Food Scene
'2 chefs hats' Italian restaurant with gorgeous views of Freshwater Beach. Bookings recommended.
139 residents recomanen
Pilu at Freshwater
Moore Road'2 chefs hats' Italian restaurant with gorgeous views of Freshwater Beach. Bookings recommended.
The Kitchen Nook
28 Lawrence StOur local cafe 200m away! Does great coffee and also a really good breakfast.
One of the best Thai restaurants on the beaches. Great food with a nice atmosphere if eating in.
33 residents recomanen
Thai Khaen Khoon Restaurant
12 Lawrence StOne of the best Thai restaurants on the beaches. Great food with a nice atmosphere if eating in.
Cruise Espresso Freshwater
27 Moore RdTrendy little cafe serving great coffee
Serving fresh seafood takeaway for those nights you don't wish to cook.
7 residents recomanen
Deep Sea Food
16 Lawrence StServing fresh seafood takeaway for those nights you don't wish to cook.
Great cafe/restaurant opposite Manly Beach serving great coffee and huge breakfasts of a morning and also fine dining of an evening. One of our favourites!!
Ashs Table
93-95 N SteyneGreat cafe/restaurant opposite Manly Beach serving great coffee and huge breakfasts of a morning and also fine dining of an evening. One of our favourites!!
Restaurant/bar thats a little more classy for dining in a great location that oversees the sunset on the water. Bookings recommend.
279 residents recomanen
Hugos
1 E EsplanadeRestaurant/bar thats a little more classy for dining in a great location that oversees the sunset on the water. Bookings recommend.
Local cafe/restaurant that serves great food all day opposite Dee Why Beach.
31 residents recomanen
Seachange Cafe
20 The StrandLocal cafe/restaurant that serves great food all day opposite Dee Why Beach.
Great steak restaurant that serves amazing food. One of our fav's!
18 residents recomanen
Wildwater Grill
4 The StrandGreat steak restaurant that serves amazing food. One of our fav's!
Great little spot right on the beach serving coffee and light meals.
10 residents recomanen
South Curl Curl Surf Lifesaving Club
Carrington ParadeGreat little spot right on the beach serving coffee and light meals.
Splat Cafe
68A Queenscliff RoadSeriously good food and a great locals cafe with nice vibe.
Our local post surf cafe. Great coffee and the breafast servings are huge!
14 residents recomanen
Curly's on the Corner
77 Pitt RdOur local post surf cafe. Great coffee and the breafast servings are huge!
Essentials
Local supermarket for all of your essentials without having to head to Warringah Mall.
44 residents recomanen
IGA Freshwater
Local supermarket for all of your essentials without having to head to Warringah Mall.
Vintage Cellars Freshwater
27 Lawrence StLocal bottle shop
Drinks & Nightlife
Harbord Hotel
29 Moore RdGreat pub where all of the locals go.
Great local neighbourhood bar that's nice and cosy and always busy.
115 residents recomanen
Stowaway Bar
1-3 Moore RdGreat local neighbourhood bar that's nice and cosy and always busy.
No stay in Manly is complete without at least one beer at the Steyne Hotel!
163 residents recomanen
Hotel Steyne
75 The CorsoNo stay in Manly is complete without at least one beer at the Steyne Hotel!
Great food, drink and one of the best bars in Sydney. Perfect location on the water and is a local favourite, especially on a Sunday afternoon.
254 residents recomanen
Manly Wharf Hotel
East EsplanadeGreat food, drink and one of the best bars in Sydney. Perfect location on the water and is a local favourite, especially on a Sunday afternoon.
Everything Else
Dripping Wet Surf Co.
93-95 N SteyneSurfboard/SUP hire
SEA LIFE Manly Sanctuary
West EsplanadeAquarium that also allows you to dive with sharks!
Local RSL club that offers cheap food and beers and always a good spot to watch sport.
Lumsdaine Dr Near Harbord Diggers Club
Local RSL club that offers cheap food and beers and always a good spot to watch sport.
Shopping
Largest shopping centre on the Northern Beaches and 3rd largest in NSW. Retail, supermarkets, fashion, sports and all specialty stores there. David Jones/Myer etc.
240 residents recomanen
Westfield Warringah Mall
145 Old Pittwater RdLargest shopping centre on the Northern Beaches and 3rd largest in NSW. Retail, supermarkets, fashion, sports and all specialty stores there. David Jones/Myer etc.
Sightseeing
Uninterupted views across the Harbour opening all the way to Sydney CBD. Great for a picnic, especially at sunset and highly recommended.
197 residents recomanen
North Head
Uninterupted views across the Harbour opening all the way to Sydney CBD. Great for a picnic, especially at sunset and highly recommended.
Very pretty beach to visit at the end of a walk from Manly. Very popular for snorkeling, swimming and surfing around the point. some exclusive restaurants here too.
337 residents recomanen
Platja de Shelly
Very pretty beach to visit at the end of a walk from Manly. Very popular for snorkeling, swimming and surfing around the point. some exclusive restaurants here too.
Arts & Culture
Local markets each Saturday and Sunday morning just off the Corso.
31 residents recomanen
Mercat de Manly
Sydney RoadLocal markets each Saturday and Sunday morning just off the Corso.