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Byron Shire
August 29, 2026

Rosefina’s Place: Billinudgel

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Cosy Rosefinas

With cooler evenings around the corner, Rosefina’s cosy interior in Billinudgel comes to life as people settle into lounges and quiet corners tucking into their slow-cooked beef birria and a glass of Barossa shiraz.

As the days get shorter and the air becomes crisper, people return to embracing the warm winter sun during the day. Rosefina’s northerly-facing position gets the best of the afternoon sunshine as it streams onto the deck and through the windows overlooking Billinudgel’s quiet village street. The perfect spot for a lazy Sunday lunch accompanied by a glass of wine or a cocktail.

To celebrate the change of seasons, Rosefina’s invites you to enjoy a Sunday lunch for Mother’s Day on 11 May. To help thank mum for making you into a kick-arse human Rosefina’s has a special Mother’s Day Mexican lunch prepared for you and they’ll shout mum a bevvy of her choice for all her hard work. If your mum’s not available, borrow a friend’s! Feed her something delicious, hand her a mocktail and you enjoy the margarita. She drives home, everybody wins.

Bookings essential and can be done via www.rosefinas.place or www.opentable.com.au.



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