The Boathouse Shelly Beach
1 Marine Parade, Manly New South Wales 2095, Australia
Function Venue
•The Boathouse Shelly Beach, a waterside cafe located in Manly, Sydney.
The Boathouse Shelly Beach Function Rooms
The Boathouse Shelly Beach
The space is a private, designer event space upstairs accessible via the garden boardwalk. There are sweeping ocean views and the venue is surrounded by abundant, tropical landscaped gardens.
Reviews for The Boathouse Shelly Beach
M. Lang
Well located in Shelly Beach. Good service, food came fast considering the place was busy on a Friday afternoon. The place is huge. I had a Boathouse salad with Barramundi. Delicious. Toilets clean, I love the sinks.
James Bebbington
Dined in at the boathouse the food was amazing so tasty. Spicy salami pizza was the best I would say. The chips were cooked perfectly and came with an aioli dip which complimented them perfectly. Finally we had the focaccia bread with humous which was also very good. For drinks we got margaritas and an Aperol spritz on the ‘happy hour’ they were $12 a piece and tasted amazing. The food came quickly but then the drinks got slightly mixed up. Would definitely recommend to eat and/or drink here, especially in the happy hour!
Joy Jiang
This café is right on the beach and has a great atmosphere. The staff was friendly. I particularly enjoyed their mango smoothie and coffee; both were delicious and refreshing. The burger and salad were good too, with fresh ingredients and nice flavors. However, I was let down by the fish in the fish and chips, which was too dry and had batter that was too thick for the fish. There’s paid parking close by, but you need to go down some stairs to reach the café. Overall, it’s a good spot, mainly due to its fantastic location.
Beej Parmar
Take out coffee and muffin - coffee was lovely, muffin could have been fresher, it was a little stodgy. Ate on the beach right outside which was nice. Service - typical Aussie obsession with ordering at the right counter … just a few feet from the “wrong” counter.
Julie K
In my opinion, they serve the best fish and chips in Sydney—the fish is always fresh, perfectly fried, and paired with crispy, golden chips. It’s a dish you can’t miss! Their cocktails are top-notch as well, offering a refreshing complement to the meal, especially when enjoyed with the beautiful views over the beach and ocean. The atmosphere is laid-back yet stylish, and the service is always friendly and attentive, making you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. If you’re looking for great food, drinks, and an amazing ambiance, The Boathouse is definitely worth a visit.
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