Garfish Crows Nest

4.6

981 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Seafood

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Situated in the heart of Crows Nest, our lower north shore restaurant has a distinct cafe feel. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner, a place to escape the office or somewhere to meet up with friends, relax, sit back and enjoy the buzz of surrounding Crows Nest while you enjoy Australian seafood at its best.

BYO Tuesday (lunch & dinner) and Saturday (lunch only)
$8 corkage per person.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Seafood, Australian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 9966 0445
Website
http://www.garfish.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
6/29 Holtermann Street, Crows Nest, AU-NSW 2065
Area
Crows Nest
Cross Street
Alexander Street
Parking details
Street council parking (free 2 hour parking)
Public transit
Train to St Leonards and walk 1km (about 15 minutes) Buses 263, 267 and 343 to Willoughby Rd & Holtermann St Stop and walk 150m
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Fruits de mer platter
A$95.00 per person
Multiple dates available
selection of our most popular entrees | chargrilled shellfish | blackboard fish | chips minimum of two people *complimentary glass of premium wine if booked for lunch
Prix Fixe (dinner)
A$60.00 - A$70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Two courses $60pp Three courses $70pp Wednesday to Saturday* 5pm - 5.30pm bookings only *strict 2 hour seating applies SAMPLE MENU entrees snapper & prawn filled zucchini flowers salt & pepper squid | chilli | garlic | coriander | lime (gf dfo) seared scallops | cauliflower puree | fennel kimchi | chorizo (gf dfo) mains snapper pie | roasted garlic | broccolini | soubise sauce fish & chips | crisp fried in aged beer batter | tartare | lemon (df) grilled blackboard fish of the day | chefs choice of blackboard garnish desserts sticky date pudding | fig gelato | butterscotch sauce affogato | vanilla gelato | liqueur | espresso cheese | lavosh | honeycomb | muscatels
New Year's Eve
A$70.00 - A$180.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
4 course menu with champagne on arrival & live music by Sarina Jennings & Tim Moxey of 'The Voice' fame. Early tables (5pm-7.30pm) will enjoy a relaxing 2.5hrs, later bookings welcome to stay till the end of the night. $70pp kids menu (up to 12 years) available for bookings 5-5.45pm only. Champagne Laurent Perrier sydney rock oyster bread garlic, rosemary, olive focaccia | sourdough entree grilled hokkaido scallops glacier 51 toothfish & king trout mosaic smoked humpty doo barramundi raviolo mains char grilled 200g ‘grainge’eye fillet | king prawn roasted nz hapuka | grilled moreton bay bug grilled john dory | soft shell crab dessert santarem chocolate mousse croquembouche coconut milk & maple syrup panna cotta veg menu on request

Offers

Kids Eat Free 5-6pm
Multiple dates available
Tue - Sat - 17:00 - 18:00
Treat yourself to a night off cooking and have an early dinner with the kids at Garfish Crows Nest. *available for bookings between 5-6pm *up to two kids main meals with every adult main purchased *not available in conjunction with any other offer *strict 2 hours per table
Prix Fixe Menu
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 12:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 20:30,Fri - Sat - 12:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 21:30
Two courses $60pp Three courses $70pp LUNCH Wednesday to Friday DINNER Wednesday to Saturday* 5pm - 5.30pm bookings only *strict 2 hour seating applies

Popular dishes

garfish martiniA$21.00
42 below pure vodka | continental peach liqueur | fresh passionfruit cold pressed apple | lime | agave
lychee loveA$21.00
42 below pure vodka | soho lychee liqueur | cold pressed apple | lime | agave
the odd botanicalsA$21.00
hendricks gin | domaine de canton ginger liqueur | house-crafted kaffir lime syrup cold pressed cucumber | chili | coriander | lime
highlanderA$21.00
glenmorangie original | domaine de canton ginger liqueur | cold pressed apple | lemon | house crafted spiced syrup | old fashioned bitters
the waspA$21.00
hickson house gin | st germain elderflower liqueur | lime | pinot noir
ruby grapefruit margaritaA$21.00
rooster rojo blanco tequila | cointreau | ruby grapefruit | sugar | salt rim

