Woombye’s Favourite Local Just Got National Recognition

If you’ve ever driven through the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and found yourself pulled in by the sight of a classic old Queenslander with a cold beer and a parmi calling your name, you already know The Woombye Pub.

And now the rest of Australia is catching on.

The Woombye Pub has just taken out the Australian Good Food Guide’s Readers’ Choice Award for 2026, a crowd-sourced accolade where the public votes for their favourite dining, drinking and accommodation venues across the country. No judging panels. No industry insiders. Just regular people voting for the places they actually love. Which makes this win mean a whole lot more.

What the AGFG Readers’ Choice Awards actually mean

The Australian Good Food Guide is one of Australia’s most respected food and hospitality publications, recognising standout dining experiences right across the country. The Readers’ Choice Awards are broken down by region and category, with the venue that earns the most votes in each area taking the win. In a country full of incredible pubs, The Woombye Pub came out on top for theirs, and that’s entirely down to the locals and visitors who have been showing up, eating well and voting with their feet for years.

So what makes The Woombye Pub so special?

The Woombye Pub has been a cornerstone of village life since the late 1800s. Situated in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, it’s a charming old Queenslander that’s a favourite among locals and those just passing through, all about quality food inspired by local produce, live music with world-class touring artists, and of course, thirst-quenching beer.

It’s genuinely one of those pubs that does everything well without trying to be something it’s not. The family-friendly atmosphere with an indoor-outdoor play area for kids makes it an ideal venue for gatherings and celebrations, alongside an extensive menu that includes gourmet wood-fired pizzas and pasta dishes. The wood-fired pizza is a standout, and if you’ve never been on a Thursday night for the parmi, you’re missing out on one of the Hinterland’s best kept secrets.

Beyond the food, The Woombye Pub is a genuine community hub. Live music on weekends, seniors lunches, sports coverage, a courtsey bus on Friday and Saturday nights, they’re proud to support other local businesses and sports teams too. It’s the kind of pub that makes a community feel like a community.

We’re proud to call them a partner

The Woombye Pub has been a valued community partner of Locals in the Loop for some time now, and this win couldn’t be more deserved. From their regular live music program that we feature in our weekly gig guide to events like the EOFY Mega Raffle and Seniors Lunches, they consistently show up for the community in a way that goes well beyond just serving great food.

This is what happens when a local business genuinely cares.

📍 3–5 Blackall Street, Woombye
🌐 thewoombyepub.com.au

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