Manly Fisherman's and Sporting Association is a membership club that used to be located at…read morePIttwater Raod at the roundabout near the Manly Motor Registry. It supported upcoming and local bands and also local sporting associations. With its history dating back to the 1900's it seemed that the grass started to grow longer, the paint was painting and wiring use to hang from the walls and roof. Come September, 2011 it relocated to an enviable position next to the rugby union park and down the road from the bowling club. The live music remains a part of its legacy in the section called The Stones with Daryl Braithwaite due to appear in December. The Grill restaurant provides all night punters hearty meals. It also has its trivia nights and weekly raffles. Private functions and corporate events can be held within any one of their event spaces. If your looking for a quiet or big night out check out Manly Fishermans & Sports Association otherwise known to the natives at Manly Fisho's.

This place looks like it is the front bar of a fancy hotel, but then again it probably has a lot…read moremore to do with developers, and also it being located near the beach. It was a bit flashy for my tastes - I'm not a big fan of classy establishments, but it still seemed to have a bit of a decent atmosphere about it, and also a reasonable selection of beers available on tap. Okay, while it wouldn't be one that I would actively return to (for obvious reasons), it was still quite nice.

Came for the Zeus Burger, and sweet mother mary it did not disappoint. It's the burger equivalent…read moreof Elvis in his fat and sweaty phase and also he's Greek and his mother is yelling at him to do the washing up but he tells her to be shut up because he's playing X-Box and eating kebabs. It's got a double wagyu patty and shaved kebab meat and hummous and chilli sauce and cheddar and quinoa tabouli and fries on the burger and it's giant two-hander, a real face messer-upper, you'll have rich juice all down your collar if you're not quick with a napkin. Also got a side of fried pickles with garlic mayo and they were the full battered pickles, not those little sliced discs you sometimes get. Got there at 5pm after some beach action and the place was deserted, but as soon as it hit 5.30pm and kitchen opened, BOOM! every man and his burger hunger was there. It's a pretty sleek fitout, and a cavernous pub, almost like a really fancy RSL with the pokie room (yuck) at the back. If i was a local, this would be on my hot list.

This little gem is mainly for takeout, but there's some high chairs for you to eat in. It's…read moredefinitely cheaper than dining-in in the hotel restaurant, yet you get the same quality of food as it shares the same kitchen. We watched the cooks prep for our food and it was handed to us fresh off the stove. Food wise, the portion size is simply enormous and we couldn't finish the takeout box despite lots of walking during the day. But that doesn't sacrifice the quality. The salt and pepper squid was on point, yet not overpowering. The deep fried prawns was simply perfect. You can taste the freshness of the prawn just underneath the deep fried batter. Fish was cooked beautifully and didn't fall apart easily when you slice through it. It's already 5 star experience and I would have given a bonus point to the restaurant for having biodegradable wooden takeout cuttery.

I will preface that my eating companions really enjoyed their burgers!…read more The Ivanhoe lives as a happy resident on the corso between the wharf and the beach. Visited by Long time friends and new acquaintances. Ivan loves it's Wednesday burger days at 12.50 for a meal. Our trio choose the second floor because the first floor is quite dark but the outside deck is stunningly sunny with wall greenery, flat screen TVs, heaps room, and funky wicker decor. Our burgers arrive swiftly- having come from, I understand the cleanest kitchen in the business. Chips are salty and crunchy and meat has been cooked to preference. My 'beef' with this burger is the size of bun to patty and the taste of the meat. Bun is too big and each time I bite-sauce and bits fall out. And the meat has a game-y flavour. Is it weird to say "animaly"? Not the best burger I've had but the kitchen does offer a huge array of options and I'd eat here again

Okay, being in the Northern Beaches part of Sydney means that this isn't one of the easiest pubs to…read moreget to, though being on a main road does help. I didn't think that the pub was all that bad, though in a way there wasn't all that much to make it stand out (which seems to be a constant theme where I'm concerned). There is a nice outdoor area, but once again, not one that really grabbed my imagination.

Large pub set off a busy main road. It would be easy to miss, as this section of Brookvale is…read moresomething you'd normally be driving through as quickly as possible. But it was renovated earlier this year, and the expansive pub inside doesn't look too bad. There's a sports bar and smoking area up front, and large bistro/drinking/beer garden areas out the back. Inside is a bit too dark for my tastes; a skylight would go a long way. But the drinks selection is decent, and is the food menu. They've got one of those cook-your-own-steak grills if you don't mind doing that. We stopped in for a Sunday lunch and found it relaxing. Good service, not too packed, nice clean toilets, shaded seats outside. All of this would normally add up to a 3-star review for me, but my lunch easily tips it up to a 4-star. For I had here, at the Brookvale Hotel, the best burger of my five years in Australia. It was thick, coarsely-ground, blackened, well-seasoned meat, with crisp, fresh toppings, delicious spicy sauce, and a springy brioche bun. It was an amazing, sensational hamburger.

This is a fun neighborhood bar and grill with outstanding food from a interesting and different…read moremenu. Not your average bar food! The starters include Baby back corn - a delicious corn on the cob with a spicy rub/sauce and the Hollumi cheese fries are a deep fried cheese that is a huge improvement over your standard mozzarella sticks. The Cool chick is one of the best chicken sandwiches I've had. A thick juicy filet with a light batter and really tasty sauce. My daughter had the Don - a burger she hasn't stopped talking about since we left. Top it all off with a pineapple jalapeño infused margarita - it starts really sweet but has a nice bite to it. The staff is young, friendly, and attentive. The owners were on site and very hands on, paying attention to the details. They have really put together a winning combination!

What a crock! Pretentious, thinks it's in London or NY but sadly a little "no name" on Sydney's…read morenorthern beaches. No consideration for locals or couples. Arrogant attitude and as a couple we were turned away for a party of 12 with no attempt to make a real valid excuse. Bad business, we won't be back, crash and burn JB you're an accident waiting to happen

The woman on the front desk wanted to record my medical status!…read moreI don't have a problem using the QR code and showing my vax status. But when she started writing the details down.......wtf! Gave some lame excuse that they would need to contact my doctor to confirm! NO YOUR NOT. Not even my employer is aloud to record my medical history, let alone the pub!!

Overpriced...food quality is ok my only recommendation would be the Prawn salad with chips and…read moreaioli sauce. Otherwise nothing too fancy, has a sports bar and tab. Couple of pool tables, not very family friendly as there are no amenities for kids. Beers and wine pricing again ok

2 words...DISCO BOWLING!! I'm pretty sure this is meant to entertain a younger generation, but I…read morethink deep down it's meant for a bunch of 20-something to 30-somethings who should know better, but drink too much! At some point on the Friday evening that we were there, the normal lights went off and the black lights came on, and suddenly bowling became much more fun! Not sure where the disco aspect came into it, that may have just been us, but it certainly made spending our evening in a bowling alley next to a huge RSL, seem far more respectable. It wasn't. But it was fun. Turns out I'm a much better bowler when I drink too. It's situated in the grounds of Dee Why RSL, so you can't miss it. One game will set you back $14.90, but 2 is only $19.90 and $24.90 will get you 3!

If you're into serious bowling, this place is not for you, but if you're a social bowler who's not…read moretoo fuss with your score then this place is for you. With the low lighting and the large TV screens just above the pins, you can't really see the lane markers. And what we found when we were there is that we bowl better after a few drinks! They have specials where you get bowling after 9pm (i think) for a cheaper rate. Also if you play multiple games, the cost for game is lower too. Plenty of parking available there too.