Was visiting the beach and needed some grub so I could have energy to dodge all of the bluebottles. After looking at Hemingway's menu online, it definitely fit the bill for me. It is literally right across from the beach but still away from the main tourist drag. I took a seat on the beautiful patio and ordered a cider and a salade niçoise and a fondant au chocolat for dessert. The food was fantastic. The salad was great and had that bright, salty bite you expect from salade niçoise. Two complaints though are that the portion was quite small and the pricing was quite high. My dessert was also quite good. Creamy, chocolatey, and just the right amount of sweetness without going overboard. The food paired with the Manly Beach people watching was a great experience and start to a nice beach day. read more

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Yum!!! Four of us stopped in on New Year's Day for brekkie. It really hit the spot. We ordered 3 lattes, a Tropical juice, two bacon egg rolls and 2 of the roasted mushroom plates. The servings were generous and we all left very satisfied. The location is perfect, just across the street from Manly Beach. The interior is smartly decorated to reflect Hemingway. read more

Hemingway's Manly - The Mushroom with ricotta, rocket, truffle oil on the breakfast menu. - Wine Bars Near Me - Manly, NSW

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We stopped by Hemingway's while we were in Manly Beach on holiday. Great view of the beach, where you can watch the surfers surf the ocean right from the restaurant. I started with a great ice cold craft beer and I went with the servers recommendation of the Bacon & Egg roll with hash brown potatoes, it was good I was hungry as the roll was huge, but worth every bite. I could have stayed at Hemingway's all day enjoying the view of the beach, great service, great visit during my time in Manly! read more

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Nice stop along the beach side of Manly ~ quite small with some outdoor seating options also. Very typical of what you would expect in the name. Lots of books and pics of Earnest. If your staying in grab a seat & they will come to you otherwise take away cue up ! We just had cappuccinos and they were quite quite good. The reason for 4 stars, they move at a beach pace ~ not that it's a bad thing just be aware read more

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Charm, charm, charm, charm, charm. It's oozing here - so much so that you nearly forget you're across the street from one of the world's finest beaches and that there's a strong likelihood you'll see as many dolphins as surfers. No matter how many times I come to Manly eager to try a new spot, the Hemingway pull is too strong. Also, don't miss the nuggets. Take it from me - a lady who rejects all things nug nug, no matter how drunk she is - these plump and juicy morsels will turn anyone. Plus, they're $5 at happy hour, along with $5 house wines and beers. Really, there's no other choice. Hemingway's it is. p.s. Come to Bondi! Please? read more

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Gave this place a stop before heading back to Northmead. I'm not really a fan of brekkie (Aussie slang for breakfast) but I've seen the good reviews on yelp and most of the foodies websites and hence I'm here. Was pretty crowded when I got here around 10.30am and decided to settle in for the indoors facing towards the waters. Was baffled between sourdough or King salmon and hence I got myself the latter. Does this sounds yummy - House smoked New Zealand King salmon, soft eggs, goat curd, crunchy wild rice, pickled cucumbers and cress. The ingredients itself made me tempted to order that. Juice wise - apple, carrot, ginger. Food arrived within 5 minutes. First to taste, the soft eggs. It is the same soft outer cover yet runny orange colored on the inside like the ones you can find at some ramen stores. I was given two eggs and decided to eat the last piece last. The salmon was pretty big and they were extremely fresh! Other ingredients were pretty flavorful. Not sure how to describe as there are quite a few flavors mixed together but great combination. The wild rice was crunchy and it gave a hint of crunchiness in the dish. I asked the server on what juice is popular here as the guava that I wanted was out. Hence he said apple, carrot and ginger juice. He also claimed that it is healthy for me too. I'm not a fan of carrot juice either but this is extremely good! It came in quite a good portion too for the affordable cost - score. As I'm here way before they serve lunch, I asked the server to order chicken nuggets for me too for my drive. I've seen good reviews on that dish. Overall, pretty small cafe like store that serves great food for affordable prices. Do swing by here if you are near Manly beach :) read more

Hemingway's Manly - King salmon and apple, carrot, ginger juice :) - Wine Bars Near Me - Manly, NSW

