Food Scene
Bendooley Estate Book Barn
3020 Old Hume HwyFantastic winery also serving lunch in the book barn.
Serving up yummy but healthy food, where you can also buy some organic veges.
14 locals recommend
RAW & WILD Market & Cafe
250 Bong Bong StServing up yummy but healthy food, where you can also buy some organic veges.
If you can't be bothered cooking, great pizza that does home delivery.
9 locals recommend
BD's Woodfired Pizza and Pasta
291-297 Bong Bong StIf you can't be bothered cooking, great pizza that does home delivery.
Award winning pies, sausage rolls and baked goods. No trip to Bowral is complete without a trip to one of the Gumnut patisseries.
27 locals recommend
Gumnut Patisserie Bowral
Bong Bong StreetAward winning pies, sausage rolls and baked goods. No trip to Bowral is complete without a trip to one of the Gumnut patisseries.
Great Inn serving up cook your own with open fireplaces for winter. However it's my favourite in Summer, when just wanting drinks, as you can sit on the deck and watch the beautiful sun go down. About a 10 min drive/cab ride.
19 locals recommend
Briars Country Lodge
653 Moss Vale RdGreat Inn serving up cook your own with open fireplaces for winter. However it's my favourite in Summer, when just wanting drinks, as you can sit on the deck and watch the beautiful sun go down. About a 10 min drive/cab ride.
If you are after a fine dining experience, you must to the degustation here!
29 locals recommend
Biota Dining
18 Kangaloon RdIf you are after a fine dining experience, you must to the degustation here!
Centennial Vineyards
252 Centennial RdGreat vineyard that often hosts events. Check their website.
My personal favourite for a special occasion. About a 10 minute drive from Bowral - book lunch and check out this old colonial town!
33 locals recommend
Eschalot
24 Old Hume HwyMy personal favourite for a special occasion. About a 10 minute drive from Bowral - book lunch and check out this old colonial town!
Sightseeing
If you are keen for a drive, you will find some amazing natural waterfalls and walking tracks here. About a 20-30 minute drive away.
103 locals recommend
Fitzroy Falls
If you are keen for a drive, you will find some amazing natural waterfalls and walking tracks here. About a 20-30 minute drive away.
Shopping
My favourite little town is just a 10 minute drive away. Berrima is an old colonial settlement and has something for everyone - gift shops, restaurants and pubs, art gallery, and a working goal.
78 locals recommend
Berrima
My favourite little town is just a 10 minute drive away. Berrima is an old colonial settlement and has something for everyone - gift shops, restaurants and pubs, art gallery, and a working goal.
Great collection of antiques along with a gorgeous nursery, teahouse, and antique market hall.
82 locals recommend
Dirty Janes Bowral
13 Banyette StGreat collection of antiques along with a gorgeous nursery, teahouse, and antique market hall.
Parks & Nature
Starting from Oxley Drive, which is right by the house, this is a great little hike up to 'the Gib'.
22 locals recommend
Mount Gibraltar Reserve
Oxley DriveStarting from Oxley Drive, which is right by the house, this is a great little hike up to 'the Gib'.
Essentials
Coles Bowral
Bendooley StreetWoolworths Bowral
380 RoadDrinks & Nightlife
The Bowral Hotel
412 Bong Bong StThe Imperial Hotel & Motel
234 Bong Bong St