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The Dry Dock

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The Dry Dock

The Dry Dock Public House and Dining Room
Established in 1857. Open 7 days until late.

This timeless venue welcomes you with a stylish Public Bar, Outdoor Dining Courtyard, premium Sports Lounge, refined Lounge Bar, and destination ‘One Hat’ Dining Room.

05/10/2026

Our Soufflé changes with the seasons, so be sure not to miss our spectacular Prune Armagnac Soufflé, Crème anglaise.

The Armagnac prune soufflé is a classic dessert rooted in the rich culinary heritage of Gascony in South-West France. It elegantly marries two of the region's most celebrated exports: intensely flavoured dried plums, specifically the pruneaux d'Agen and Armagnac, France's oldest distilled spirit.

Armagnac-soaked macerated prunes are folded through the soufflé, baked to order in classic copper pots and finished with warm crème anglaise poured into its centre. Light as air, a little boozy and absolutely worth the wait....

04/10/2026

Long Weekend Feasting essentials .... just a few of our favourite things to try!

King Rainbow Trout Fillet (A) Green asparagus, macadamia nuts, pickled shallot, green olive, beurre noisette

Market Fish (A) Spinach, caper berries, cornichon, chervil, Pernod beurre blanc

Vintage Reserva Grass-fed Tenderloin MBS2+ 220g, Soubise, spinach, pomme rosti, sauce au poivre

Roast Cauliflower, Purée de légumes, lima bean fricassée, peas, caper leaf, raisins, almonds, fine herbs

SIDES

Broccolini, Toasted flaked almonds, Beurre Noisette

Roman Beans à la Basque, Roast peppers, garlic, smokey paprika, Cabernet Sauvignon vinaigrette, parsley

Zucchini Gratin à la Provençale, Grilled zucchini, sauce Provençale, parmesan crème, fried bread crumbs

Leaf Salad, Tarragon, Chardonnay vinaigrette

Essential additions; cult favourite A.P Bakery Baguette with a luscious lashing of Lard Arse butter of course!

Open every day of the long weekend including the Public Holiday on Monday 5th October. Come say hi, we are ready to welcome you!

03/10/2026

We are 'Live & Loud' for the NRL GRAND FINAL in both our Public Bar and Sports Lounge on Sunday 4th October, with two areas to enjoy all the NRL action live:

The Sports Lounge - features our large screen video wall, additional TV screens, TAB facilities, leather banquette lounge, club chairs and cocktail tables. Perfect for kicking back in comfort and enjoying bar snacks, bistro classics and your beverage of choice.

The Public Bar - two wall mounted TV's perfectly positioned to capture all the action, alongside Balmain's most comfortable bar stools, ample tables, and chairs.

Enjoy 16 of your favourite b**rs on tap, an extensive 500 plus bottle list, including a selection of 49 w**es by the glass and classic cocktails. The bar menu offers everything from freshly shucked oysters, steak frites, roast chicken rolls, cheeseburgers, lobster rolls, and our new to the menu DD Chicken Schnitzel, Pomme purée, parmesan, chicken pan sauce, lemon to name a few of our menu favourite's.

The Dry Dock is open from 11am on weekends until midnight. The bar menu is available from 12pm, serving lunch, dinner & all-day-dining until late. See you there!

02/10/2026

Tagliatelle, White Asparagus, pecorino, black pepper, fried bread crumbs.

Perfectly al dente tagliatelle pasta, tossed with sautéed Tasmanian white asparagus, black pepper, pecorino, Cravero and finished with pangrattato, in a Cacio e Pepe style.

Only on the menu for a few short weeks, Tasmanian white asparagus is a rare delicacy that is not to be missed!

The Dry Dock is proud to source our white asparagus from acclaimed producer Weston Farm in Tasmania's Derwent Valley, located 30 kilometres from Hobart. Grown by Richard and Belinda Weston, the family behind Weston Farm who have been cultivating renowned fresh produce since 1992.

Cultivated underground, white asparagus is grown completely shielded from the sun and harvested by hand, the ivory spears are renowned for their delicate, nutty, sweet flavour and tender silky texture.

Available to be enjoyed on both our Dining Room and Bar Menus, seven days a week while the season lasts ...

01/10/2026

This October, we're raising a glass to ch*****ne ~ and to you. As a gift to our guests, we invite you to enjoy the delicate and delicious bubbles of Lallier Réflexion R.021.

For October, enjoy this exclusive ch*****ne experience in two ways:

BY THE GLASS - Usually $34 - during October only $25

BY THE BOTTLE - Usually $205 - during October only $150

Available across both The Public House and The Dining Room, this October only ~ don't miss it.

Réflexion is the heart of the Lallier style ~ a balance of the house's four signatures:
purity, freshness, intensity and depth.

A vibrant, fresh multi-vintage ch*****ne, R.021 blends 70% of the cool 2021 harvest with 30% reserve w**es, pairing crisp acidity with mature depth.

