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In Situ

1/18 Sydney Rd, Manly NSW 2095, Australia

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1/18 Sydney Rd, Manly NSW 2095, Australia

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+61 2 5121 7416
HoursMonday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About In Situ

Tucked along Sydney Road, In Situ delivers lively courtyard gatherings and inventive mixed drinks just steps from Manly's beachfront bustle. Regulars flock here for riotous drag bingo brunches fueled by generous drink packages, while evenings shift into low-key dates over crisp wood-fired pizzas and pints. Tables consistently share rounds of the signature dessert-inspired apple crumble cocktail.

  • Drag Bingo Brunch: High-energy drag bingo and trivia sessions paired with food and bottomless drink packages.
  • Signature Cocktails: Crowds consistently single out the sweet, dessert-style apple crumble cocktail alongside margaritas.
  • Courtyard Hangouts & Pizza: Casual pizzas, pints, and generous happy hour deals fit intimate catch-ups and date nights.
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What's On at In Situ

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Why Guests Choose In Situ

Why locals and party planners choose In Situ in Manly

  • Interactive Drag Bingo & Bottomless Brunches

    In Situ hosts signature bottomless drag trivia and bingo sessions complete with food, drink packages, and high-energy entertainment.

    We opted for the bingo package, which offered an excellent combination of food, drinks and prizes.

    Mandi Reeves

  • Atmospheric Live Acoustic & Cover Sets

    Weekend evenings feature talented live musicians performing acoustic melodies, unexpected covers, and multi-instrumental sets.

    The highlight of the experience was most definitely the talent musician who managed to continue surprising us by pulling out a new instrument every song!

    Henry Davies

  • Attentive Planning for Milestone Celebrations

    Dedicated event coordinator support ensures private celebrations like hens, birthdays, and club gatherings are seamlessly organized.

    Jorja was super friendly and incredibly helpful, especially when we ran into some scheduling challenges. Everything was handled smoothly and with a great attitude.

    Danica Brindley

  • Effortless Setup for Group Gatherings

    Spacious courtyard and indoor areas paired with QR code ordering make large group gatherings effortless without waiting at the bar.

    Great for a group booking, InSitu team set up a spacious area and table QR ordering make it easy for the group to avoid bar lines.

    Emma Mumford

  • Signature Dessert-Style & House Cocktails

    The bar program highlights inventive dessert-inspired mixed drinks, led by their signature apple crumble creation.

    Apple crumble cocktail was life changing

    Jordan Butler

  • Happy Hour Value & Casual Pizza Pairings

    A regular happy hour menu features high-value drinks alongside freshly baked pizzas, making for easy drop-ins and casual dates.

    Went during happy hour, had a couple cocktails a pint and a pizza, great value and quality, cheers!

    Max Beebee

Guest favorites, signature drinks, and event experiences at In Situ

  • Apple crumble cocktail

    Apple crumble cocktail was life changing

    Jordan Butler

  • Drag bingo brunch

    Best bingo brunch ever!

    Jordan Butler

  • Prosciutto & fig pizza

    Tommy's margarita and prosciutto & fig pizza are my top favs.

    Hana Reznikova

  • Charcuterie boards

    Recommend ordering the charcuterie boards.

    Emma Mumford

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches, personal party coordination, and lively entertainment details at In Situ.

  • Dedicated Personal Event Coordination

    Organizers and celebration hosts receive dedicated back-and-forth planning support from coordinator Jorja to seamlessly organize hens parties, birthdays, and club events within budget.

  • Responsive Chef & Family Accommodations

    Staff and kitchen chefs actively accommodate specific family requests and dietary questions over direct message and table service.

  • Interactive Performer-Led Bingo Packages

    Daytime bottomless bingo brunches feature interactive entertainment hosted by performer Carmen Geta, complete with party packages and prizes.

  • Signature Confection-Inspired Cocktails

    The bar crafts inventive dessert-style signature drinks like the apple crumble cocktail and peanut butter whiskey Wolftini.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on booking events, ordering smoothly, and navigating dietary needs at In Situ.

  • Pre-Book Drag Bingo Packages

    Book the interactive drag trivia and bingo brunch package well ahead for group celebrations, which pairs food, drinks, and entertainment smoothly.

  • Verify Shared Fryers for Gluten-Free Items

    Check frying methods with staff if ordering gluten-free items, as fried foods like squid and chips are cooked in shared fryers even when marked gluten free.

  • Order via Table QR Codes

    Use table QR ordering to bypass the bar when visiting with groups or for casual catch-ups, keeping drink and food orders flowing directly to your seat.

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