The best restaurants with fireplaces on the Northern Beaches
As the winter chill sets in, it’s tempting to stay home wrapped up in a blanket. However, if a venue has a toasty fire place, it makes leaving the house so much easier! On a cold winter’s day there is nothing better than warming up in front of a roaring fire while sipping on a hot coffee or a glass of red wine. Here we’ve put together a list of cosy Northern Beaches restaurants with fireplaces.
Alma Avalon
Located in a heritage-listed converted cottage with a stunning stone fireplace, Alma Avalon invites guests to snuggle up with friends and enjoy premium Mexican food and delicious cocktails.
Barrenjoey House Palm Beach
You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a luxury country home as you settle in with a happy hour drink and French bistro-inspired food next to the warming fire at Barrenjoey House in Palm Beach. If you don’t fancy driving home, there are some gorgeous rooms in the boutique accommodation upstairs!
Battery House, Dee Why RSL
Dee Why RSL sports bar Battery House is all about catching up with friends over beers, food and sports next to a toasty fireplace. With almost 50 TVs, numerous pool tables, a pinball machine and foosball table, it’s a great spot to catch the latest sports action. On Tuesdays compete in a fun trivia night, or take on the pool sharks at the regular Monday competition. Sounds like a perfect winter night for everyone!
Dunes Restaurant
Sink into the big brown leather lounges next to the fireplace and enjoy a drink at this beach-chic venue where even indoors the sea scent pervades the air. The food at Dunes Restaurant is delicious and the winter menu will ensure that you are warmed up on the inside as well.
Ground Zero
Ground Zero is very popular with Manly locals who like to snuggle up on comfy leather seats next to the cute and quaint fireplace. Come for breakfast, grab a hot chocolate and settle in with a good book if you feel like a little solo time.
Hotel Steyne
The beers are awesome, the schnitzels are crunchy and golden, the steaks are juicy and the fireplace is ready and waiting for you at Hotel Steyne, where you’ll find awesome dinner deals and a sense of Manly history in this 1859 hotel.
Manly Pavilion
Historic Manly Pavilion, overlooking the harbour, has a relaxed, approachable bar and dining space, and a beautiful fire. The menu is Modern Australian with a focus on fresh seafood and local ingredients.
The Mona Hotel
For a fantastic pub experience check out The Mona Hotel, in Mona Vale, a newly renovated multipurpose dining and social space offering pub classics inspired by Mexican, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. Get cosy with a boozy hot chocolate or a mulled wine while you warm up in front of one of their fireplaces.
The Bavarian
The Bavarian is in the perfect location to enjoy the winter sun from indoors – right on the harbour overlooking West Esplanade Beach! You’ll find a sleek, modern fireplace strategically placed among the tables and the aroma of mulled wine.
The Boathouse Shelly Beach
Step off the sand and into The Boathouse, a stunning café and restaurant located right on Shelly Beach. There is a large open central fireplace that will warm you up after a stroll or a chilly snorkel in the adjacent Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve. It’s the perfect spot to grab a delicious fish dish and spoil yourself with a warm coffee or cocktail.
The Herring Room
The Herring Room, located in a landmark 1920’s-inspired building just off Manly Beach, offers relaxed service and a cosy ambience complete with an open fireplace. The emphasis is on seafood and the menu is inspired by flavours and dishes from all around the world. It’s the perfect dinner venue for a cosy date night out.
The Newport
The Newport is popular all year around due to its live music and picturesque Pittwater views. They have a handful of outdoor fire pits where you can snack and drink among the beautiful scenery without feeling the winter chill.
The Wine Room – Restaurant & Bar
The Wine Room in the Balgowlah RSL is a wine bar and restaurant with a cosy lounge area, making it the perfect place to hide away on a cold and wet evening. Stare into the flames with a glass of red wine and enjoy the warm and sophisticated surroundings.