Guidebook for Manly
Food Scene
Belgrave Cartel
6 Belgrave StGreat Italian food in a cool funky environment
Breakfast or Lunch with a view...and then maybe a swim on Shelly Beach
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The Boathouse Shelly Beach
1 Marine ParadeBreakfast or Lunch with a view...and then maybe a swim on Shelly Beach
Showbox
19 Whistler StGreat coffee..Brewed with love
Ben & Jerry’s
25-27 S SteyneBecause it's Ben & Jerry's!!!
The Herring Room
94 Pittwater RdFantastic Seafood..Try the deep fried snapper!
Set right on the wharf with views over the harbour and the ferries coming in and out, this upmarket Pizza and Cocktails venue is also great for celeb spotting. A bit pricey but great for a special night.
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Hugos
1 E EsplanadeSet right on the wharf with views over the harbour and the ferries coming in and out, this upmarket Pizza and Cocktails venue is also great for celeb spotting. A bit pricey but great for a special night.
Set on the harbour with great views, this members club is great for drinks and pub type food on a sunny afternoon/evening. You don't need to be a member if you are not a local.
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Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club
Stuart StreetSet on the harbour with great views, this members club is great for drinks and pub type food on a sunny afternoon/evening. You don't need to be a member if you are not a local.
Funghitown, Lamborghini, Gordon Hamsey... great pizza names for great tasting pizzas in a cool atmosphere.
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Pocket Pizza Manly
46 Pittwater RdFunghitown, Lamborghini, Gordon Hamsey... great pizza names for great tasting pizzas in a cool atmosphere.
Recently opened opposite Manly Wharf, this is good for families and group bookings.
Fratelli Fresh Manly
54 West EsplanadeRecently opened opposite Manly Wharf, this is good for families and group bookings.
Italian Restaurant & Bar - Pasta, Wine, Cocktails, Aperitivo. Fairly pricey but excellent Italian food
Busta
10 Pittwater RdItalian Restaurant & Bar - Pasta, Wine, Cocktails, Aperitivo. Fairly pricey but excellent Italian food
Super cool and hip Mexican with yummy tacos and must have margaritas.
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Chica Bonita Manly
9 The CorsoSuper cool and hip Mexican with yummy tacos and must have margaritas.
Manly's first and only Middle Eastern restaurant brings a unique and contemporary take on this age old cuisine to the peninsula. Sunday night live music but not during Covid
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Maestro & Co
50 E EsplanadeManly's first and only Middle Eastern restaurant brings a unique and contemporary take on this age old cuisine to the peninsula. Sunday night live music but not during Covid
Not your traditional Japanese, Sunset Sabi is a sushi bar, cocktail bar and experimental Japanese kitchen.
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Sunset Sabi
28 Pittwater RdNot your traditional Japanese, Sunset Sabi is a sushi bar, cocktail bar and experimental Japanese kitchen.
Good reasonably priced Japanese cuisine opposite Manly Wharf
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Restaurant MIRA Japanese Fusion
46-48 E EsplanadeGood reasonably priced Japanese cuisine opposite Manly Wharf
Top notch Japanese with a top notch price tag. Expensive but good
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Sake Restaurant and Bar Manly
West EsplanadeTop notch Japanese with a top notch price tag. Expensive but good
Essentials
Manly Food Co-Operative
11-25 Wentworth StNext to the apartment for local organic produce.
Coles
28 The CorsoALDI Manly
Cost effective shopping on your doorstep.
Sightseeing
Dive Centre Manly
10 Belgrave StLearn to dive minutes from the apartment on Shelly Beach
A great walk, cycle or drive with amazing views across the harbour entrance and to the City.
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North Head
A great walk, cycle or drive with amazing views across the harbour entrance and to the City.
During the months of June - Aug and again in Sept - Nov, watch the whale migration on one the whale watching tour boats. Catch the Manly eco hopper from the wharf.
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Manly Whale Watching
East EsplanadeDuring the months of June - Aug and again in Sept - Nov, watch the whale migration on one the whale watching tour boats. Catch the Manly eco hopper from the wharf.
Parks & Nature
Manly Dam
112 King StSome of the best Mountain biking in Sydney
A marine park a great dive or snorkel. Enjoy the friendly blue groupers and keep an eye out for the stunning weedy sea dragon.
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Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve
1 Bower LnA marine park a great dive or snorkel. Enjoy the friendly blue groupers and keep an eye out for the stunning weedy sea dragon.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favourite craft brewer, visit the brewery or try it in one of the local bars or bottle shops. Salt has it on tap.
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Nomad Brewing Co
5 Sydenham RdOur favourite craft brewer, visit the brewery or try it in one of the local bars or bottle shops. Salt has it on tap.
Check out the Moonshine bar on the roof for great local music and The Glasshouse on the roof top which specialises in Gin with a difference.
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Hotel Steyne
75 The CorsoCheck out the Moonshine bar on the roof for great local music and The Glasshouse on the roof top which specialises in Gin with a difference.
In Situ
18 Sydney Rd50m from the apartment serving great food, drinks and live music
Donny's
7 Market PlCool bar in the centre of Manly
Gin Bar on the top level of the Steyne Hotel with great views, decor and vibes. Share plates and burgers served also
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The Glasshouse
75 The CorsoGin Bar on the top level of the Steyne Hotel with great views, decor and vibes. Share plates and burgers served also
4 Pines Manly
43-45 E EsplanadeLocal Brewery for great beers and reasonable food
Entertainment & Activities
If you come to Manly you have to surf. Don't know how... learn at Manly Surf School at North Steyne
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Manly Surf School
95 N SteyneIf you come to Manly you have to surf. Don't know how... learn at Manly Surf School at North Steyne
View Australia's unique sea life, you can even dive here with sharks!
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SEA LIFE Manly Sanctuary
West EsplanadeView Australia's unique sea life, you can even dive here with sharks!
Manly Kayak Centre
East EsplanadeSUP board and kayak hire
Getting Around
Manly Fast Ferry
A great way to get into the city