Guidebook for Mosman
Getting Around
Buses run from the main Mosman bus stop to Sydney CBD about every 5 minutes during peak times, and to Manly every 20 minutes.
12 locals recommend
Spit Junction B-Line, Spit Rd station
Buses run from the main Mosman bus stop to Sydney CBD about every 5 minutes during peak times, and to Manly every 20 minutes.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful fully restored Art Deco cinema with main stream and independent releases, as well as Opera and stand up comedy!
165 locals recommend
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
380 Military RdBeautiful fully restored Art Deco cinema with main stream and independent releases, as well as Opera and stand up comedy!
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadLuna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrGreat small cinema right next to Opera House and Circular Quay. Plays mainstream and independent films
40 locals recommend
Dendy Cinemas Opera Quays
1 Macquarie StGreat small cinema right next to Opera House and Circular Quay. Plays mainstream and independent films
Parks & Nature
Manly Beach
Balmoral Beach
Chowder Bay is a cute cove with perfect swimming conditions for little people and big park with play equipment. Also has a fine dining restaurant and two cafes.
18 locals recommend
Chowder Bay
Chowder Bay is a cute cove with perfect swimming conditions for little people and big park with play equipment. Also has a fine dining restaurant and two cafes.
Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk
23 Morella RdThis easy paced walk has stunning scenery
This trail takes about three hours, so it for the more adventurous - but it is well worth the hike for the beautiful scenery and bushland that you get to see on the way. Plus you can reward yourself with a yummy meal in Manly and a beer or wine!
59 locals recommend
Spit to Manly Walk
Fisher Bay WalkThis trail takes about three hours, so it for the more adventurous - but it is well worth the hike for the beautiful scenery and bushland that you get to see on the way. Plus you can reward yourself with a yummy meal in Manly and a beer or wine!
Quiet and tucked away little cove with beautiful views. Perfect for a romantic picnic, or for swimming with the family.
22 locals recommend
Chinamans Beach
Quiet and tucked away little cove with beautiful views. Perfect for a romantic picnic, or for swimming with the family.
Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
Lavender StreetEssentials
There is many cafes, meat and seafood stores, bread baker (Baker’s Delight), fruit and vegetable grocer (Harris Farms), and supermarkets (IGA and Aldi).
34 locals recommend
Bridgepoint Shopping Centre
3 Brady StThere is many cafes, meat and seafood stores, bread baker (Baker’s Delight), fruit and vegetable grocer (Harris Farms), and supermarkets (IGA and Aldi).
Drinks & Nightlife
Good for a casual drink and good pub food - it serves food until late.
40 locals recommend
Hotel Mosman
634 Military RdGood for a casual drink and good pub food - it serves food until late.
Beautiful large oak tree that is glittered with "fairy" lights. There is four different bars so you are bound to find a cosy spot and your favourite drink.
178 locals recommend
The Oaks Hotel
118 Military RdBeautiful large oak tree that is glittered with "fairy" lights. There is four different bars so you are bound to find a cosy spot and your favourite drink.
A slightly more up-market pub with beautiful decor, and a high end restaurant inside.
Buena Vista Avenue
Buena Vista AvenueA slightly more up-market pub with beautiful decor, and a high end restaurant inside.
Small bar that has good live acoustic music on Thursday nights and the weekends.
9 locals recommend
Town and Country
350 Military RdSmall bar that has good live acoustic music on Thursday nights and the weekends.
Wide selection of good wines, stylish decor and stunning views out to Sydney Harbour.
16 locals recommend
The Fernery
719 Military RoadWide selection of good wines, stylish decor and stunning views out to Sydney Harbour.
Beautiful views to sip down a beer. On the weekends they sometimes have live bands or a DJ
254 locals recommend
Manly Wharf Hotel
East EsplanadeBeautiful views to sip down a beer. On the weekends they sometimes have live bands or a DJ
This Sydney icon has live music most nights of the week, and good stand up comedy on Monday nights.