Great breakfast spot.. everything is fresh and delicious. The coffee is perfect. I also love the decor it's a very welcoming kinda place

The Old Man and The Sea. Here you have it. It would be a crime if a bar/cafe that occupied this location wasn't worthy of at least four stars. Right on North Steyne, Hemmingway's has a ramshackle air as though it's been there for years, though in fact it has only recently opened. Prime position is the window sill: it's wide and comfortable, snares the sun or the breeze, and is perfect for people watching. Or, as on the day we were there recently, for whale watching. Yep, as we sipped our first caffeine injection of the day, a whale mum and her calf frolicked off shore on their way south for the summer! Besides literary allusions in the decor, enjoy the quirks of the menu: an old Golden Book Encyclopaedia left sitting around on the bench actually opens up to reveal naively stapled typewritten pages telling you what's on offer. Hemmingway's is not a big place, but its hours are generous - like Manly itself, there's plenty appeal during the day and at night. Send the kids to 7/11 round the corner for their slushie - I'll take mine from the Hemmingway's cocktail menu. read more

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I defy you not to love this place. I defy you, I say! It's so close to the beach you could practically spit on a surfer if you saw one you didn't like the look of, and it's themed after a writer and the menus are hidden inside books. That's, like, triple threat territory right there. It's expensive for what it is, which loses it a star - their signature chicken nuggets and a tea set me back a cool $20 and I was still super hungry when I walked out, but portions aside this place is great to kick back with a coffee and watch the world go by or catch up with that really gossipy friend that always as tons of juicy stuff that they couldn't possibly know but somehow always do, they must be plugged into some dark corner of the internet you don't know about. The coffee machine closes around 4.30pm on weekends, or it did the day I was there, which was a bummer but is a pretty good excuse to hit the cocktails. read more

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Man oh man... where have I been? Well, laziness can be attributed to my lack of posts, but to be honest I haven't really been out much. I do have a few reviews to post, from a Mayan inspired restaurant in Miami Beach, to a new, sorry sir we are booked for the next two weeks, sushi restaurant in downtown miami (some of the best sushi I have ever had). But today will be a bit different, down under different... yep, finally I have bucket listed the crap out of Sydney Australia... so much so, that I am coming back, again, and again. But to be honest it's more of a scouting mission... 3 days in New Zealand (some of the most beautiful land you have ever seen) 3 days in Sydney, a city that brings the best of all cities into one metropolis, and finishing off in Fiji. But i degrees, I'm hear to talk about what and where I ate. And even though my tour keeps us to the local tourist food traps of mediocrity, one day we did have the freedom to venture. So released on temporary parole we headed to the beach front row of restaurants and shops... and in an unassuming early 1920's that was sure to have been a home in a bygone era, but now a cafe, a familiar name of a man adorned the front facade... Hemingway's food and liquor. I don't know about you, but as a writer I consider it a must to enter any building named after a writer that I admire. Well, that and to date those places have yet to let me down... And Hemingway's at Manly beach, to date, has been the best of all of them. What a pleasant surprise it was, from the bohemian surfside meets avid reader feel as you walk in and take a seat, to the wonderful view through the Norfolk pines of the ocean swells crashing onto the tan sand beaches of Manly beach. Oh I could sit here for hours, writing, drawing or just lost in thought as I drank my latte no sugar as to taste the sweet flavors of milk taming the acidic robust taste of the coffee. I must interrupt myself once more, and talk about the food. We proceed to order... my boys, as usual order the hamburger, and fish and chips. My wife and I on the other hand are intrigued by the pumpkin soup, cauliflower bites and the croque madame. Orders placed, and the wait begins. Quickly, we receive or coffee... perfectly made, not to hot, and just the right amount of foam. The barista knows what he is doing. Then the boys meals arrive, and as boys tend to do to annoy their parents, they become picky. Being the good parents we are, we ignore them. Then comes the soup, in a bowl fit for two. My wife who is famished and taking care not to burn her lips, sips the spoon and to her delight the temperature is perfect, and by the looks of her face... the taste is damn good! I'm about to ask for a taste when the cauliflower bites arrive. Nice and hot, these I have to wait till the temperature drops a bit below my pain threshold. And when they do I swab part of the breaded morsel against the secret sauce adorning the side of the bowl, pop it in my mouth and taste the sweet flavors of the batter as the perfectly cooked cauliflower dissolves in my mouth. It is so good that I immediately order a second bowl which arrives just in time along with our corque madams. Now here I was completely taken by surprise... I don't know what they did to the bread but it became part of the madame! Soft yet crispy if that is possible... flavors overwhelm my taste buds... bliss... We slowly but methodically devour our meals and once more our dessert (chocolate lava soufflé with a scoop of vanilla ice cream) arrives... and as you all know, a sweet and welcomed end to a wonderful lunch. If there was a complaint it was not with the restaurant but with the weather which kept us inside instead of seated in one of the few tables outside. Maybe next time the weather gods will treat us to a drier day when we surely return to Australia and eat at what is now my favorite establishment at Manly beach, Hemingway's food and liquor cafe. read more

