The Box On The Water is situated on the newly developed Ettalong Beach foreshore. Grab one of the five spritzes or four on-tap rosé and nab an alfresco seat in the bar to soak up a picture-perfect sunset.

Caribbean-themed Mumbo Jumbo is more than just your classic rooftop bar. Founded by four local childhood friends, the space oozes chilled island vibes. Reggae rhythms, colourful quirky interiors and an aromatic Jamaican flavoured food and drinks menu transport guests to the Caribbean.

Situated a stone’s throw from Terrigal Beach, Pocket Bar serves as the Central Coast’s sister venue to Sydney’s Stitch Bar and Button Bar. Like its city counterparts, the cocktails are the big-ticket item at Pocket Bar.

Like any self-respecting beachside restaurant, it offers a hefty seafood menu featuring freshly shucked oysters and fried fish tacos. Barside, spritzes and sparkling wines go nicely with the view.

The Lucky Bee is the Manhattan venture of Rupert Noffs and Matty Bennett from The Village Voice. The partners in life and business relocated The Lucky Bee to Hardy’s Bay and brought their unique blend of Asian flavours that made them so famous in the first place.

This Ocean beach bar and restaurant is one of Umina’s most upscale hangouts, with sandy shores and endless waterfront right at your doorstep. The Daze Margarita is one of the signature cocktails, with Jose Cuervo, triple sec, fresh lime and sugar, shaken and dumped on the rocks.

Located mere minutes from the beach, this rooftop gem is packed with punters sporting sandy feet and wet hair. Rhonda's nail their wood-fired pizzas and shine by way of classic Italian fare.

Frankie’s is one of only a handful of bars in Australia to offer the whole Chartreuse range – it’s worth the drive to Woy Woy. Make the climb for views of Brisbane Water and a shot of whiskey. There are 40 varieties to choose from, dangerously placed alongside 15 gins and 12 rums.

Bar Toto makes a case for elegance on the Central Coast. Since its establishment in 2013, it has brought back the old-world charm of wining and dining with an ode to the best of chic Europe. Australia’s top 100 cocktail craftsman Peter Clarke is the Coast’s cocktail king.

It evolved into the first home-grown craft brewery and tasting room on the Central Coast. Nowadays, the taproom is a popular watering hole that showcases the award-winning brews produced on site. Lovers and novices can come in and learn about the process – touching, smelling and tasting the ingredients along the way.