classics

johnnie’s passionfruit sourA$21.00
johnnie walker black label | fresh passionfruit | angostura bitters | lemon | agave | whites
garfish negroniA$21.00
bombay sapphire gin | campari | martini rosso | orange rosemary
cosmopolitanA$21.00
absolut citron | cointreau | lime | cranberry | simple syrup
garfish bloody maryA$21.00
42 below vodka | tomato juice | chilli jam | horseradish
old fashionedA$21.00
makers mark bourbon | brown sugar | bitters | orange twist
pina coladaA$21.00
malibu coconut white rum | coconut cream | pineapple juice | fresh pineapple
martiniA$21.00
hickson house gin / 42 below vodka | noilly prat
- hendricks ginA$23.00
- belvedere vodkaA$24.00
- grey goose vodkaA$24.00
- tanqueray no. 10 ginA$26.00

Beer

Peroni Libera 0.0 (non-alcoholic)A$9.00
Sydney Beer Co. Lager (mid-strength)A$10.00
Hahn Ultra Crisp (gluten free)A$11.00
James Boags Premium LagerA$11.00
AsahiA$12.00
CoronaA$12.00
Sydney Beer Co. LagerA$12.00
Lord Nelson 'Three Sheets' Pale AleA$13.00

Non-Alcoholic

Orange JuiceA$5.00
Cloudy Apple JuiceA$5.00
Cranberry JuiceA$5.00
Tomato JuiceA$5.00
Coca ColaA$5.00
Diet CokeA$5.00
LemonadeA$5.00
House Lemon SquashA$5.50
Lemon Lime BittersA$5.50
Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic 200mlA$6.50
Capi SodaA$6.50
Capi TonicA$6.50
Capi Dry GingerA$6.50
Capi Ginger BeerA$6.50

Mineral Water

San Pellegrino SparklingA$6.00
Acqua Panna StillA$6.00

Spirit

Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Dry London SpiritA$9.00

Non-Alcoholic Wine

2022 Deakin Estate Zero Sauvignon BlancA$8.00
- BottleA$35.00
2021 Deakin Estate Zero ShirazA$8.00
- BottleA$35.00

Mocktails

Fruit ShopA$14.00
Raspberry | Fresh Passionfruit | Cold-Pressed Apple | Orange Juice | Lime | Agave
Virgin MojitoA$14.00
Fresh Limes | Mint | Cold-Pressed Apple | Agave | Soda
Virgin MaryA$14.00
Tomato Juice | Chilli Jam | Horseradish
Cool as a CucumberA$14.00
Cold Pressed Cucumber | Lime | Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic

aperitifs

aperolA$12.00
pimmsA$12.00
osborne santa maria cream sweet sherryA$12.00
campariA$12.00
martini rosso red vermouthA$12.00

tequila

rooster rojo blancoA$12.00
casamigos anejoA$17.00

vodka

42 belowA$12.00
belvedere pureA$14.00
grey goose pureA$15.00

gin

hickson house australian dryA$12.00
hendricks scottishA$14.00
tanqueray no. 10A$17.00

rum

havana club anejo 3 añosA$12.00
sailor jerry 'spiced'A$12.00
plantation original dark double agedA$13.00
diplomatico 'reserva exclusiva'A$17.00

american whisky

wild turkey ryeA$12.00
makers mark bourbonA$12.00
jack daniels whiskyA$13.00
buffalo trace bourbonA$13.00

scotch whisky

ballantines blendedA$12.00
johnnie walker 'black label' blendedA$13.00
glenmorangie '10yr' originalA$14.00
glenfiddich '12yr' single maltA$14.00
dalwhinnie '15yr' single maltA$16.00
laphroaig 'triple wood' single maltA$18.00
glenmorangie '12yr' nectar d'or sauterne caskA$20.00
talisker '18yr' single maltA$30.00

world picks

jameson irish whiskeyA$12.00
nikka coffey grainA$18.00
yoichi single maltA$20.00
nant single malt bourbon caskA$23.00

food to share

sourdoughA$10.00
black olive & rosemary focacciaA$13.00
bread selection boardA$13.00
marinated australian mixed olives & pickled chilliesA$9.00

oysters

sydney rock oystersA$6.50
- halfA$39.00
- dozenA$78.00
pacific oystersA$6.00
- halfA$36.00
- dozenA$72.00

