PIPIT AT THE BROOKLET: WINTER RESIDENCY 2026

After a fun first season, the special winter residency is back! 14 JUNE TO 26 JULY

For a limited time, Pipit will bring its award-winning fine-dining experience to The Brooklet, a luxury retreat nestled in the scenic hinterland of Byron Bay.

This 6-week collaboration will transform The Brooklet’s outdoor wood-fired kitchen and poolside bar into an exclusive dining destination, sharing the region’s finest seasonal ingredients and magical sunsets with drinks by the fire.

The intimate open-plan kitchen seats just 10 guests at a time for Sundays lunches. This small size is perfect for special occasions, birthdays, and groups of friends and family.

BOOKINGS

• 12noon & 3:30pm Sunday lunch sittings

• 8 course menu

• Dining only seats $280pp + drinks

• Dine & Stay packages available (for Sunday or additional nights)

• BEST AVAILABLE REMAINING = 28 JUNE, 12 JULY
  

Full information and direct bookings via The Brooklet

Pipit at The Brooklet FAQs

The Brooklet set menu includes 20+ parts across in 8 courses, with each course designed to maximise a key seasonal flavour. $280pp

SAMPLE MENU on 14 JUNE- subject to SEASONAL change

(1) Seasonal snacks

Wild caught kingfish with pickled shiso and ume

Pipi and bunya nut pie

Kangaroo and gudjin plum

Radishes with tasty waste paste

Oysters with macadamia milk, kelp and red centre lime

Natural rind blue cheese with preserved persimmon

(2) Laminated wattleseed sourdough bread with kefir cultured and smoked macadamia butters

(3) Steamed spanner crab with paperbark smoked custard and preserved emu egg white                                  

(4) Grilled Spanish mackerel with wild greens and bunya nut ponzu

Smoked mackerel dashi

Pickled belly and mustard leaf

(5) Dry aged Northern Rivers duck with yacon, yuzu and truffle

Duck neck and truffle tart

(6) Grilled pear and lemon myrtle tea (palate cleanser)

(7) Apple and strawberry gum Wood fired pastry with smoked cream

(8) Native Sweets (petit fours)

Strawberry gum jelly

Wattleseed and ducasse banana

Lemon myrtle marshmallow

ALLERGIES & DIETARIES
Pipit at The Brooklet, can adjust for gluten free, pescatarian, dairy-free, shellfish allergy, nut allergy, and pregnancy. Please let us know in advance as late dietaries can not be accommodated on the day 

If you require vegetarian, vegan or no-seafood menus, we would love to welcome you at Pipit in Pottsville (Thurs to Mon).

• Lunch only available on Sunday

• 2 x sittings (12 noon and 3:30pm)

• Maximum 10 people per sitting

• Strict arrival times apply as all guests and groups will be served dishes at the same time.

• We encourage you to arrive early with The Brooklet Bar available 30mins before your sitting to enjoy the scenic poolside bar

The Brooklet’s open plan kitchen is designed to let you observe cooking, talk to chefs, and engage about local produce. The exclusive small group size gives a relaxed, interactive and luxurious feeling much like a private chef experience

The small size (max 10 guests) means all guests will be served simultaneously at the same time. Therefore strict arrival times apply to avoid missing courses or impacting other guests. The paced dining experience is a 3 hour sitting time

Read more on Pipit’s service ethos > here

The Brooklet seating is only at an open plan kitchen bench (no tables).  There are comfortable padded stools with backs.

If you require accessible tables, we would love to welcome you at Pipit in Pottsville (Thurs to Mon).

The outdoor kitchen area is covered, shaded and heated for dining and has vertical blinds for wind and rain.

Please dress warmly and bring a jacket if you are mindful of the cold. We have some blankets if required

Byron Bay winter weather is very pleasant at 13-19C in July.

Sunset is typically 5pm in winter, and the 3:30pm sitting will end after dark

• Full prepayment is required at the booking

• There is no refunds on late cancellations

• Drinks are additional by consumption

• Pipit vouchers can not be used at The Brooklet

• The Brooklet is a cash-less venue (card payments only or no change can be given with cash)

The Brooklet is a quiet adults only retreat (16 years old and over venue)

Please dine at Pipit in Pottsville (Thurs to Mon) if you are dining with kids and babies.

The Brooklet is located 30 mins south of our Pottsville location
20 min from Byron Bay, 8 min from Bangalow

If you are not staying, we recommend pre-arranging a driver to visit us. Contact The Brooklet for local transport providers
Ample outdoor parking is also available on site