Update October 2025

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback during the 6-month trial.

Council approved a 12-month license for Bring Your Own (BYO) Alcohol at Camp Cove Kiosk, Watsons Bay on 24 September 2025 with the license subject to conditions as detailed in the Council resolution (see 11.1 of meeting minutes).

In October 2025 the licensee decided not to proceed with the 12-month BYO alcohol license. Camp Cove Kiosk will remain a venue where BYO alcohol is not allowed.

Overview

Woollahra Council has approved a 6-month trial of BYO alcohol at the Camp Cove Kiosk for its patrons during the kiosk operating hours from lunch time to 7pm in summer and lunchtime to 6pm in winter.

The trial will be from Tuesday 17 December 2024 - Friday 20 June 2025.

The responsible consumption of alcohol is allowed on the beach and the licensee would like to offer patrons the opportunity to bring their own alcohol to complement the food service.

During this time the licensee must uphold the Responsible Service of Alcohol provisions of the Liquor Act 2007.

Have your say

We welcomed community feedback on the trial from Tuesday 17 December 2024 - Friday 20 June 2025.

Next steps

If no adverse impacts on the community have been observed during the trial Council may consider a permanent amendment to the permitted use of the lease to include the service of BYO alcohol.