RQYS Bistro

RQYS Bistro sits within the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Manly, Brisbane, overlooking the water and the club’s busy sailing and boating activity. It is open to members, their guests and visitors, making it a useful dining stop for anyone wanting to spend time by the harbour in a setting shaped by the Squadron’s maritime surroundings.

The venue serves breakfast in the morning, followed by lunch and dinner, with takeaway options also available. On the cafe side, visitors can choose from ready-to-go cakes, wraps, toasted sandwiches and pastries. The website also promotes breakfast and lunch/dinner menus, although it does not provide enough detail to identify specific signature dishes.

Families are catered for with a shaded children’s playground beside the boardwalk, while the range of event spaces and function facilities gives the venue a role beyond everyday meals. It may suit casual visits, larger groups and private or corporate gatherings, with reservations available and a phone contact provided for larger bookings. The site lists a winter schedule commencing 18 May 2026: the Bistro is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays during that period, while the cafe and RQYS Bar remain open. The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron has been based in Manly since 1964, adding a long-established sailing-club context to the venue.