Best eats before Manly games at Nomad Brewing Co

The ultimate pre-game spot in Brookvale

If you're searching for the best eats before Manly games at Nomad Brewing Co, you've found it. Dip It is Sydney's original dippable smash burger joint, and we're set up right inside the Nomad Brewing precinct on Sydenham Road — just a short walk from 4 Pines Park.

Picture this: you rock up a couple of hours before kick-off, grab a seat on one of the comfy couches, order a cold beer straight from Nomad's taps, and smash a double patty burger while the pre-game coverage plays on the big screen. That's the vibe every game day.

Why Dip It hits different on game day

We're not your standard burger joint. Every burger comes with your choice of 14 signature dipping sauces — 10 wet dips like Gochujang, Queso, Buffalo and Ranch, plus 4 dry dips including crushed Doritos and Pangrattato. The move? Double-dip your burger. Wet sauce first, then coat it in a crunchy dry dip for a whole new level of flavour and texture.

It's hands-on eating, and that's the point. You don't come here to keep your hands clean — you're here for a fully immersive experience before the game.

Our fried chicken wings are another game day favourite. Crispy, perfectly seasoned, and ready for dipping. Pair them with a couple of beers and you've got yourself proper pre-match fuel.

Best eats before Manly games — our top picks

Heading to support the Sea Eagles? Here's what we'd order:

The Bacon Hill — Named after Beacon Hill, this one's a nod to our Northern Beaches roots. It's one of our best sellers and a proper feed before you walk down to the ground.

Fried chicken wings — Perfect for sharing with your mates while you watch the early game on the big screen. Dip them in Buffalo sauce, then hit the crushed Doritos for that crunch.

Loaded fries — Because you're going to need something to soak up those pre-game beers.

All our burgers are customisable too. Want extra fried chicken on your burger? We got you. Double up on the cheese? No worries.

The Nomad Brewing Co experience

Nomad Brewing Co is one of the Northern Beaches' best breweries, and having Dip It inside means you get fresh craft beers on tap with proper food to match. Sport's always showing on the big screen, the couches are comfortable, and the atmosphere before a Manly home game is always buzzing.

We're open Wednesday to Sunday, so whether it's a Friday night fixture or a Sunday arvo clash, we'll be firing up the flat top and cooking smash burgers fresh.

A heads up for families: under 18s are welcome at Nomad Brewing with a legal guardian, so you can bring the kids along before heading to the game together.

How to find us

Dip It is located inside Nomad Brewing Co at 5 Sydenham Road, Brookvale. We're walk-in only — no bookings needed. Just rock up, order at the counter, and find a spot. On game days, we'd suggest getting in a bit earlier to beat the rush.

From here, it's about a 10-minute walk to 4 Pines Park. Plenty of time to finish your burger, polish off your beer, and stroll down ready for kick-off.

Fuel up before the next Manly game

Next time you're looking for the best eats before Manly games at Nomad Brewing Co, come see us at Dip It. Smash burgers cooked fresh, 14 sauces to dip them in, cold beers on tap, and the game on the big screen while you wait.

Check out our full menu at dipit.com.au/menu or just swing by Nomad Brewing before the next home game. We'll see you at the flat top.