Guidebook for Balgowlah
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for people watching and a sunset beverage! Also great pizzas! The quintessential Manly experience.
254 locals recommend
Manly Wharf Hotel
East EsplanadeGreat for people watching and a sunset beverage! Also great pizzas! The quintessential Manly experience.
Food Scene
Quick brekkie! Pick up a snack on the way to the beach! Great cakes, egg and bacon rolls and coffee. Amazing service as well.
12 locals recommend
Brezel Bar Manly
5 Raglan StQuick brekkie! Pick up a snack on the way to the beach! Great cakes, egg and bacon rolls and coffee. Amazing service as well.
Leisurely brekkie. If you can get a table, Fika is the place to linger over the Salmon Lovers or one of their scrumptious cinnamon scrolls.
48 locals recommend
Fika Swedish Kitchen
5B Market PlLeisurely brekkie. If you can get a table, Fika is the place to linger over the Salmon Lovers or one of their scrumptious cinnamon scrolls.
Excellent food, service and prices. BYO. Not the most idyllic atmosphere but is a good bargain with really nice food that can accommodate groups.
39 locals recommend
Manly Thai Gourmet
33 S SteyneExcellent food, service and prices. BYO. Not the most idyllic atmosphere but is a good bargain with really nice food that can accommodate groups.
Everything Else
A more local, less crowded version of Manly. Good waves! Good views! Grab a spot on the sand or on the grass.
50 locals recommend
Queenscliff Beach
A more local, less crowded version of Manly. Good waves! Good views! Grab a spot on the sand or on the grass.
Best secret beach in the area! Close to our house! Good for swimming, chilling, and snorkeling.
13 locals recommend
Delwood Beach
Best secret beach in the area! Close to our house! Good for swimming, chilling, and snorkeling.
The walk from Shelly to Manly is a must for all visitors to Manly! Grab a snorkel and have a look around at Shelly too!
Shelly Beach Pathway
The walk from Shelly to Manly is a must for all visitors to Manly! Grab a snorkel and have a look around at Shelly too!
If you are looking for a party, this should be your first stop. Check out Moonshine Bar on the upper level for live music and rum drinks! This is an institution.
163 locals recommend
Hotel Steyne
75 The CorsoIf you are looking for a party, this should be your first stop. Check out Moonshine Bar on the upper level for live music and rum drinks! This is an institution.
Shelly Beach
Nice walk and great swimming beach!
Manly Beach
This iconic beach is probably the reason you're here!
Sydney
Get to the city in 20 minutes from Manly Wharf on the fast ferry!