The Dry Dock is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week, until late.

26/09/2026

Hiramasa Kingfish Tartare, Pink lady, preserved lemon, French radish, fine herbs,
smoked salmon roe, lemon dressing.

Fresh, premium Australian seafood, zesty, salty, creamy, basically all the good things in one bite. This dish is available to be enjoyed from our bar menu in our Public House dining areas, just order from the bar, find a cosy corner and enjoy. Add your favourite drop from our award -winning w**e list, a cold b**r from one of 16 taps, or sip on a classic cocktail, the choice is yours.

The Dry Dock is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, until late, and always ready to welcome you...

23/09/2026

Vanilla Crème Brûlée, Rosemary ice cream ... Pure bliss in every bite ...

Our classic crème brûlée strikes the ultimate contrast: a velvety, rich, custard core infused with Madagascar vanilla beans; the brittle snap of torched sugar giving way to a perfectly caramelised shell. The ultimate texture contrast: creamy meets crunchy.

Topped with house-made Rosemary, honey ice cream accompanied with a dusting of white chocolate, whisked off the heat, into a fine sprinkling of white snow.

Beautifully considered, balanced, and decadent—exactly how a classic dessert should be. Book the Dining Room for lunch or dinner and enjoy ...

22/09/2026

We are 'Live & Loud' for the AFL Grand Final in both our Public Bar and Sports Lounge on Saturday 26th September. The Dry Dock is open from 11am on weekends.

Two areas to enjoy all the AFL action live:

The Sports Lounge - features our large screen video wall, additional TV screens, TAB facilities, leather banquette lounge, club chairs and cocktail tables. Perfect for kicking back in comfort and enjoying bar snacks, bistro classics and your beverage of choice.

The Public Bar - two wall mounted TV's perfectly positioned to capture all the action, alongside Balmain's most comfortable bar stools, and ample tables and chairs. Enjoy 16 of your favourite b**rs on tap, an extensive 500 plus w**e list, including a selection of 49 w**es by the glass and classic cocktails. The bar menu offers everything from freshly shucked oysters, steak frites, salt-cod croquettes and our epic DD Cheeseburger & fries to name a few of our menu favourite's.

The Dry Dock is open from 11am on weekends until midnight. The bar menu is available from 12pm, serving lunch and dinner until late. See you there!

13/09/2026

Sunday snacks that you can eat seven days a week ....

Delicious bites and bistro classics available from our bar menu daily, across lunch, dinner, and late into the night.

Spinach Manchego Croquette - Lemon

Charcuterie - Gruyère, pork duck terrine, duck liver parfait, saucisson, pickles, accompanied with A.P Bakery baguette

Hiramasa Kingfish Tartare - Pink lady, preserved lemon, French radish, fine herbs, smoked salmon roe, lemon dressing

With 16 b**rs on tap, classic cocktails, and an award-winning 500 plus w**e list, including a selection of 49 x w**es by the glass, there is something for every occasion.

10/09/2026

Roaring Forties Lamb Loin Chops, Kipfler potato, fresh garden peas, petits pois lyonnaise, lamb fat jus gras. Charred to perfection over our wood-fire and charcoal Josper grill. Smoky, juicy, melt in your mouth flavors ...

Roaring Forties delivers premium, 100% grass-fed and free-range Australian lamb raised in the pristine southern pastures of Tasmania and southern Victoria.

03/09/2026

Celebrating Negroni Week this September in collaboration with CAMPARI ~ because one week just isn’t enough!

Launching today Thursday 3rd September through to the end of the month, we're going all in on Italy's favourite aperitivo ~ Six negronis, one classic obsession, poured across both The Public House and The Dining Room.

Italo Disco Thursdays - we're turning up the vibe on Thursday nights this September with a special extra DJ set ~ Italo Disco & Lounge, 6pm until late, courtesy of Chris Arnott. Kicking off tonight and on everyThursday for the rest of the month.

Negroni WeekS Additions:

The negroni's family tree runs deeper than you'd think ~ and this September, we're pouring some of your favorites. From the original two-ingredient sipper to a sparkling modern reinvention, here's what's on the list.

Milano-Torino ~
Campari, Antica Formula

Americano ~
Campari, Antica Formula, soda

The Classic Negroni ~
Campari, Antica Formula, Tanqueray London Dry Gin

Boulevardier ~
Campari, Antica Formula, George Dickel Old No. 8 Tennessee Wh**ky

Negroni Sbagliato ~
Campari, Antica Formula, Continental Platter Prosecco

High & Dry ~
Campari, St Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Orange Blossom Water, Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Continental Platter Prosecco

To celebrate Italian style in full, grab a negroni, and let the night do the rest.

01/09/2026

Winter is officially behind us.... see you in the sunshine for some alfresco dining in our outdoor courtyard, open seven days a week until late. The first day of Spring is here!

Address

22 Cameron Street
Balmain, NSW
2041

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://thedrydock.com.au/

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