Guidebook for Manly
Food Scene
The walk here alone is worth it...a great breakfast or lunch spot on a sunny day.
153 locals recommend
The Boathouse Shelly Beach
1 Marine ParadeThe walk here alone is worth it...a great breakfast or lunch spot on a sunny day.
A short walk from the house, this beach cafe is where the locals hang out.
101 locals recommend
Little Manly Beach Kiosk
42 Stuart StA short walk from the house, this beach cafe is where the locals hang out.
Manly Greenhouse
36-38 S SteyneBeach views and great food to match!
Hemingway's Manly
48 N SteyneGreat menu and service, right on the beach front.
Sea Salt Society
2-8 Darley RdA great wholefoods menu. Smoothies and gluten free treats to rave about!
Hugos
1 E EsplanadeGreat pizza, sangria and more. It's usually busy, so book if possible!
This members club is our local...but if you have ID to prove that you're visiting, you get in for free! Totally worth it for the $10 steaks on Monday, and waterside weekend views.
85 locals recommend
Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club
Stuart StreetThis members club is our local...but if you have ID to prove that you're visiting, you get in for free! Totally worth it for the $10 steaks on Monday, and waterside weekend views.
New in 2019. A great take on Japanese tapas, with cocktails named after famous hip-hop artists. You have to try it!
6 locals recommend
Restaurant MIRA Japanese Fusion
46-48 E EsplanadeNew in 2019. A great take on Japanese tapas, with cocktails named after famous hip-hop artists. You have to try it!
Stop for breakfast, lunch or just a coffee but mostly enjoy the walk there and back along Manly beachfront.
58 locals recommend
Jellyfish
95 N SteyneStop for breakfast, lunch or just a coffee but mostly enjoy the walk there and back along Manly beachfront.
The Corner at Queensie
77 Collingwood StNew in 2019. Try the iced coffee!
Great brekkie spot that's really family friendly - there's an outdoor play area for kids.
15 locals recommend
Girdlers
Short Street PlazaGreat brekkie spot that's really family friendly - there's an outdoor play area for kids.
Barefoot Coffee Traders
18 Whistler StThe best coffee in Manly.
Garfish Manly
39 E EsplanadeThe best fish dishes and it's BYO!
Yok Thai Restaurant
21 Wentworth StThe best Thai food in Manly, and it's BYO!
Awesome Mexican food, - make sure you get the carne fries. Go early to get your name on the list (you can't book) and then head somewhere for a drink whilst you wait.
154 locals recommend
Chica Bonita Manly
9 The CorsoAwesome Mexican food, - make sure you get the carne fries. Go early to get your name on the list (you can't book) and then head somewhere for a drink whilst you wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best cocktails...try the 'Apple Crumble'! Great live guitar tunes and awesome vibes.
130 locals recommend
In Situ
18 Sydney RdThe best cocktails...try the 'Apple Crumble'! Great live guitar tunes and awesome vibes.
Belgrave Cartel
6 Belgrave StLocal vibes.
Daniel San
55 N SteyneFun times and good Japanese food and beach views.
The best gin bar in Sydney...not only are the drinks good, the rooftop views are stunning.
15 locals recommend
The Glasshouse
75 The CorsoThe best gin bar in Sydney...not only are the drinks good, the rooftop views are stunning.
Great pub grub and locals beers...they have live acoustic music too. Check the schedule as it's different every day.
167 locals recommend
4 Pines Manly
43-45 E EsplanadeGreat pub grub and locals beers...they have live acoustic music too. Check the schedule as it's different every day.
Parks & Nature
The best snorkelling and diving in New South Wales. Don't leave without sticking your head under the water here!
10 locals recommend
Cabbage Tree Bay
The best snorkelling and diving in New South Wales. Don't leave without sticking your head under the water here!
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
West Head RoadWorth a drive north to explore.
Shelly Beach
A great place where tourists meet locals.
Fairlight Beach
A quieter beach with it's own salt water pool.
East Esplanade
East EsplanadeCross over the road and go for a dip!
Queenscliff Beach
Head this way for a quieter beach experience.
Everything Else
The best snorkelling and diving in New South Wales. Don't leave without sticking your head under the water here!
13 locals recommend
Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve
1 Bower LnThe best snorkelling and diving in New South Wales. Don't leave without sticking your head under the water here!
Arts & Culture
A short trip on the ferry and you'll be on the doorstep. Some great modern art exhibitions, and views from the cafe rooftop.
829 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StA short trip on the ferry and you'll be on the doorstep. Some great modern art exhibitions, and views from the cafe rooftop.
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
1a West EsplanadeRight on our doorstep!
Shopping
Cinema complex and all the shops you need, if you're in the mood on a rainy day.
240 locals recommend
Westfield Warringah Mall
145 Old Pittwater RdCinema complex and all the shops you need, if you're in the mood on a rainy day.
Manly's high street, with everything you need - surf shops, banks, cafes and more.
11 locals recommend
The Corso
The CorsoManly's high street, with everything you need - surf shops, banks, cafes and more.
You can buy all the essentials as well as wine, beer and spirits at this supermarket.
53 locals recommend
ALDI Manly
You can buy all the essentials as well as wine, beer and spirits at this supermarket.
Pick up some flowers, fresh food or handmade products on a Sunday.
6 locals recommend
Manly Farmers Market
Sydney RoadPick up some flowers, fresh food or handmade products on a Sunday.
Essentials
Coles Manly Car Park
10 Wentworth StThe closest big grocery store.
Face & Body Clinic
1 Wentworth StIf you need a spray tan, facial or beauty treatment.
Manly Medical Centre
15 S SteyneA doctor's surgery with a few...and drop in policy, no appointment needed.
Northern Beaches Hospital
105 Frenchs Forest Rd WThe closest hospital for EMERGENCY + more.
Seven Day Food
73-77 Addison RdIf you need something small and a friendly service.