An Evening Well Spent in Byron Bay at Raes on Wategos
There are few places that feel alive, generous, and effortlessly beautiful all at once — and Raes on Wategos is unmistakably one of them.
Nestled on the headland overlooking Wategos Beach Byron Bay, Raes has become our ritual — not out of habit, but because every visit feels like a moment reclaimed. It’s where laughter lingers, glasses sparkle under soft light, and friendship deepens amid ocean‑kissed breezes.
For us, Raes isn’t just a destination — it’s a feeling.
Raes Cellar Bar invites you to a relaxed, beachside experience framed by the breathtaking beauty of Wategos Beach. Savour thoughtfully crafted bar snacks and a curated selection of beverages, all while taking in the panoramic coastal views.
The Cellar Bar welcomes walk-ins, with seating offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Open daily from midday until sunset, it’s the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and soak in the effortless Byron Bay ambience.
An Outlook That Invites Presence
From the moment you step onto the terrace, the view takes your breath — not by force, but with that quiet certainty that only nature has: wide blue water, gentle waves, and a horizon that invites your gaze to rest there a moment longer. The setting doesn’t compete — it completes the moment.
Here, luxury isn’t loud. It’s the effortless harmony of landscape and design. The way the ocean light falls across the glass. The soft warmth of early evening sunshine. It’s that sense of being exactly where you’re meant to be.
Cocktails Crafted for Connection
The cocktails at Raes are more than drinks — they’re beginnings.
Beautifully balanced. Thoughtfully composed. Each one a little pause before the conversation shifts, deepens, and unwinds. Whether it’s something citrus‑fresh to welcome the golden hour or something sultry and amber as the sun dips below the horizon, every sip feels intentional — a toast not just to flavour, but to presence.
With girlfriends gathered around, those glasses become a kind of companion to the laughter, stories, and shared quiet moments between words.
Where Conversations Bloom
There’s something about Raes that gently dissolves distraction.
Maybe it’s the rhythm of the tides.
Maybe it’s the open sky.
Maybe it’s the collective ease of women in good company.
Whatever it is, conversations here don’t rush. They stretch. They deepen. They loop back around. They surprise you. They hold space.
This is where we talk about big things. Small things. Things that matter and things that just feel good to say out loud. Here, friendships feel softer, fuller, and all the richer for it.
An Experience That Feels Like a Ritual
We go to Raes for cocktails with girlfriends not because it’s a place to see and be seen — but because it’s a place that feels seen.
Seen for:
the way you arrive,
the way you settle in,
the way the light changes,
the way the laughter gathers warmth between you.
Raes has become our favourite kind of backdrop — one that doesn’t take attention from the moment, but elevates it.
A Place to Return To
Some evenings are marked by milestones. Others are simply good evenings. Both deserve a setting that honours them.
Raes on Wategos has become that place for us — where each visit feels like a gentle exhale, a celebration of good company, and a reminder that the best moments are often the simplest: sunsets, cocktails, and those we choose to share them with.
Because here, every toast feels like a tribute — to friendship, to presence, and to the beauty of shared stillness beside the sea.
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