Eat and drink your way around Manly

One of the best parts of being on holidays is eating and drinking your way around your holiday destination. Manly is one of the best places in Sydney to do just that! Grab your friends and taste your way around town from quirky croissant bakeries to fine dining and cocktails by the water.

Let us show you how to find the best places to eat and drink.

Breakfast

Bare Naked Bowls

Serving up some of the best acai bowls, smoothies, locally roasted coffee, raw treats and breakfast bowls in Manly, Bare Naked Bowls is tucked away in Manly Market Lane.

Market Lane Café

The friendly crew at Market Lane Café are dishing out all day breakfasts, making it one of the best places for brunch. They also have a great assortment of homemade pastries and great selection of vegan and gluten-free items.

Rollers Bakehouse

Stop by Rollers Bakehouse for a coffee and a scrumptious pastry or croissant. With a mix of sweet and savoury options there is something for everyone on the menu.

The Pantry Manly

There is nothing better than breakfast with a view of Manly Beach. The Pantry Manly offer all the breakfast classics, but with a twist. No matter what you try, you will be blown away by the customer service and delicious food.

Lunch

Fish and chips by the beach 

Fish and chips by the beach is an iconic way to spend a lunch in Manly Beach. With plenty of shops that serve fish and chips, there is no better way to spend a sunny day. If you choose to sit on the beach be aware of the swooping seagulls!

Manly Pavilion

The heritage listed Manly Pavilion overlooks stunning Manly Harbour. They offer modern Australian food and have a great sharing menu, perfect for a group. Don’t forget to look at the amazing drinks menu that will have you wanting to try them all.

The Bower Manly

If you walk east along the beachfront to Marine Parade you’ll come to The Bower. With tables on the path overlooking Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve and fresh local and organic food in a homemade style that will wow you almost as much as the vista. Take your time and watch the world go by.

Momo Bar

Nestled in Market Lane is Momo Bar, offering delicious Nepalese dumplings and Hawaiian inspired poke bowls.

Saké Restaurant and Bar Manly

Located on the stunning rooftop of Manly Wharf, Saké specialises in contemporary Japanese cuisine and meticulous presentation. Their menu is made for sharing and they also have a fantastic drink menu that you can enjoy while watching the iconic Manly ferries.

Dinner

Belgrave Cartel

One of the favourite hangouts in Manly, Belgrave Cartel is an intimate low-lit space serving up delicious Italian food and tasty cocktails. Be sure to try the lasagne, made from a family recipe that has been passed down through the generations.

Garfish Manly

Combine the freshest seafood with the quintessential Sydney dining experience and you’ll find yourself at Garfish Manly.

Hugos Manly

Positioned on the iconic Manly Wharf, Hugos is a Manly institution with cutting edge cocktails to write home about and pizzas to bring the house down. Whether you stop in for bite or spend all night here, you won’t be disappointed.

Manly 16ft Skiff Club

The Skiff Club at the very end of East Esplanade catches the absolute final rays on a lazy summer day. Here you will find a relaxed atmosphere and a good mix of sailors, locals and visitors. Sit on the deck over the water to watch the boats and ferries pass by.

Chica Bonita

Located in the heart of Manly is the Mexican restaurant and small Bar, Chica Bonita. Be sure to try the loaded fries or delicious tacos with a tasty margarita or two.

Drinks

4 Pines Brewpub Manly

Manly’s iconic 4 Pines brewery is located opposite Manly Wharf. It is a great spot to relax and enjoy a pint while watching the sunset.

In Situ

Enjoy live music and a cocktail where there’s always a spot for your mood at In Situ. With great food and drink deals Monday to Friday, it is a great place to spend pre or post dinner drinks.

The Hold

The Hold is a fantastic nautical themed bar located on Sydney Road, with an impressive range of whisky and cocktails that are absolutely to die for.

Hotel Steyne

Hotel Steyne is the oldest pub in Manly and a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. With a rooftop bar, live music and ocean views it is a great spot to relax and watch the world go by.

Craving something sweet?

Butterboy

For the ultimate desert, head to Butterboy for a mouth watering cookie. They offer delicious flavours, such as Nutella choc-chip, salted caramel and Golden Gaytime cookies or try one of their soft serves.

Cool off with an ice cream or gelato

No visit to Manly is complete without a delicious ice cream or gelato by the beach. There are plenty of fantastic gelato and ice cream shops around Manly and it is the perfect way to way to cool off after a day at the beach.

Little Shop of Waffles

Inspired by street food in Hong Kong, Little Shop of Waffles is the first ever bubble waffle cafe in Sydney! Craft your own waffle masterpiece by choosing your waffle size, batter flavour, gelato and topping