EAT & DRINK
Great food. Better drinks. No fluff.
We’re talking stacked burgers, crispy chats, cold schooners and the kind of cocktails you come back for. Welcome to Ballina’s home of proper pub meals (and then some).
From classic pub meals to bold Cantina flavours, we’re serving up the best of both worlds - all from the heart of Ballina. Whether you’re chasing a schnitty and a schooner, a loaded burger, or a round of margaritas with tacos on the side, we’ve got something to feed every kind of craving (and every kind of crew).
Walk-ins are always welcome, but if you’re rolling in with a crew of six or more, we recommend booking ahead - especially on weekends when things fill up fast. Come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready for a good time.
PUB FAVOURITES & MEXICAN FLAVOURS
TABLE FAVOURITES
CHIPS & GUAC (VG, GF, DF) - 16
TORTILLA CHIPS & GUACAMOLE
WARM OLIVES (VG, GF) - 10
MARINATED MIXED OLIVES
QUESO FLAMEADO (V, GF, N, SPICY) - 18
MELTED AUSTRALIAN MOZZARELLA, POBLANO PEPPERS, CHILLI CRISP, CORIANDER, TORTILLA CHIPS
ADD - PULLED PORK, SLOW COOKED BEEF, BEANS - 7
CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI - 22
CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI, SEAWEED SALT, LEMON & HERBY MAYO
CARNE ASADA - 45
300G MSA 3+ NY STRIPLOIN STEAK, CHARRED ONION, PICKLED VEG & SALSA VERDE. SERVED WITH CHIPOTLE BRAISED BEANS, MEXICAN RICE & SOFT TORTILLAS
CRISPY SPUDS (V, GF) - 14
TRIPLE COOKED DUTCH CREAM POTATOES, CHILLI CRISP, KETCHUP, AIOLI
JALAPENO POPPERS (V) - 16
PICKLED JALAPENO, AUSTRALIAN MOZZARELLA, CREAM CHEESE, PANKO, CHIPOTLE AIOLI
MEXICAN STREET CORN (V, GF) - 16
CHARRED CORN COBS, MACHA BUTTER, CREMA, PARMESAN, CORIANDER
TUNA TOSTADA (N, DF, SPICY) - 9
TUNA, AVOCADO CREMA, CUCUMBER, ONION, SALSA MACHA, SESAME
MAKE IT 3 FOR - 23
TACOS
ALL SERVED ON FRESH CORN TORTILLAS
SINGLE - 8
WEDNESDAY SPECIAL - 3 FOR 20
CRISPY FISH
DAILY CATCH, SLAW, SALSA VERDE, CREMA, PICKLED ONION, CORIANDER
CHICKEN (GF, DF, SPICY)
SHREDDED CHICKEN EN ADOBO, SALSA ROJA, GRILLED PINEAPPLE, ONION, CORIANDER
BEEF (GF, DF)
SLOW COOKED BEEF BRISKET, SALSA VERDE, SWEET ONION, CORIANDER
PORK (GF, DF)
CONFIT PORK, SALSA TATEMADO, ONION, CORIANDER
BLACK BEAN (VG, GF)
SLOW COOKED BLACK BEANS, AVOCADO CREMA, SALSA TATEMADO, PICO DE GALLO, CORIANDER
EXTRAS
SOFT TORTILLAS (4PC) - 4
CORN CHIPS - 5
PICKLED VEG - 4
SALSA - 4
KIDS
QUESADILLA (V, GF) - 10
MOZZARELLA CHEESE, SALSA, SOUR CREAM
ADD - ROAST CHICKEN - 3
CHICKEN TACO (GF) - 12
ROAST CHICKEN, CHEESE, LETTUCE, SALSA, SOUR CREAM
KIDS FISH & CHIPS - 12
CHEESEBURGER & CHIPS - 14
PUB MEALS
BOWL OF CHIPS (V, GF) - 11
YOUR CHOICE OF AIOLI OR GRAVY
GARDEN SALAD (VG, GF)
MIX GARDEN LEAVES, CHERRY TOMATO, RED ONION, RADISH, MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
STICKY CHICKEN WINGS - 20
MANGO, HABANERO & CARIBBEAN SPICED SAUCE, SERVED WITH RANCH DRESSING
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN BURGER - 24
BRINED CHICKEN BREAST, RANCH, CHILLI, LETTUCE, PICKLES, POTATO BUN & CHIPS
THE CHEESE BURGER
SINGLE - 23
DOUBLE - 29
ADD THICK CUT BACON - 6
ANGUS BEEF PATTY, CHEDDAR, LETTUCE, PICKLES, ONION, BURGER SAUCE, POTATO BUN & CHIPS
THE FISH BURGER - 29
GRILLED DAILY CATCH, GREEN SLAW, FRESH JALAPENOS, SAFFRON AIOLI, PICKLED ONION, CORIANDER, POTATO BUN & CHIPS
BATTERED FISH & CHIPS - 28
DAILY CATCH, CHIPS, GARDEN SALAD, HOUSE TARTARE & LEMON
BEEF SHORT RIB - 34
SLOW COOKED SHORT RIB, HOUSEMADE PEPPER SAUCE, CHIPS, GARDEN SALAD
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL - 25
CRUMBED SCHNITZEL, CHIPS, GRAVY, GREENS
MAKE MINE A PARMIGIANA - 29
300G MSA 3+ NY STRIPLOIN STEAK - 39
FRIES, GREENS, ROSEMARY GRAVY
SWEET
STICKY DATE PUDDING - 14
SERVED WITH TOFFEE SAUCE & VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM
CHURROS - 14
SERVED WITH DULCHE DE LECHE
OUR MENU CONTAINS ALLERGENS AND IS PREPARED IN A KITCHEN THAT HANDLES NUTS (N), SHELLFISH & GLUTEN. WHILST WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT OUR FOOD WILL BE ALLERGEN FREE, WE DO OFFER (DF) DAIRY FREE, (GF) GLUTEN FREE, (V) VEGETARIAN AND (VG) VEGAN OPTIONS.
10% PUBLIC HOLIDAY SURCHARGE.
KITCHEN
TRADING HOURS
LUNCH
12PM - 2:30PM
DINNER
5PM - 8:30PM
LUNCH
12PM - 4PM
CANTINA
BALLINA'S BEST AUTHENTIC MEXICAN
Craving more than just a pub feed?
Welcome to Cantina - Ballina’s best spot for authentic Mexican food, icy cold margaritas and big flavour vibes. Tucked inside The Australian Hotel, our Cantina brings together fresh coastal produce with Mexican soul - from crispy tostadas to melt-in-your-mouth Carne Asada, there's something for everyone (even the kids!)
Whether you're chasing a slow-lunch taco trio or a dinner feast with cocktails, Cantina brings bold flavour and coastal attitude to every plate.
Ready to spice things up?
