Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Western
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. A small tavern with a nautical feel that has a range of craft beers & cocktails. Has a dedicated vegan menu that includes an array of burgers, as well as sides, desserts, and thickshakes. Open Tue-Thu 12:00pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-12:00am, Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm.


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58 Reviews

First Review by SeitanSeitanSeitan

JaneHocking

Points +26

Vegan
19 Oct 2025

All round rockstar pirate bar

Excellent service and 5 star vegan burgers and loaded fries.

Pros: Staff, Nearly every meal can be made vegan , Best faux meat I’ve had

TimCiantar

Points +86

Vegan
01 Oct 2025

PLENTY OF OPTIONS

Great vegan burgers. There are a very good amount of options to choose from. I had the one with vegan blue cheese which was really nice. The girl working there was super helpful and very friendly. If you're in the manly area and want a vegan burger this would be a great choice.

Pros: Taste, Location, Friendlyness

ShaneFoxFront

Points +1575

Vegan
15 Sep 2025

Great Burgers and atmosphere. Pricey!

All the burgers can be made vegan which is bloody awesome! Only downside does cost extra $2.50 😫. Really enjoyed the chicken burger. Didn’t really enjoy the one with Blue cheese.

VeganSausageDog

Points +876

Vegan
13 Jul 2025

Vegan pub with nice atmosphere

Did the spit bridge to manly walk and stopped by here for a nice feed. Love how they have vegan options for basically the whole menu. The espresso martini, chicken tenders and burger were great

Vickoz

Points +366

Vegan
27 Dec 2024

Crunchy!

A little pub in the middle of Manly seaside decked out just like a Cornish ship in the 16th century! Yummy vegan faux Jamaican crispy chick’n salad and excellent fries. Friendly service and vibes. #Veganuary

Trixie10

Points +221

Vegan
08 Apr 2024

Delicious

Many vegan options. Shown on the menu by the green pricing. Can't fault the burgers. Very cool decor in the restaurant. Friendly staff

Mieske

Points +183

Vegan
30 Dec 2023

Better than cheese burger

I had the Sailboat (Basic Cheese Burger- cheese, mustard,ketchup and onion) but Oh Boy it was so delicious. The burger patty was very well made, it even had that smokey charcoal taste. Most of the burgers on the menu has a plant based version. I will be back to try the other mock meat(chicken schnitzel, southern fried chicken, beef brisket see if they are just as sophisticated as the mock beef patty I had.

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-30

Pros: Plant based version for most of the menu, Located in the heart on Manly

Seányvzz

Points +47

Vegan
05 Nov 2023

Wow

They have a vegan option for all their burgers and salads. And it isn’t a crappy chicken or beef substitute, it tastes better than the real thing!

Updated from previous review on 2019-02-12

Pros: Best burgers I’ve ever had

Cons: None

bfeitosa

Points +5368

Vegan
16 Sep 2023

Fun, tasty, many options - worth 5 stars

Loved the sandwiches! Good popcorn chicken as well, but the burgers definitely have more interesting flavors and textures, especially the Spanish chicken. Fun space, good service.

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-19

Pros: Great taste, OK price, Many options

RudiDarran

Points +538

Vegan
12 Aug 2023

Hidden Tresure

So good. By far some of the best vegan burgers and the best loaddd fries I’ve had in a while. Leaves Soul Burger in the dust.

Pros: Flavours, Dedicated menu, Alcohol

jamie

Points +493

Vegan
09 Apr 2023

Awesome vegan options!

We stopped here for dinner yesterday and it was pretty nice out, so we sat outside. We ordered with the QR code at the table, the vegan menu was easy to find and everything looked delicious. We got the vegan flagship burger, the vegan nueva Espana (chicken sandwich), and sweet potato fries with some sort of delicious vegan chipotle aioli. The food was so good, and we were in and out of there quick so we could carry on with our day. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area

Pros: Delicious vegan options

Queensnbeans

Points +1542

Vegan
13 Jun 2022

Vegan menu

The burger was pretty good! I enjoyed my lunch there. I went mid-afternoon so it wasn't very busy, the staff was super friendly, and the place looks great.

Pros: Vegan menu, Friendly staff

michaela_m90

Points +44

Vegan
14 Jan 2022

Have a WHOLE vegan menu

The hold have a whole vegan menu that includes a range of burgers, bowls and sides. Very impressed with the burgers 👌🌱

Pros: Heaps of vegan options, Gluten free buns available , Cauliflower popcorn

Cons: Have to add fries (burger only otherwise), Loud atmosphere

LucaMonchieri

Points +22

Vegan
09 Jan 2022

Good vegan burgers in the corso

They have a vegan alternative for each burger on the menu. Pretty cool

Lianab14

Points +16

Vegan
16 Oct 2021

Full vegan menu!

