Justin’s guidebook for SoHi
Food scene
Highlands Merchant
405 Argyle StStylish café with great food and coffee, super friendly staff.
The culinary high point of Moss Vale. Bookings essential. They also operate Birch Store, providore of all things gourmet, plus a fab array of great gifts.
18 locals recommend
Birch Restaurant
249 Argyle StThe culinary high point of Moss Vale. Bookings essential. They also operate Birch Store, providore of all things gourmet, plus a fab array of great gifts.
Michelin-starred rock star Bangkok chef comes to Mittagong (her hubbie is a local) to serve punchy Thai dishes with a twist. Don’t even consider if you haven’t booked for dinner, but you might score a lunch-time table.
9 locals recommend
Paste Thai Restaurant Australia
105 Main StMichelin-starred rock star Bangkok chef comes to Mittagong (her hubbie is a local) to serve punchy Thai dishes with a twist. Don’t even consider if you haven’t booked for dinner, but you might score a lunch-time table.
Pub fare tending to the gastro end of the spectrum, with a lovely rural outlook. A great lunch spot.
15 locals recommend
Sutton Forest Inn
7390 Illawarra HwyPub fare tending to the gastro end of the spectrum, with a lovely rural outlook. A great lunch spot.
Recently revamped Highlands institution. Solid food offerings in a pleasant environment.
19 locals recommend
Briars Country Lodge
653 Moss Vale RdRecently revamped Highlands institution. Solid food offerings in a pleasant environment.
A food/wine/accommodation/wedding venue powerhouse, a visit here for lunch is a highlight of a trip to the Highlands. Definitely book in advance. If you can’t snag a table, it is worth a trip to check out the cellar door and browse the bookstore.
79 locals recommend
Bendooley Estate Book Barn
3020 Old Hume HwyA food/wine/accommodation/wedding venue powerhouse, a visit here for lunch is a highlight of a trip to the Highlands. Definitely book in advance. If you can’t snag a table, it is worth a trip to check out the cellar door and browse the bookstore.
Shopping
Think Hamptons cloaked in swathes of Belgian linen. A SoHi institution, Suzie stocks gorgeous things from all over the world. Definitely pop in for a browse.
13 locals recommend
Suzie Anderson Home
409 Argyle StThink Hamptons cloaked in swathes of Belgian linen. A SoHi institution, Suzie stocks gorgeous things from all over the world. Definitely pop in for a browse.
Beautiful homewares with a Scandi leaning. Mostly local (well, nearby) made.
8 locals recommend
Mossy Store
392-394 Argyle StBeautiful homewares with a Scandi leaning. Mostly local (well, nearby) made.
The must-not-miss homewares and vintage emporium. Located in Bowral, the complex also includes great food offerings.
82 locals recommend
Dirty Janes Bowral
13 Banyette StThe must-not-miss homewares and vintage emporium. Located in Bowral, the complex also includes great food offerings.
Delicious hand-made chocolates by French-trained perfectionist. Located in the industrial area in Mittagong, check opening times in advance as they can be somewhat sporadic.
Ms Peacock Confections
6-10 Owen StreetDelicious hand-made chocolates by French-trained perfectionist. Located in the industrial area in Mittagong, check opening times in advance as they can be somewhat sporadic.