Hemingway's Manly

And so, the night is like this... I watch the Tasman Sea get angry the grey of the sky loses the horizon to the grey of the sea. Only the wild whitecaps break t... read more And so, the night is like this... I watch the Tasman Sea get angry the grey of the sky loses the horizon to the grey of the sea. Only the wild whitecaps break the monotony of that loss of colour. I slip into Hemingway's, a Manly beachfront bar and order a Mediterranean pizza and a schooner of Cooper's. The music is the definition of my being young Cat Stevens, Donovan and Neil Young. The food was good, the beer was good. the music was good and the day, as it submitted to a stormy night was best of all.

Great lunch sat watching the ocean and the world go by, great vibe in an awesome location, the staff were super nice and provided excellent service. Even Alfie,... read more Great lunch sat watching the ocean and the world go by, great vibe in an awesome location, the staff were super nice and provided excellent service. Even Alfie, our dog, was looked after with bacon bits and some cold water. You could do a lot worse in life than to head down to Hemingways and heed the words on the back of the staff t-shirts.

I was only in and out, but service was fast and very friendly. The Croque Madame was spectacular, a truly excellent breakfast. The only minor (purely constructi... read more I was only in and out, but service was fast and very friendly. The Croque Madame was spectacular, a truly excellent breakfast. The only minor (purely constructive) criticism I have: the coffee seemed a bit rushed even though they weren't really very busy, bubbles in the milk. It tasted great though so it doesn't warrant taking away a star, just something to think about.

Amazing restaurant. Food was fresh and delicious. Atmosphere being right on the beachfront was also lovely. read more Amazing restaurant. Food was fresh and delicious. Atmosphere being right on the beachfront was also lovely.

Favourite restaurant Wonderful service Outstanding food So romantic read more Favourite restaurant Wonderful service Outstanding food So romantic