Food, wine, music and dancing by the beach – sounds like the perfect weekend right? Taste of Manly returns to the Corso from May 27-28 for a freshly reimagined showcase celebrating the Northern Beaches’ finest food and drink artisans.
Big crowds are expected this year as Taste of Manly returns to its original playground, which will take place just steps from the sand at one of Sydney’s most beautiful beaches. You'll be able to sip, sample and savour food and drink from some of Australia’s top breweries, wineries, distilleries and local restaurants, all while listening to lively tunes from talented performers. Adventuring through the stalls is free and drinkers can buy a branded glass for $10 on the day, with each glass of alcohol charged at a nifty $6.
Born and bred in Manly and celebrating its 15th birthday, 4 Pines Brewing Co will bring its award-winning beers to the Taste of Manly including a fresh and fruity Pacific ale, tropical hazy pale ale and German-style draught. Bucketty’s Brewery will also venture down from Brookvale with their bright crisp lager and dangerously drinkable double-red IPA. Other big names to look out for include 20-year-old local legends NOMAD Brewing Co, newcomers Freshwater Brewing Co, and family-owned Dad & Dave’s Brewing.
Sydney's Northern Beaches is proudly home to three of the city's most innovative distilleries, all conveniently gathered under one “roof” at Taste of Manly. Based in Brookvale, Goodradigbee Distillers captures the flavours of Australia through the use of native botanicals in their gins and Australian hardwoods for their single malts. The gin party wouldn’t be complete without Manly Spirits Co, whose gins also showcase the finest Australian malts, and sustainably sourced native and marine botanicals. Another one to keep on your radar is Hang 10 Distillery – the first distillery in Australia to create a gin using surplus bread from local bakeries.
When it comes to wine, you’ll be able to try classic Hunter Valley varieties from Tulloch Wines, an eclectic range of sparkling wines from Peterson House, and socially responsible drops from Little Ripples (these guys get bonus points for providing one year of clean water to one person in a developing community for every bottle sold).
Manly is one of the top foodie destinations on the Beaches, so you’re in for a real feast. Pair your drinks with hearty German fare from the Bavarian, fresh seafood from the Herring Room, flavoursome tacos from Mex and Co, or authentic Vietnamese street food from Little Viet Kitchen. For a refreshing treat, you can also enjoy soft serve açai bowls from Acai.Syd, nourishing bites from Ruby Lane Wholefoods and irresistible gelato from our pals at Gelato Messina.
Don’t miss the pinnacle of Manly’s vibrant food, drink and music culture at Taste of Manly. A smorgasbord of food, wine, beer and spirits awaits you at the Corso and Beachfront on May 27-28 from 11.30am-5.30pm.