entrees

salt & pepper new zealand arrow squidA$28.00
chilli | garlic | coriander | lime
- LargeA$44.00
glacier 51 toothfish & king trout crudoA$30.00
lemon nage | salmon roe | wasabi mayo
seared scallopsA$28.00
burnt leek purée | bacon crumb | basil oil
- LargeA$44.00
snapper & prawn filled zucchini flowersA$28.00
celeriac & apple remoulade | toasted nuts
- LargeA$44.00

from the char grill

moreton bay bugsA$51.00
lemon herb butter | aioli
- 400gA$65.00
queensland tiger prawnsA$42.00
kombu butter | fresh lemon
- 350gA$55.00

signature dishes

fish & chipsA$38.00
crisp fried in aged local craft beer batter | tartare | lemon
sri lankan fish & king prawn curryA$42.00
cucumber pickle | green pea pilau
snapper pieA$43.00
roasted garlic | broccolini | soubise sauce
linguineA$42.00
blue swimmer crab | mussels | prawns | asparagus | fra d'avola sauce

to share

minimum 2 people

fruits de mer platterA$95.00
selection of our most popular entrees | chargrilled shellfish | blackboard fish | chips

side dishes

spinach beetroot saladA$14.50
goats cheese | pine nuts | citrus hazelnut dressing
foragers green saladA$10.50
dijon shallot vinaigrette
chipsA$11.00
potato mashA$12.50
steamed greensA$12.50
citrus hazelnut dressing
blackboard garnishesA$14.50
available as sides

cheese plate

oat cakes | fresh 'Wolf' honeycomb | muscatels
please ask your waiter for today's selection
- 1pcA$14.00
- 2pcA$24.00
- 3pcA$36.00

desserts

santarem chocolate mousseA$20.00
raspberry compote | pistachio crumble | house made frangelico gelato
sticky date puddingA$17.50
fig & pedro ximénez gelato | butterscotch sauce
basque cheesecakeA$18.50
lemon gel | mixed berries | pistachio crumble | vanilla gelato
dessert selection plateA$50.00
chef's daily selection | please ask your waiter
garfish affogatoA$18.50
two scoops housemade vanilla gelato | liqueur | espresso
- FrangelicoA$0.00
- Baileys Irish CreamA$0.00
- Disaronno AmarettoA$0.00
selection of housemade gelato & sorbetsA$17.50
edible sugar bowl
biscottiA$3.00
almond | hazelnut | pistachio

hancock & hancock wines | mclaren vale sa

coming under the iconic oatley family umbrella, winemaker chris hancock fell in love with mclaren vale as a wine region back in the late 60’s after years of searching for the right vineyard’s chris was fortunate to find what he was looking for and garfish is delighted to introduce 2 varieties from that region under the hancock label.

2022 hancock & hancock fianoA$11.00
a white grape variety originating in italy. aromas of pear, spice & citrus. fermented in old oak this wine has great texture & mouthfeel. finishing dry & fresh w/ savoury undertones. perfect w/ seared scallops or grilled prawns
- BottleA$55.00
2022 hancock & hancock tempranilloA$11.00
originating in spain, tempranillo is a medium – full bodied red wine a dense shade of crimson w/ dark fruit & raspberry aromas. delicate spice & fine tannins give this wine a luscious palate w/ great flavour & length. perfect w/ meaty fish like tuna or our sri lakan fish & prawn curry

sparkling

hentley farm villain & vixen blanc de blancA$13.00
villa sandi proseccoA$14.00
champagne laurent-perrier la cuvée brutA$28.00

interesting white varietals

2022 hancock & hancock fianoA$11.00
featured wine
2022 chateau de la ragotiere muscadetA$13.00

riesling

2017 howard park museum release rieslingA$20.00
2022 penfolds cellar reserve rieslingA$90.00
bottle only
2023 pikes 'traditionale' rieslingA$14.00

sauvignon blanc & semillon

brokenwood 'tallawanta' semillonA$90.00
non-alcoholic deakin estate zero sauvignon blancA$35.00
cols roussely 'lescale' sauvignon blancA$60.00
astrolabe sauvignon blancA$75.00
beachwood sauvignon blancA$55.00

pinot gris/grigio

italo cescon pinot grigioA$75.00
lethbridge pinot grisA$70.00
patriitti pinot grigioA$65.00

chardonnay

kyberd hills chardonnayA$80.00
scribblygum 'yellow label' chardonnayA$66.00
trant loch 'hawks bay' chardonnayA$75.00
mosswood chardonnayA$180.00
philip shaw no 11 'chardonnay'A$82.00
domaine fevre chablisA$85.00

