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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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Sat 6th June – 12pm til 11pm
Sun 7th June – 12pm til 10pm
Mon 8th June – 12pm til 10pm

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FAQ
  • Outdoor tables are weather dependent.
  • Ala carte bookings for up to 10 guests inclusive of children. For larger groups please view our group dining options here.
  • You are welcome to bring a cake along. Cakeage is charged at $3pp and we provide a cake knife, candles, plates & cutlery.
  • 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.

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

Start

  • Sydney Rock Oyster

    7 each78 doz

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

    Labels: DF, GF

Snack

  • Organic Sourdough

    4

    stoneground, pepe la saya cultured butter

    Labels: V

  • Olives

    12

    marinated, organic

    Labels: DF, GF, VGN

  • Arancini

    12.5

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

    Labels: GF, V

Share

  • Zucchini Flowers

    19

    (2), jalapeno mousse

    Labels: GF, V

  • Housemade Hummus

    22

    grilled pita, cumin, chickpea

    Labels: DF

  • Heirlooms & Stracciatella

    25

    tomatoes, lemon thyme, hazelnut, green oil

    Labels: GF, nuts, V

  • Beef Tartare Cigars

    28

    (2), eye fillet, pastry, yolk, hot mustard

    Labels: V

  • Calamari Fritti

    27

    lemon, aioli

    Labels: DF, GF

  • Tuna Crudo

    32

    sashimi, apple, ponzu, jalapeno, cucumber, citrus

    Labels: DF, GF

  • Skull Island Tiger Prawns

    48

    (3), marinated & chargrilled, lemon

    Labels: DF, GF

Mains

  • Rigatoni Ala Vodka

    36

    chili, tomato, cream, vodka, parmesan, parsley

    Labels: V

  • Wild Mushroom Risotto

    38

    mushroom, artichoke, pecorino

    Labels: GF, V

  • Crab Spaghettini

    43

    wa shark bay blue swimmer crab, chili, parsley, garlic, bottagra

  • Roasted Chicken Breast

    38

    300g free range, corn soubise, jus, mustard, olive crumble

    Labels: GF

  • Humpty Doo Barramundi

    48

    coconut curry, greens, sprouts, truss tomato

    Labels: GF

  • Snapper

    52

    NZ snapper w~ beurre blanc, chili, yarra roe

    Labels: GF

  • Lamb Rump

    45

    250g, parsnip, heirloom carrot, asparagus

    Labels: DF, GF

  • Steak Frites

    46

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

    Labels: GF

Premium Cuts

  • Riverine Grain-Fed Eye Fillet 220g

    68

    paris mash, red wine jus or peppercorn sauce

  • Bistecca Fiorentina 1KG

    145

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

    Labels: GF

Salads

  • Nourish Salad

    28

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

    Labels: DF, GF, VGN

  • Waldorf Salad

    28

    crisp gem & butter lettuce, apple, celery, cranberry, walnut

    Labels: GF, nuts, V

Fromage

  • Fromage

    36

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

Sides

  • Paris Mash

    12.5
    Labels: GF, V

  • Cauliflower Fioretto

    18

    almond, pistachio, tendrils

    Labels: DF, GF, nuts, VGN

  • Fries

    15

    ketchup

    Labels: DF, GF, V

  • Rocket & Pear

    16

    baby roquette, pear, grana padano, balsamic reduction

    Labels: GF, V

Kids

  • Kids Chicken Nuggets

    14

    tempura chicken breast, fries, ketchup

  • Kid’s Fish

    16

    grilled white fish, mashed peas, greens, roasted tomato

    Labels: GF

  • Kids Pasta

    14

    spaghetti, tomato pasata sauce, parmesan on side

    Labels: V

Sweet Treats

  • Tiramisu

    18

    classic espresso-soaked sponged, mascarpone

    Labels: V

  • Vanilla Panna Cotta

    22

    rhubarb, pistachio, rose

    Labels: DF, GF

  • Banoffee

    20

    cream, banana, pecan, biscuit

    Labels: nut, V

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    18

    butterscotch sauce, vanilla bean gelato

    Labels: GF, nuts, V

  • Affogato

    19

    espresso, liqueur, vanilla bean gelato

    Labels: V

  • Passionfruit Sorbet

    15
    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....

