Guests dining under an umbrella on the Hugos Manly deck as the sun sets over Sydney Harbour

Functions, events and group dining, right on the water at Manly Wharf.

Birthdays, corporate dinners, engagements and long lunches, set against uninterrupted Sydney Harbour views. For groups of 10 to 150, with a dedicated functions team looking after every detail.

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  • 4.4 from 1,950+ Tripadvisor reviews
  • On Manly Wharf since 2009
  • Steps from the Manly ferry
10 to 150Guests
3 set menusTailored dining
15+ yearsHosting on the wharf
7 daysLunch and dinner
A group of guests raising glasses together at the Hugos Manly bar

How we do it

A shared table, done properly.

Groups of 10 or more dine on one of three set menus, chosen when you book. Courses are served to share or alternately, so the whole table eats together, with the harbour just beyond the glass.

Dietary requirements are arranged in advance. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are built into every menu.

On the day, the timing, the service and the detail are ours to look after. The table and the view are yours.

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Two guests dining on the Hugos Manly deck with Manly Beach behind them

Step off the ferry. Sit down by the water.

Drinks

Add a beverage package

Optional, and available for groups of 20 or more. Both packages run for three hours and are taken by all guests.

Standard package

$90 per person · 3 hours

  • Sparkling NV Villa Fresco Prosecco
  • Rosé 2023 Rameau D’or Petit Amour
  • White 2024 Babo Pinot Grigio, 2024 Voyager Estate ‘Coastal’ Chardonnay
  • Red 2024 Airlie Bank Pinot Noir
  • Beer & cider Felons Crisp Lager, Felons Japanese Rice Lager, Felons Australian Pale Ale, Asahi Super Dry, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Brookvale Union Ginger Beer, Bilpin Apple Cider
  • Non-alcoholic Peroni 0.0%, juice and soft drink

Premium package

$120 per person · 3 hours

  • Sparkling NV Domaine Chandon Brut
  • Rosé 2024 Maison Saint AIX
  • White 2023 Peregrine Pinot Gris, 2023 Christophe Patrice Chardonnay
  • Red 2024 Craggy Range Pinot Noir, 2021 Warramate Cabernet Merlot Malbec
  • Beer & cider Felons Crisp Lager, Felons Japanese Rice Lager, Felons Australian Pale Ale, Asahi Super Dry, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Brookvale Union Ginger Beer, Bilpin Apple Cider
  • Non-alcoholic Peroni 0.0%, juice and soft drink

Group sizes

From a long lunch to the whole venue

Tell us how many people you’re bringing and we’ll put you in the right part of the restaurant.

Banquette seating inside Hugos Manly looking out to Manly Beach

10 to 20 guests

Group dining

A long table in the restaurant with a set menu chosen in advance. Groups of up to 20 can book straight through our online reservations, choosing your menu as you go.

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Guests in the Hugos Manly cocktail lounge as a Manly ferry passes the window

21 to 80 guests

Cocktail lounge

Plush lounges, ottomans and standing room for 20 to 80 guests, with the water on one side and the bar on the other. Suits a party that moves around rather than sits still.

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A bottle of champagne on ice with two filled flutes beside a window overlooking the beach

Up to 150 guests

Exclusive venue hire

The whole restaurant, the whole deck, the whole view. Availability for exclusive bookings is limited, so the earlier you ask the better.

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Occasions

The occasions we do best

Birthdays

Milestone or otherwise. Bring a cake and we’ll store it, plate it and bring it out when you’re ready.

Corporate dining

Client lunches, team dinners and end of year celebrations. A room with a view does more for the mood than another private dining room ever could.

Engagements

Both sides of the family, one long table, and a sunset over the harbour doing the heavy lifting on atmosphere.

Long lunches

No occasion required. Book from 12pm weekdays or 11:30am weekends and stay as long as you like.

What guests say

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from more than 1,950 reviews

“Overall, a solid spot for team dinners, especially if you’re after good food in a standout waterfront setting.”
Tripadvisor review
“Staff were highly attentive, professional and ensured our dining experience was memorable.”
Tripadvisor review
“The waterfront view is absolutely unbeatable and sets the perfect atmosphere, especially as the sun goes down.”
Tripadvisor review

Rating and review count from Tripadvisor, where Hugos Manly is among the highest rated restaurants in Manly.

Questions

Frequently asked

For groups of 10 or more, yes. One menu is chosen for the whole table. It keeps the cost per head fixed, gets the food out together, and means our kitchen can plate for a large group without a long wait. Groups of up to 9 can order à la carte and book online as normal.

Every set menu has a vegetarian and vegan option, and all pizzas can be made gluten free. Send us the dietaries when you confirm final numbers and we’ll take care of it. Our kitchen handles all known allergens, so while we take every reasonable step, we can’t guarantee no traces remain. Tell our staff on the day about anything serious and they’ll work with you.

Groups of up to 20 can book online. From 21 to 50 guests we’ll arrange it through an enquiry. Our cocktail lounge takes 20 to 80 guests standing, and exclusive hire of the whole venue is available for up to 150. Availability for exclusive bookings is limited, so ask early.

Yes. Let us know in advance so we can store it properly. Cakeage is $5.00 per person for cake and $2.50 per person for cupcakes. Ice cream is at no extra charge. We just ask that you skip the confetti, glitter and party poppers.

We’re at Shop 1, Manly Wharf, directly by the ferry terminal, so most guests come across on the ferry from Circular Quay. If people are driving, Prime Parking is in the basement of Manly Wharf on the corner of East Esplanade and Wentworth Street. Park & Dine gives you three hours for $15 when you dine with us Monday to Friday between 12pm and 9pm.

The sooner the better, particularly for weekends, sunset sittings, and anything in December or January when our booking terms can differ. Send the enquiry even if your numbers aren’t final. We would rather hold a date and adjust the count than tell you we’re full.

Our functions team reviews it and comes back to you with availability, the right space for your group size, and a written quote. To hold the booking we take credit card details as a security hold. Nothing is charged unless we’ve specifically told you it will be.

Good to know

Final numbersConfirmed 48 hours before your event.
Cancellation50% of the total may be charged within one week of the event.
Surcharges10% gratuity for groups of 8+ Monday to Friday, 10% weekends, 15% public holidays.
Cakeage$5.00pp for cake, $2.50pp for cupcakes. Ice cream is free.
Children$35 kids set menu, ages 5 to 10. High chairs available on request.
Dress codeSmart casual. Shoes must be worn, no singlets.

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Tell us about your event

Send us the date and rough numbers and our functions team will come back to you with availability and a quote.

  • Where

    Shop 1, Manly Wharf
    East Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095

  • Open

    Monday to Friday from 12pm
    Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am

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