\*\*Discover the vintage groove of Katoomba at Soul Side Café! from swan55deer's blog

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

Nestled 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 perfect launch-pad for every Blue Mountains adventure. ([onthesoulside.com][1])

### Five reasons travellers flock

1. **Artisan 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 historic Gearin Hotel, the Soul Side of Town Café is Australia's highest-altitude home for award-winning espresso, acoustic sessions, and friendly vibes.

Just a short stroll from the iconic **Carrington Hotel**, and moments by car from the jaw-dropping **Three Sisters**, the café provides the ideal launch-pad for explorers hitting **Echo Point**, **Scenic World**, or the lush walking tracks that lace the **Blue Mountains** National Park.

Each weekend, soak-up regular live acts like local jazz trios, 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, slide 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 lunch. As locals say, it's the "last great coffee for 1,000 miles."

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