What’s more Sydney than lunch by the beach? The answer is a cracking pub lunch by the beach. Coogee Pavilion wears multiple hats, from smoothie and coffee bar by morning to restaurant at night, but its soul is pub-shaped and as such, there’s nothing better than sinking a few cold ones while sharing a pizza, a seafood platter, pot of mussels or even an antipasto platter. Pad in straight off the sand, or don your favourite linen ensemble and head upstairs to watch the sunset over the water. Must try: A post-swim pizza and a cold beer is a happy time. Coogee Pavilion, 169 Dolphin St, Coogee NSW, (02) 9240 3000, merivale.com.au/coogeepavilion
Coogee Pavilion, Sydney