White Wine

2017 Howard Park Museum Release RieslingA$20.00
2018 Keybird Hills ChardonnayA$17.00
2019 Brokenwood 'Tallawanta' SemillonA$19.00
2021 Handpicked 'Collection Range' ChardonnayA$20.00

Red Wine

2021 Cherubino 'The Yard' Riversdale Cab SauvA$17.00
2022 Terra Sancta Pinot NoirA$22.00
2022 Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' ShirazA$22.00

Rosé

2022 Leeuwin Estate RoséA$13.00
2022 Rêverie RoséA$15.00

Interesting Red Varietals & Blends

2021 Tscharke 'A Thing of Beauty' GrenacheA$13.00
2022 hancock & hancock tempranilloA$11.00
featured wine
2022 Domaine du Séminaire Côtes du RhôneA$14.00

Pinot Noir

2021 Moorooduc Pinot NoirA$85.00
2022 Terra Sancta Pinot NoirA$22.00
2022 Rowlee SV Pinot NoirA$14.00
2022 Lethbridge 'Ménage a Noir' Pinot NoirA$65.00
2023 Glaetzer-Dixon Avancé Pinot NoirA$15.00

Cabernet & Cabernet Blends

2016 Wykari Cabernet SauvignonA$14.00
2018 Moss Wood Cabernet SauvignonA$205.00
2020 Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels 'The Gimblett' Cab BlendA$14.00
2021 Barossa Boy 'Double Trouble' Shiraz Cab SauvA$15.00
2021 Cherubino 'The Yard' Riversdale Cab SauvA$17.00

Shiraz & Shiraz Blends

2018 D'Arenberg Dead Arm ShirazA$165.00
2021 Pikes 'Stone Cutters' ShirazA$14.00
2021 Non-Alcoholic Deakin Estate Zero ShirazA$8.00
2021 Tyrrell's 'Lunatiq' Heathcote ShirazA$16.00
2022 Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' ShirazA$22.00

Dessert Wine

2023 Frogmore Creek Iced RieslingA$11.00

What 981 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Sydney
Good for business meals
North Sydney Area
Best Overall
North Sydney Area
Best Food
North Sydney Area
Best Service
North Sydney Area
Best Value
North Sydney Area
Good for groups
North Sydney Area
Healthy
North Sydney Area
Neighbourhood gem
North Sydney Area
Great for fine wines
North Sydney Area
Good for special occasions
North Sydney Area
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Garfish Crows Nest is a seafood haven renowned for its "consistently good" food and "excellent" service. With a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like scallops and fish pie, it's a perfect spot for both regulars and newcomers. Despite occasional noise, the relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff make for a delightful dining experience.

