The Saltee Guide
Northern Beaches
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Kora Elixirs
27 Ocean St, Narrabeen NSW
@koraelixirs
Winery and wine bar focused on minimal-intervention wines from NSW’s breezy hill vineyards.
The Drift Villas
3 Ocean Rd, Palm Beach NSW
@thedriftvillas
A boutique stay for barefoot dreamers, The Drift Villas offers three eco-villas surrounded by palms and sea spray.
The Jetty Pour
4 Iluka Rd, Palm Beach NSW
@jettypour.palmbeach
Serving low-intervention wines, locally roasted coffee, and house-made sodas.
Saffron Tide
45 The Strand, Dee Why NSW
@saffrontide
A beachside eatery blending coastal ingredients with Middle Eastern flavours.
Breakwater Bar
2 Surf Ave, Whale Beach NSW
@breakwaterbar
Sip botanical cocktails and cool-climate wines while watching the sun dissolve into the Pacific.
Wildflower Bakehouse
15 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach NSW
@wildflowerbakehouse
A botanical-inspired bakery creating sourdoughs, cakes, and gluten-free treats using native herbs and edible flowers. Uses local organic grains, composts all food scraps, and packages in plant-based materials.
Sage & Shells
9 Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach NSW
@sageandshells
A seaside restaurant focused on slow, seasonal dishes with a strong emphasis on ethically sourced seafood. Works with low-impact fisheries, composts oyster shells, and uses recycled water in landscaping.
Salty Dog Roasters
6 Bellevue Ave, Avalon Beach NSW
@saltydogroasters
A beachy coffee bar roasting small-batch beans in-house. Famous for their coconut cold brew and pup-friendly vibes.
Superfood Lattes
7 Kalinya St, Newport NSW
@superfoodlattes
A calming café known for plant-based lattes, herbal infusions, and adaptogenic cocoa drinks that change with the seasons.
Driftline Ales
2 Foamcrest Ave, Newport NSW
@driftline.ales
Surf-culture-inspired brewery offering crisp lagers often found at local markets in their upcycled van.
Espresso Yourself
18 Pittwater Rd, Manly NSW
@espressoyourself
A small but mighty espresso stop with rotating single origins and a minimalist aesthetic.
Foam & Oak Winery
9 Tasman Rd, Avalon Beach NSW
@foamandoakwines
Boutique wine producer with ocean-kissed whites, coastal rosés, and a cellar space
Coastal Alchemy
5 Kalinya St, Newport NSW
@coastal.alchemy
Botanical distillery crafting small-batch herbal gins and liqueurs using regenerative herbs and coastal flora.
Tidebreak Brewery
11 Avalon Pde, Avalon Beach NSW
@tidebreakbrew
Seasonal craft brewery featuring local hop pale ales, kelp-infused sours, and community brews
Shell & Spirit Distillers
14 Pittwater Rd, Manly NSW
@shellandspiritdistillers
A chic, sea-salted micro-distillery producing small-batch gins with native citrus and coastal foods.
Coastal Vines
40 East Esplanade, Manly NSW
@coastal.vines
Winery and wine bar focused on minimal-intervention wines from NSW’s breezy hill vineyards.
Whisper Current Distillery
48 Barrenjoey Rd, Newport NSW
@whispercurrent
Slow-spirit specialists producing tide-aged whiskey and coastal absinthe with handcrafted detail.
Seaberry Chai Bar
3 Victoria Pde, Manly NSW
@seaberrychaibar
A serene seaside chai and tea bar serving ethically sourced blends, and hand-whisked matcha.
Brackish Brewing Co
1/33 Whistler St, Manly NSW
@brackishbrewing
A creative beachside brewery with adventurous flavours like seaweed stouts and pandan pale ales.