Manly Nightlife

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4 Pines is a local brewery in Manly. Our friend Jackie had recommended this place to us so we definitely had to check it out. We had just finished up lunch at the Manly Wharf Hotel and decided to stop here for some cold drinks to beat the oppressive heat outside.

The brewery prides itself in quality product due to the small batches it brews. They have a variety of specialty beers and regular house beers. The specialty beers are usually seasonal. I like to support local business and felt that we'd enjoy seeing their offerings.

The place is located upstairs from some shops with a nice open airy feeling with wood accents and windows open to the outside. Hubby and I decided to sit at a bar table and check out the selection. After perusing the offerings hubby chose one of the specialty ciders which was a sparkling pear. I was a bit done with beer from lunch and chose a cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc from the Hunter Valley region. I really appreciated the friendliness of the staff and how helpful they were in explaining the flavors and making our their beer.

I definitely loved this place. The atmosphere was casual and comfy; relaxed is the vibe. Chris and I enjoyed our drinks here and were able to enjoy at our leisure. I especially liked the water views from the windows. I can't wait to return again.

**The beer is also sold in bottles for take away.**

Dress Code: Casual attire but I did not see anyone who was in beachwear (it is close proximity to the beach area).

Cerutis has two floors and alltogether three areas with DJs. It is probably one of the best clubs in Manly, but the music used to be better and nowadays they tend to charge you 5 AU$ even on Fridays.

Dress Code: mostly jeans, and even flip flops sometimes.

Another fabulous bar which covers three levels and has great sea views from the balconies.

Its located directly opposite the The Boathouse Restaurant and next door to Burger Me.

Its has a very beachy casual atmosphere offering a good range of drinks and food.

A very popular place for the locals.

This bar is cover's three levels and is directly located across the road from Manly Beach just near surf reflection and three minutes walk from the Sebel Hotel. The bar is ultra modern and has been tastefully decorated in a chic and quaint way.

The downstairs bar is casual with tables/ stools and chairs facing the street and beach.

Upstairs is fantastic if you score yourself a private booth with comfortable couches and chairs.

It also has two balconies which look out to the ocean. Its a fab bar in the day or night offering an excellent bar and food menu.

Steyne Hotel – The Corso opposite Manly Beach

Great for afternoon drinks or casual meal on balcony upstairs. Also has great intimate bar and restaurant upstairs is located at the back. (9 bars over 2 levels, 2 restaurants, and accommodation is available at a very reasonable rate).

There is also a cool nightclub disco which is large and comfortable.

Dress Code: well dressed for the nightclub.

smart casual for bars.

casual for local bar downstairs.

Its best not to wear thongs to avoid disappointment.

This pub is located over the water adjacent to the Manly Wharf. It is a very popular venue with a fantastic view , music , and a great place to enjoy a drink. The hotel has an upmarket restaurant, some very good seafood when we had lunch .

Dress Code: Casual.

The Steyne is the biggest nightlife complex in Manly, even though it doesn't look like that from the outside. It consists of several bars, dining lounges, and dancing areas all with different kinds of music: clubbing, RnB, rock etc. On every Thursday, Friday and Sunday there are live bands performing, mostly rock music. Some of them are actually very good. The entry is free and the drinks are quite cheap as well, and you will find a lot of backpackers in here.

The Boatshed is an underground bar, where you sometimes can buy pasta and beer for 10$. The place itself is quite different than the other bars in Manly, and there might be more locals or elder people here, depending on the music. They music used to be better, but they (almost) always have a band playing, which makes a good atmosphere.