10 locals recommend
Old Manly Boatshed
40 The CorsoThis Sydney icon has live music most nights of the week, and good stand up comedy on Monday nights.
This is our favourite brewery in Sydney, and we think it makes some of the best beer in Australia :) Highly recommend their beer bread and cheese platter - the bread is very morish.
140 locals recommend
The Dolphin Hotel
412 Crown StreetThis is our favourite brewery in Sydney, and we think it makes some of the best beer in Australia :) Highly recommend their beer bread and cheese platter - the bread is very morish.
Food Scene
Maisy's is a well-known Sydney restaurant amongst the night owls, shift workers and international travellers as it is one of the only ones that operates 24 hours. The food is always fresh and delicious, and it has many healthy options. We have had many good late night meals here.
16 locals recommend
Maisys | 24 hours eatery | Open Everyday
164 Military RdMaisy's is a well-known Sydney restaurant amongst the night owls, shift workers and international travellers as it is one of the only ones that operates 24 hours. The food is always fresh and delicious, and it has many healthy options. We have had many good late night meals here.
The famous Bather's has a incredible view out to Balmoral Beach and the North Head cliffs. There are two restaurants, one more casual and one fine dining. Highly recommended for a romantic meal or for a special celebration.
96 locals recommend
The Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant
4 The EsplanadeThe famous Bather's has a incredible view out to Balmoral Beach and the North Head cliffs. There are two restaurants, one more casual and one fine dining. Highly recommended for a romantic meal or for a special celebration.
A beautiful food market with one of the largest selections of Australian and international cheeses in Sydney, along with specialty foods, homemade chutneys and jams, sourdough breads and freshly baked stews, pies and healthy salads. I do not think there is anything in this shop that is not incredibly delicious!
Also, attached to Fourth Village is an Italian restaurant.
64 locals recommend
Fourth Village Providore
5A Vista StA beautiful food market with one of the largest selections of Australian and international cheeses in Sydney, along with specialty foods, homemade chutneys and jams, sourdough breads and freshly baked stews, pies and healthy salads. I do not think there is anything in this shop that is not incredibly delicious!
Also, attached to Fourth Village is an Italian restaurant.
Famous Chargrill Charlie's has had some of the world's most famous celebrities like Oprah getting their takeaway here! Charlie's specialises in homestyle cooking, healthy salads and burgers. All the chicken used is free range and hormone free.
16 locals recommend
Chargrill Charlies
884 Military RdFamous Chargrill Charlie's has had some of the world's most famous celebrities like Oprah getting their takeaway here! Charlie's specialises in homestyle cooking, healthy salads and burgers. All the chicken used is free range and hormone free.
Pasta Zu
741 Military RdFreshly made pasta that is delicious! it is mostly take away, but there is some seating.
Four Frogs Crêperie Mosman
155 Middle Head RdFrenchy's is located in park, surrounded by art galleries and beautiful scenery. After a lovely breakfast or lunch, you can walk the near by trails to Chowder Bay or to Balmoral.
22 locals recommend
Frenchy's Cafe
3 Read PlFrenchy's is located in park, surrounded by art galleries and beautiful scenery. After a lovely breakfast or lunch, you can walk the near by trails to Chowder Bay or to Balmoral.
Three Beans
2A Darley RdGreat coffee & food, and all their meats are free range
Arts & Culture
Harvey Galleries Mosman
842 Military RdMoulton Galleries
777 Military RdMosman Library
605 Military RdManly Art Gallery & Museum
1a West Esplanade
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StIf you can get the tickets, the Opera House plays some of the world's best ballets, symphonies, dances, plays musicians/bands and comedians. If you can not get tickets to a show during your stay, you may be able to still go for a tour - it is well worth it to see the magnificent inside of each of it's theatres. Also lots of great bars and places to eats inside and near the Opera House
1998 locals recommend
Sydney Opera House
If you can get the tickets, the Opera House plays some of the world's best ballets, symphonies, dances, plays musicians/bands and comedians. If you can not get tickets to a show during your stay, you may be able to still go for a tour - it is well worth it to see the magnificent inside of each of it's theatres. Also lots of great bars and places to eats inside and near the Opera House