Manly Pavilion
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- The Cove on the lower level takes 200 seated or 300 cocktail
- Upstairs private dining room seating up to 20
- Group set menu at $90 per person for eight or more
About Manly Pavilion
Manly Pavilion is a heritage-listed building on West Esplanade, sitting over the water with open views across Manly Cove towards Sydney Harbour. It is run by The Boathouse Group as a bar and bistro upstairs and an event space downstairs, with a kitchen that leans on Mediterranean coastal cooking and a bar known for its cocktail list. The bistro trades from midday on weekdays and 11.30am on weekends. The venue splits into several spaces. The Cove, on the lower level, has a large foyer, an outdoor courtyard and a big indoor room, and holds 200 for a seated dinner with room to dance or 300 for a cocktail event. Upstairs, the restaurant and terrace bar can be booked semi-exclusively or exclusively for corporate events and private parties, and a private dining room seats up to 20. Bistro group tables take up to 30 guests, while terrace tables are kept for walk-ins. Smaller groups book a set menu: $90 per person for eight or more, served to share, with drinks charged separately and a 10% gratuity on the bill. Dietary needs are catered for, and all meat except pork is halal certified, though preparation is not. The events team handles weddings, engagements, hens parties, baby showers, birthdays and conferences, working out a floor plan and table layout with you. You can bring a cake for a $4 per person cakeage fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Manly Pavilion hold?
The Cove on the lower level fits 200 for a seated event with dancing, or 300 cocktail style. Upstairs, the private dining room seats up to 20 and bistro group bookings take up to 30.
What does a group set menu cost?
Groups of eight or more share a set menu at $90 per person, with drinks charged separately and a 10% gratuity added to the bill. The menu itself is fixed, but dietary requirements are accommodated.
Can we hire part of the venue exclusively?
Yes. The upper-level restaurant and terrace bar can be booked semi-exclusively or exclusively, and weddings are held exclusively in The Cove downstairs. Contact the events team to discuss options.
Is there halal food?
All meat served is halal certified apart from pork. The kitchen notes that its preparation methods are not halal.
Where can guests park?
There is two-hour street parking nearby, plus several car parks within about five minutes on foot, including Wilson Parking at Manly Wharf and the Whistler Street car park.
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Jessa Estrellado
a week ago
An exceptional venue with warm, attentive staff and absolutely outstanding food! As a guest at a wedding, we were thoroughly impressed by the entire experience, from the beautiful setting to the impeccable service. I wa…
Catalina Fuentes
2 weeks ago
We came for dinner a few weeks ago, a table of three, and it was our first visit. We absolutely loved the atmosphere, the food, and the incredible service from Jack. The fried artichokes with prosciutto were simply subl…
Adrian McDatta
a month ago
We had a wonderful corporate dinner at the Manly Pavilion. The menu was fantastic, with excellent dishes across the board that the whole team thoroughly enjoyed. The venue itself was beautiful inside and out, overlooking…
Kino
2 months ago
A great venue for events. The food was amazing, the service was top-notch and very friendly, and the venue itself was really nice. The views were exceptional too. Highly recommended!
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