Making the most of its position just across the road from the beach, this handsomely designed place opens up its sea-facing side and entices all comers with a bit of everything: breakfasts, tapas, takeaway burgers to munch on the beach, oysters, wraps, grilled fish, cocktails, craft beer and Sunday live music – your choice.


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Nearby Northern Beaches attractions

1. Narrabeen

0.45 MILES

Immortalised by the Beach Boys in 'Surfin’ USA', long, spectacular Narrabeen is hard-core surf turf – get some experience before hitting the breaks. Not…

2. Collaroy

1.79 MILES

Collaroy generally has smaller waves, making it good for surfers learning their trade. There are cafes, a…

3. Dee Why

3.38 MILES

A no-fuss curve of family beach fronted by chunky apartments, some good cafes and ubiquitous surf shops. Grommets (young surfers) hit the waves and mums…

4. Newport

3.69 MILES

This well-known Sydney surf beach is a kilometre-long strip of east-facing sand with reliable waves and a backing of Norfolk pine trees.

5. Bilgola

4.38 MILES

With its huge saltwater pool and tucked-away location between the better-known Newport and Avalon beaches, little Bilgola feels like a bit of a secret gem…

6. Curl Curl

4.47 MILES

Attracting a mix of family groups and experienced surfers, Curl Curl is a large, sloping beach with rocky saltwater pools at each end, a swampy lagoon and…

7. Avalon

5.13 MILES

Caught in a sandy ’70s time warp, Avalon is the mythical Australian beach you always dreamed of but could never find. Challenging surf and sloping,…

8. Freshwater

5.3 MILES

This discreet, southeast-facing sandy bay just north of Manly has a cool ocean pool and plenty of teenagers. Good for learner surfers.