Crown Lane has come a long way from a predominantly residential laneway shortcut to Crown Street Mall. With a sprinkle of restaurants, art, vintage clothes and even a roof-top bar, rediscover Crown Lane as we know it today.
Crown Lane’s early days included the well-known family business, Bert Harrigan’s Garage. Appearing in 1907, Bert’s Garage was the first Ford agency to arrive in Wollongong.
In the early 2000s, shopfronts gave way to a larger development by the GPT Group. Known today as the Keira Building in Wollongong Central the building became the third part of the Wollongong Central shopping centre and included a new bridge way linking it to Crown Street Mall.
What’s in Crown Lane Now?
Let's talk a walk up Crown Lane.
Humber Rooftop and Cocktail Bar
Paying homage to the old Hillman Humber building, Humber is a three levelled venue featuring Wollongong's only rooftop bar overlooking the CBD! They're known for great tunes, cocktails and their bottomless brunch.
Beast - Good Food Eatery
Tucked away on Crown Lane behind Wollongong Central shopping centre, Beast is a light-filled, welcoming, timber and tile space, with local street art and authentic Japanese. Their mission is simple; to bring you the best Ramen on the South Coast!
From Juni
From Juni isn’t just a shop, it’s a vibe. They’re all about killer vintage, sustainable style, and giving fashion a second chance to shine. We’re talking curated racks of vintage gems, designer items, and statement pieces - every visit is a chance to score something rare!
Checho's
At Checho’s, they’re huge believers that food is meant to be shared with the ones we love. Their menu is designed to be passed, portioned and shared between your group.
Not only does it allow you to taste the best bits of what our kitchen cooks up – it saves the hassle of ordering individually.
Kneading Ruby
From rustic Italian dishes to authentic woodfired pizza, Kneading Ruby is a warm slice of heaven in Crown Lane. With a modern casual dining atmosphere, spacious loft-style seating and meals made to share, this restaurant is a beautiful hideaway.
Breakout Bar and Escape Rooms
Breakout is an immersive and interactive live adventure game where you are part of the story. Disrupt your every day with Breakout Bar's ultimate escape rooms, cocktail lab experiences or sing your heart out in a private Karaoke room.
Historical information courtesy of the Illawarra Museum, 11 Market Street, Wollongong.
Historical feature image credit: Wollongong City Libraries