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Established 2012

Balmain

The Cottage Balmain is a place to meet, to eat, to celebrate.

Nestled in a charming heritage building that’s stood in the heart of Balmain since the late 1800s, The Cottage has been a beloved local institution since opening its doors in 2012.

Our leafy courtyard is made for garden parties, family feasts, and long, leisurely lunches. From casual drinks in the sun to date nights by the fireplace, or milestone celebrations with your nearest and dearest—there’s always a reason to gather at The Cottage.

We can’t wait to welcome you.

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FAQ
  • The venue is fully licensed. We do not offer BYO.
  • Minors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
  • Dogs are welcome in our front courtyard.  Please do not proceed with booking an indoor table if you intend on bringing a furry friend along with you
  • You are welcome to bring a cake along. Cakeage is charged at $3pp and we provide a cake knife, candles, plates & cutlery.
  • Public Holiday surcharge of 15% applies on NSW public holidays, surcharge of 10% applies on Sundays.

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The Menu

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Our menu embraces freshness and seasonality, featuring sustainably caught Australian Seafood, premium Riverine meats and vegetables.

Start

  • Sydney Rock Oyster

    6.8

    East 33 premium, merimbula nsw, freshly shucked, mignonette, lemon

    Labels: DF, GF

  • Seared Scallop

    12

    hokkaido scallop, garlic butter, pangrattato

Snack

  • Organic Sourdough

    3.5

    stoneground, pepe la saya cultured butter

    Labels: V

  • Olives

    12

    marinated, organic

    Labels: DF, GF, VGN

  • Arancini

    12

    (2), pumpkin, thyme, lemon, parmesan, aioli

    Labels: V

  • Duck Liver Pate

    22

    w~ house made spiced marmalade & toasted baguette

Share

  • Baked Chevre

    22

    meredith farm chevre, tasmanian leatherwood honey, dukkah, grilled sourdough

    Labels: V

  • Cheese Souffle

    26

    light & airy w~ gruyere & chevre, parsley

    Labels: V

  • Caprese

    25

    buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomato, basil, balsamic

    Labels: GF, V

  • Spiced Pumpkin Tacos

    22

    butternut pumpkin, salsa verde, pickled onion, jalapeno, coriander, flour tortilla

    Labels: DF, VGN

  • Fish Tacos

    25

    (2), humptydoo barramundi, lime crema, salsa verde, pico de gallo, jalapeno, coriander, flour tortilla

  • Tuna Crudo

    32

    bluefin tuna sashimi, tomato emulsion, crispy capers

    Labels: DF, GF

  • Skull Island Tiger Prawns

    42

    (3), marinated & chargrilled, lemon

    Labels: DF, GF

Mains

  • Rigatoni Ala Vodka

    34

    chili, tomato, cream, vodka, parmesan, parsley

    Labels: V

  • Mushroom Risotto

    36

    wild forest mushrooms, truffle oil, chevril

    Labels: GF, V

  • Lamb Ragu

    39

    8hr slow cooked, egg pappardelle, grana padano, gremolata

  • Spanner Crab Spaghettini

    39

    qld spanner crab, sundried tomato, chili, parsley, garlic

  • Cottage Schnitzel

    36

    free range chicken breast, potato aioli, rum currants

  • Humpty Doo Barramundi

    42

    coconut curry, greens, sprouts, truss tomato

    Labels: GF

  • Steak Frites

    39

    riverine rump 250g mbs 2+, medium, cafe de paris butter, fries

Premium Cuts

  • Eye Fillet 250g

    58

    paris mash, red wine jus or peppercorn sauce

  • Bistecca Fiorentina 1KG

    125

    t-bone, jacks creek, grass fed, please allow approx. 40min sliced, choice of red wine jus ~ cafe de paris butter

Salads & Soup

  • Caesar Salad

    26

    butter lettuce, egg, crouton

    Labels: V

  • Nourish Salad

    28

    mesclun, avocado, roasted butternut, wild rice, broad beans, red cabbage, miso tahini dressing, dukkah

    Labels: DF, GF, VGN

  • French Onion Soup

    24

    caramelised onions slow cooked in a rich broth, topped with baguette and melted gruyere cheese

