Guidebook for Balgowlah
Food Scene
Cafeina Espresso
Good coffee. Pedro will look after you.
Roseberry Street Cafe
62 Balgowlah RdSeven Miles Coffee Roasters (Office & Roastery)
75 Kenneth RoadChica Bonita Manly
9 The CorsoMexican street food
DeVita
4-8 Darley RdBest Italian in Manly.
Ruby Lane Wholefoods
200 Pittwater RdGreat place to have dinner as a couple or with friends. Only take reservations up to 7pm.
279 locals recommend
Hugos
1 E Esplanade Great place to have dinner as a couple or with friends. Only take reservations up to 7pm.
Four Brothers Espresso
38 Frenchs Forest RdThe Nectar Coffee House
44-48 Woodbine StA good local coffee shop in a local suburb. lots of other good cafes on this street.
22 locals recommend
Cruise Espresso Freshwater
27 Moore RdA good local coffee shop in a local suburb. lots of other good cafes on this street.
This is a good restaurant if you want a romantic dinner by the beach. Best to go during the day when the sun is shining
139 locals recommend
Pilu at Freshwater
Moore RoadThis is a good restaurant if you want a romantic dinner by the beach. Best to go during the day when the sun is shining
Fine Italian food and wine at middle harbor. Best during the day.
34 locals recommend
Chiosco by Ormeggio
Spit RoadFine Italian food and wine at middle harbor. Best during the day.
The Butchers Cafe
152 Sydney RdFormerly known as Bench this is now Kahan's. Kahan is a super friendly Turkish guy who makes really good coffee. one of my favorites
10 locals recommend
Bench Cafe
11-27 Wentworth StreetFormerly known as Bench this is now Kahan's. Kahan is a super friendly Turkish guy who makes really good coffee. one of my favorites
The Pantry Manly
North SteyneProbably one of the best places to dine with a view.
Essentials
Grocery store, pharmacy, clothes shopping, home decor, butcher and bakery. There is also a medi-centre here if you need to see a doctor. By appointment only.
Balowlah Village Medical Practice:
(02) 9948 5557
http://balgowlahvillagemedicalpractice.com.au/
91 locals recommend
Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre
197-215 Condamine StGrocery store, pharmacy, clothes shopping, home decor, butcher and bakery. There is also a medi-centre here if you need to see a doctor. By appointment only.
Balowlah Village Medical Practice:
(02) 9948 5557
http://balgowlahvillagemedicalpractice.com.au/
Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveWoolworths Balmain
276 Darling StDrop in only. If traveling from over seas and not emergency then go here.
Phone: (02) 9938 6666
Saturday & Sunday: 7am–10pm
Monday to Friday: 6am–10pm
8 locals recommend
Warringah Medical & Dental Centre
10 Dale StDrop in only. If traveling from over seas and not emergency then go here.
Phone: (02) 9938 6666
Saturday & Sunday: 7am–10pm
Monday to Friday: 6am–10pm
Manly Hospital
150 Darley RoadShopping
Westfield Warringah Mall
145 Old Pittwater RdDavid jones, Myer, Groceries, Cinema
Parks & Nature
North Harbour Reserve
LOT 7001 Condamine Street SouthPlay ground and dog park
Lagoon Reserve, Queenscliff
Pittwater RoadEnclosed children play park and off leash dog area
Clontarf Reserve
Sandy Bay RoadChildren play park and off leash dog beach
Little Manly Beach Kiosk
42 Stuart StGreat little beach for children.
This tends to be a more kid friendly beach because it is slightly more protected from the surf.
170 locals recommend
Freshwater Beach
This tends to be a more kid friendly beach because it is slightly more protected from the surf.
Really kid friendly beach as there are no waves. There is also a cafe that recently opened call the Boat House.
Parking can be a bit tricky during peak times
337 locals recommend
Shelly Beach
Really kid friendly beach as there are no waves. There is also a cafe that recently opened call the Boat House.
Parking can be a bit tricky during peak times
One of the better surf beaches on the Northern beaches. Generally less crowded.
Behind the beach there is also an off leash dog area.
16 locals recommend
Curl Curl Beach
One of the better surf beaches on the Northern beaches. Generally less crowded.
Behind the beach there is also an off leash dog area.
Entertainment & Activities
Outdoor swimming pool. New indoor pool. Great for kids.
26 locals recommend
Manly Andrew "Boy" Charlton Swim Centre
1 Kenneth RdOutdoor swimming pool. New indoor pool. Great for kids.
Manly Surf School
95 N SteyneGreat place for learning to surf
Manly Dam
112 King StSEA LIFE Manly Sanctuary
West EsplanadeDrinks & Nightlife
Donny's
7 Market PlManly Wharf Hotel
East EsplanadeSightseeing
North Head
Great view of the "The Gap"