Guidebook for Balgowlah
Food Scene
Delicious freshly cooked Thai food.
BYO and reasonably priced.
Indoor/Outdoor dining. Popular with the locals.
Take away available.
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Monkey King Thai Restaurant - Balgowlah
197 - 215 Condamine StDelicious freshly cooked Thai food.
BYO and reasonably priced.
Indoor/Outdoor dining. Popular with the locals.
Take away available.
Great little new restaurant serving great Austrian food.
The Jager schnitzel is our favourite followed by the Apfelstrudel....delicious!
Das Edelweiss
371-373 Sydney RdGreat little new restaurant serving great Austrian food.
The Jager schnitzel is our favourite followed by the Apfelstrudel....delicious!
Good value, delicious authentic Indian food and friendly staff.
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Phulkari Indian Cuisine
328 Sydney RdGood value, delicious authentic Indian food and friendly staff.
Our favourite restaurant in Manly.
A bit more up market and great for celebrating special occasions.
A great selection of fresh fish and seafood, as well as a great cocktail and wine menu. The snapper pie and fish curry is a favourite.
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Garfish Manly
39 E EsplanadeOur favourite restaurant in Manly.
A bit more up market and great for celebrating special occasions.
A great selection of fresh fish and seafood, as well as a great cocktail and wine menu. The snapper pie and fish curry is a favourite.
An great little seafood restaurant in Balgowlah.
Great choice of menu and take away available.
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Fish Cafe Balgowlah
215 Condamine StAn great little seafood restaurant in Balgowlah.
Great choice of menu and take away available.
Fine Indian cuisine, a favourite with the locals.
Friendly staff and BYO.
Bookings recommended.
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Bijolias - Fine Indian Cuisine
538-540 Sydney RoadFine Indian cuisine, a favourite with the locals.
Friendly staff and BYO.
Bookings recommended.
Here you will find an excellent selection of fruit and vegetables as well as a brilliant deli selling delicious Italian pasta, meats, cheeses and bread.
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Harbord Growers Market
197-215 Condamine StHere you will find an excellent selection of fruit and vegetables as well as a brilliant deli selling delicious Italian pasta, meats, cheeses and bread.
One of the best coffee shops in Manly. The homemade chocolate and walnut cookies are the best!
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Market Lane Cafe
Market LaneOne of the best coffee shops in Manly. The homemade chocolate and walnut cookies are the best!
The smallest coffee shop in Manly but delicious coffee and homemade cakes!
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Barefoot Coffee Traders
18 Whistler StThe smallest coffee shop in Manly but delicious coffee and homemade cakes!
Best pizzas in Balgowlah!
There's a small casual restaurant and they do take aways.
Order in plenty of time if wanting take away pizzas as it's very busy especially at weekends.
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Ray's Pizza Ciao Belli
64 Balgowlah RoadBest pizzas in Balgowlah!
There's a small casual restaurant and they do take aways.
Order in plenty of time if wanting take away pizzas as it's very busy especially at weekends.
Manly Pizza & Wine
4-10 Sydney RdCasual pizza and pasta restaurant.
Great value, great food, great staff. BYO too.
A hidden gem, next to Manly Pizza and Wine. Casual restaurant.
Don't be put off that both these restaurants are in a 'corridor' so wrap up warm!
The best Thai food in Manly, must try their signature dishes. (there's a few!) The Banana Leaf salad and the Prawn Betel leaves are our favourite.
It gets busy so best to book, especially at weekends.
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Manly Thai Gourmet
33 S SteyneA hidden gem, next to Manly Pizza and Wine. Casual restaurant.
Don't be put off that both these restaurants are in a 'corridor' so wrap up warm!
The best Thai food in Manly, must try their signature dishes. (there's a few!) The Banana Leaf salad and the Prawn Betel leaves are our favourite.
It gets busy so best to book, especially at weekends.
Great Mexican food and an amazing cocktail menu. There are several different flavours of Mojitos to try, absolutely delicious. The Wicked chips and Triple layer dip are amazing.
Happy hour until 7pm!
Overlooks Manly beach.
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Havana Beach
14 S SteyneGreat Mexican food and an amazing cocktail menu. There are several different flavours of Mojitos to try, absolutely delicious. The Wicked chips and Triple layer dip are amazing.
Happy hour until 7pm!
Overlooks Manly beach.
Cafeina Espresso
A great local coffee shop, also serves breakfast and lunch.
Lovely little coffee shop, within walking distance.
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Bacino Espresso Balgowlah
381-383 Sydney RdLovely little coffee shop, within walking distance.
Hugos is a trendy bar and restaurant on Manly wharf.
It serves contemporary Italian cuisine and delicious cocktails....
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Hugos
1 E EsplanadeHugos is a trendy bar and restaurant on Manly wharf.
It serves contemporary Italian cuisine and delicious cocktails....
Shopping
Stockland Balgowlah is a five minute walk away.
It's a great little mall full of cafes and good quality shops. There's a Coles, Vintage Cellars, a butcher shop, a fishmongers, a bakers, a greengrocers, a chemist and a few delis.
