Things to Do in Manly, Sydney
Reached by the scenic ferry from Circular Quay, Manly fronts a golden ocean beach backed by the Corso's cafes and surf shops, with the Manly to Spit coastal walk and Shelly Beach snorkelling just around the headland.
Reached by the scenic ferry from Circular Quay, Manly fronts a golden ocean beach backed by the Corso's cafes and surf shops, with the Manly to Spit coastal walk and Shelly Beach snorkelling just around the headland.
Manly BeachBeach
Anita Gelato ManlyChocolate Shop
Uuli's Antique ShopAntique Market
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Top things to do in Manly
Where to eat & drink in Manly
The Cumberland
★ 4.8 · 367Cocktail Bar· A$40–60An underground speakeasy-style bar, it is known for its cocktails, wine, spirits, and food like mixed boards and chorizo, with entry through a deli and down a spiral staircase.
- Mon–Tue
- Closed
- Wed–Thu
- 5 PM – 12 AM
- Fri
- 5 PM – 1 AM
- Sat
- 5 PM – 1 AM
- Sun
- 4 PM – 10 PM
Showbox Coffee
★ 4.7 · 390Café & Bakery· A$20–40Upscale cafe meals and rotating speciality brews in a snug venue with trendy, industrial decor.
- Mon–Tue
- 6 AM – 2 PM
- Wed
- 6 AM – 1:30 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 6 AM – 2 PM
- Sat
- 6 AM – 2 PM
- Sun
- 6 AM – 2 PM
Paolo's Cafe and Aperitivo Bar
★ 4.9 · 151Café & Bakery· A$1–20- Mon
- Closed
- Tue–Fri
- 7 AM – 12:30 PM
- Sat
- 7 AM – 12:30 PM
- Sun
- 7 AM – 12:30 PM
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- 1Manly Beach
- 2Anita Gelato Manly
- 3Uuli's Antique Shop
- 4Rollers Bakehouse
- 5The Cumberland
- 6Pocket Pizza
- 7Manly Markets 2095
- 8Showbox Coffee
- 9Paolo's Cafe and Aperitivo Bar
- 10Kushi2095
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