Guidebook for Manly
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a lovely small bar serving craft beer brewed on the beaches and gourmet pub food. Located opposite the wharf.
167 locals recommend
4 Pines Manly
43-45 E EsplanadeThis is a lovely small bar serving craft beer brewed on the beaches and gourmet pub food. Located opposite the wharf.
Great for a pub feed and an amazing place for afternoon and evening drinks. Usually packed on Sunday afternoon.
254 locals recommend
Manly Wharf Hotel
East EsplanadeGreat for a pub feed and an amazing place for afternoon and evening drinks. Usually packed on Sunday afternoon.
One of the best cocktail bars in Manly, frequently have live music. Located just off the Corso, live music some nights
130 locals recommend
In Situ
18 Sydney RdOne of the best cocktail bars in Manly, frequently have live music. Located just off the Corso, live music some nights
The biggest pub in Manly, good for a drink, watching sport or having dinner. On the top floor is Moonshine, a rum bar that has beautiful views over the beach. Warning, the Asian restaurant located on the second floor called Harry Phats is not worth it at all, overpriced and average food.
163 locals recommend
Hotel Steyne
75 The CorsoThe biggest pub in Manly, good for a drink, watching sport or having dinner. On the top floor is Moonshine, a rum bar that has beautiful views over the beach. Warning, the Asian restaurant located on the second floor called Harry Phats is not worth it at all, overpriced and average food.
One of the large pubs on the Corso. Great sports bar, and a nightclub on the top floor with DJs on Friday and Saturday.
37 locals recommend
The Ivanhoe Hotel Manly
27 The CorsoOne of the large pubs on the Corso. Great sports bar, and a nightclub on the top floor with DJs on Friday and Saturday.
Food Scene
Rustic beachside restaurant and café. One of our absolute favourites, the breakfast, lunch and dinner are all great and the open plan makes for a fantastic place to people watch. Located on the promenade on the way around to Shelly Beach.
153 locals recommend
The Boathouse Shelly Beach
1 Marine ParadeRustic beachside restaurant and café. One of our absolute favourites, the breakfast, lunch and dinner are all great and the open plan makes for a fantastic place to people watch. Located on the promenade on the way around to Shelly Beach.
One of the more upmarket restaurants in Manly seriving a wide array of Modern Australian food. Located down opposite the wharf.
92 locals recommend
Garfish Manly
39 E EsplanadeOne of the more upmarket restaurants in Manly seriving a wide array of Modern Australian food. Located down opposite the wharf.
Manly Grill
30 S SteyneSteak and Seafood. The best ribs in Sydney. One of our favorites.
New Japanese sushi and cocktail bar, make sure you book in advance for dinner
128 locals recommend
Sunset Sabi
28 Pittwater RdNew Japanese sushi and cocktail bar, make sure you book in advance for dinner
Swedish style food this place does a delicious breakfast and good coffee.
48 locals recommend
Fika Swedish Kitchen
5B Market PlSwedish style food this place does a delicious breakfast and good coffee.
Closest café to the apartment does a pretty good coffee. Good for a Bacon and Egg roll.
19 locals recommend
The Roast Office
37 Darley RdClosest café to the apartment does a pretty good coffee. Good for a Bacon and Egg roll.
Hugos
1 E EsplanadeFantastic pizzas, cocktails and a spectacular view of the sunset.
Chica Bonita Manly
9 The CorsoDelicious Mexican Food in a fun, vibrant setting
Havana Beach
14 S SteyneCuban cuisine, great cocktails and a great view (from upstairs).
Great for a big breakfast & coffee in the morning, transforms into a bar that is lively on Friday and Saturday.
88 locals recommend
Belgrave Cartel
6 Belgrave StGreat for a big breakfast & coffee in the morning, transforms into a bar that is lively on Friday and Saturday.
Tasty Asian Fusion salads from locally source ingredients
41 locals recommend
Banana Blossom Asian Salads
15 The CorsoTasty Asian Fusion salads from locally source ingredients
Entertainment & Activities
Q Station is the old Quarantine station located on North Head that was used from the 1830's to isolate people suspected to be carrying contagious diseases such as Spanish Influenza, Smallpox or Bubonic Plague. This strict quarantine was enforced in the hope that these deadly diseases would not reach the general population in Sydney. There a number of informative historical tours and the famous ghost tour.
16 locals recommend
Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park
1 N Head Scenic DrQ Station is the old Quarantine station located on North Head that was used from the 1830's to isolate people suspected to be carrying contagious diseases such as Spanish Influenza, Smallpox or Bubonic Plague. This strict quarantine was enforced in the hope that these deadly diseases would not reach the general population in Sydney. There a number of informative historical tours and the famous ghost tour.
Great for snorkeling, a number of companies do tours one of which is http://www.ecotreasures.com.au/tours/manly-snorkeling-tour/
337 locals recommend
Shelly Beach
Great for snorkeling, a number of companies do tours one of which is http://www.ecotreasures.com.au/tours/manly-snorkeling-tour/
Dive Centre Manly
10 Belgrave StScuba dive tour operator
Parks & Nature
Up the top of the hill is a little trail and some beautiful views over the beaches
Shelly Beach Pathway
Up the top of the hill is a little trail and some beautiful views over the beaches
Watch the sunset while sitting on the grass under the pines with some nibbles and drinks. During the warmer months Sunday afternoons and evenings on the grass are a bit of thing and the area can get very busy!
East Manly Cove Beach
Watch the sunset while sitting on the grass under the pines with some nibbles and drinks. During the warmer months Sunday afternoons and evenings on the grass are a bit of thing and the area can get very busy!
Fantastic views over the city, its a fair walk up there or alternatively drive up and there is parking.
197 locals recommend
North Head
Fantastic views over the city, its a fair walk up there or alternatively drive up and there is parking.
Essentials
Coles
28 The CorsoChemist Warehouse Manly Beach
52 to 58 The CorsoArts & Culture
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
1a West EsplanadeSmall little gallery with changing exhibitions