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<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The space in time between day and sunset is a time to relax, unwind, cast away societys roles and slip back into yourself. What’s done is done. Find a place, call your friends and usher in the evening with a couple of cocktails and tunes. In our opinion, there is no place better than being beachside. The sun is at the perfect angle, the sea breeze is cooling down temperatures and the sound of waves puts your gamma waves into sync. Here is our list of the best places for beachside happy hours in Sydney.</span></p>

<h2>Best Happy Hours in Manly</h2><h4><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Manly Pavilion</span></h4><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">One of the best locations for happy hour in Manly. From the outdoor terrace of the Manly Pavilion you get sweeping views of the harbour from the East Esplanade through to Dobroyd Head and Watsons Bay.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wed - Sun 4-7pm</span></p><h4><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Manly Wine</span></h4><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Footsteps back from the beach, Manly Wine on South Steyne offers a great post beach day happy hour. Manly Wine's elevated seating gives punters a great view of the beach and is always a great spot for relaxing into the evening.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mon-Fri 4-7pm</span></p><h4><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">El Camino</span></h4><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">El Caminos interior is loud and bright like an acid trip with flashes of a lucha libre match, 80s rock concert and a dose of surf culture. Come for the gigantic frozen margaritas and free corn chips and stay for the tasty tex mex food. El Camino is where it's happening on weekend evenings.</span></p><h4><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hemingways</span></h4><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hemingways is a literature themed bar / restaurant in Manly with a view of the ocean and live musicians.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tue-Fri 4-6pm / Sun 6-9pm</span></p><h4><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Havana Beach</span></h4><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">With a view overlooking South Steyne beach, Havana Beach serves up Mojitos &amp; authentic Cuban food. They have happy hour specials on everyday and Saturday / Sunday sessions starting at 3 because weekend.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Weekdays 5-7pm / Weekends 3-6pm: $5 Wine &amp; Beer $10 Cocktails</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunday All Day: $5 Mojitos</span></p><h4><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Daniel San</span></h4><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Daniel san Manly's Neo Japanese fusion restaurant has beach side outdoor seating and happy hours Weekdays &amp; Sundays</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Weekdays 5-7pm:&nbsp;$5 Wine &amp; Beer</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Sundays 7-9pm: $10 Espresso Martinis</span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">4 Pines Brewpub &amp; The Keller Door</span></h4><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">The Northern Beaches own Microbrewery just footsteps away from the Manly Wharf is another great place for a sunset wind down.</span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Brewpub&nbsp;</span></h4><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tue-Fri 4-6pm: $6 pints &amp; house wine</span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Keller Door</span></h4><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Fridays 5-7pm $8 pints</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Sundays 4-7pm $16 jugs of beer &amp; $10 cocktails</span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Sugarfish</span></h4><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Overlooking the Manly Ferry Terminal, Sugarfish has great sun set views of the harbour. Enjoy a wide selection of signature cock</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Everyday 4-6pm: $12 cocktails $6 wine, beer &amp; spirits</span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">In Situ</span></h4><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A Manly establishment, In Situ offers drink &amp; food specials during happy hour.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Everyday 4-7pm: $5 beer, wine $10 cocktails</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<h2>Best Happy Hours in Bondi</h2><h4><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Bavarian Bondi</span></h4><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Steins &amp; Bavarian food by Bondi beach. Everyday is happy hour with $5 beer, wine &amp; spirits &amp; $1 chicken wings.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Everyday 4-6pm: $5 beer, wine &amp; spirits $1 chicken wings</span></p><h4><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mojos Tapas Bar</span></h4><p>Mojos servers Spanish tapas &amp; cocktails for happy hour. Outside seating gives you a great way to take in the views of Bondi Beach.</p><p>Fri-Sun: $8 cocktails &amp; tapas</p>

<h2>More Beachside Happy Hours</h2><h4>The Collaroy</h4><p>Every evening, the Collaroy Hotel brings you Happy Hour with cheap beer, wine and spirits. The 2 storey beach themed bar &amp; restaurant is set right on the beach and has an elevated open outdoor terrace with beautiful views up the coast.</p><p>Mon-Sun 5-7pm</p><p>Spirits $6 Wine $6 Pints $6</p><h4>Coogee Pavilion&nbsp;</h4><p>Enjoy Happy hour at the iconic Coogee Pavilion with its 3 floors of food and drinks &amp; entertainment. The outdoor balcony is a favourite place for soaking in the summer evening atmosphere. The rooftop is an adults only destination, but kids would rather be at the retro play area anyway.</p><p>Weekdays 5-7pm</p><p>Spirits $6 Wine $6 Pints $6</p><h4>Pilu Baretto</h4><p>Pilu’s beachside bar overlooking Freshwater beach is a great location for evening drinks on the weekend.</p><p>Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5:30-6:30pm</p><p>Negronis for $12 and Aperol Spritz for $10</p><h4>Shaka Freshwater</h4><p>Happy hour starts on Thursday and continues into the weekend at Shaka. Start with drinks and stay for a few bites.</p><p>Thu-Sun 4-6pm</p>

The Best Beachside Happy Hours in Sydney

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The Collaroy

Coogee Pavilion

Pilu Baretto

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