There's also Seed, Country Road, Witchery, Trenery, Nine West, Lorna Jane plus several speciality shops.
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Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre
197-215 Condamine StStockland Balgowlah is a five minute walk away.
It's a great little mall full of cafes and good quality shops. There's a Coles, Vintage Cellars, a butcher shop, a fishmongers, a bakers, a greengrocers, a chemist and a few delis.
There's also Seed, Country Road, Witchery, Trenery, Nine West, Lorna Jane plus several speciality shops.
A large shopping mall, with all the big department stores.
There's also a Hoyts cinema here.
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Westfield Warringah Mall
145 Old Pittwater RdA large shopping mall, with all the big department stores.
There's also a Hoyts cinema here.
The farmers market is usually on Wednesday and Sunday mornings.
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Manly Farmers Market
Sydney RoadThe farmers market is usually on Wednesday and Sunday mornings.
On every weekend, sells Australian made goods from candles to pictures, clothes to jewellery.
Weather permitting.
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Manly Market Place
Sydney RoadOn every weekend, sells Australian made goods from candles to pictures, clothes to jewellery.
Weather permitting.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great views from here across Sydney harbour, watch the ferries coming and going.
Great place for a bite to eat, lots of special deals during the week and happy hour.
Live music at the weekend, very popular with locals and tourists of all ages.
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Manly Wharf Hotel
East EsplanadeGreat views from here across Sydney harbour, watch the ferries coming and going.
Great place for a bite to eat, lots of special deals during the week and happy hour.
Live music at the weekend, very popular with locals and tourists of all ages.
The New Brighton Hotel has been an institution in Manly for the better part of a century!
With four floors of dining, bars and entertainment the New Brighton is truly living up to it's reputation as one of the premier venues on the Northern Beaches.
Whether you want to grab a meal, enjoy the view from our Rooftop Garden or dance the night away we have something for you.
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New Brighton Hotel
71 The CorsoThe New Brighton Hotel has been an institution in Manly for the better part of a century!
With four floors of dining, bars and entertainment the New Brighton is truly living up to it's reputation as one of the premier venues on the Northern Beaches.
Whether you want to grab a meal, enjoy the view from our Rooftop Garden or dance the night away we have something for you.
Great location, relaxed atmosphere and fantastic water views.
The food here is good, varied menu and reasonably priced. They have daily specials too but you can't beat the fish and chips!
No need to join if visiting from outside the area, just make sure you have some ID with you.
A favourite with the locals.
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Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club
Stuart StreetGreat location, relaxed atmosphere and fantastic water views.
The food here is good, varied menu and reasonably priced. They have daily specials too but you can't beat the fish and chips!
No need to join if visiting from outside the area, just make sure you have some ID with you.
A favourite with the locals.
Manly is a popular night time spot, especially with the younger crowd later on.
There's numerous pubs and bars - from the larger ones on the Wharf and the Corso to the trendy wine and cocktail bars hidden away in the numerous lanes in Manly.
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Manly
Manly is a popular night time spot, especially with the younger crowd later on.
There's numerous pubs and bars - from the larger ones on the Wharf and the Corso to the trendy wine and cocktail bars hidden away in the numerous lanes in Manly.
Fantastic small local brewery opposite Manly Wharf, great beer and great views.
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4 Pines Manly
43-45 E EsplanadeFantastic small local brewery opposite Manly Wharf, great beer and great views.
Cheap and cheerful, good atmosphere.
Make sure you take ID with you.
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Balgowlah RSL Memorial Club
38 Ethel StCheap and cheerful, good atmosphere.
Make sure you take ID with you.
Sightseeing
A beautiful walk along the foreshore from here to Manly, takes between 20 -30 minutes. It's part of the scenic harbour Spit to Manly walk.
It's an off leash walk for dogs and no cycles allowed on the walk.
Half way along you will come across Fairlight beach and swimming pool. There are changing rooms and toilets here.
Fairlight Walk
Fairlight WalkA beautiful walk along the foreshore from here to Manly, takes between 20 -30 minutes. It's part of the scenic harbour Spit to Manly walk.
It's an off leash walk for dogs and no cycles allowed on the walk.
Half way along you will come across Fairlight beach and swimming pool. There are changing rooms and toilets here.
A trip to Manly is not complete without a dip in the ocean, a walk along the beach to Queenscliff or even a surf lesson....
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Playa de Manly
A trip to Manly is not complete without a dip in the ocean, a walk along the beach to Queenscliff or even a surf lesson....
A trip along the beaches from Manly to Palm beach is a well worth trip. The scenery is amazing and all the beaches are different. There's lots of places to stop en route, with coffee shops and cafes in abundance. If you don't have a car you can catch a bus all the way to Palm Beach. There's lots to do once you get here and the fish and chips are delicious!
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Northern Beaches
A trip along the beaches from Manly to Palm beach is a well worth trip. The scenery is amazing and all the beaches are different. There's lots of places to stop en route, with coffee shops and cafes in abundance. If you don't have a car you can catch a bus all the way to Palm Beach. There's lots to do once you get here and the fish and chips are delicious!
