Restaurants with private dining rooms in Manly and the Northern Beaches
- Natalie Galipienzo
- Jun 9
- 5 min read
Manly offers venues that can provide a stunning private dining experience, perfect for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations.
With breath-taking views of Sydney Harbour and a stylishly designed exclusive space, Garfish has the perfect backdrop where guests can enjoy a menu featuring the freshest seafood and locally sourced ingredients. The private dining room features audio visual equipment, perfect for business meetings or presentations. There is the opportunity to design custom menus with the chefs to create the perfect food and drink matches for an event. Whether it’s a birthday, corporate event, or special celebration, Garfish delivers an unforgettable private dining experience.
With its a unique blend of chic French ambiance and Australian coast, the exclusive Private Dining Room is available for hire for corporate functions and events, big and small, with a capacity of 50 people upstairs. The team at Hemingway’s can also assist you in crafting a personalised menu that highlights the best of seasonal French cuisine!
Nestled within the historic Q Station precinct, Boilerhouse Kitchen & Bar offers a distinctive semi-private dining experience on its Lower Deck. This space, accommodating up to 40 guests, seamlessly blends the site's industrial heritage with contemporary Australian cuisine. Guests can enjoy the ambiance of the original 1913 powerhouse building, with its preserved brickwork and vintage fittings, while indulging in dishes that highlight fresh, local ingredients. The Lower Deck's proximity to Quarantine Beach and views of Sydney Harbour provide a picturesque backdrop, making it an ideal setting for intimate gatherings, celebrations, or corporate events. Whether for a relaxed lunch or a formal dinner, the Lower Deck at Boilerhouse Kitchen & Bar offers a memorable dining experience steeped in history and coastal charm.
At Pilu, Freshwater, there are three designated private dining rooms to choose from to fit your occasion perfectly. The Pilu Pavilion space, with a capacity for up to 50 seated guests, is the largest space perfect for larger celebrations and events. For a more intimate setting, The Garden Room accommodates up to 26 guests and features access to an inviting private terraced garden overlooking the picturesque Freshwater beach. This space is beautifully decorated with white 'wedding-style' tables and chairs, creating an elegant atmosphere. Alternatively, The Balcony Room, with a capacity for up to 16 guests, provides exclusive access to a private balcony, offering stunning views of the beach.
The Courtyard at The Herringroom provides an 1920s inspired enchanting private dining experience, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor elements. This inviting space features aged brick walls and earthy wooden tables amidst a backdrop of lush greenery cascading from the walls and ceiling, bringing an impressive al fresco atmosphere with a partially open roof, perfect for letting sun stream in during a day function. 25 guests can fit standing, whilst 16 can fit dining. With in-house catering, PA systems and speakers and on-site parking, The Courtyard an ideal choice for relaxed celebrations, intimate dinners, or special events.
Belgrave Cartel in Manly offers a charming and intimate setting for private dining, inspired by the cozy cafes and bars of Paris. The beautifully warmly lit space exudes a unique European style, making it perfect for special gatherings.
The Belgrave Cartel features an ever-changing authentic Italian menu that includes delicious pasta, generous tapas plates and a range of delicious desserts, making for an event that fuels guests with homey Italian goodness. The private dining room at Belgrave Cartel, can seat up to 20 guests under a dimly lit inviting ambience, for more intimate meals and celebratory dinners.
Saké Manly, located at the scenic Manly Wharf, offers a stunning setting for private dining that combines Japanese elegance with a serene waterfront atmosphere. The restaurant features several intimate private rooms, adorned with beautiful floral sculptures and stylish decor. The four semi-private rooms are sectioned by wooden sliding doors and positioned down the centre of the venue, with each room accommodating up to 10 guests.
The semi-private room can hold 20 guests across two tables that share a wall and large circular partition, making for an eccentric seating arrangement unlike any other.
Sake's largest private dining room is the Sora room that offers privacy for a big group, fitting 22 guests across one long table.
Tucked above Manly Cove with stunning harbour views, the semi-exclusive Heritage Room at Manly Pavilion is a standout spot for private dining. This beautifully restored space blends classic architecture with a modern coastal feel, making it perfect for special occasions, small corporate gatherings, or milestone celebrations. While it shares the venue’s upstairs level, the room still offers a sense of intimacy and style. Guests can enjoy refined Mediterranean style dishes, great service, and a setting that captures the relaxed elegance Manly is known for.
With uninterrupted views across Little Manly Beach, Ripples offers a charming semi-exclusive outdoor dining space perfect for intimate gatherings. Seating up to 16 guests, this waterfront spot provides a relaxed yet refined setting ideal for long lunches, sunset dinners, or casual celebrations. Surrounded by coastal beauty and the sound of the waves, it’s an ideal choice for those seeking a private dining experience that feels both elevated and laid-back.
Bistro Manly has a bright and airy feel, with pink hues and elegant marble furniture pieces, art-filled walls and cosy seating booths with plush cushioning. This venue is well-equipped for semi-private dining with secluded dining rooms accommodating up to 40 guests and Le Jardin, their private dining space, popular in warmer months, perfect for an alfresco setting, offering a private entrance, casual seating, and breath-taking beachfront views, which can only be reserved in conjunction with the private dining room. Bistro Manly can also be booked exclusively for larger events or smaller gatherings, with reservations for groups of 15 or more handled through a function booking form, while smaller groups can easily book via the website.
Nestled beneath the expansive canopy of a Moreton Bay fig tree in Clontarf Reserve, Bosk offers a semi-private dining room that seamlessly blends natural beauty with refined coastal elegance. Accommodating up to 40 guests, this intimate space is ideal for special occasions, corporate gatherings, or celebratory meals. The room features floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light and provide picturesque views of the surrounding greenery and Middle Harbour. Guests can enjoy seasonally inspired menus crafted from fresh, local ingredients, complemented by a curated selection of wines and cocktails. With its tranquil setting and attentive service, Bosk's semi-private dining room offers a memorable experience in one of Sydney's hidden coastal gems
Flame at Dee Why RSL Restaurant offers an inviting private dining room as part of a restaurant that has a strong emphasis on local suppliers, where the menu features superb Australian steaks and an extensive seafood selection, all prepared to one's preference and paired with an impeccable wine list.
The private dining space is perfect for larger groups, accommodating up to 24 guests with flexibility in seating arrangements—either three tables of eight or one large table. This makes it an ideal choice for corporate celebrations and intimate dinners, allowing guests to enjoy great dining in great company in a beautifully designed setting, set apart from the pub atmosphere.
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