Subject: Blue Mountains 'BEST EATS' - 3rd August 2026

Welcome to Blue Mountains 'BEST EATS'

Your insider pass to the Blue Mountains' best eats.Discover the flavours, people and places that make the Greater Blue Mountains one of Australia's most rewarding food destinations.


Each week, Blue Mountains BEST EATS serves up a hand-picked selection of cafés, bakeries, restaurants, country pubs, breweries, local producers and hidden gems from across the region. From long lunches and fireside dining to artisan coffee, fresh local produce and irresistible sweet treats, there's always something delicious waiting to be discovered.


Brought to you by Ask Roz Blue Mountains, the region's most trusted and widely followed visitor platform, this is your insider guide to the food experiences locals love, and visitors remember long after they've returned home.


Connected to the Blue Mountains BEST EATS Facebook Page, Facebook Group and the wider Ask Roz Blue Mountains network, you'll find inspiring places to eat, drink and explore every week.


Own a food business? We'd love to promote your story, your people and your passion.


Ready to discover your next great meal? Let's eat.

DINNER: Did you know that the Victoria and Albert Guesthouse is open for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights? They are also open for breakfast from 8 am, 7 days a week.


19 Station St, Mount Victoria

More info: www.facebook.com/vaguesthouse

Lamb Caldereta from Taqueria Arriba, 117A Leura Mall, Leura. Experience Filipino-Mexican flavours. Here: w3w.co/diplomat.ceramic.prone

MORE info: https://www.instagram.com/taqueria.arriba

BOOKINGS: You can just walk in, OR you can book via https://sunburstfg.com.au/reservations

ATTENTION CAFE OWNERS: Take your customer experience to a higher level, and that'll mean more business.


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One of the Blue Mountains' favourite annual wine events is back!

Wines of the West returns to The Carrington Hotel, Katoomba on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026, bringing together 15 wineries from the Blue Mountains and NSW Central West for a weekend dedicated to great wine, passionate winemakers and regional flavours. 


Meet the people behind the labels, sample an incredible range of cool-climate wines, hear the stories behind each vintage, and discover some new favourites along the way.

  • 15 regional wineries

  • Unlimited tastings across both days

  • 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • $30 entry at the door – no pre-booking required

Why not make a weekend of it and explore the Blue Mountains, stay at The Carrington Hotel, and enjoy one of the region's premier food and wine events. Find out more at: www.winesofthewest.com.auS

The Blue Fox Bar + Kitchen, Lithgow has so many good things to enjoy. This is just one: Sticky BBQ wings, crispy corn curls, onion rings, house-made potato salad + ranch sauce.


277 Main St, Lithgow - MORE infomation

 

MORE information - OPEN & DAYS from 8am
Christmas in July 

DID YOU KNOW, The Wayzgoose Diner, Leura, was voted the Best Cafe in Leura in 2026. They are open 9 am - 5 pm, 7 days a week. 174 Leura Mall, Leura

PHOTO: You're looking at our Jalapeño Cheese Bombs. Hot, cheesy, crunchy. The perfect snack for lovers of heat and spice

Head into Katoomba to pick up your 'fondue hot chocolate sets', they are back in stock. $59.95 includes 2 packets of couverture.

You’ll find them at 174 Lurline Street, Katoomba

Here: https://w3w.co/sniff.adders.emitters

Open daily from 10 am to 6 pm.

A new flair for the 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧 & 𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛

Wed - Mon 8am - 3pm (2pm Mon)

𝗙𝗕: Café Lurline

𝗪𝗲𝗯: www.cafelurline.com.au

𝗠𝗮𝗽: w3w.co/athlete.donates.witnessing

𝗚𝗬𝗥𝗢: www.askroz.news/GYRO-Cafe-Lurline

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PIZZA: Did you know that Pizza Sublime, Leura, makes authentic artisan pizza slices in Roman style. 

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Experience one of the Blue Mountains' standout food and wine events this August.


The Carrington Hotel's annual Wines of the West Winemakers Dinner returns for

an evening of exceptional regional food and wine in the hotel's magnificent historic Ballroom.


Guests will enjoy a four-course menu, with each course expertly paired with wines from four acclaimed Central West wineries:

  • Zinga Wines

  • First Ridge Wines

  • Heifer Station Wines

  • Stockman's Ridge Wines

It's a wonderful opportunity to meet the winemakers, discover some of NSW's finest cool-climate wines, and enjoy an unforgettable dining experience celebrating the

flavours of the region.

  • Friday 14 August 2026

  • 6:00 pm

  • $185 per person

Bookings are essential as this popular event sells out each year. For the full menu, wine pairings and bookings, visit:

https://thecarrington.com.au/whats-on/wines-of-the-west or call 02 4782 1111

TRUFFLE: One Orient gives you the option of adding 'Red Ground' Truffle to your meal, taking it to a whole new level. MORE info and bookings

VOTED LEURA'S BEST CAFE - 2026

 

 

HEADS UP: During Winter, our friends at Dryridge Estate are open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am.

Toasted sourdough Reuben sandwich. Layers of corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and mustard & dressing, grilled until golden and delicious. Available from Blackheath Deli. OPEN 7 am - 3 pm, 7 days a week. MORE info.

CURRY NIGHT: If it's Wednesday, it's 'Curry Night' at Spikes Bistro Blackheath in the Blackheath Golf and Community Club from 5pm. See you there.

Bon Bakery Cafe, Katoomba, has coffee in an 'edible' cup. Even the printed flower on the is edible. The green around the top is chocolate with 'pistachio' ... delish. You can also have the cups with tea or hot chocolate.


176 Lurline St, Katoomba - Open 7am - 6pm • 7 days

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