Archies Bar at Manly Pavilion

Overview

Missed Euro summer this year? Enjoy an Aussie summer with an Italian twist with at Manly Pavilion instead. Throughout the summer season, Manly Pav will host a range of events to celebrate the drink of the season — the Aperol Spritz — and its Italian heritage, starting with Archies Bar.

From December 27 until January 2, the heritage-listed venue will bring a taste of Venice to West Esplanade with a pop-up bar underneath the arches at Manly Pav. Take a seat on the outdoor terrace and enjoy an Aperol Spritz, delicious canapés and Italian-inspired meals on a summery arvo. On Saturdays during summer, the Aperol Fiat will be on-site to bust out some tunes with live DJ sets.

Manly Pavilion isn't the only venue getting involved in the spritz season. Each venue in the Boathouse Group will be hosting a bespoke happy hour, High Tides, where punters can sip Aperol Spritzes at only $14 each while watching the tide come in. The happy hour also includes a range of cocktails, wines and beer.

High Tides runs from 5–7pm on weekdays at Manly Pavilion and 5–7pm Thursday to Sunday at Boathouse Shelly Beach. Each Friday evening after High Tides, visitors will also get to enjoy live music that perfectly pairs with their sunset spritz.

If you can't get enough of live music during summer, Boathouse Group is also launching the Sound Waves music program at its venues to showcase local talent and bring the community together over a drink.

When it comes to summertime drinks, look no further than an Aperol Spritz. To learn more about the classic cocktail, head to the website.