    Labels: V

Fromage

  • Fromage

    35

    three cheeses with lavosh, dried fruits – maffra cloth aged cheddar – cremeux d’argental soft – milawa blue  

Sides

  • Blackened Sprouts

    16.5

    fried, lentils, balsamic

    Labels: DF, V

  • Paris Mash

    12.5
    Labels: GF, V

  • Seasonal Greens

    16.5

    sugar snaps, green beans, broccoli, almond

    Labels: GF, nuts, V

  • Fries

    15

    ketchup

    Labels: V

  • Rocket & Pear

    15

    baby roquette, pear, grana padano, balsamic reduction

    Labels: GF, V

  • Cauliflower Fennel Gratin

    18

    w~ gruyere bechamel, gremolata

    Labels: V

Kids

  • Kids Chicken Nuggets

    14

    tempura chicken breast, fries, ketchup

  • Kid’s Fish & Chips

    14

    battered humptydoo barramundi, fries, ketchup

  • Kids Pasta

    14

    spaghetti, tomato pasata sauce, parmesan on side

    Labels: V

Sweet Treats

  • Vanilla Creme Brulee

    22
    Labels: GF, V

  • Tiramisu

    16

    the classic “pick me up”

    Labels: V

  • Chocolate Brownie

    18

    blueberry, cointreau, caramel

    Labels: V

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    18

    butterscotch sauce, vanilla bean gelato

    Labels: nuts, V

  • Affogato

    18

    espresso, liqueur, vanilla bean gelato

    Labels: V

  • Coconut Sorbet

    15

    raspberry swirl

    Labels: DF, GF, VGN

 

Vibrant and imaginative cocktails along side a carefully curated assortment booze free options. Additionally, our well-crafted beer list showcases a generous selection from local breweries.

Cocktails

We also make all your favourite classics.... Aperol Spritz, Negroni, Martini, Old Fashioned, Mojito, Margarita, Sours, Caipiroska, Caipirinha, Cosmopolitan, Manhattan & more....

  • Hugo Spritz

    20

    dna distillery gin, st germain, elderflower, prosecco, soda

  • Lemoncello Spritz

    20

    dna distillery gin, limoncello, citrus, prosecco, soda

  • Sour Cherry Spritz

    22

    36 short sour cherry liq, citrus, prosecco, soda

  • Life’s a Peach Spritz

    23

    lily field distilling gin, peche de vigne, peach puree, citrus, prosecco, ginger ale

  • The Nut Cracker

    23

    four pillars bloody shiraz gin, amaretto, campari, rosso

  • Coconut Marg

    24

    1800 coconut tequila, cointreau, coconut, lime

  • Remember Me In The Morning

    23

    vodka, passionfruit, peach, vanilla, citrus, whites

  • Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

    23

  • Not Another Pina Colada

    22

    havana white rum, pineapple, lime, coconut

  • Bermuda Smash

    25

    gosling’s black seal rum, apricot brandy, pineapple, citrus

  • Pisco Sour

    24

    santiago queirolo pisco, lime, whites

  • Margot’s ‘Dirty Dry’ Martini

    24

    papa salt coastal gin, vermouth, lime

Other Non-Alcoholic

  • Amalfi Fizz

    12

    a sans alcohol ‘aperol spritz’

  • Spicy Pineapple Tommy’s

    17

    sammy piquant oaxaca, jalapeno, pineapple, lime, crawley’s agave

Beers

  • Cascade Premium Light

    10

    tasmania, australia

  • Heaps Normal Quiet XPA <0.5%

    10

  • White Bay Midway Pale Ale

    11

    balmain

  • Corona

    12.5

    mexico

  • Peroni Red

    11

    italy

  • Young Henrys Natural Lager

    12

    sydney

  • Young Henry’s Newtowner Pale Ale

    12

    newtown, sydney

  • Balter XPA

    12.5

    gold coast, qld

  • Stone & Wood Pacific Ale

    12.5

  • Mountain Culture Cult IPA

    15

    katoomba, blue mountains

  • Coopers Best Extra Stout

    12

    tasmania

Cider

  • Yulli’s Margot Apple Cider

    12.5

    sydney, australia

    Labels: GF, VGN

For groups of four or more. These feasting menus can be customised upon request to suit your needs and dietary requirements.

