The Cottage

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

Olives

11

marinated, organic

Labels: DF, GF, VGN
Arancini

12

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

Labels: V
Polenta Bites

18

chili tomato relish

Labels: V
Fish Tacos

25

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

24

beets, basil vinaigrette

Labels: GF, V
Pink Snapper Crudo

32

nz pink snapper, citrus, evoo, dill

Labels: DF, GF
Skull Island Jumbo Prawns

43

(3), marinated & chargrilled, lemon

Labels: DF, GF

Caesar Salad

24

butter lettuce, egg, crouton

Labels: V
Nourish Salad

26

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

Labels: DF, GF, VGN
Cauliflower

28

harissa, zucchini, hazelnut

Labels: DF, GF, nuts, VGN
Rigatoni Ala Vodka

32

chili, tomato, cream, vodka, parmesan, parsley

Labels: V
Spanner Crab Spaghettini

39

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

36

free range chicken breast, potato aioli, fennel, raddichio
Humpty Doo Barramundi

39

coconut curry, greens, sprouts, truss tomato

Labels: GF
King Salmon

45

NZ Ora fillet, fregola sarda, citrus
Steak Frites

42

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

Honey Roasted Carrots

16.5

sunflower pesto

Labels: DF, GF, V
Leaf Salad

10

butter lettuce, radicchio, vinaigrette, crumb

Labels: DF, VGN
Rocket & Pear

14

baby roquette, pear, grana padano, balsamic reduction

Labels: GF, V
Seasonal Greens

16

sugar snaps, green beans, broccoli, almond

Labels: GF, nuts, V
Fries

14.5

ketchup

Labels: V

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

Tiramisu

16

the classic “pick me up”

Labels: V
Vanilla Creme Brulee

18

Labels: GF, V
Blood Orange Sorbet

12

Labels: GF, V
Citrus Tart

16

brûléed citrus, chantilly cream

Labels: V
Sticky Date Pudding

16

butterscotch sauce, vanilla bean gelato

Labels: nuts, V
Affogato

18

espresso, liqueur, vanilla bean gelato

Labels: V

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.

Melon over matter

22

rockmelon, rum, lime, simple syrup
Negroni Sbagliato

20

prosecco, campari, rosso
Lemoncello Spritz

20

four pillars yuzu gin, limoncello, citrus, prosecco, soda
Botanical Fizz

20

escubac, apricot brandy, citrus, soda
Bittersweet Symphony

20

suze, elderflower, vermouth, lemon
Remember Me In The Morning

23

vodka, passionfruit, peach, vanilla, citrus, whites
Pome & Lychee Martini

23

bombay sapphire gin, pomegranate & lychee liqueurs, lemon juice, cranberry, simple syrup
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

22
Paloma

23

el jimador reposado, pink grapefruit, lime, agave
Not Another Pina Colada

22

havana white rum, pineapple, lime, coconut

Amalfi Fizz

12

a sans alcohol ‘aperol spritz’
Spicy Pineapple Tommy’s

16

lyre’s agave blanco, jalapeno, pineapple, lime, agave
Cantaloupe Cooler

12

rockmelon, elderflower, soda

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 Ginger Beer

12

sydney
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
Capital Brewing Rock Hopper IPA

15

canberra, australia
Coopers Best Extra Stout

12

tasmania

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

Organic Sourdough

stoneground whole-wheat, pepe saya cultured butter

Labels: V
Polenta Bites

chili tomato relish

Labels: V
Skull Island Prawns

split & marinated, chargrilled, lemon

Labels: DF, GF
Pink Snapper Crudo

nz pink snapper, citrus, evoo, dill

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
Sweet Treats

chef’s selection

Labels: V

Organic Sourdough

stoneground whole-wheat, pepe saya cultured butter

Labels: V

Polenta Bites

chili tomato relish

Labels: V

Pink Snapper Crudo

nz pink snapper, citrus, evoo, dill

Labels: DF, GF

Seared Scallop

japanese hokkaido scallop, garlic butter, pangrattato

Cottage Schnitzel

potato aioli, lemon

King Ora Salmon

NZ Ora King fillet, fregola sarda salad, citrus

side – Fennel & Raddichio

Labels: GF, V

side – Fries

dried herbs, ketchup

Labels: DF, V

Fish Taco

barramundi goujons, lime crema, 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

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.

