Avalon Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

After walking for six hours in the freezing cold and wind in the Blue Mountains, Avalon was a welcome respite. The fireplace, soft lanterns, and comforting lighting made it feel warm and cosy. We were glad we had booked as the restaurant filled up quickly. We started with cups of tea served in vintage floral teacups, a lovely touch. The menu had a bit of everything, but we both chose the bacon-wrapped slow-cooked lamb shoulder with mashed potato, roast tomato, peas, snow peas, kale, and red wine jus. The portions were very generous. The lamb was cooked perfectly—so tender it didn’t even need a knife. It was exactly the hearty meal we needed after a long day of walking. Dessert was incredible. We had the chocolate truffle cake, which was basically a warm, fudgy brownie with rich chocolate sauce. The baked licorice cheesecake was fantastic—never had anything like it before. It was creamy, a huge slice, and served with fresh sliced strawberries. I wish I could eat this every day; I’ll be thinking about it for months to come. Really loved this experience, a perfect ending to our day in the Blue Mountains.

First visited this place a couple of years ago and always said would come back if we made it back to the Blue Mountains. So glad we did. Food is just as great as we remember, Incredibly cool decor and vibe and staff just as cool. Have already recommended to friends who are visiting later in the year. Make sure you include a cocktail. Never change.

Little quirky venue. Great friendly service. Food was delicious and served in a timely manner. Would recommend this place. The steak was cooked perfect. My partner got the lamb shoulder. She couldn't stop talking about how tender and tasty it was.

I really enjoyed the hummus and barramundi. Unfortunately, the lamb was a bit dry and tough in the middle. Chocolate cake was ok. Decor is interesting. See other reviews for photos. However, I'd come back to try the other things on the menu if in Katoomba again.

We were in town for Mum’s big 6-0 (party hats and all) and managed to score a last-minute dinner booking for our group of six! 🎉🍸 The cocktails? Fun, flirty, and slightly dangerous. The food? Inventive enough to make us feel fancy but still delicious enough to demolish. 🍽️ The decor was a total vibe — like dining in an eccentric theatre-meets-wonderland situation… we didn’t know where to look first! 🎭✨ We devoured every entrée and tackled a bunch of mains like seasoned pros — no plate left behind. Would 100% come back next time we’re in the neighbourhood!

Wow, what an amazing experience! Everything was a solid 10/10. The vibe here is cosy yet stylish, and the service truly exceeded our expectations. We booked at the last minute and were expecting just a spot in the bar area, but they gave us a proper table instead – such a thoughtful gesture. The food was incredible. The Pani Puri was bursting with flavours yet perfectly balanced, and the slow-roasted lamb was my absolute favourite – probably the best roasted lamb I’ve ever had 😋. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable. Overall, the entire dining experience was flawless. 10/10.

Absolutely loved our experience at Avalon. The atmosphere, decor, service and food were all perfect. The staff were so lovely. The baked camembert is a must try.

Quirky fun interior! Super yummy food! The bread with the Camembert was soft and fluffy but crunchy in the outside- recommend!

Atmosphere is truly different. Staff are nice, service is fast and the food comes in large servings, bursting with flavour. Wine list is a tad limited but what they do offer is at a reasonable price.

In its second incarnation after a fire demolished the first, The Avalon is now situated in a retired art-deco cinema. It feels a little like you're eating on a boat - with chrome railings and huge windows looking over the magnificent Blue Mountains. The Avalon is an institution and you'd be well-advised to book. The menu hasn't changed in years (who knew eggplant could taste so good), the vibe is eclectic, artsy. The furniture is a mixture of different antique styles, the staff are cool but friendly and the cost is tres reasonable.

A hidden Blue Mountains gem. We booked via the restaurant website after reading so many great reviews and was not disappointed. The dining experience started with the quirky décor and location, welcomed by friendly staff who were happy to answer my questions about the old cinema building, then the delicious food. The meals are very generous with great selection to choose from on the menu. We tried the oven-baked Camembert which was so indulgent, and the Eye Fillet Steak and Roast Lamb from the main menu were divine, both tender and juicy with hearty vegs. There's a cocktail bar serving a great variety of classic cocktails, plus some tasty originals. Can't wait to return.

I ate there nearly five years ago, I had the licorice cheesecake, and it was very good.