Guidebook for Manly
Food Scene
Brezel Bar Manly
5 Raglan St German bakery and cafe.
Manly Thai Gourmet
33 S SteyneBest thai in Manly. Lunch deals.
Splat Cafe
68A Queenscliff RoadBreakfast and coffee with a great view. View close to our place.
DeVita
4-8 Darley RdGreat Italian pizza restaurant.
Usually very busy spot and expensive but worth a walk down to Shelley Beach (reserve) which is next door. Great spot for swimming and snorkeling.
153 locals recommend
The Boathouse Shelly Beach
1 Marine ParadeUsually very busy spot and expensive but worth a walk down to Shelley Beach (reserve) which is next door. Great spot for swimming and snorkeling.
Fine dining with a view for special occasions. We also like the cafe patio, both with ocean views.
139 locals recommend
Pilu at Freshwater
Moore RoadFine dining with a view for special occasions. We also like the cafe patio, both with ocean views.
Garfish Manly
39 E EsplanadeSeafood. $$$
The Herring Room
94 Pittwater RdItalian owner with a passion for food.
Fishmongers Manly
11-27 Wentworth StGood seafood.
If you decide to take a day to this stunning national park here is a hidden gem for lunch. Amazing food, baked goods and coffee.
20 locals recommend
Cottage Point Kiosk & Boat Hire
1 Notting LnIf you decide to take a day to this stunning national park here is a hidden gem for lunch. Amazing food, baked goods and coffee.
Drinks & Nightlife
4 Pines Manly
43-45 E Esplanade Great pub food and great beer.
Best place for sunset- must bring ID to get in without membership. Good food.
85 locals recommend
Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club
Stuart StreetBest place for sunset- must bring ID to get in without membership. Good food.
Shopping
Freshest food, great butcher and fresh seafood daily delivery from Sydney Fish Markets, plus great coffee at cafe there. $$$ You do pay for the greatness. 5 min walk.
434 locals recommend
Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveFreshest food, great butcher and fresh seafood daily delivery from Sydney Fish Markets, plus great coffee at cafe there. $$$ You do pay for the greatness. 5 min walk.
Essentials
best prices and has everything from toilet paper to fresh produce.
130 locals recommend
Woolworths Balmain
276 Darling Stbest prices and has everything from toilet paper to fresh produce.
We prefer Woolworth's but this on is on the corso if you are out in about in manly and need anything from grocery store.
205 locals recommend
Coles
28 The CorsoWe prefer Woolworth's but this on is on the corso if you are out in about in manly and need anything from grocery store.
Parks & Nature
Spit bridge to Manly walk- 10 km- spectacular views of Sydney's harbour, secret beaches and nature. (Need to catch 143 or 144 from Manly to Spit Bridge and walk the trail from there.
25 locals recommend
Spit bridge
Spit bridge to Manly walk- 10 km- spectacular views of Sydney's harbour, secret beaches and nature. (Need to catch 143 or 144 from Manly to Spit Bridge and walk the trail from there.
Sightseeing
Beautiful spot and beautiful drive. Walk up to the lighthouse. Or catch a ferry Ettalong Beach. Also recommend car for this one.
353 locals recommend
Palm Beach
24 Ocean RoadBeautiful spot and beautiful drive. Walk up to the lighthouse. Or catch a ferry Ettalong Beach. Also recommend car for this one.