If a day skiing or snowboarding isn’t enough to tire you out for the day, kick on at one of the region’s best local bars and pubs. With great cocktails, DJs and vibes at an all-time high during the winter season, grab your mates and get around it.

Holly GoLightly

Swing into Holly GoLightly for great après and nightlife vibes in the heart of Jindabyne. A crowd favourite among locals, settle into the beer garden with a craft beer on tap, wine or cocktail and one of their famous burgers. From espresso martinis and margaritas with smoked chicken wings, cauliflower bites and an epic beef burger, the menu offers something for everyone and is sure to cure your cravings after an epic day carving down the mountain. The best nightlife you’ll find in the Snowy Mountains, don’t forget to check their socials for DJ nights.

Cocina Taqueria

Subsiding that cold mountain chill one fiery margarita at a time, Cocina Taqueria is bringing the heart of Mexico to the Snowy Mountains. Serving Mexican with a modern twist, high-quality produce features prominently throughout the menu. Boasting an extensive cocktail, tequila and mezcal list, you’re well covered for drinks too.

 

Banjo Paterson Inn

An iconic mountain institution, the Banjo Paterson Inn in Jindabyne is the beating heart of the region all year round. A must-try destination for travellers new and old, you’ll find everything you need across the hotel. From a magnitude of dining options including Clany’s Brasserie and The Overflow Pizza & Burger Bar, regular live music and DJ sets, and of course the famous Kosciuszko Brewery, the adventure doesn’t stop after a big day on the slopes.

Alpine Hotel Cooma

A Cooma institution, the Alpine Hotel has welcomed tired, hungry and thirsty travellers for over 80 years. A great place to stop by on the way to the snow or settle in after a big day, enjoy bistro-style food and pub classics including burgers, wood-fired pizzas and the best comfort food in the Snowy’s. Then, when the sun has well and truly set, enjoy cocktails, beers and wines in the Backyard Bar.

Pinot’s Wine Bar

End your day with a delicious grazing board and a glass of wine at Pinot’s Wine Bar in Jindabyne. Offering a quirky range of Australian wines, cocktails and craft beers, the vibes are on with regular Sunday singalongs and Monday trivia also happening throughout winter.

For more to eat and drink in the Snowy Mountains, visit our Eat, Drink, Play Alpine page.