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 MEALS
SHARE PLATES
CHIPS & GUAC (VG, GF, DF) - 16
TORTILLA CHIPS & GUACAMOLE
CHILLI BEANS (V) - 16
SLOW COOKED RED BEANS, EGG, TOMATO, ONION & CORIANDER SERVED WITH TORTILLA CHIPS
QUESO FLAMEADO (V, GF, N, SPICY) - 18
MELTED AUSTRALIAN MOZZARELLA, POBLANO PEPPERS, CHILLI CRISP, CORIANDER, TORTILLA CHIPS
CRISPY SPUDS (V, GF) - 14
TRIPLE COOKED DUTCH CREAM POTATOES, CHILLI CRISP, KETCHUP, AIOLI
ADD - PULLED PORK, SLOW COOKED BEEF, BEANS - 6
JALAPENO POPPERS (V) - 16
PICKLED JALAPENO, AUSTRALIAN MOZZARELLA, CREAM CHEESE, PANKO, CHIPOTLE AIOLI
TUNA TOSTADA (N, DF, SPICY) - 9
TUNA, AVOCADO CREMA, CUCUMBER, ONION, SALSA MACHA, SESAME
SWEET
STICKY DATE PUDDING - 14
SERVED WITH TOFFEE SAUCE & VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM
CHURROS - 14
SERVED WITH DULCE DE LECHE
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)
BEEF BRISKET (GF, DF)
PORK (GF, DF)
CONFIT PORK, SALSA TATEMADO, ONION, CORIANDER
CHICKEN
LARGER PLATES
CARNE ASADA (N) - 45
300G MSA 3+ NY STRIPLOIN STEAK, CHARRED ONION, PICKLED VEG & SALSA VERDE. SERVED WITH CHIPOTLE BRAISED BEANS, MEXICAN RICE & SOFT TORTILLAS
EXTRAS
SOFT TORTILLAS (4PC) - 4
CORN CHIPS - 5
PICKLED VEG - 4
SALSA - 4
KIDS
QUESADILLA (V, GF) - 10
MOZZARELLA CHEESE, SALSA, SOUR CREAM
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
WINTER GREENS (V) - 16
GREEN LEAVES, CHERRY TOMATO, RED ONION & RADISH WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
BEEF & BACON PIE - 25
SERVED WITH CREAMY MASH & PEAS
LAMB SHANK - 32
BRAISED IN RED WINE & SERVED WITH CREAMY MASH, PEAS & ROSEMARY JUS
STICKY CHICKEN WINGS - 20
MANGO, HABANERO & CARIBBEAN SPICED SAUCE, SERVED WITH RANCH DRESSING
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN BURGER - 22
BRINED CHICKEN BREAST, RANCH, CHILLI, LETTUCE, PICKLES, POTATO BUN & CHIPS
THE CHEESE BURGER
SINGLE - 22
DOUBLE - 28
ADD THICK CUT BACON - 6
ANGUS BEEF PATTY, CHEDDAR, LETTUCE, PICKLES, ONION, BURGER SAUCE, POTATO BUN & CHIPS
BATTERED FISH & CHIPS - 26
DAILY CATCH, CHIPS, HOUSE TARTARE & LEMON
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL - 23
CRUMBED SCHNITZEL, CHIPS, GRAVY, GREENS
MAKE MINE A PARMIGIANA - 28
300G MSA 3+ NY STRIPLOIN STEAK - 39
FRIES, GREENS, ROSEMARY GRAVY
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.
THE PUBLIC BAR
TRADING HOURS
LUNCH
12:00PM - 2:30 PM
DINNER
5:00PM - 8:30PM
LUNCH
12:00PM - 4:00 PM
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, and the show-stopping Lamb Shank Estofado.
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?
