Beloved Sydney Institution closes its doors after five iconic years: ‘Always a great night out, devastating’

A beloved slice of SydneyNorthern Beaches played his last melody.

Market Lane Live, the buzzing open -air location behind the Corso in Manly, has officially closed its doors after five years of serving live music and countless cocktails for both local population and beachgoers.

The cherished hotspot, known for its electric atmosphere and support for rising Aussie talent, made the announcement at the weekend and left a noticeable gap in the heart of Manly’s social scene.

‘After 5 years, more than 2,000 performances and countless shared bece – we are gone’, read the sincere Instagram post.

“To everyone who came by in recent weeks to say goodbye, thanks – it means the world.”

Since its foundation in 2019, Market Lane has played a unique place in the social scene of Manly.

Nestled in the heart of the Corso, it was the ultimate summer soundtrack location and a magnet for music lovers who crave acoustic Sundays, late-night jam and a bustling tourist crowd.

The location was a consistent champion of local talent and organized thousands of live performances of emerging and established Aussie musicians.

Market Lane Live, the buzzing open -air location behind the Corso in Manly, has officially closed its doors after serving live music to the locals and beach visitors for five years

Since its foundation in 2019, Market Lane has played a unique place in the social scene of Manly. Displayed: Manly Beach, NSW

The open-air room was especially loved during the warmer months, when gamblers were to be in post-swim, to absorb live tunes under fairy-tale trees.

It soon became a go-to for pre-dinner drinks and friends and family gatherings thanks to the relaxed outdoor environment.

Although the closure has left many fans sad, the good news is that the Market Lane Live team will not completely disappear.

Their farewell message assured protective gentlemen that the crew will continue to present live music at their other northern beaches such as Donny’s, Henry G’s, Institu and The Hold.

“While we are devastated to pack, our crew is not going far … come say, hey if you miss us.”

Fans have flooded the commentary with love and shared memories and sorrow about the departure of the popular location.

‘Really enjoyed the use of this space. Thank you for bringing the entertainment, “wrote a follower.

‘Always a great night out. I wish there were more places with this atmosphere, “added another.

In December last year, the two -hut restaurant Petermen, in St. Leonards on the lower north coast of Sydney, also closed its doors for the good

The exact reason for the closure was not publicly announced, although it comes at a time when many hospitality companies are struggling in Sydney with rising rents, changing foot traffic and post-pandemic recovery pressure.

In December last year, one of the top chefs of Australia announced that his two-habt restaurant also closed forever after an ‘extremely challenging’ year.

Josh Niland and his restaurant owner Julie unveiled the upcoming closure of their seafood restaurant Petermen in St. Leonards on the lower north coast of Sydney.

The Fine Dining restaurant with 60 seats, run by chef Tom Foster, was hugely popular, but could not have the space work in the long term.

Owners Josh Niland and his restorer Julie unveiled the closure of their seafood restaurant and stated that it had been a ‘extremely challenging’ year

“Our time on Chandos ST, St Leonards, has brought us and our team a lot of joy, and we welcomed the most incredible guests,” Josh said in a statement.

‘However, the past 12 months have been very challenging for independent companies in the hospitality industry.

The couple opened Petermen in February 2023 – after their enormously successful fish restaurant Saint Peter and pick -up restaurants Fish Butchery.

“We are incredibly grateful for our team, who will continue with us at Saint Peter and Fish Butchery,” said Josh.

‘A big thank you to our suppliers, incredible guests and everyone who has helped to make Petermen a special restaurant to dine’.