El Beau Room

Great wine list. Used to be an excellent pizza place, then not, then vacant.
Now a funky hipster beard hole in the wall.
I like it (even though my bike has gears).
Small noisy, fun. I hear the food is good, but I’m fine with wine this time.

This is a friendly small bar in Manly with a fun vibe and a very warehouse feel with long wooden tables, exposed brick walls with pipes and generally a relaxed feel to it. It’s open till late and the plus point so is their kitchen ! So if it’s a late night snack you are after then head here. Tried a couple of their shared plates and their sliders and scallops were really good. The beer selection is good and so is the cocktail menu. The music is generally lively and the dim lights give it a cozy feel. However they need to zero in on whether they are okay being a bar or are they looking to be a resturant, because the last time we went there the waitress asked us if we were after some food and that they are not just a bar! Wasn’t sure what that meant so we had a quick drink and left. That aside it’s cool bar with a laidback feel so kick back relax and have a drink or two like the locals do!

Wow. Odd place! Not over friendly, bland food… very bland. They are trying to go for a Melbourne vibe even calling beers pots. Uncomfortable seats. Trying to save on dishes by using cardboard knives and forks. People smoking in door way is pretty disgusting. Even a few people smoking pot! Full of ferals, smelly people and those with uncool beards. Has the potential to be really good but lacks so much in the food and people stakes.