Top ten Manly venues for summer events
- Natalie Galipienzo
- Nov 17, 2025
- 3 min read
Manly truly comes alive in summer. With sparkling ocean views, golden sunsets and breezy coastal backdrops, it's no wonder organisations and large groups love hosting their events in this iconic Northern Beaches destination.
Whether you are planning a corporate celebration, strategy offsite, cocktail party, or social gathering, these Manly venues deliver atmosphere, style and unmistakeable beachside magic.
An iconic Mediterranean style venue right on the harbour. Manly Pavilion is known for it's grand arched windows, heritage charm and uninterrupted water views. Perfect for premium cocktails events, long lunches, corporate celebrations and weddings. Simmer afternoons here are pure magic.
Q Station combines breathtaking harbour vistas with unique heritage buildings, spread across a sprawling National Park setting. With multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces including the Glasshouse and the Governor Bourke Ballroom, this venue is ideal for conferences, retreats, brand activations and immersive summer events.
The Manly Pacific offers sophisticated coastal luxury with a boutique feel. Think rooftop pool, airy function rooms, oceanfront views and beautiful contemporary styling. Ideal for business events, gala dinners, cocktail parties, product launches, wellness retreats and corporate offsites.
Shelly Beach is Manly’s calm, secluded pocket of paradise, making the Boathouse a standout for relaxed coastal celebrations. Bright, beachy interiors, fresh seafood menus and stunning turquoise water views create the perfect setting for Christmas parties, birthdays, weddings, casual corporate gatherings and social events.
Manly's newest function venue, overlooking the harbour with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, this venue delivers some of the most spectacular sunset views in Sydney. A polished, modern waterfront space that suits cocktail functions, launch events, awards nights and end of year celebrations.
A charming, picturesque venue right on the harbour’s edge. With a large balcony sitting over the water, Manly Yacht Club is perfect for social events, workshops, wellness gatherings and weddings. Guests will love the ocean breeze and relaxed nautical vibe.
Located at Queenscliff Beach, at the northern end of Manly, Bombora Pavilion offers incredible views over Queensie and Manly beaches, and a light, modern interior ideal for summer celebrations. Great for weddings, milestone events, and stylish corporate get togethers with a beach to bar vibe.
A relaxed waterfront venue with unbeatable harbour views and a lively summer atmosphere. The Skiff Club is perfect for corporate lunches, sunset drinks, networking events and casual functions. Its dedicated event space delivers breezy coastal charm year round.
The newly refreshed Steyne Rooftop brings a fun, elevated seaside energy to summer events. With views over Manly Beach, tropical styling and a laid back rooftop vibe, it’s ideal for cocktail parties, staff celebrations, social events and brand activations looking for something lively and memorable.
Cibaria Manly is the ultimate beachfront destination for your next celebration, where Italian hospitality meets sweeping ocean views. Positioned above the Trattoria on Level 2, the Terrazza is a light-filled rooftop space with sweeping views of Manly Beach framed by iconic Norfolk Pines. It features two versatile event areas that can be booked separately or combined exclusively for groups of 40 to 200 guests.
Need help booking one of these venues?
Meet in Manly works with all these spaces (and many more across the Northern Beaches) to design events that feel effortless and memorable. Whether you’re planning a relaxed summer staff party or a full-scale waterfront activation, we’d love to help.
Contact us to discuss availability, site inspections, and tailored event packages and let’s make your next summer event unforgettable.
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