Since 1855, Sydney Ferries’ famous Manly Ferry is a "must do" for visitors and makes the 30 minute trip regularly, day and night between Circular Quay and Manly,
Operating seven days a week, this relaxing journey is a must see for visitors with spectacular harbour and ocean views.
Manly - Circular Quay
Manly - Circular QuaySince 1855, Sydney Ferries’ famous Manly Ferry is a "must do" for visitors and makes the 30 minute trip regularly, day and night between Circular Quay and Manly,
Operating seven days a week, this relaxing journey is a must see for visitors with spectacular harbour and ocean views.
Beautiful walks, breath taking views.
It's home to the most delicate and precious system of flora and fauna, complete with hanging swamps.
Rich in history and a special place for the Aboriginal people, the dramatic cliffs of North Head form a memorable entry to Sydney Harbour with superb views of the harbour from the cliff tops.
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North Head Sanctuary Visitor Centre, Manly (Sydney Harbour Federation Trust)
North Head Scenic DriveBeautiful walks, breath taking views.
It's home to the most delicate and precious system of flora and fauna, complete with hanging swamps.
Rich in history and a special place for the Aboriginal people, the dramatic cliffs of North Head form a memorable entry to Sydney Harbour with superb views of the harbour from the cliff tops.
The Australia's Memorial Walk honours those who have served and supported the defence of Australia in peace or in war.
The paved pathway links five monuments dedicated to the Colonial Wars, World War I, World War II, Post World War II conflicts and Peacekeeping. (A special Gallipoli monument also stands along the pathway).
Pavers in the walkway are inscribed with the names and messages of those who have served in the Navy, Army, Airforce and Merchant Navy in the Defence of Australia and her Allies.
Memorial Walk
Memorial WalkThe Australia's Memorial Walk honours those who have served and supported the defence of Australia in peace or in war.
The paved pathway links five monuments dedicated to the Colonial Wars, World War I, World War II, Post World War II conflicts and Peacekeeping. (A special Gallipoli monument also stands along the pathway).
Pavers in the walkway are inscribed with the names and messages of those who have served in the Navy, Army, Airforce and Merchant Navy in the Defence of Australia and her Allies.
Parks & Nature
There's a great little coffee shop here, Forty Beans - great coffee and homemade cakes.
A great place for a family get together, there are BBQs, a playground and toilets.
The reserve is on part of the scenic harbour walk from the Spit Bridge to Manly.
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North Harbour Reserve
LOT 7001 Condamine Street SouthThere's a great little coffee shop here, Forty Beans - great coffee and homemade cakes.
A great place for a family get together, there are BBQs, a playground and toilets.
The reserve is on part of the scenic harbour walk from the Spit Bridge to Manly.
Tania Park
2 Bareena DrA beautiful open park with views over Sydney Harbour.
One of Sydney's hidden treasures in Middle harbour. It's not a surf beach so ideal for swimming and with families.
There's a cafe, changing rooms, toilets, BBQs and a playground.
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Clontarf Beach
One of Sydney's hidden treasures in Middle harbour. It's not a surf beach so ideal for swimming and with families.
There's a cafe, changing rooms, toilets, BBQs and a playground.
Little Manly is located on the Northern Beaches, just a short 10 minute walk from from Manly Wharf.
It's the perfect place for families with younger children.
Little Manly Beach Kiosk is a popular hangout which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Popular as a diving spot for snorkeling and fishing.
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Little Manly Beach Kiosk
42 Stuart StLittle Manly is located on the Northern Beaches, just a short 10 minute walk from from Manly Wharf.
It's the perfect place for families with younger children.
Little Manly Beach Kiosk is a popular hangout which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Popular as a diving spot for snorkeling and fishing.
Arts & Culture
Q Station is renowned for its important place in Australian history, panoramic views of Sydney's incredible harbour and location within the beautiful surrounds of Sydney Harbour National Park.
Located on Sydney's Northern Beaches, Q Station is just 5 minutes from Manly and 20 minutes from Sydney CBD.
Q Station offers education, history, ghost and paranormal tours as well as hotel accommodation. It is a conference & wedding venue, features a restaurant & bar as well as a cafe & exhibition centre which is open daily.
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Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park
1 N Head Scenic DrQ Station is renowned for its important place in Australian history, panoramic views of Sydney's incredible harbour and location within the beautiful surrounds of Sydney Harbour National Park.
Located on Sydney's Northern Beaches, Q Station is just 5 minutes from Manly and 20 minutes from Sydney CBD.
Q Station offers education, history, ghost and paranormal tours as well as hotel accommodation. It is a conference & wedding venue, features a restaurant & bar as well as a cafe & exhibition centre which is open daily.
Local artists often display their work here.
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Manly Art Gallery & Museum
1a West EsplanadeLocal artists often display their work here.
Essentials
You will find lots of restaurants, cafes and coffee shops here. Along with the essentials such as a chemist, post office, laundry and newsagent. Here you will also catch a bus to the city or the other northern beaches.
Sydney Road
Sydney RoadYou will find lots of restaurants, cafes and coffee shops here. Along with the essentials such as a chemist, post office, laundry and newsagent. Here you will also catch a bus to the city or the other northern beaches.