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🏙️Your guide to Wollongong CBD’s best bars & restaurants, what’s on, unique shops, art & culture!
@wollongongcbd + #wollongongcbd to be featured.

Let the fun be-GIN 🍸 We've got the inside sco Let the fun be-GIN 🍸
 
We've got the inside scoop on some gin-uinely good specials in celebration of World Gin Day tomorrow!
 
✨ Try @iluilubar's fortnightly special Spiced Chai, a warm gin cocktail
 
✨ $12 Pink Gin Sours from 2 - 8pm @bevanda_bar_wollongong 
 
✨ Gin & Tonics for only $5 @lux.bistro.bar 
 
✨ $21 Blackberry Gin Sours - dry gin, blackberry conserve, fresh lemon juice, and vegan egg white @lalalaswollongong 
 
✨ @theiconwollongong's cocktail of the month, Pink Pony Club, with pink gin and only $10 during happy hour: Fri, Sat & Sun from 3 - 7pm

✨ $10 Pink Gin Spritzes, $8 Gin & Tonics, $10 Negronis @amari_bar
 
✨ $5 Gin and Tonics this weekend @chechosau 
 
✨ @theillawarrahotel offering delicious gin specials to celebrate
 
#wollongongcbd #wollongong #wollongongdrinks #wollongongbars
Get ready for the Rodeo 4 Life on this Saturday 14 Get ready for the Rodeo 4 Life on this Saturday 14 June at the Win Entertainment Centre! 

Witness the thrill of top bull riders, live music and performances all throughout the night 🎸🎵

Your support directly funds critical transplant research at the RPA Transplant Institute. 

Get your tickets and be a part of something bigger! 👉 @rodeo4lifeaus 

#wollongong #rodeo #wollongongcbd
Feeling fruity? This one's for you 🫐 Açai bow Feeling fruity? This one's for you 🫐

Açai bowls, frozen yoghurt, and that viral Dubai-style chocolate, Wollongong CBD is home to a growing lineup of spots dedicated to doing just that... and doing it really well! 

Grab your spoon and check out the full list in our blog via our bio!

🍓@acaibarwollongong
🍓@purpleparrotacai
🍓@bubbleberry_wollongong
🍓@alley_acai
🍓@supernovaaustralia
🍓@oakberryau

#wollongong #wollongongcbd #acai #frozenyoghurt
Long weekend loading… 💭 An extra day = extra Long weekend loading… 💭

An extra day = extra time to explore the CBD! From live music to bottomless brunches (and everything in between), there’s plenty happening this public holiday weekend.

👀 Head to our jam-packed events calendar to see what’s on 👉 Link in bio
We see you @iloveyochi 👀 Exciting things comi We see you @iloveyochi 👀 

Exciting things coming, we can’t wait to have you in Wollongong CBD! 😍😍

#yochi #sharethechi #wollongongcbd #wollongong #frozenyoghurt
Blues, brews, and big screens - we’re spoiled fo Blues, brews, and big screens - we’re spoiled for choice this Origin season! 🏉
 
Whether you’re in it for the footy, the frothies, or the feed, there’s no shortage of spots in the CBD showing every game live.
 
Swipe to find your Origin game plan!
 
#wollongongcbd #wollongong #stateoforigin
🌵🌮 Oh hey @chechosau! The newest Mexican j 🌵🌮 Oh hey @chechosau! 

The newest Mexican joint is heating things up in our city, providing your favourites the Chechos way 👇
🌶️ Spicy wings to spicy margaritas 
🌮 Delicious tacos 
🍹 Handbag cocktail bags 
💃 Signature chips and salsa
…and more! 

Spice up your next night out and head to Chechos. There’ll be full plates, drinks flowing and good vibes all round. 

Tag your crew and book your table ASAP. And make sure to follow @chechosau to get the latest deals and specials. 
📍 Located on Crown Lane Wollongong 
📲 Bookings via their website
🌶🔥 Feeling the heat yet? The hottest day in 🌶🔥 Feeling the heat yet? The hottest day in Wollongong is nearly here!

Tomorrow from 10 am to 3 pm, Crown Street Mall will be sizzling with spicy eats, live music, and family-friendly fun.

🎶 Live music
🌮 Food trucks galore
🍻 Local brews & wines
🎉 Free entry – all ages welcome

Want to test your spice tolerance? Spots are still open across ALL chilli eating challenges!

More details ➡️ @chillifestivals 
Come spice up your Sunday with us!
Last Saturday Wollongong tuned in and turned it up Last Saturday Wollongong tuned in and turned it up 🎵 

Programmed by the team at @yoursandowls, Tune In Festival brought incredible live music, good vibes, and a whole lot of community spirit through the heart of the CBD. 

Big thanks to everyone who came out and made it unforgettable! 

That’s not all... there’s 2 free workshops for up-and-coming or experienced musicians happening across the next two weekends! 🎸🎤 

📅 Saturday 24 May, 1-3pm 
📍 @societycitywollongong, 274-278 Crown St, Wollongong 
🎟️ Bookings are free but spots are limited! Book your spot via our Linktree. 
Join Melbourne/Naarm singer/songwriter Jamison to learn everything you need to know to kickstart your music career. 

📅 Saturday 31 May, 12-4pm 
📍 Thirroul Railway Hall 
🎟️ Free with registration, book your spot via our Linktree. 
Across a panel and masterclass, hear from artists Sophie McComish (Body Type), Holly Throsby and Hayley Lyon (Lady Lyon) and Mark Rogers (Ocean Party) about ‘getting it all done’ and the essential skills you need to develop as you build your music career. 

_ 

Live and Local is presented by Wollongong City Council in partnership with the Live Music Office, One Music Australia and APRA AMCOS. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia.
🔑 Congratulations to two-time UFC featherweight 🔑 Congratulations to two-time UFC featherweight champion @alexvolkanovski who was presented the Keys to the City last night by Lord Mayor of Wollongong Councillor Tania Brown. 

Friends, family, distinguished guests and a passionate bunch of fans turned out in Wollongong Central to witness their hero receive the honour. Thanks to everyone who braved the rain to join the celebrations 🎉

@wollongongcity @wollongongcentralofficial #alexvolkanovski #alexvolkanovskiufc #ufc #mma #mmafighter #wollongong #cityofwollongong #wollongongcitycouncil #keystothecity
It’s the new way to party - coffee & dancing wit It’s the new way to party - coffee & dancing with the morning sun! ☀️☕

Join us this Sunday morning for good vibes & a boogie by the beach - you’ll start your morning better than you thought possible!⁠ 🪩 

DJ @eliza.price will spice up your morning coffee with great tunes by the beach. 
There will be coffee giveaways, pastries, and a whole lot of positive vibes! ⁠ 
⁠
See you on the dance floor! 
Sun 25 May 7am - 9am⁠ @northbeachkiosk ☀️🏝️
🤠1 DAY TO GO!🍻 Get ready y’all - the next 🤠1 DAY TO GO!🍻 
Get ready y’all - the next Honky Tonk @bevanda_bar_wollongong is only one day away, Thursday May 22nd! 
 
🚪Doors 4pm 
🕺Line Dancing with Simon Ward from 7pm 
💰FREE entry 
🍻$10 Lager Pints 
🎸Country bangers all night 
 
Dust off those boots and bring your friends - it’s gonna be a night to remember! 
Book your door spot via @bevanda_bar_wollongong to guarantee your entry before 7:30pm!🤠🎶🪩 
 
#bevandabar #wollongong #globelane #honkytonk #linedance #wollongongcbd
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