Riverview Hotel

Cross the river to South Murwillumbah and the name tells you most of what you need to know. The Riverview sits directly on the Tweed River, and that's still its greatest asset: a deck where it's very easy to lose an afternoon and find yourself staying for the evening.

It's been part of South Murwillumbah for generations. Historic records identify it as the former Railway Terminus Hotel, which fits its spot near the old railway precinct, and photographs of the hotel survive from at least the 1920s. Today it's a traditional Australian pub with a waterfront deck, bistro, accommodation, live entertainment and big-screen sport. It also sits opposite the entrance to the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, so it's a natural stop between South Murwillumbah and the CBD.

What's on here:

• Riverfront deck

• Pub and bistro

• Live bands and DJs

• Weekly entertainment

• Sport

• Accommodation

• Regular food specials

Details:

• Address: 267 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah

• Hours: Open seven days from 9am (10am Sunday), with later trading on Friday and Saturday

• Good for: Sunset drinks, casual pub meals, live music, groups, sport and a relaxed end to the night