\*\*Discover the vintage groove of Katoomba at On the Soul Side Café! from Bok Stipe's blog

Uncover the creative pulse of Katoomba at the Soul Side of Town Café!

Nestled in the historic Gearin Hotel, just a leisurely wander from the heritage-listed **Carrington Hotel** and a five-minute drive to the **Three Sisters** lookout at Echo Point, this cosy coffee haven is your must-visit launch-pad for every Blue Mountains adventure. ([onthesoulside.com][1])

### What makes it unmissable

1. **Locally roasted coffee & treats** - sip a flat white before tackling the **Prince Henry Cliff Walk**, then refuel with house-baked cakes for the trek to **Scenic World**.

2. **Live music every week** - from the crowd-powered *Argentis Live Jukebox* Sundays (pick any of 200+ songs!) ([rbm.org.au][2]) to the ethereal folk of **Luna Wolf** (next set: 23 March 2025, 12-2 pm) ([allevents.in][3]), there's always a soundtrack to your latte.

3. **Evening soul sessions** - share a local wine platter while mellow jazz floats through the timber rafters during *Soul Evening* Fridays. ([onthesoulside.com][4])

4. **Trailhead convenience** - grab a takeaway brew before sunrise at **Echo Point**, or park easily beside Katoomba Station when you roll back from a day at **Jenolan Caves**.

5. **Creative community vibe** - owner-curator David Griffiths keeps the stage open; it's the venue Sydney musos beg to guest-spot when touring the Mountains. ([facebook.com][5])

Hidden within the heritage-rich Gearin Hotel, On the Soul Side Café is Australia's highest-altitude home for award-winning espresso, soulful gigs, and down-to-earth vibes.

Only a short stroll from the iconic **Carrington Hotel**, and moments by car from the world-famous **Three Sisters**, the café offers the perfect base for travellers roaming **Echo Point**, **Scenic World**, or the misty walking tracks that lace the **Blue Mountains** National Park.

Each week, catch free live acts like Luna Wolf, or surprise guest sets from touring indie artists. Pair the groove with a silky flat white, a decadent brownie, or a share-board of regional cheeses-and when the sun dips, slide to the new **Soul Evening**: boutique wines, shared plates, and sunset soul.

Mapping your day? Start at sunrise with a takeaway brew, capture the first light on the Three Sisters, loop past the **Carrington's** Queen Victoria grandeur, then unwind here for lunch. As locals say, it's the "last great coffee for 1,000 miles."

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