The popular Bavarian bar in Manly Wharf will close its doors for the final time after the long weekend of Australia Day.
The German-themed establishment, a fixture at the wharf since February 2005, will serve its last drinks on Monday night. News of the closure was confirmed on Friday, with word that its lease would not be renewed.
The Bavarian is a large venue with seating for around 450 people. It boasts an expansive outdoor dining area offering stunning views across Manly Cove. Its prime location has made it a favourite with both tourists and locals.
Part of the Pacific Concepts hospitality group, which also owns El Camino Cantina (also located on Manly Wharf), Slice, Munich Brauhaus, and Fratelli Fresh (located opposite the wharf), the Bavarian has been a prominent part of Manly’s dining scene for nearly two decades.
The long-term leaseholder of Manly Wharf, the Brisbane-based Artemus Group, confirmed the Bavarian’s impending closure. Artemus acquired the wharf’s leasehold in mid-2023 for $80 million and has publicly stated its intention to transform the iconic location into a premium hospitality precinct.
They have already made significant changes, replacing the Manly Wharf Bar with their Felons pub and acquiring the Hugos Italian restaurant.
While Artemus declined to specify whether they or Pacific Concepts decided on the lease renewal, they issued a statement acknowledging the closure. “The Bavarian will be closed from 28 January as their lease has ended,” the statement read.
Artemus thanked the Bavarian team for contributing to Manly Wharf. They promised to reveal details of plans for the space soon, reiterating their commitment to providing exciting new offerings for the community.
With the closure of the Manly Bavarian, only four of these venues remain in NSW, down from 16 in 2019. The remaining locations are Sydney’s CBD (World Square and York St), Miranda, and Tuggerah on the Central Coast.
Published Date 04-Feb-2025
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