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If there's a list of things you need to do to be hipster (one probably exists anyway), this would be high up there. The fact that you eat or drink here is hipster. Their menus are also found in books on the tables. The water is served in old empty Hendricks gin bottles. They have the hipster bearded man bun barista guy and the sofa and coffee table settings. If this doesn't SCREAM hipster, nothing ever will. The food is the standard stuff you find on the Manly strip. I'm talking bacon and eggs, mushroom on toast etc. They're slightly pricier than other Cafes but whether or not it's worth it is up to you. The bacon and egg roll was really nice but I was not a fan of their tomato chutney. That aioli was delicious though. Food is okay but what makes this a place you want to visit is the atmosphere. I think this is as hipster as I'll ever get hehe. read more

Hemingway's Manly - Classic bacon and egg roll ($13). There was an awesome aioli by the chutney was a bit of a miss for me. - Wine Bars Near Me - Manly, NSW

This place emphasizes quality over quantity. Wonderful, light meals for breakfast: skillful combinations of the best ingredients. Similarly, the coffee is of a higher standard than you'd expect from a dive bar situated right on the beach. From the Hendrick's hand crafted gin water bottles, to the open serif typeface used to quote Hemingway along the wall: they take pride in their aesthetic. Hemingway's is fast becoming my favourite breakfast spot in Manly. read more

I came here with my bf for some brunch when we were visiting Manly for a day trip. During the day, Hemingway's has a cute cafe feel. The large windows at the front let in a lot of natural light - even on a cloudy day like when we went. There are a lot of servers around and they are all there to serve, it seems, since there wasn't really just one person assigned to serving the table; that was great since that meant there was never a long wait for service. There are tables inside and outside with great views of the beach if you're lucky enough to be near the front. There are lots of books and other old European style decor around; the drinks menu is even attached to the inside of some of the books. My bf and I shared both a "good girl" (healthy meal with kale, smoked salmon, toast, poached egg, etc.) and a "bad boy" (pretty much the total opposite lol with sausage, egg, potatoes, etc.). The food was delish(!), to say the least, and I would definitely want to come back for more the next time I'm in town. read more

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This quirky cafe is located on North Steyne and overlooks Manly Beach. There are lots of pictures of Ernest Hemingway and obviously the inspiration for this cafe. It was a glorious spring day and the sunshine was out so there were lots of people about. This cafe attracted both a lot of dine in and takeaway customers. If dining in you can choose a table outside to take advantage of the views and sunshine or sit inside if the weather is a bit chilly. They have regular tables or you can sit perched up on bar seating. The service is friendly and noticed them chatting to the regulars. I was served quite quickly and they had an interesting breakfast menu. I wanted to try items I wouldn't usually get at other cafes for breakfast. I went with the Breakfast Cassoulet. The concept was good but the cassoulet itself needed more seasoning. I liked the egg and toast served with it. I also had a Golden Latte. It had turmeric, coconut oil, cinnamon, and maple syrup. It was a bit savoury due to the turmeric. I enjoyed the coconut flavours and maple syrup as I enjoy it more sweet in taste. Not sure if I would choose it again if other choices available but it was certainly something different. read more

