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    Mollymook Restaurants

    Mollymook is a small beach town on the New South Wales South Coast, about three hours south of Sydney, where the dining sits right on the ocean. It suits weekenders escaping the city, seafood lovers chasing the local catch, families after a relaxed meal, and couples or groups marking a special occasion. The restaurants and bars at Bannisters put fresh local seafood, coastal cooking and long afternoons in the sun within a short walk of Mollymook Beach.

    Three Bannisters venues make up the dining in Mollymook, each suited to a different kind of visit.

    Mollymook restaurants and bars at Bannisters

    An icon of the South Coast dining scene, Rick Stein at Bannisters is a celebrated dining destination, drawing guests from near and far for its exceptional seafood and relaxed coastal atmosphere. It's the Australian restaurant of internationally renowned chef Rick Stein, known for his seafood-focused cooking and coastal dining experiences.

    Rick Stein at Bannisters sits high on a sweep of South Coast headland at Bannisters by the Sea, with sprawling, stunning views across Mollymook. The kitchen highlights fresh local seafood to produce unforgettable dishes bursting with flavour, prepared in Rick Stein's beloved style, layering seasonal produce and the daily catch into unforgettable flavours.

    A fully licensed bar carries an extensive list of Australian and international wines and cocktails, and the sommelier team pairs each course on request. This is the venue couples choose for an anniversary and groups book for a milestone, with private dining and bookings for up to twenty guests.

    For one memorable dining experience on the South Coast, this is it.

    Learn more about Rick Stein at Bannisters, or book a table.

    The Rooftop Bar & Grill is built for a relaxed meal with family and friends. It sits above the treetops at Bannisters Pavilion, an open-air space for good food and drinks without any fuss.

    The menu leans into Modern Australian flavours, with fresh seafood, hearty grills, burgers, fries and vegetarian options made for sharing.

    It matters most to groups who want somewhere easy with outdoor spaces and room to spread out. Lunch or dinner both work here.

    Learn more about The Rooftop Bar & Grill, or book a table.

    The Pool Bar is for the afternoon that stretches out. It sits above the sparkling Pacific Ocean at Bannisters by the Sea, a comfy spot to sit back as the sun goes down.

    Light bites and gourmet pizza come out daily, Monday to Sunday, alongside cold craft beers, wine and delicious cocktails, so it is an easy place to grab a bite, watch the sun set and settle in.

    Live music plays on Friday evenings, which makes it the natural end to a week by the coast. No special occasion needed.

    Learn more about The Pool Bar, or book a table.
    The advantage of dining at Bannisters is keeping it all in one place.

    Three venues cover the range of a Mollymook visit: Rick Stein at Bannisters for a seafood dinner with stunning views, The Rooftop Bar & Grill for a casual open-air meal, and The Pool Bar for light bites, delicious cocktails and drinks by the water. Because each venue sits within a Bannisters property, guests can eat, drink and stay along the coast without driving between spots.

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    Who each venue suits

    Choosing between the three comes down to the kind of day you are after, and there is a venue for most moods and every group size.

    • Rick Stein at Bannisters — couples and groups marking a special occasion over seafood, and anyone who wants the standout dining experience of the trip.
    • The Rooftop Bar & Grill — families and friends after a casual, shared meal in an open-air space, with no booking pressure.
    • The Pool Bar — a laid-back afternoon of light bites, delicious cocktails and Friday live music, right by the water.

    Bannisters guests can also start the day with breakfast and coffee by the water. Across a weekend, guests move through lunch, dinner and drinks without leaving the coast, with menus shaped by fresh produce and the local catch, and booking on-site keeps the whole visit in one place.

    Plan your visit

    Mollymook is about a three-hour drive south of Sydney, an easy journey down the New South Wales (NSW) South Coast near Ulladulla.

    Rick Stein at Bannisters and The Pool Bar are situated at Bannisters by the Sea, and The Rooftop Bar & Grill is located at Bannisters Pavilion, a short distance away near Mollymook Beach.

    Booking ahead is recommended, especially on weekends and for special occasions. For anyone staying over, dining on-site means the sunset drink and the walk back to your room happen on the same site.

    Dining on the Mollymook coast

    The South Coast is known for its seafood, and Mollymook is one of its best-loved stops. Ulladulla, one of the larger fishing ports on the coast, sits just up the road, so fresh produce and the daily catch reach the kitchen quickly. Mollymook Beach draws swimmers and surfers, and the nearby golf course adds to the town's easy, unhurried feel. Many couples and families base themselves here for a weekend and explore the wider area, with the village of Milton and its shops a short drive north, and Burrill Lake and Ulladulla close by to the south. For most of the year, salt air and ocean views run through every table.

    Frequently asked questions

    • Bannisters runs three dining venues in Mollymook on the NSW South Coast. Rick Stein at Bannisters and The Pool Bar are at Bannisters by the Sea, and The Rooftop Bar & Grill is at Bannisters Pavilion, near Mollymook Beach.

    • Each venue suits a different visit. Rick Stein at Bannisters is for couples and groups marking a special occasion over seafood, The Rooftop Bar & Grill is for families and friends after a casual meal, and The Pool Bar is for a laid-back afternoon of drinks, light bites and live music.

    • Rick Stein at Bannisters is the best-known Mollymook restaurant for seafood, serving fresh local seafood in Rick Stein's beloved style, with stunning ocean views across the South Coast.

    • Yes. The Rooftop Bar & Grill serves Modern Australian grills, burgers and seafood in a casual open-air setting, and The Pool Bar offers light bites, gourmet pizza, cocktails and cold drinks by the water.

    • The Pool Bar at Bannisters by the Sea has live music on Friday evenings, played over the ocean as the sun sets. The Rooftop Bar & Grill also offers live music each Sunday.

    • All three venues at Bannisters are available to book for groups and special occasions, with each offering group menu options and a range of spaces depending on the event size.

    • Mollymook is about a three-hour drive south of Sydney, on the NSW South Coast.

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