There is a particular magic to live music in the Blue Mountains - the scene is as diverse as the landscape. If you’re looking to soundtrack your mountain escape, here are some of the premier venues where the stage is always set.

Housed in the charming, heritage Niagara building, Bootlegger Bar oozes speakeasy vibes, featuring rustic timber, exposed brick, and a warm, candlelit atmosphere that feels like a mountain hideaway.

Set in the dress circle of Katoomba’s historic Savoy Theatre, Avalon Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is a local institution, serving their unique style of hospitality for the past 35 years.

Housed inside a converted church, Bowery Kitchen and Bar is the perfect spot for sharing an intimate dinner, catching up with friends at the large communal tables, or dining al fresco in the courtyard.

This cosy cocktail lounge and bar gives the vibes of a mid-century living room by night, complete with retro furnishings and Ringo Starr memorabilia. By day, it doubles as a meticulously curated record store.