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The famous cafe in Manly. Honestly, this place is good and deserves the reputation. This cafe won't change your life, and the coffee is not as good as Shoebox down the road, but worth a visit. Seated on the beach, this place is perfectly situated, and thus very hard to get a table, specifically if you want to sit outside. One thing when it comes to food, order the chicken nuggets. I don't care what else you feel like, order the chicken nuggets. If you want to order the pulled pork burger, then order it - however, you are also going to order the nuggets to share. So if I'm not clear, the nuggets are awesome, so order them. The coffee is good, but not great. But when they serve 4 Pines on tap you slowly forget about the coffee and order a nice beer, especially with your chicken nuggets. They also have an extensive wine selection, so if you are not in the mood for beer, don't worry. The staff here are friendly, but sometimes this place is so crowded that service can be a touch slow - but I think that is extremely excusable. read more

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Manly comes alive with beach culture, shopping, and fine dining. Importantly for me, it also has a uniqueness that sets it apart from the coastal suburbs surrounding. On a Sunday afternoon, I went with a date to Manly Wine for lunch. After a stroll down the beach, we decided to pop into Hemmingway's for a post lunch coffee / drink. And hell, what an awesome little place this is! On first approach, you might be content with the its extraordinary ocean views, but the people behind this small cafe didn't spare the details. From the literary quote printed on the wall, to the large bookcase housing classics directly opposite, its thematic cuteness will likely grab you by the heartstrings. And then they'll bring you the menu. Fashioned out of an antique children's book, Hemmingway's menu has some definite standouts. Being in that flippant "do I want a DRINK, drink or a coffee drink??" state of mind, I settled on the perfect compromise- the iced coffee. Blended with Patron XO, Vodka, espresso and half and half, and served in a short glass over ice, this is certainly not for the faint of heart. But it certainly IS delicious. As I buzzed out the cafe's doors a little later I made a silent promise to Hemmingway himself that I'd be back. Not sure he cared at all, but hell, I meant every last word. read more

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Nice little Northern Beaches surfer-ish cafe with a magnificent view across the road to Manly beach - the sun streams in the open windows in the morning and the fresh sea breeze is a great accompaniment to the food and coffee here. The coffee here is enjoyable, I'd say it is of decently good, on par with what I have come to expect from the averagely good Sydney cafes. In combination with the ambience it is a winning combination. My friend had the mushroom sandwich (from the lunch menu), it looked good and he seemed pleased, if I had been hungrier I would have joined him for a meal, and having missed it I would probably go back and try it out. read more

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So glad to have discovered this little gem of an eatery when looking for a waterfront option our first night in Manly. Picture dining in a quaint, historic library with amazing views, unique French-inspired menu, legit wine list, full bar, coffee and the best service in town. In a nutshell, that's Hemingway's! I live in a city with some of the best restaurants in the world. Hemingway's would be right at home in New Orleans! read more

Does it get much better than a really well made coffee by the beach. Nope. Didn't think so. This place has book lined shelves and homey wooden furniture which makes you feel like your hanging out in your hip aunties place. This is my favourite breakfast spot- don't go there expecting anything fancy but avo on sourdough toast with micro herbs and amazing coffee will cost you $10 which with beautiful beach views, you can't complain. read more

It is true that I am the kind of overliterate wanker who, if asked to think of famous American Raymonds, would go straight to What We Talk About When We Talk About Love, skipping the New York State sportswriter and his affably disfunctional family entirely. So a superbly located bar and cafe branded with the name and image of America's greatest author - perhaps the greatest author to yet live - not only demands my attention, but also my bitter scrutiny. It turns out they do the job right. While the interior is a little generically 'bookish,' like the Library Stage on a 16-bit video game, this is countered by a very aptly chosen, wall-sized quote from The Sun Also Rises, which brings the old man to life even on these distant Tasman shores. "In a room off the bar there was a good jazz band playing. It was a pleasant bar. We had another round." Incidentally, they do good food and drinks here. Even if Hemingway's name was used utterly tokenistically, it'd still be a nice enough niche to hang around - selling cheap lunchtime deals of fine sandwiches and beer, bar snacks from shoestring fries to chicken nuggets, and more substantial main meals later on, if you swing that way. The menu has evolved nicely since the place opened up and remains good value. $5 cans of beer are the new $4 schooners, after all... and I never remember having a $4 schooner somewhere so pleasant as this. read more

