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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.

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 wine list, a cold beer 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 beers on tap, an extensive 500 plus wine list, including a selection of 49 wines 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 beers on tap, classic cocktails, and an award-winning 500 plus wine list, including a selection of 49 x wines 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 Whisky

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!

28/08/2026

FATHER’S DAY AT THE DRY DOCK - From all-day dining and great wine to beers by the fire or sport on the big screen, there’s a spot for every kind of Dad.

THE DRY DOCK GIFT VOUCHER

This Father’s Day, skip the socks and give Dad something he’ll actually use - a Dry Dock Gift Voucher. Available on our website.

Whether his perfect day involves a long lunch or dinner in The Dining Room, a few cold beers at the bar, a bottle of something special by the fire, or settling into the Sports Lounge for the game, a Dry Dock Gift Voucher lets Dad spend it his way.

THE DINING ROOM

We’re serving up all-day-dining this Father's Day, so join us for a leisurely afternoon or settle in for Sunday dinner in The Dining Room. Enjoy seasonal dishes, alongside our award-winning wine list, in the relaxed surrounds of The Dining Room.

KEEP IT CASUAL IN THE PUBLIC HOUSE

No booking? No problem. If Dad’s more of a wander-in-and-see-where-the-day-takes-you kind of guy, head to The Public House. No reservations needed.

Drop in for a drink, grab something from the bar menu and find your favourite spot - we’ll be serving food and drinks across our Public House spaces until late.

HOWEVER DAD WANTS TO DO FATHER’S DAY

Long lunch. Sunday dinner. Beers at the bar. Wine by the fire. Sport on the big screen.

At The Dry Dock, Dad can do Father’s Day his way.

And if you’re still looking for the perfect present, let him choose for himself.

22/08/2026

What time are you arriving?🍸

Open seven days for lunch, dinner and everything in between ....

16/08/2026

Wintery days call for fireside chats and comfortable Chesterfield couches.

Perfect pairings don't get much better than pasta, wine and a roaring, wood burning fireplace. All three await in our cosy Lounge Bar, open seven days a week until late.

Enjoy dining from our extensive bar menu, alongside an award winning 500 plus bottle list, including 49 x wines by the glass, champagne, and classic cocktail list to match. Accompanied by warm, welcoming service, this is the place to escape.

Discover our seasonal menu, including pasta dishes like our, Bucatini, King prawns, vodka, birds eye chilli, confit garlic pomodoro. A vibrant, warming pasta layered with sweet king prawns, rich pomodoro, and a gentle chilli heat.

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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