Experience the vintage groove of Katoomba at the Soul Side of Town Café! from Nicky Woodie's blog

Uncover the soulful heartbeat of Katoomba at Soul Side Café!

Hidden inside 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])

### Why visitors rave

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 inside the heritage-rich Gearin Hotel, the Soul Side of Town Café is Katoomba's sanctuary for ☕ top-notch coffee, soulful gigs, and down-to-earth vibes.

Only a short stroll from the grand **Carrington Hotel**, and minutes by car from the jaw-dropping **Three Sisters**, the café offers the perfect base for explorers roaming **Echo Point**, **Scenic World**, or the misty walking tracks that lace the **Blue Mountains** National Park.

Each weekend, soak-up regular live acts like Luna Wolf, plus surprise guest sets from touring Sydney bands. Match the groove with a silky flat white, a house-baked brownie, or a share-board of regional cheeses-and when the sun dips, switch to the new **Soul Evening**: boutique wines, shared plates, and sunset soul.

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

**CTA:** Drop in to **On the Soul Side Café** (1 Goldsmith Pl, Katoomba) on your next Blue Mountains escape-your soul will thank you! check this out