balcony followed by karaoke downstairs. Saturday’s retro music sessions focus on songs from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, and Sunday afternoons feature a jam session with a backing band for guests who bring an instrument. Function spaces and event catering are also available, giving groups another reason to consider the pub for a gathering.

The Middle Pub suits a range of visits: families can choose from the kids’ menu, groups have entertainment and function options, and solo travellers can settle in for a meal, a drink or a stay. With food, live-style entertainment, pub games and accommodation in one Mullumbimby venue, it offers a straightforward place to eat, meet and spend the night.