95pp

  • Organic Sourdough

    stoneground whole-wheat, pepe saya cultured butter

    Labels: V

  • Arancini

    pumpkin, thyme, lemon, parmesan

    Labels: V

  • Skull Island Tiger Prawns

    split & marinated, chargrilled, lemon

    Labels: DF, GF

  • Tuna Crudo

    bluefin tuna sashimi, tomato emulsion, crispy capers

    Labels: DF, GF

  • Spanner Crab Spaghettini

    qld spanner crab, sundried tomato, chili, parsley, garlic, parmesan

  • Bistecca Fiorentina T-bone

    Labels: DF, GF

  • side – Seasonal Greens

    sugar snaps, green beans, broccoli, almond

    Labels: GF, nuts, V

  • side – Rocket & Pear

    baby rocket, pear, grana padano, balsamic reduction

    Labels: GF, V

  • side – Fries

    ketchup

    Labels: DF, V

  • Cheese

    chef’s selection

    Labels: V

75pp

  • Organic Sourdough

    stoneground whole-wheat, pepe saya cultured butter

    Labels: V

  • Arancini

    pumpkin, thyme, lemon, parmesan

    Labels: V

  • Tuna Crudo

    bluefin tuna sashimi, tomato emulsion, crispy capers

    Labels: DF, GF

  • Seared Scallop

    japanese hokkaido scallop, garlic butter, pangrattato

  • Cottage Schnitzel

    potato aioli, lemon

  • Lamb Ragu

    slow cooked lamb shoulder, egg pappardelle, grana padano, gremolata

  • side – Rocket & Pear

    balsamic glaze

    Labels: GF, V

  • side – Fries

    dried herbs, ketchup

    Labels: DF, V

55pp

  • Fish Taco

    barramundi goujons, salsa verde, pickled onion, jalapeno, coriander, flour tortilla

  • Arancini

    pumpkin, thyme, lemon, parmesan

    Labels: V

  • Caesar Salad

    butter lettuce, crouton, egg

    Labels: V

  • Rigatoni Ala Vodka

    chili, tomato, cream, vodka, ricotta, basil, parmesan

    Labels: V

  • Side – Fries

    ketchup

    Labels: DF, V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Cottage Balmain has long been known to locals for its great variety of wine. Enjoy this curated list that celebrates and highlights Australian wines as well as new and interesting varietals from all over the world.

Bubbles

  • Madfish Prosecco

    68

    great western, wa

    Labels: glass 16

  • Serena 0.0% NV Alcohol Free

    62

    conegliano, ita

  • Chandon NV Brut

    88

    yarra valley, vic

  • Delamere Sparkling Cuvee

    92

    piper’s brook, tas

  • Swift Rose Cuvee

    110

    orange, nsw

    Labels: glass 20

  • Moët & Chandon Brut NV Champagne

    120

    champagne, fra

  • Laurent Perrier La Cuvee Brut

    165

    champagne, fra

    Labels: glass 28

  • Laurent Perrier Ultra Brut

    295

    zero dosage ~ champagne, fra

  • Bellebonne by Natalie Fryar Blanc de Blancs 2015

    285

    pipers river, tas

  • Jo Landron Brut Atmosphères NV

    155

    muscadet-sevre-et-maine, fra

  • Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose

    320

    champagne, fra

  • Arras EJ Carr Disgorged 2006

    380

    derwent valley, tas

  • Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque 2011

    620

    champagne, fra

  • Dom Perignon 2012

    650

    champagne, fra

  • Louis Roederer Cristal 2012

    990

    champagne, fra

White

  • Spinifex Lola (semillon, clairette, ugni blanc)

    76

    barossa valley, sa

  • Margan Aged Release Semillon 2017

    120

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Brokenwood ILR Reserve Semillon 2015

    190

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Tyrrell’s Vat 1 Semillon 2006