  • White Peach Bellini

    18

    peach, elderflower, rose cuvee

  • Mini Margots Martini

    15

    bite-sized w~ papa salt coastal gin, vermouth, olive

  • Mini Manhattan

    15

    bite-sized w~ bulleit rye, rosso verouth, marashino, bitters

  • Hugo Spritz

    23

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

  • Lemoncello Spritz

    23

    dna distillery gin, limoncello, citrus, prosecco, soda

  • Sour Cherry Spritz

    23

    36 short sour cherry liq, citrus, prosecco, soda

  • Coconut Marg

    25

    1800 coconut tequila, cointreau, coconut, lime

  • Remember Me In The Morning

    24

    vodka, passionfruit, peach, vanilla, citrus, whites

  • Salted Caramel Espresso Martini

    23

  • Not Another Pina Colada

    24

    havana white rum, pineapple, lime, coconut

  • Banana Pancakes

    24

    rye, amaretto, banana, citrus, whites

  • Pisco Sour

    25

    santiago queirolo pisco, lime, whites

Other Non-Alcoholic

  • Non. 3 Toasted Cinnamon & Yuzu

    16

    balanced tartness with a savoury undertone

  • Pink Grapefruit Tonic

    10

  • Amalfi Fizz

    16

    a sans alcohol ‘aperol spritz’

Beers

  • Heaps Normal Quiet XPA <0.5%

    9

  • Hiatus Pacific Ale <0.5%

    9

    australia

  • Cascade Premium Light

    10

    tasmania, australia

  • Better Beer Middy Lager

    10

    griffith

  • Young Henrys Newtowner Pale Ale

    13

    newtown

  • Corona

    13

    mexico

  • Peroni Red

    12

    italy

  • Philter Super Cool Lager

    13

    sydney

  • Balter XPA

    13

    gold coast, qld

  • Stone & Wood Pacific Ale

    13

  • Mountain Culture Cult IPA

    15

    katoomba, blue mountains

  • Coopers Best Extra Stout

    14

    tasmania

Cider & Ginger

  • Capital Brewing Co. Ginger Beer

    13

    canberra

    Labels: GF

  • Yulli’s Margot Apple Cider

    13

    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

  • Olives

    marinated, organic

    Labels: GF, V

  • Housemade Hummus

    grilled pita, cumin, chickpea

    Labels: DF, VGN

  • Skull Island Tiger Prawns

    split & marinated, chargrilled, lemon

    Labels: DF, GF

  • Tuna Crudo

    sashimi, apple, ponzu, jalapeno, cucumber, citrus

    Labels: DF, GF

  • Wild Mushroom Risotto

    mushroom, artichoke, pecorino

    Labels: GF, V

  • Bistecca Fiorentina T-bone

    Labels: DF, GF

  • side – Cauliflower Fioretto

    almond

    Labels: DF, GF, nuts, VGN

  • side – Rocket & Pear

    baby rocket, pear, grana padano, balsamic reduction

    Labels: GF, V

  • side – Fries

    ketchup

    Labels: DF, GF, V

  • Cheese

    chef’s selection

    Labels: V

75pp

  • Housemade Hummus

    grilled pita, cumin, chickpea

    Labels: DF, VGN

  • Arancini

    pumpkin, thyme, lemon, parmesan

    Labels: GF, V

  • Tuna Crudo

    sashimi, apple, ponzu, jalapeno, cucumber, citrus

    Labels: DF, GF

  • Calamari Fritti

    lemon, aioli

    Labels: DF, GF

  • Roasted Chicken Breast

    300g free range, corn soubise, jus, mustard, olive crumble

    Labels: GF

  • Lamb Rump

    parsnip, heirloom carrot, asparagus

    Labels: DF, GF

  • side – Rocket & Pear

    balsamic glaze

    Labels: GF, V

  • side – Fries

    dried herbs, ketchup

    Labels: DF, GF, 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

  • Nova Vita Firebird Sparkling Pinot Noir Rose

    75

    adelaide hills, sa

    Labels: glass 18

  • Serena 0.0% NV Alcohol Free

    62

    conegliano, ita

  • Delamere Sparkling Cuvee

    95

    piper’s brook, tas

  • Swift Rose Cuvee

    110

    orange, nsw

  • Teusner The MC Sparkling Shiraz 2017

    135

    barossa valley, sa

  • Laurent Perrier La Cuvee Brut

    170

    champagne, fra

    Labels: glass 30

  • Laurent Perrier Ultra Brut

    295

    zero dosage ~ champagne, fra

  • Jo Landron Brut Atmosphères NV

    155

    muscadet-sevre-et-maine, fra

  • Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose

    320

    champagne, fra

  • Arras EJ Carr Disgorged 2006

    420

    derwent valley, tas

  • Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque 2011

    620

    champagne, fra

  • Dom Perignon 2012

    690

    champagne, fra

White

  • Spinifex Lola (semillon, clairette, ugni blanc)

