5 ChurchStreet

A cafe through the day, this Church Street institution becomes a restaurant and intimate live-music room by night, with dinner service from early evening and performances often following. The kitchen leans on local, organic and biodynamic produce, building a seasonal menu of small plates and larger dishes for eating in before a show. It has long been one of the town's cultural anchors, hosting singer-songwriters and touring acts in a small, informal setting rather than a concert hall. Evening dining is concentrated on the weekend, so it suits travellers planning a night out with music alongside the meal; checking the gig calendar ahead of time is worthwhile. Independent and community-minded, it is the kind of room that gives a small foodie town its character, well removed from anything franchised.