981 Reviews

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Dave
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the dishes served at our table were just wonderful, from entrees to sweets. Try the zucchini flowers and Basque cheesecake.
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Steve
Sydney
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was great - we had various dishes at our table and they were all superb - Mia, our waitress , was delightful and her service was excellent throughout. It was a lovely experience from start to finish.
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Sharn
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a dinning pleasure at Garfish Crows Nest.
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Rodney
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
One major defect. No Garfish on the menu!!! Otherwise good to very good
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Rebecca
Sydney
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very underwhelming. Staff were great but obviously short staffed. Food was average. There was nothing exciting about any of the dishes. Spinach salad was a handful of spinach leaves (looked like they have just been pulled out of the bag) flat in the bowl with a few small squares of beetroot on top. Generally the food was disappointing and very average, for the price. There staff werre wonderful and went above and beyond but other than that there was nothing amazing about this restaurant or the food and the dead flowers in old green water on the table was really off putting. For the price there are much better quality restaurants around.
Garfish Crows NestResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the feedback Rebecca. It's been very dissapointing to read this and sorry it has taken us so long to get back to you - needed time to confirm details with staff. Unfortunately, it was one of those days where we were caught off guard with the number of walk-ins and reservations arriving early. Therefore, this did have an impact on the service and the time we normally like to spend with each table. We have taken on board what you have said about the food and informed our head chef. Totally agree with you about the flowers, they should not have been left on the tables - this was an oversight by the manager on the day. We will reach out seperately and send you a dining voucher as we would love to have you back.
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Carlos
Sydney
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great but the food serving was just too big for us. I think we must be small eaters! So we couldn’t order dessert! Service was friendly and very good.
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Aaron
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely experience as always! I loved the mushroom and asparagus dish.
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Steven
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant! Exceptional and professional service, brilliant food!
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Victoria
Sydney
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent and dealt well when the tuna crudo wasn’t as described and the toasted rice was an unnecessary addition that I didn’t like. Atmosphere is great. Fish and chip batter was outstanding. Chips - needed longer in the fryer! Zucchini flowers was stunning.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Garfish Crows Nest has been our go to elegant seafood restaurant for many years. Service is always immaculate and very friendly. The food usually just cooked I.e. perfect. It is dog friendly and so we can and do take out Cavoodle. Favourite dish is from the char grill - Morton bay bugs - delicious. We ask for our chips to be extra crispy and we get them extra crispy.
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FAQs

Garfish Crows Nest offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9966 0445.

Garfish Crows Nest is rated 4.6 stars by 981 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

6/29 Holtermann Street, Crows Nest, AU-NSW 2065

Additional information

Cross Street
Alexander Street
Area
Crows Nest
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Seafood, Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street council parking (free 2 hour parking)
Public transit
Train to St Leonards and walk 1km (about 15 minutes) Buses 263, 267 and 343 to Willoughby Rd & Holtermann St Stop and walk 150m
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.garfish.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 9966 0445

Garfish Crows Nest

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Fruits de mer platter

Prix Fixe (dinner)

New Year's Eve

Kids Eat Free 5-6pm

Prix Fixe Menu

Oyster Shot

pacific oysters

Snapper Pie

aperitif

aperol spritzA$19.00

campari spritzA$19.00

hugo spritzA$19.00

signatures

garfish martiniA$21.00

lychee loveA$21.00

the odd botanicalsA$21.00

highlanderA$21.00

the waspA$21.00

ruby grapefruit margaritaA$21.00

classics

johnnie’s passionfruit sourA$21.00

garfish negroniA$21.00

cosmopolitanA$21.00

garfish bloody maryA$21.00

old fashionedA$21.00

pina coladaA$21.00

martiniA$21.00

Beer

Peroni Libera 0.0 (non-alcoholic)A$9.00

Sydney Beer Co. Lager (mid-strength)A$10.00

Hahn Ultra Crisp (gluten free)A$11.00

James Boags Premium LagerA$11.00

AsahiA$12.00

CoronaA$12.00

Sydney Beer Co. LagerA$12.00

Lord Nelson 'Three Sheets' Pale AleA$13.00

Non-Alcoholic

Orange JuiceA$5.00

Cloudy Apple JuiceA$5.00

Cranberry JuiceA$5.00

Tomato JuiceA$5.00

Coca ColaA$5.00

Diet CokeA$5.00

LemonadeA$5.00

House Lemon SquashA$5.50

Lemon Lime BittersA$5.50

Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic 200mlA$6.50

Capi SodaA$6.50

Capi TonicA$6.50

Capi Dry GingerA$6.50

Capi Ginger BeerA$6.50

Mineral Water

San Pellegrino SparklingA$6.00

Acqua Panna StillA$6.00

Spirit

Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Dry London SpiritA$9.00

Non-Alcoholic Wine

2022 Deakin Estate Zero Sauvignon BlancA$8.00

2021 Deakin Estate Zero ShirazA$8.00

Mocktails

Fruit ShopA$14.00

Virgin MojitoA$14.00

Virgin MaryA$14.00

Cool as a CucumberA$14.00

aperitifs

aperolA$12.00

pimmsA$12.00

osborne santa maria cream sweet sherryA$12.00

campariA$12.00

martini rosso red vermouthA$12.00

tequila

rooster rojo blancoA$12.00

casamigos anejoA$17.00

vodka

42 belowA$12.00

belvedere pureA$14.00