Light Years - Byron Bay

Light Years is a busy contemporary Asian diner on Jonson Street doing share plates and tropical cocktails. It is one of the town's more popular dinner spots, and dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, so you can bring yours along if you book the right seating.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the alfresco seating - the outdoor deck and footpath-side tables - on lead at all times. The main dining room is for service animals only. The diner fills fast, especially on weekends, so book ahead and ask for an outdoor table when you do. Bring your own bowl and a treat to keep your dog settled through a longer meal.

Good to know. It is known for dumplings, crispy pork belly, duck pancakes and a creative cocktail list. This is a sit-down dinner rather than a quick stop, so it suits a calm dog that will settle for the length of a meal.

Getting there. The address is 139 Jonson Street, a flat central walk from most accommodation and the beach. There is parking beneath the Jonson Lane precinct (entry via Browning Street), plus timed street parking that crowds up in peak season.

Nearby with the dogs. Main Beach is a 15 to 20 minute walk for an on-lead stroll, and the small reserves near the visitor centre work for a quick leg-stretch before dinner.

Book an outdoor table and aim for an early sitting; the deck is calmer before the weekend crowd builds.

Sources

• Byron Bay | Light Years Asian Bar & Diner · lightyearsasiandiner.com.au
• Light Years - Byron Bay Restaurants - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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