1
Shaws Bay Hotel
from 1,206 Google reviews.
3 Brighton St, Ballina NSW 2478
Most reviewed · Updated October 2026
The bars & pubs of Ballina
As of October 2026, the three most reviewed bars & pubs rated 4.0 or better in Ballina, NSW on Common Praise are Shaws Bay Hotel (1,206 Google reviews at 4.1), Australian Hotel Ballina (744 Google reviews at 4.0) and Seven Mile Brewing Co (386 Google reviews at 4.8).
- Bars & Pubs compared
- 13
- Google reviews
- 3,208
- Median rating
- 4.5
The bars & pubs of Ballina: the top 12
2
Australian Hotel Ballina
from 744 Google reviews.
103 River St, Ballina NSW 2478
3
Seven Mile Brewing Co
from 386 Google reviews.
188-202 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
4
Slipway Hotel - Motel
from 235 Google reviews.
56 River St, Ballina NSW 2478
5
Tavola Restaurant Bar
from 99 Google reviews.
1 Ronan Pl, Ballina NSW 2478
02 5711 2006 ballinabyronislanderresortconferencecentre.com.au
6
Ballina Library
from 71 Google reviews.
6-8 River St, Ballina NSW 2478
7
Slipway Hotel Restaurant
from 44 Google reviews.
8
Isola Wine Shop & Tasting Room
from 38 Google reviews.
2 Martin St, Ballina NSW 2478
9
Revolution Advisors - Ballina
from 19 Google reviews.
10
Seasons Restaurant & Bar
from 15 Google reviews.
301 River St, Ballina NSW 2478
11
Saltwater Accountancy
from 4 Google reviews.
62 Ballina St, Lennox Head NSW 2478
12
Connect Business Solutions Ballina (Formerly OnTrack Chartered Accountants)
from 2 Google reviews.
Common Praise compared 13 bars & pubs in Ballina, NSW, with 3,208 Google reviews between them. Of these, 12 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.5 from a median of 71 reviews.
Of the bars & pubs compared, the most reviewed is Shaws Bay Hotel, with 1,206 Google reviews at 4.1.
How this list is ranked
Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating.
Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.
Questions
- Which bars & pubs in Ballina, NSW have the most Google reviews?
- As of October 2026, the three most reviewed bars & pubs rated 4.0 or better in Ballina, NSW on Common Praise are Shaws Bay Hotel (1,206 Google reviews at 4.1), Australian Hotel Ballina (744 Google reviews at 4.0) and Seven Mile Brewing Co (386 Google reviews at 4.8).
- How does Common Praise rank bars & pubs in Ballina, NSW?
- Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating. Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.
- How many bars & pubs in Ballina, NSW did Common Praise compare?
- Common Praise compared 13 bars & pubs in Ballina, NSW, with 3,208 Google reviews between them. Of these, 12 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.5 from a median of 71 reviews.
- Can a business pay to be listed or to rank higher?
- No. Every business is ranked by the same published method, and no business can pay to be listed or to move up.