That’s easy: make a bee-line to Drury Lane Eatery for rich, locally sourced and slow-braised brisket. Make sure to fill the table with inventive vege small plates like roasted Dutch carrot with dukkah and braised leeks, then end the night with a choc chip cookie ice-cream sandwich while you breathe in the airy courtyard seating. Or, if pizza is more your bag, fold into the retro vibes of Bar Florian, where all the thin-crust pizza, cured meats and cheeses you could possibly want are marched out in a procession of vibrant Mediterranean flavours.

Find a table under the trees out front at this all-day eatery run by Kate McCarron and Dru Woolnough, who swapped Sydney for a quieter life in McCarron’s hometown in 2014. House-baked bread is a standout, whether in a hefty ham and cheese toastie or with baked eggs, Bellingen Smokehouse salmon and Near River greens. Woolnough is a stickler for local produce, and gratefully accepts backyard produce in exchange for good coffee by local roasters Doppio or Nothing, or perhaps a slice of hummingbird cake.

Among the most outstanding is Drury Lane Eatery, co-owned by Canadian-born head chef Drury Woolnough and partner, Kate McCarron, who've been getting to know local producers. Salmon smoked an hour's drive away is transformed into a bright salad with apple and lemon fennel dukkah, while leaves grown 40 kilometres upstream at Near River Produce make for a mean green breakfast, with beans, chilli and fried eggs. Book one of the outdoor tables in the leafy courtyard opposite Glasshouse Theatre.

Priding themselves on their seasonal menu, at Drury Lane you will discover ever-changing dishes depending on what they have sourced from local farmers, gardeners and provedores around the Hastings region, from day-to-day and week-to-week. With everything on the menu made in-house using the freshest local ingredients, treat your taste-buds to breakfast, lunch or dinner in the perfect casual setting, and experience yet another culinary delight on offer in Port.

Drury Lane Eatery – a couple from Sydney have brought their Surry Hills vibe with a coastal twist to this eatery in the forecourt of the Glasshouse. A casual eatery open for breakfast and lunch, some nights for dinner too, you will savour wholesome food lovingly prepared where the local produce is the star. They make everything in house and their sourdough and baked treats are worth trying whilst enjoying their alfresco area under the trees.

Drury Lane Eatery offers an intimate dining experience with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. Its menu features a selection of unique dishes that highlight the best of regional produce, including artisan breads, locally caught seafood, and organic vegetables. The cosy setting and attentive service create a welcoming atmosphere ideal for quiet meals or small gatherings.

Located in the forecourt of the much-celebrated Glasshouse (Port Macquarie’s cultural hub), Drury Lane Eatery has fast become a favourite lunch spot for locals. The ever-changing, simple menu really lets the ingredients speak for themselves – all seasonal and local. Everything is made from scratch in-house including the sourdough, preserves and all the baked goodies.

Drury Lane Eatery – a couple from Sydney have brought their Surry Hills vibe with a coastal twist to this new eatery in the forecourt of the Glasshouse. The wholesome and creative menu features local Near River Produce, Bellingen smokehouse salmon and house-baked bread. There are specials including Chorizo Hot Dogs and Blueberry Cheesecake Macaroons.

Both Drury Lane and Milk Bar will please the brunch-loving crowd, while those more interested in caffeine should visit the graffiti-covered Social Grounds for the best brew in town. Blackfish and Peak Coffee follow closely behind. Or discover more of the best places to eat and drink here, or opt to visit the nearby cellar doors and wineries.

First and foremost, boutique cafe Drury Lane Eatery could arguably be the best cafe food in Port Macquarie. Sitting in the Plaza by the arts centre, this tiny, charming cafe is owned by Kate McCarron and her husband Drury Woolnough, a Canadian chef. The punchy and unique food served is both a meat lover’s AND a vegetarian’s heaven.

Drury Lane café is in the forecourt of the Glasshouse and offers great food with a local focus. This popular dining destination is owned by Port Macquarie local Kate McCarron and her Canadian husband/chef Drury Woolnough. Together they’ve created a very cool and relaxed vibe perfect for breakfast, lunch or just a quick coffee.

You can taste Australian dishes at Drury Lane Eatery restaurant, located a 7-minute walk away. The Port Macquarie hostel is fitted with a shared kitchen. Beachside Backpackers hostel is merely 0.6 km from Port Macquarie bus station.

Drury Lane Eatery: As the name would suggest, it’s a cafe right next to the Glasshouse Theatre. Think well-priced eats, with a small but yummy menu that includes options like lamb salad and a brisket fold.