Brew Pub Battle: 4 Pines v. Lord Nelson

10 Wednesday Jul 2013

Posted by mrsselfish in Australia, Food & Drinks, Oceania, Sydney

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4 Pines, Australia, Brew Pub, Food & Drinks, Four Pines, Lord Nelson, Manly, Oceania, Selfish Year, Selfish Years, Sydney, The Rocks

Mr. Selfish and I are so glad to once again be in a country with a brew pub culture. At first, we were a bit skeptical as to the microbreweries in Sydney but were quickly won over by two brew pubs – 4 Pines and the Lord Nelson Pub.

The 4 Pines in Manly

During our first nine days in Sydney, we stayed at my cousin’s apartment in Manly. In order to get to Manly from Sydney city center, you have to take the Manly ferry, which takes around 30 minutes and costs $5.80 per single trip. Although taking an hour trip and paying $11.60 to go to a brew pub seems a bit much, 4 Pines (29/43-45 E Esplanade, Manly) is worth the trip, especially on a day with a beautiful sunset.

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The Manliest Walk in Sydney

09 Tuesday Jul 2013

Posted by misterselfish in Australia, Oceania, Sydney

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Manly, Oceania, Selfish Year, Selfish Years, Sydney

Manly is a quiet suburb on the outskirts of Sydney, ideal for surfing, swimming, and long walks on the beach. Since Mrs. Selfish and I don’t really do any of those things, we decided to make the most of Manly and try the famed Manly Walk.

The walk is roughly 11 kilometers in length if you go to Shelly Beach then Spit Bridge, and can easily take the better part of a day. It’s also home to some of the more beautiful sights in Manly.