    395

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Atlas Section 32 Riesling

    65

    clare valley, sa

    Labels: glass 16

  • Bannockburn Riesling 2024

    85

    geelong, vic

  • Gustave Lorentz Reserve Riesling ’20

    88

    alsace, fra

  • Swinney Riesling 2023

    90

    frankland river, wa

  • Pewsey Vale Museum Reserve The Contours Riesling 2016

    120

    eden valley, sa

  • Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2024

    155

    clare valley, sa

  • Clemens Busch Riesling Trocken

    125

    mosel, ger

  • Teutonic Candied Mushroom Riesling 2022

    130

    Willamette Valley, USA

  • Clouston & Co Nambucca Sauvignon Blanc

    68

    marlborough, nz

    Labels: glass 15

  • Astrolabe Kekerengu Coast Sauvignon Blanc

    86

    marlborough, nz

  • Greystone Sauvignon Blanc

    88

    waipara, nz

  • Cullen Mangan Elvie Clarke Sauvignon Semillon

    90

    margaret river, wa

  • Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc

    120

    marlborough, nz

  • Yangarra Estate Piquepoul 2024

    79

    mclarenvale, sa

  • Astrolabe SV Chenin Blanc Sec

    82

    marlborough, nz

  • MMAD Chenin Blanc 2023

    115

    blewitt springs, sa

  • Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux 2022 (375ml)

    140

    vovray, fra [375ML – PARTY FOR ONE]

  • Chevalier De La Gardie Blanc Minervois Marsanne

    68

    languedoc-roussillon, fra

  • Scorpius Pinot Gris

    75

    marlborough, nz

    Labels: glass 18

  • Ingram Road Pinot Grigio

    78

    yarra valley, vic

  • Greystone Organic Pinot Gris

    88

    waipara, nz

  • Wilimee By Ben Ranken Fiano

    85

    heathcote, vic

  • Ingram Road Chardonnay

    75

    yarra valley, vic

    Labels: glass 16

  • Winmark Expressions Chardonnay

    88

    broke fordwich, hunter valley, nsw

  • Printhie Topography Chardonnay

    78

    orange, nsw

  • Giant Steps Yarra Chardonnay 2022

    105

    yarra valley, vic

  • Burton McMahon Georges Chardonnay 2021

    115

    yarra valley, vic

  • Robert Stein Reserve Chardonnay 2022

    95

    mudgee, nsw

  • Voyager Estate Chardonnay 2022

    130

    margaret river, wa

  • Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2023

    145

    adelaide hills, sa

  • Catalina Sounds Sound of White Chardonnay 2020

    92

    marlborough, nz

  • Pegasus Bay Chardonnay 2019

    135

    waipara valley, nz

  • Yabby Lake Tasmania Coal River Chardonnay 2023

    140

    coal river, tas

  • Curly Flat Chardonnay ’19

    150

    macedon ranges, vic

  • Tolpuddle Chardonnay ‘22

    240

    coal river, tas

  • Stéphane Brocard Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2023

    140

    chablis, fra

  • Domaine Jean Dauvissat Père & Fils Premier Cru Montmains 2022

    235

    chablis, fra

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rosé & Skin Contact

  • Giant Steps Yarra Pinot Noir Syrah Rose

    88

    yarra valley, vic

  • Atlas Rose

    59

    clare valley, sa

  • Villa AIX Rosé

    79

    provence, fra

    Labels: glass 18

  • Swinney Morvedre Rose 2022

    95

    frankland river, wa

Red

  • Meadowbank Gamay 2024

    115

    tasmania

  • Babydoll Pinot Noir

    78

    marlborough, nz

  • Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir

    92

    marlborough, nz

  • Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir

    110

    geelong, vic

  • Mount MacLeod Pinot Noir

    79

    gippsland, vic

    Labels: glass 18

  • Mon Tout ‘Kind Animals’ Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache

    74

    great southern & swan valley, wa

  • Giant Steps Yarra Pinot Noir 2023

    105

    yarra valley, vic

  • Delamere Flying Leaf Pinot Noir

    95

    pipers brook, tas

  • Lauregan White Label Pinot Noir 2017

    115

    central hawkes bay, nz

  • Helen’s Hill Long Walk Pinot Noir

    88

    yarra valley, vic

  • La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir 2023

    135

    california, usa

  • Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2020 Magnum 1.5L

    350

    macedon ranges, vic

  • Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2013

    170

    geelong, vic

  • Fatal Shore by Giant Steps Pinot Noir 2021

    160

    coal river valley, tas

  • Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2021

    220

    central otago, nz

  • Paringa Estate ‘The Paringa’ Pinot Noir 2017

    295

    mornington peninsula,  vic

  • Dexter Black Label Pinot Noir by Tod Dexter 2019

    235

    mornington peninsula, via

  • Tolpuddle Pinot Noir 2022

    240

    coal river, tas

  • Apogee Alto Pinot Noir 2023

    180

    lebrina, tas

  • Super Nanny Pinot Noir 2018 Magnum 1.5L

    225

    central otago, nz

  • Yabby Lake 20th Anniversary Pinot Noir 2018 Magnum 1.5L

    550

    mornington peninsula, vic.    [BTL 033 OF 600]