    78

    barossa valley, sa

  • Margan Aged Release Semillon 2017

    125

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Brokenwood ILR Reserve Semillon 2015

    215

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Tyrrells’ Vat 1 Semillon 2018

    250

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Tyrrell’s Vat 1 Semillon 2006

    395

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Atlas Section 32 Riesling

    68

    clare valley, sa

    Labels: glass 16

  • Lark Hill Regional Riesling

    78

    canberra, act

  • Gustave Lorentz Reserve Riesling

    92

    alsace, fra

  • Grosset Alea Riesling 2025

    115

    clare valley, sa

  • Grosset Polish Hill Riesling Magnum 1.5L

    320

    clare valley, sa

  • Clouston & Co Nambucca Sauvignon Blanc

    69

    marlborough, nz

    Labels: glass 15

  • Gembrook Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2025

    105

    yarra valley, vic

  • Astrolabe Kekerengu Coast Sauvignon Blanc

    88

    marlborough, nz

  • Greystone Sauvignon Blanc

    90

    waipara, nz

  • Cullen Mangan Elvie Clarke Sauvignon Semillon

    92

    margaret river, wa

  • Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc

    125

    marlborough, nz

  • Yangarra Estate Piquepoul

    79

    mclaren vale, sa

  • MMAD Chenin Blanc 2023

    120

    blewitt springs, sa

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

    140

    vovray, fra [375ML – PARTY FOR ONE]

  • Bodegas Pentecostes Rias Baixas Albarino

    150

    rias biaxas, spain

  • Scorpius Pinot Gris

    79

    marlborough, nz

    Labels: glass 18

  • Ingram Road Pinot Grigio

    79

    yarra valley, vic

  • Pizzini Pavona Pinot Grigio

    85

    king valley, vic

  • Greystone Organic Pinot Gris

    90

    waipara, nz

  • Wilimee By Ben Ranken Fiano

    88

    heathcote, vic

  • Ingram Road Chardonnay

    79

    yarra valley, vic

    Labels: glass 17

  • The Lure by Nova Vita Chardonnay

    79

    adelaide hills, sa

  • Printhie Topography Chardonnay

    85

    orange, nsw

  • Giant Steps Yarra Chardonnay 2022

    105

    yarra valley, vic

  • Lethbridge Ooh La La Chardonnay 2024

    88

    geelong, vic

  • Lethbridge Allegra Chardonnay 2013 (Museum)

    265

    geelong, vic

  • Garagiste Merricks Chardonnay 2024

    125

    mornington peninsula, vic

  • Burton McMahon Georges Chardonnay 2021

    115

    yarra valley, vic

  • Catalina Sounds Sound of White Chardonnay 2020

    92

    marlborough, nz

  • Yabby Lake Tasmania Coal River Chardonnay 2023

    145

    coal river, tas

  • Flametree SRS Chardonnay 2022

    175

    margaret river, wa

  • Curly Flat Chardonnay 2019

    170

    macedon ranges, vic

  • Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay 2022

    370

    margaret river, wa

  • Mount Mary Chardonnay 2023

    395

    yarra valley, vic

  • Stéphane Brocard Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2023

    145

    chablis, fra

  • Chantemerle Fourchaume Chablis Premier Cru 2023

    185

    chablis, fra

  • William Fevre Montmains Chablis Premier Cru 2017

    295

    chablis, fra

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rosé & Skin Contact

  • Giant Steps Yarra Pinot Noir Syrah Rose

    88

    yarra valley, vic

  • Helen’s Hill Lana’s Rose

    68

    yarra valley, vic

  • Mon Tout Strange Animals Rose

    82

    margaret river, wa

  • Villa AIX Rosé

    79

    provence, fra

    Labels: glass 18

  • Swinney Morvedre Rose 2022

    95

    frankland river, wa

  • Greystone Pet Nat 2022

    85

    waipara, nz

Red

  • Te Mata Gamay Noir (chilled)