Had a great night in Hemmingway's. A superb small bar right on the beach in Manly. We sat and had small plates, beers, wine and cocktails over the course of 4 hours and was very suprised how reasonable the bill was. Lovely service, prompt food and the bar tenders mixed a mean old fashioned. Kale salad, kingfish tartare and an excellent burger were very very good. Check it out, best spot in Manly. read more

They do great bacon and egg rolls at Hemingway's as well as great coffee and big chunky chips. Fantastic ocean views compliment the food and the staff are friendly in this very hip place. If hip isn't your thing, don't worry, this isn't hip in a Pretentious/Surry Hills kind of way, it's a friendly, self mocking, tongue in cheek kind of hip that puts you at ease immediately. And if you like books, they have a lot of them, so if you have a few house to spare in Manly and fancy a beer/coffee/bacon and egg roll/big chips, this is the place! read more

Strolling along in the April sunshine with a growing appetite it was time to decide which cool, beach-facing bar would receive our lunchtime custom. Thankfully we came across Hemmingway's which quickly became one of our Manly highlights. As we sat down, we were brought 2 encyclopaedias and a bottle of Hendrick's gin. Now, I love a gin and tonic in the sunshine as much as the next holidayer but a whole bottle between two Brits abroad seemed to be asking for trouble... After curiously sniffing at the bottle, we discovered it was actually a vessel in which to serve their tap water. GENIUS. Call me easily pleased by quirks and eccentricites of a joint but that looked pretty darn cool. Next our attention turned to the encyclopaedias, which turned out to have the menus stapled inside. Another nice touch which went down a treat. (I was able to read up on British history whilst contemplating whether to go for the beef or pork sandwich; nothing like a bit of historical reading to arouse the appetite!) The food was divine. Absolutely mammothly huge chips, served with a proper tomato sauce with all sorts of delightful extras and flavour-enhancing magical bits + bobs. I went for a pork sandwich which did not disappoint. Doorstop sized bread with plenty of pork and apple sauce. Lovely. My boyfriend had the beef sandwich, equally massive and tasty. The staff are lovely, the music is cool but not overbearing, the food is excellent and for me, all the quirks are on the right side of pretentious. More tongue in cheek than anything. A fantastic place to sit back and enjoy the Manly afternoon sunshine. If only they'd open up a branch in Morecambe... read more

What an experience! Theo and Jeff have it dialed on Monday's! Thanks boone for the recommendation read more

Awesome food and great service. Had the tuna warm salad and it was yummo! Would revisit and recommend anyone to try. Great place for functions as well. read more

I had high expectations of this place, based on reviews and and on a riends recommendation. I'd give it 3 1/2 if I could. The coffee was ok to good, but not great. I had the smoked salmon, goats cheese, and poached eggs, with crunchy rice. I thought it was very nice. But my partner had the beans, eggs, and chorizo dish. The beans lacked seasoning, and I find the Heinz packets from the shop to taste better. Being new to the North Side, I need to explore a bit more before I pick my favourite local cafe for weekend breakfast, so I can't decide if I'd choose Hemingways over any place else. read more

Pretty whacky place(in a good way). I really like the interior and the exterior of this cafe. Facing the beach, having a nice cup of chai latte in the sunny morning is definitely a memorable experience. I had the bacon and egg sandwich, it was good and that's where it stops. Overall it was a pleasant experience. read more

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The only reason we ended up here was because the restaurant down the way wasn't providing table service and we were ready for dinner. We are so glad! Hemingway's delivered one of the best meals we've had since arriving in Sydney. I don't mind paying Sydney prices if the food is really really good and it was. Try the pork cracklins to start - a yummy fresh version of pork skins. I had the Pork Belly, my hubby had the lamb, and our daughter had the appetizer plate of prawns. ALL OF IT WAS AMAZING! I really wish we were staying in Manly just so we could eat here often. Highly highly recommend! read more

