Bar Heather.

Hidden away in Byron Bay’s Jonson Lane precinct, Bar Heather trades the typical barefoot surf-town aesthetic for the moody, polished atmosphere of a Parisian late-night haunt. Run by the team behind the local Luna Wine Store, the venue centers on a striking peach-hued horseshoe bar and deep green leather banquettes. The main draw is a massive, biodynamic-forward wine list featuring hundreds of natural bottles sourced globally. Chef Ollie Wong-Hee, an alumnus of Sydney icons Sixpenny and Ester, steers a clever, Euro-leaning menu designed for drinking. Expect inventive, snack-heavy plates like prawn and bug toast or local pippies with tarragon, all served under dim lights to a soundtrack of vinyl-spun soul and disco. It is a sophisticated, drinks-first sanctuary for serious wine lovers.