    85

    hawkes bay, nz

  • Byrne Farm Pinot Noir 2023

    100

    orange, nsw

  • Holm Oak Protege Pinot Noir

    82

    tasmania

  • Babydoll Pinot Noir

    78

    marlborough, nz

  • Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir

    92

    marlborough, nz

  • Scotchmans Hill Pinot Noir

    119

    geelong, vic

  • Giant Steps Yarra Pinot Noir 2023

    105

    yarra valley, vic

  • Lauregan White Label Pinot Noir 2017

    125

    central hawkes bay, nz

  • Timo Mayer Close Planted Pinot Noir 2025

    160

    yarra valley, vic

  • Port Phillip Balnarring Pinot Noir

    115

    mornington peninsula, vic

  • Helen’s Hill Long Walk Pinot Noir

    88

    yarra valley, vic

    Labels: glass 19

  • La Crema Monterey Pinot Noir 2023

    135

    california, usa

  • Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2020 Magnum 1.5L

    350

    macedon ranges, 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

    310

    mornington peninsula,  vic

  • Dexter Black Label Pinot Noir by Tod Dexter 2019

    275

    mornington peninsula, via

  • Tolpuddle Pinot Noir 2022

    240

    coal river, tas

  • Super Nanny Pinot Noir 2018 Magnum 1.5L

    225

    central otago, nz

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

    590

    mornington peninsula, vic.    [BTL 033 OF 600]

  • Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2020 Magnum

    380

    macedon ranges, vic

  • Penley Estate Tolmer Cabernet 2022

    68

    coonawarra, sa

    Labels: glass 17

  • Geoff Merrill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

    130

    mclaren vale, sa

  • Trinity Hill The Gimblett Cabernet Blend 2020

    125

    hawkes bay, nz

  • Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

    255

    margaret river, wa

  • Mount Mary Quintet 2022

    400

    yarra valley, vic

  • Penfolds Bin 389 ‘Baby Grange’ Cabernet Shiraz 2020

    295

    mclaren vale / barossa valley / padthway, sa

  • Grosset Gaia 2017 Cabernets Magnum 1.5L

    450

    clare valley, sa  [BTL 144 OF 400]

  • Cullen Diana Madeline Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Magnum 1.5L

    790

    margaret river, wa

  • Lalu Barbera D’Alba 2022

    175

    piedmont, ita

  • Meadowbank Gamay 2024

    130

    tasmania

  • Paxton Tempranillo

    78

    mclaren vale, sa

    Labels: glass 16.5

  • Babo Chianti

    88

    tuscany, ita

    Labels: glass 22

  • Jean-Paul Et Charly Thevenet Morgon Traditional 2021

    155

    beaujolais, fra

  • Place of Changing Winds Tradition Red 2022

    165

    heathcote, vic

  • Domaine Daniel Bouland Morgon Bellevue Sable 2022 1.5L Magnum

    255

    beaujolais, fra

  • Giaconda Nebbiolo 2019

    360

    beechworth, vic

  • Bersano Badarina Barolo DOCG 2020

    285

    piedmont, italy

  • Briar Ridge Limited Malbec

    85

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Giant Steps Syrah Carignan Grenache 2020

    98

    yarra valley, vic

  • Laughing Jack Jack’s Shiraz

    78

    barossa valley, sa

  • Whistler Atypical Shiraz

    85

    barossa, sa

  • Paxton Quandong Shiraz

    88

    mclaren vale, sa

  • Yangarra Shiraz 2022

    98

    mclaren vale, sa

  • Thomas Wines Sweetwater Ridge Shiraz 2022

    110

    hunter valley, 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 2014

    260

    tumbarumba, nsw

  • Penfolds St Henri 2019

    320

    barossa, sa

  • Best’s Great Western Bin 0 Shiraz 2019

    230

    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

  • Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2019

    295

    murrumbateman, act

  • Standish The Standish Shiraz 2022

    325

    barossa, sa

  • Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz 2016

    440

    eden valley, sa

  • Glaetzer-Dixon La Judith Shiraz 2018

    380

    coal river, tas

  • 2024 Sam-Odi ‘Our Hill’ Syrah

    320

    barossa, sa

  • Sam-Odi ‘Little Wine’ #14 Syrah

    375

    barossa, sa

  • Sam-Odi ‘Our Hill’ #1 Syrah

    250

    barossa, sa

Sticky

  • Chateau De La Jaubertie Monbazillac 2022 (500ml)

    79

    Languedoc-Roussillon, fra

    Labels: glass 16 (90ml)

  • R Paulazzo Botrytis Semillon (375ml)

    75

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Noble One Botrytis Semillon 2018 (375ml)

    90

    hunter valley, nsw

  • Frogmore Creek Iced Riesling (375ml)

    74

    cambridge, tas

    Labels: glass 18 (90ml)

  • Pizzini Brachetto ‘Pink Moscato’ (750ml)

    75

    king valley, wa

Mulled Wine

  • Mulled Wine

    18

    rich red wine infused with winter spices, citrus and a touch of brandy served warm. 250ml

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