Hospitality mogul Justin Hemmes recently purchased iconic Byron Bay dive bar Cheeky Monkey's for $13.5million.
And the Sydney businessman, 48, checked out the NSW coastal town on Sunday with his girlfriend, 24-year-old model Madeline Holtznagel.
The couple enjoyed an outdoor lunch at local café The Top Shop, accompanied by his children and another friend.
Getting to know the area! Justin Hemmes and his model girlfriend Madeline Holtznagel dined al fresco at a Byron Bay café on Sunday, after he bought dive bar Cheeky Monkey's for $13.5M
The pub baron was spotted carrying a tray of burgers as the group sat outside.
He dressed casually in a plain white T-shirt and black pants, and swept his dirty blond hair up in a man bun.
Madeline looked off-duty chic in a jumper and P.E Nation bike shorts, and accessorised with a pair of Prada sunglasses.
Al fresco dining: The couple enjoyed an outdoor lunch at local café The Top Shop, accompanied by his children and another friend (right)
Delish! The pub baron was spotted carrying a tray of burgers as the group sat outside
Low-key low: He dressed casually in a plain white T-shirt and black pants, and swept his dirty blond hair up in a man bun
Justin placed his meal on the hood of his car, which he used as a makeshift table.
After finishing his burger, he sat back down with his girlfriend and their companion as they shared a lively conversation.
His daughters, Alexa, four, and Saachi, three, whom he shares ex-partner Kate Fowler, kept themselves busy by playing nearby.
Chatting: After finishing his burger, he sat back down with his girlfriend and their companion as they shared a lively conversation
Business talks: The group appeared to be deep in conversation, perhaps discussing how to develop Cheeky Monkey's from a backpacker's haven into something more upmarket
Fun: Justin's daughters, Alexa, four, and Saachi, three, whom he shares ex-partner Kate Fowler, kept themselves busy by playing nearby
The group appeared to be deep in conversation, perhaps discussing how to develop Cheeky Monkey's from a backpacker's haven into something more upmarket.
Justin bought the legendary dive bar for at least $13.5million in May.
He told The Daily Telegraph: 'I've been going to Byron since I was 10 years old, so it has always been a place close to my heart. I can't wait to open our first venue on the North Coast and spend more time in the area. There's simply no place like it.'
Off she goes: Madeline reached over to pick up her red juice before leaving
Effortlessly stylish: Madeline looked off-duty chic in a jumper and P.E Nation bike shorts, and accessorised with a pair of Prada sunglasses
Relaunch: Justin bought legendary 'dive bar' Cheeky Monkey's for at least $13.5million in May
Cheeky Monkey's closed its doors on March 23 last year due to the Covid pandemic and has not been open since. Merivale took ownership of the pub on May 28.
The restaurant and bar, which also houses backpacker accommodation, is situated on Byron's popular Jonson Street.
Justin is said to be eyeing up another property closer to the ocean on the same street.
