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BlueBottle Cocktail & Tapas Bar

55 Cambridge Parade, Manly QLD 4179, Australia

Recommended by 16 people

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55 Cambridge Parade, Manly QLD 4179, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About BlueBottle Cocktail & Tapas Bar

This neighbourhood hangout packs live bands, acoustic sets, and karaoke into an unpretentious room right in Manly. Owners Joe and Michelle keep the energy familiar and easygoing, welcoming patrons like longtime regulars. Behind the bar, craft beer sits alongside house drinks like the Bluebottle Special and Passionate Margarita, balanced by 6 to 7 pm happy hour pours. Tables fill with sharing plates of mozzarella cheese balls, sliders, and a fresh barramundi burger.

  • Live Music & Entertainment: Suburban setup featuring a revolving roster of local bands, acoustic soloists, DJ sets, and lively karaoke nights.
  • Owner-Operated Welcome: Proprietors personally host the room, greeting arrivals with warm, hands-on neighbourhood hospitality.
  • Pocket-Friendly Drinks: Features 6 to 7 pm happy hours, tap craft beer, and original house cocktails without central city markups.
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Why Choose BlueBottle Cocktail & Tapas Bar

Discover why locals choose BlueBottle for live music, friendly community vibes, and neighbourhood drinks.

  • Dynamic Live Music and Entertainment

    The bar showcases regular live entertainment, acoustic sets, bands, and karaoke nights that bring energy to the compact local setting.

    Fantastic live music and the cocktails are amazing!

    Mikaela Groth-Semple

  • Vibrant Nightlife and Dancing

    From energetic karaoke sessions to casual weekend performances, the venue offers a lively backdrop for dancing and weekend nights out.

    quite small but cosy, good mix of people of all ages, just enough room for a bit of a dance, drinks very reasonably priced.

    Sylvia Taylor

  • Neighbourhood Catch-Ups with Friends

    Patrons regularly gather with friends and neighbours in an unpretentious, welcoming setting that avoids the hassle of travelling into central city strips.

    Always have fun here. A great catch up with friends.

    Shonai Neeni

  • Genuine Community Connection

    The bar serves as a friendly suburban hub where guests build personal rapport with the team and fellow locals.

    If you could condence community spirit into one bar it would be this.

    Mitchel Russo

  • Warm Hospitality from Friendly Owners

    Hands-on proprietors personal greeting and attentiveness set a warm, welcoming tone that helps patrons unwind after a long working week.

    The owners are incredibly friendly and always greet you with a smile.

    WHARE AJ

  • Relaxing, Feel-at-Home Atmosphere

    The welcoming, familiar environment makes regular guests feel directly valued and at home on every visit.

    Amazing place , never disappoints , great vibe and live music

    sudhir shetty

Signature bites and house drinks enjoyed during casual live entertainment and local gatherings

  • Barra Burger

    OMG the Barra Burger is AmAzInG.. lovely juicy fillet of FRESH Barramundi.

    kimberley whittaker

  • Mozzarella Cheese Balls

    I vote that the mozzarella cheese balls stay on the menu as they are delicious.

    Anita Templer

  • Gourmet Meatballs

    gourmet meatballs, yummy sliders, happy hour 6-7pm!

    Bombi Q

  • Bluebottle Special

    the drinks I tried were the Bluebottle Special ($20), Passionate Margarita ($18) and the Spirited Away ($18)

    Rodney

Before you head over

Practical timing, parking, and entertainment tips for your visit

  • Arrive Early for Happy Hour

    Visit between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM to take advantage of the venue's happy hour specials on craft beer and drinks before evening crowds arrive.

  • Utilize Nearby Street Parking

    Look for street parking directly along Cambridge Parade or across the road, which typically provides quick walk-up access even on busy weekend evenings.

  • Catch Weekly Live Music and Karaoke

    Drop in on Thursday evenings to enjoy karaoke sessions, or check scheduling for live acoustic acts, DJ sets, and weekend bands in a cozy setting.

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