Full vegan menu in a bar/restaurant setting

Pros: Vegan options, Good bar vibes

Cons: Lots of burger options, not much else

YoshikoTakeuchi

Points +485

Mostly Veg
16 Jun 2021

Vegan Burger at the Hold

I was very impressed with the extensive vegan menu at the Hold which was easy to read but hard to choose! I love when a restaurant can cater to everyones different tastes, I got the seoul survivor burger to see what was on it and what I though take a look at my blog post https://cookingwithyoshiko.com/vegan-burger-at-the-hold-manly/

stilloutthere

Points +34

Vegan
30 Apr 2021

Amazing burgers!!!!

Every burger on the menu can be done vegan, great options and a fantastic vibe! This place is a must if you are visiting Manly.

Pros: Everything can be done vegan.

Cons: None 😀

InadvertentlyVegan

Points +1023

Vegan
05 Apr 2021

Good burger joint with atmosphere, dog friendly

Very good burger joint in Manly. Great character inside, with considerable effort having gone into its old world nautical/theme. Big bar with a full range of wine, beer and spirits. Some local offerings on the drinks menu, and they do pints and larger.

Serves meat and plant based versions of everything on the menu which is quite extensive.

Gluten free options available as well.

Council car park located 50m away.

Dog friendly. We booked a table outside and were able to have our dog with us. Dog water bowls available at the outside tables. This meant we could walk off dinner with the dog.

Found cauliflower popcorn a bit oily, individual pieces were small so lots of surface area.

Pros: Good atmosphere, Dog friendly outside, Parking nearby

EdYan

Points +3644

Vegan
24 Jan 2021

Fantastic

Burgers and cocktails in a restaurant/bar decorated like you're in the hold of an old timber ship - it just works! Every burger on the menu can be made vegan, down to replacing the beef party, pulled pork, bacon rashers and cheese with vegan tasting and looking equivalents and doing so successfully. Nice staff, too.

Jennatools

Points +50

Vegan
18 Nov 2020

Best Vegan Burgers Ever

Need I say more? They can turn every burger into a vegan option. They cater easily for gluten intolerance too. Try their cauliflower side in stead of fries for a treat. It's a struggle to want to explore other restaurants when I visit Manly as I know I'll never be disappointed with The Hold. 4 star as I cannot put 5 stars unless the company is fully vegan.

Pros: Everything can be made vegan, Great GF options, Good beer options

Cons: Wait time on take aways

SamSoutar

Points +358

Vegan
28 Oct 2020

This place is amazing

For every item on the menu, they have the same but vegan. Spoilt for choice we picked a bunch of things and we were all stoked with our food.
They have vegan mock chicken, beef and fish
Good sizes!
Wish I lived closer and could visit weekly 😍

Pros: Lots of options, Decent price, Lovely staff

BaibaBerzins

Points +186

Vegan
06 Sep 2020

Great burgers

I love that every item on the menu can be veganised

Pros: All menu items can be made vegan , Atmosphere, Efficient and friendly service

matilda10

Points +34

Vegan
12 Aug 2020

Tasty!

I love that the whole menu can be plant based!
They have changed the menu a couple of times but they come out with great new burgers.

Pros: The restaurant decor , Lots of options

MiaCohen

Points +2041

Vegan
01 Aug 2020

Fab burgs!

These are definitely the type of vegan burgers that would satisfy a burger craving. Delicious with lots of fillings. I’d definitely get again!

brotherherb

Points +29

Vegan
27 Feb 2020

Must go when in Manly!

An awesome selection of vegan burgers and vegan cheeses. With two menus there is a fully vegan equivalent of all meal options. The team at the Hold is always super friendly and welcoming!

Pros: Full vegan menu available , 25% off vegan menu options on Thursdays , Tasty analog (fake) meat & vegan cheeses

PhoKingClassic

Points +234

Vegan
04 Feb 2020

Definitely Glad We Came Here

Glad we found this on Happy Cow, as there were a ton of options. We went for the Chicken Sandwich (burger) and the mock chicken was dead on. Totally solid. The mac and cheese was decent, it ate more like the boxed kind but when you need mac and cheese, you need mac and cheese. The service was outstanding as well.

SarahApperley

Points +42

Vegan
10 Jan 2020

Love this place!!

Everything on the menu had a meat and plant based option!!! So when you order a burger, they ask if you'd like the meat or vegan option. Tasty as heck too.




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