  • Howard Park Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon

    75

    margaret river, wa

    Labels: glass 17

  • Geoff Merrill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

    120

    mclaren vale, sa

  • Craige Knowe Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

    145

    freycinet coast, tas

  • Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

    255

    margaret river, wa

  • Lake’s Folly Cabernets 2021

    275

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Penfolds Bin 389 ‘Baby Grange’ Cabernet Shiraz 2020

    295

    mclaren vale / barossa valley / padthway, sa

  • Grosset Gaia 2017 Cabernets Magnum 1.5L

    390

    clare valley, sa  [BTL 144 OF 400]

  • Cullen Diana Madeline Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Magnum 1.5L

    720

    margaret river, wa

  • Smokin’ Barrels Merlot

    58

    barossa valley, sa

  • Mosswood Ribbonvale Merlot 2018

    155

    margaret river, wa

  • Tellurian GSM (Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvédre)

    82

    heathcote, vic

  • Briar Ridge Terra Rossa Malbec 2022

    62

    limestone coast, sa

    Labels: glass 15

  • d’Arenberg The Danger Mouse Nero d’Avola

    85

    mclaren vale, sa

  • Paxton Tempranillo

    72

    mclaren vale, sa

    Labels: glass 16

  • Babo Chianti

    78

    tuscany, ita

    Labels: glass 20

  • Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2018

    290

    piedmont, ita

  • Jean-Paul Et Charly Thevenet Morgon Traditional 2021

    145

    beaujolais, fra

  • Domaine Daniel Bouland Morgon Bellevue Sable 2022 1.5L Magnum

    235

    beaujolais, fra

  • Giaconda Nebbiolo 2019

    320

    beechworth, vic

  • Giant Steps Syrah Carignan Grenache 2020

    95

    yarra valley, vic

  • Allevare Metcalf Shiraz 2021

    88

    west gippsland, vic

  • Laughing Jack Jack’s Shiraz

    75

    barossa valley, sa

    Labels: glass 19

  • Paxton Quandong Shiraz

    82

    mclaren vale, sa

  • Yangarra Shiraz 2022

    98

    mclaren vale, sa

  • Horner Reserve Shiraz Marsanne 2022

    99

    orange, nsw

  • Maxwell Ellen St Shiraz

    105

    mclaren vale, sa

  • Robert Stein Kinnear Shiraz 2019

    155

    mudgee, nsw

  • Torbreck The Struie Shiraz 2023

    145

    barossa valley, sa

  • Moppity Estate Escalier Shiraz ’14

    240

    tumbarumba, nsw

  • Shiraz By Farr 2020

    220

    geelong, vic

  • Best’s Great Western Bin 0 Shiraz 2019

    220

    great western, vic

  • Mr Riggs The Chap Shiraz Cabernet 2018

    255

    mclaren vale / coonawarra, sa (btl 0952/1371)

  • Jasper Hill Georgia & Friends Shiraz 2021

    240

    heathcote, vic

  • Shaw + Smith Shiraz ’18 Magnum 1.5L

    275

    adelaide hills, sa

  • Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier ‘19

    280

    murrumbateman, act

  • Standish The Standish Shiraz 2022

    320

    barossa, sa

  • Rockford Basket Press 2020

    325

    barossa, sa

  • Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2016

    420

    eden valley, sa

Sticky

  • Chateau De La Jaubertie Monbazillac 2022 500ml

    79

    Languedoc-Roussillon, fra

  • Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2018 (375ml)

    85

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Frogmore Creek Iced Riesling 375ml

    74

    cambridge, tas

    Labels: glass 18 (90ml)

  • Pizzini Brachetto ‘Pink Moscato’

    68

    king valley, wa

    Labels: glass 15 (120ml)
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