Love everything about this spot. The people are so friendly. The view is gorgeous (especially from the second floor because it has a bit of a library-historic vibe with a breathtaking ocean view) and you're right across from the beach. The food is filling and tasty. I sometimes find brunch food to be greasy in general but hemingway's was absolutely perfect - healthy, filling and delicious for all kinds of people. Definitely a must visit brunch spot if you're coming to Manly. read more

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There is absolutely nothing bad I can say about this lovely spot. The views outside are absolutely serene...the food is fresh and healthy and the green juice is right up my "uptown hippie" alley. On a cool night, warm up inside with a cocktail and peruse the many leather hardbound books that amass the wall. Second visit...even better!! Did I mention they have proper whole leaf teas?! Could I be in heaven....quite possibly. read more

For some reason I thought this place was much further away from the Corso, so I ended up walking straight past it, doubled back and went inside. Staff were super friendly and attentive. I ordered the bacon and egg roll which was huge! It had heaps of bacon, 2x eggs and a tasty relish, bloody good value for $12! Only criticism was there was a little too much aioli on the roll - maybe request the aioli on the side? Washed down with 2 coffees for a total of $19. Happy days! read more

This place is all kinds of fabulous, the service is great. The atmosphere always warm - the decorations will keep you captivated and if that doesn't work play a board game or read a book! The cocktail list is the perfect way to while away a Sunday afternoon, the wines and beers are also very tasty! Perfect for a date or catch ups with friends and family, my brothers and I love this place read more

This is an adorable little cafe right across from Manly beach. It's the perfect place to meet friends for a coffee. The food is ok but definitely not a great spot for breakfast/brunch. The space is too small and the options are limited due to a small kitchen. They don't make scrambled eggs and most options are pretty plain jane. Best to just go for drinks and nibbles. read more

Trying this place for lunch for the first time. Great burgers, and one of the finest views of the surf. Cocktail hour is awesome - I've done that before... It's a top spot in winter, just a discerning local crowd. Easy gathering point, everyone local knows it, even if they haven't been there. Go there before it changes hands or folds or something - although it has lasted longer, so far, than most. read more

A delightful little coffee shop and lunch spot. This isn't a big chain place but a little independent with great coffee and very tasty lunch food. The staff were attentive, helpful and prompt. It is just across from the beach so it is very handy too. It doesn't look much for the outside but inside is set up like a library so we had fun looking through the old book. We had a great time and would go back in a heartbeat. read more

I only give it three stars as I stopped at this place for about an hour or so with friends that I had just made in Australia. It was during my last few days in visiting Sydney, Bondi Beach and Manly Beach, that some of the mates that had befriended me on my first night out decided to take the ferry out to meet up with me in Manly Beach. To my ignorance, I didn't even notice that there was a nice little place on the corner of Steyne, facing Manly Beach, called Hemmingway's. I was definitely excited to be there, and enjoyed a few beers with the guys. We all had a great time chatting it up, and laughing our butts off. I definitely plan to go back to Australia in the near future, and I will definitely stay at Manly longer than I did two years ago. And yes, I will be sitting out at Hemingway's either enjoying the view, reading a good book, or hanging with my mates. Cheers :) read more

Cute little place overlooking Manly beach. The coffee is quite nice, the croissants are VERY good, and the other breakfast food looked pretty decent, particularly the bacon and egg rolls. There was a lot of happy munching going on. Filled bookcases line the entire wall, which makes for interesting viewing, if for some reason you don't like looking at the ocean. But the prime spots are the stools outside - grab one, look out at the sea, and think about how nice life can be. read more

The place is always great, Ive always had a great meal there. This place has been around for years and I can see why. All the best to them in the future. I live in Manly and Im a FAN. Thanks guys. read more

Always great service, great food, and great drinks. Fish is fresh, cocktails delicious. Love going here on special occasions

Cool little bar on the Manly strip. We just stopped by for some drinks outside and had a good time. Didn't get to try the food but the plates looked decent and I'd return to try. read more