“Help me pick up some furniture at Somersby, Dad?”. “Sure, so long as we can have lunch at Foghorn in Erina“. “Done deal”. Don’t be put off by the empty tables in the photos – we were very early first …
Tag: Murray’s at Manly
Sunkissed Bar and Grill formerly known as Murrays, Rubber Duckie and Yardarm Taphouse
In May 2011, Manly beer drinkers became very excited when Murray’s took over an el primo site on the Manly Beach Front. Regettably it hasn’t been smooth sailing for the venue and in less than four years, the fourth management …
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Modus Operandi – already a Northern Beaches classic
There’s never been a better time to be a Northern Beaches beer lover, and now the Northern Northern Beaches have a convenient place to visit. On 30 July, Modus Operandi Brewing opened its big roller door to the public and …
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4 Pines Keller Door Spice Rack cask series and vale Rubber Duckie
Over the years, the 4 Pines Keller Door has released some beers with some weird and wonderful ingredients. Chocolate Seaweed Porter, Porky Pig and Fig, Banana Bread and Espresso, Apple and Blackcurrant Crumble, Black Forest (cake) Imperial Stout and Cherry …
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Growling in Balgowlah, Rubber Duckie update and more from the Keller Door
One of the insular peninsula’s best bottleshops is Porter’s at Balgowlah – as we’ve commented often. Their Facebook page is often updated with their new arrivals and recently they announced a new permanent addition to the bottleshop. Their “Growler Machine” …
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Goodbye Murrays at Manly, hello Rubber Duckie Taphouse
Well, here is some breaking news from Back of the Ferry. Murrays at Manly is no more. That statement might be a little absolute, because I think that maybe their beer will still dominate the taps at 49 North Steyne …
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Doctor’s Orders Brewing, Night Nurse and Zephyr all at Murray’s at Manly
So, after a quick swim at Manly I popped into Murray’s with one of the bambinos for a quick spot of lunch. Now, whilst I love a good Murray’s, I also like how Murray’s has a couple of guest taps …
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Leffe Vieille Cuvee and a Yeer in Beer
Even on the finest of winter days, the twilight is chilly, the rugs come out and a big strong beer is required. Terrigal’s Vintage Cellars had a variety of Leffe (Vieille Cuvee) that I hadn’t seen before – and if …
Punk Monk and the tautologically wet Manly Food & Wine Festival
The travel brochures advertising Manly and its delights will always show beautifully clear days with rolling surf, smiling happy people and a general vibe of perfection. Fair enough – quite often Manly is just like that. I haven’t seen any …
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Easter Ale, the late, great MP and Bells
About 24 years ago, I remember drinking a beer brewed specifically for Easter. It was, (I think – it was a long time ago), a chocolate beer made by Matilda Bay. It was in a 500ml swing top and it …
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