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The Cumberland

A snug, sandstone-lined and destination-worthy 75-seater.

The Cumberland in Manly.
1 / 3The Cumberland in Manly.Paul Best
Outside the Manly bar.
2 / 3Outside the Manly bar.Supplied
The old-timey fitout.
3 / 3The old-timey fitout.Supplied

The Cumberland

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The “underground speakeasy” trope may be a bit tired, but that’s hardly the most exciting thing about The Cumberland. That would be the painstaking detail lavished on this snug, sandstone-lined and destination-worthy 75-seater, from the antique curios to the thoughtfulness behind the cocktails, which call upon native ingredients and Sydney’s rich history with no shortage of flair.

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