taste

of the

beaches

1 - 31 May

The Northern Beaches is the place to eat, drink, and play throughout May with the month-long Taste of the Beaches serving up a range of exciting in-venue experiences hosted by amazing local businesses.

Find unforgettable dining experiences, entertainment, hands on experiences, exclusive events and much more below!

Thu 2 May
Sun 5 May
gin tour

Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting at Manly Spirits Co.

4A/ 9 - 13 Winbourne Road, Brookvale

An ideal activity for gin-lovers and cocktail-aficionados, a gin tour provides you with an opportunity to discover the art of making the perfect gin from the people behind the spirit. Throughout May, save $10 on tour prices at Manly Spirits Co.

Thu 2 May
Sun 5 May
Manly Spirits Distillery Window stills

Gin Making Class with Manly Spirits Co.

Winbourne Industrial Estate,, Brookvale

A unique, hands-on experience where you will make your very own, one-of-a-kind bottle of gin to take home. To celebrate Taste of the Beaches, save $40 on all classes throughout May.

Thu 2 May
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Hang 10 Distillery

Sustainable Sips by Hang 10 Distillery

Unit 48/5 Ponderosa Parade, Warriewood

Discover the unique sustainable spirits making process in a local, boutique, family-owned distillery using leftover bread from local bakeries.

Fri 3 May
Sun 5 May
Nopales bottomless

Bottomless Brunch Fiesta at Nopales

352 Barrenjoey Road, Newport

Enjoy $10 off Nopales Bottomless Brunch in May! Enjoy a mouthwatering seven course journey through Mexican-inspired delights.

Fri 3 May
Sun 5 May
Austrian Club Sydney

Pork Knuckle Party at the Austrian Club Sydney

20 Grattan Crescent, Frenchs Forest

Enjoy a special offer on delicious pork knuckles at the Austrian Club during the month of May. Join them on Saturday 25 May for their traditional Tiroler Abend function.

Fri 3 May
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Freswhater Brewing Co fascade

Cold Beers & Cold Cuts with Freshwater Brewing Co. x Wilburs

4 Powells Road, Brookvale

Freshwater Brewing Co have teamed up with Wilburs Deli for a night of cold cuts and cold beers as part of Taste of the Beaches. Find us at the bar for some flavour bombs.

Fri 3 May
6.30 PM - 9.00 PM
fusion feast zing

Fusion Feast Series - hosted by Zing Fresh Catering

Studio 3/10 Wattle Road, Brookvale

Explore a different culinary menu from 3 different corners of the globe, as you welcome in the weekends of May. Share your own travel stories from both near and far whilst you dine with the best of friends, both new and old.

Sat 4 May
8.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Queen Ester Mona Vale

Israeli Breakfast at Queen Ester Mona Vale

44 Darley Street , Mona Vale

Come join us at Queen Ester Mona Vale for our Israeli Breakfast special every Saturday in May.

Sat 4 May
10.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Ripples walking

Little Manly Historical Walking Tour & Lunch

Little Manly Beach, Stuart Street, Manly

Discover the intriguing history of Little Manly as you join Max Burns-McRuvie from Journey Walks on a historical walking tour, before enjoying a delicious 2 course lunch at Ripples Little Manly.

Sat 4 May
Sun 5 May
THAT Hot Sauce Shop tastings

Taste the Hot Beaches with THAT Hot Sauce Shop

Shop 1/27 Sydney Road, Manly

Each weekend in May, THAT Hot Sauce Shop will showcase locally made hot sauces from the Northern Beaches.

Sat 4 May
11.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Queen Ester Newport

Saturday Lunch at Queen Ester Newport

7 Robertson Road , Newport

Come join us at Queen Ester Newport for our lunch special every Saturday in May.

Sat 4 May
Sun 5 May
Harbord Hotel

Taste of Mexico by Harbord Hotel

29 Moore Road, Freshwater

Grab the girls and take your taste buds on a coastal road trip from Mexico to LA at Harbord Hotel.

Sat 4 May
12.00 PM - 3.00 PM
Goodradigbee Distillers

Wine & Cheese or Whiskey & Chocolate pairing at Goodradigbee Distillery

41 Orchard Road, Brookvale

For one night in May, enjoy some of our fabulous selections of wine paired with the perfect cheese or enjoy one of our Malt spirits and selection of whiskies paired with local chocolates.

Sat 4 May
3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Pilu at Freshwater wine tasting experience

The Wines of Pilu - A Sardinian Wine Tasting

Freshwater Beach, Moore Road, Freshwater

This is your chance to taste a wide range of Sardinian Wines and speak directly to the importers to gain knowledge, showcased by Pilu at Freshwater.

Sat 4 May
6.30 PM - 8.00 PM
manly spirits margie

Make your own Margies and Tacos Experience with Manly Spirits Co.

4A/ 9 - 13 Winbourne Road, Brookvale

Enjoy a two hour 'Shake It Up Cocktail Masterclass' where you'll learn the art of crafting the perfect margie-based cocktail with an assortment of mini tacos to nibble on during the evening. Throughout May, receive a $20 discount when you book online.

Sat 4 May
7.00 PM - 10.00 PM
taste of surprise zing

BOOKED OUT: The Taste of Surprise - hosted by Zing Fresh Catering

Studio 3/10 Wattle Road, Brookvale

A five course mystery degustation dinner which has been innovatively created to take you on a tasteful savoury to sweet adventure.

Sun 5 May
7.00 AM - 1.00 PM
the hungry ghost

Sunday Sessions at the Hungry Ghost

Patterson Lane, Avalon Beach

Every Sunday throughout May, we will be closing Patterson Lane and laying out the lawn in Avalon.

Sun 5 May
11.30 AM - 10.00 PM
Chica Bonita sign

Tins + Tacos by Freshwater Brewing Co. x Chica Bonita

Chica Bonita, 9 The Corso, Manly

Freshwater Brewing Co have teamed up with Chica Bonita this May for tins and tacos all afternoon!