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Madfish Prosecco

68

great western, wa

Labels: glass 15
Vinaceous ‘Burlesque’ Blanc De Blanc

78

mount barker, wa
Delamere Sparkling Cuvee

92

piper’s brook, tas
Swift Rose Cuvee

99

orange, nsw

Labels: glass 20
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

Giant Steps Yarra Pinot Noir Syrah Rose

88

yarra valley, vic
Atlas Rose

59

clare valley, sa

Labels: glass 14
Villa AIX Rosé

79

provence, fra

Labels: glass 18
Project K ‘The GTR’ (Pinot Gris, Traminer, Riesling)

79

adelaide hills, sa
Swinney Morvedre Rose 2022

95

frankland river, wa

Frogmore Creek Iced Riesling 375ml

74

cambridge, tas

Labels: glass 18 (90ml)
Pizzini Brachetto ‘Pink Moscato’

68

king valley, wa

Labels: glass 15 (120ml)
Peter Lehmann Botrytis Semillon 375ml

55

barossa valley, sa)

Labels: glass 15 (90ml)

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Monday	12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tuesday	12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wednesday	12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday	12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday	12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday	11:30 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday	11:30 am - 10:00 pm

Established 2012

Balmain

The Cottage Balmain is a place to meet, to eat, to celebrate. Our leafy courtyard is begging for garden parties, family feasts and long lunches. A charming heritage building, The Cottage has been at the heart of Balmain since late 1800s.

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Spring 2024 kicks off with Happy Hours from 3pm – 5.30pm daily. Grab a seat in the garden and enjoy $12 Aperol Spritz or $6 Peroni. For big spenders its $15 for a Negroni, the perfect aperitif.

*happy hours not available on public holidays

Established in 2012, The Cottage Balmain has become a local institution over the past decade. Whether it’s some casual drinks in the expansive courtyards, date night by the fireplace, or that celebratory milestone event, we’d love to welcome you to The Cottage Balmain.

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The Menu

Sydney Rock Oyster

Seared Scallop

Olives

Arancini

Polenta Bites

Fish Tacos

Heirlooms & Burrata

Pink Snapper Crudo

Skull Island Jumbo Prawns

Caesar Salad

Nourish Salad

Cauliflower

Rigatoni Ala Vodka

Spanner Crab Spaghettini

Cottage Schnitzel

Humpty Doo Barramundi

King Salmon

Steak Frites

Eye Fillet 250g

Bistecca Fiorentina 1KG

Fromage

Honey Roasted Carrots

Leaf Salad

Rocket & Pear

Seasonal Greens

Fries

Kids Chicken Nuggets

Kid’s Fish & Chips

Kids Pasta

Tiramisu

Vanilla Creme Brulee

Blood Orange Sorbet

Citrus Tart

Sticky Date Pudding

Affogato

Melon over matter

Negroni Sbagliato

Lemoncello Spritz

Botanical Fizz

Bittersweet Symphony

Remember Me In The Morning

Pome & Lychee Martini

Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

Paloma

Not Another Pina Colada

Amalfi Fizz

Spicy Pineapple Tommy’s

Cantaloupe Cooler

Cascade Premium Light

Heaps Normal Quiet XPA <0.5%

White Bay Midway Pale Ale

Corona

Peroni Red

Young Henrys Ginger Beer

Young Henrys Natural Lager

Young Henry’s Newtowner Pale Ale

Balter XPA

Stone & Wood Pacific Ale

Capital Brewing Rock Hopper IPA

Coopers Best Extra Stout

Yulli’s Margot Apple Cider

Organic Sourdough

Polenta Bites

Skull Island Prawns

Pink Snapper Crudo

Established in 2012, The Cottage Balmain has become a local institution over the past decade.
Whether it’s some casual drinks in the expansive courtyards, date night by the fireplace, or that celebratory milestone event, we’d love to welcome you to The Cottage Balmain.