Welcome To Manly - Food & Drink

RESTAURANTS

1. Manly Pavilion, West Esplanande(pictured above)
Newly opened in the old bather’s pavilion, this modern Italian menu is the bomb for those making the Manly Ferry trip a true gourmet day out. Highlights include buffalo mozzarella grilled on lemon leaf, tangles of cuttlefish and fennel and sweet pork ragu with pappardelle… or let them jostle for pole position on your palate via the five-course menu ($88). West Esplanade, Manly 2095. (02 9949 9011).

2. Hugos Manly, East Esplanade
Handily located bang on the ferry wharf, Hugos Manly is the perfect first (or last) stop on any Manly adventure. Pizzas come fast, well-priced and delicious and cocktails are lively, punchy and fun. A couple of their Manly Iced Teas – vodka, gin, tequila and Cointreau mixed with juice and jasmine tea – and you’ll float home in style. Shop 1, Manly Wharf, East Esplanade Manly 2095 (02 8116 8555).

3. 4 Pines, East Esplanade
During WWII, four pine trees were removed from the Manly shorefront to install machine gun emplacements. Today, the microbrewery planted in their honour in 2008 boasts an arsenal of fantastic neck-oils brewed on-premise (and visible from the restaurant floor). Choose between pale ale, kolsch, heferweizen and seasonal specials with your hearty meals, and enjoy live music (Wed), magicians (Thu), open mic nights (Tue) and film deals (Mon-Thu). 29/43-45 East Esplanade Manly 2095 (02 9976 2300).

4. Das Kaffeehaus
Arrive at this wunderbar bar/café/ restaurant wearing slightly looser lederhosen because the servings here are as generous as they are authentic. Every month there’s a new value-for-money special matched to beer or wine, be it flop-over-the-plate schnitzel, bratwurst with sauerkraut or slow-cooked goulash with mash. 5b Market Lane Manly, 2096. (02 9976 5099).

5. Max Brenner Chocolate Bar, East Esplanade
Manly Wharf Hotel is one of Sydney's greatest seaside pubs, melding vintage features with modern delights. That makes it a grand place for a beer and a bite while you take in the majestic views. Shop 11, East Esplanade, Manly Wharf 2095. (02 9977 4931).

GROWERS & ORGANIC MARKETS

Manly Farmers Markets
Paddock meets plate at these markets where visiting gourmands can indulge in organic cheeses, olive oils and fresh flowers from local farmers. Saturdays 9am–1pm, Short St Plaza Manly 2095. (02 9315 7011).

Manly West Organic Market
Running 8am-1pm every Saturday is the Manly West Organic Market on Hill Street, Balgowlah. This natural wonderland of fully certified organic stalls does a roaring trade selling fresh fruit, vegetables and is a foodie's paradise with its many grazing stops, each more delicious than the last. 

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