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
YOUR CHOICE OF GRAVY OR AIOLI
CHIPS & GUAC (VG, GF, DF) - 16
TORTILLA CHIPS & GUACAMOLE
BOWL OF CHIPS (V) - 11
TUNA TOSTADA (N, DF, SPICY, A) - 10
TUNA, AVOCADO, CUCUMBER, ONION, SALSA MACHA, SESAME
MAKE IT 3 FOR - 27
CRISPY KIPFLER POTATOES (V) - 15
TRIPLE COOKED KIPFLER POTATOES, YOGHURT BLUE CHEESE DRESSING, HOT HONEY, CRISPY SHALLOT, CHIVES
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
QUESO FLAMEADO (V, GF, N, SPICY) - 18
MELTED AUSTRALIAN MOZZARELLA, POBLANO PEPPERS, CHILLI CRISP, CORIANDER, TORTILLA CHIPS
ADD - RED CHORIZO, SLOW COOKED BEEF, BEANS - 7
SMOKED HAM CROQUETTES - 19
DOUBLE SMOKED HAM, AUSTRALIAN MOZZARELLA, CREMA CHEESE, PANKO, HOUSE MADE CHUTNEY
STICKY CHICKEN WINGS (DF) - 20
MANGO HABANERO CARIBBEAN SPICED SAUCE, HOUSEMADE BARBECUE SAUCE
CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI (A/I) - 22
CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI, SEAWEED SALT, LEMON & HERBY MAYO
TACOS
ALL SERVED ON FRESH SOFT CORN TORTILLAS
SINGLE - 8
WEDNESDAY SPECIAL - 3 FOR 20
CRISPY FISH (A/I)
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
RED CHORIZO (GF, DF, SPICY)
HOUSEMADE CHORIZO, SALSA NEGRA, SWEET ONIONS, CORIANDER
BLACK BEAN (VG, GF, SPICY)
SLOW COOKED BLACK BEANS, AVOCADO, SALSA TATEMADO, PICO DE GALLO, CORIANDER
EXTRAS
SOFT TORTILLAS (4PC) - 4
CORN CHIPS - 5
PICKLED VEG - 4
SALSA - 4
KIDS
ALL KIDS MEALS $15 AND INCLUDE JUICE & ICE CREAM
QUESADILLA (V, GF) - 15
ADD - ROAST CHICKEN - 3
MOZZARELLA CHEESE, SALSA, SOUR CREAM
CHICKEN TACO (GF) - 15
ROAST CHICKEN, CHEESE, LETTUCE, SALSA, SOUR CREAM
KIDS FISH & CHIPS (A/I) - 15
CHEESEBURGER & CHIPS - 15
SIDES & SAUCES
GRAVY - 2
PEPPER SAUCE - 3
PUB MEALS
CHICKEN SALAD - 25
COS LETTUCE, KALE, GRILLED CHICKEN, ANCHOVIES, PARMESAN, CROUTONS, HOUSEMADE CAESAR DRESSING
ADD CRISPY BACON - 6
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL - 25
CRUMBED SCHNITZEL, CHIPS, GRAVY, GARDEN SALAD
MAKE MINE A PARMIGIANA - 29
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN BURGER - 25
BRINED CHICKEN BREAST, RANCH, MANGO HABANERO, LETTUCE, PICKLES, POTATO BUN & CHIPS
THE CHEESE BURGER
SINGLE - 25
DOUBLE - 29
ADD CRISPY BACON - 6
ANGUS BEEF PATTY, CHEDDAR, LETTUCE, PICKLES, ONION, BURGER SAUCE, POTATO BUN & CHIPS
BATTERED FISH & CHIPS (A/I) - 25
DAILY CATCH, CHIPS, GARDEN SALAD, HOUSE TARTARE & LEMON
BEEF SHORT RIB - 36
SLOW COOKED SHORT RIB, HOUSEMADE PEPPER SAUCE, CHIPS, GARDEN SALAD
MARKET FISH (A/I) - 38
GRILLED DAILY CAUGHT, ROMESCO SAUCE, KIPFLER POTATO, BROCCOLINI
200G MSA SIRLOIN STEAK - 30
CHIPS, GARDEN SALAD, JUS
300G MSA RIB EYE FILLET - 48
CHIPS, GARDEN SALAD, JUS
SWEET
STICKY DATE PUDDING - 14
SERVED WITH TOFFEE SAUCE & VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM
CHURROS - 14
SERVED WITH DULCHE DE LECHE
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.
SEAFOOD: A = AUSTRALIAN, I = IMPORTED.
10% PUBLIC HOLIDAY SURCHARGE.
KITCHEN
TRADING HOURS
LUNCH
12PM - 5PM
DINNER
5PM - 8:30PM
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 our famous Mexican street corn, 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?
