The Dry Dock

No booking needed, walk in anytime from 11.30am and celebrate Melbourne Cup in our Public Bar, Sports Lounge and new Outdoor seating areas. Get there early, secure your spot and enjoy all the action live from multiple TV's and our video wall.

Our Sports Lounge has on-site TAB facilities and EBT machine ready to place that lucky punt. Please note; there is NO ATM available at The Dry Dock.

Feeling hungry, order some delicious bites from our Mel Cup Bar Menu during the day (order at the Public Bar) Enjoy a cracking bottle of bubbles or wine from our award winning wine list, an ice cold beer from 16 taps, classic cocktails or your tipple of choice from a selection of 250 premium spirits.

Keep the party going, with our Live DJ playing great music until midnight in the Lounge Bar, which will re-open to the public from 5pm.

The Dining Room will re-open for dinner service from 6.30pm. Walk-in guests always welcome, subject to availability. Bookings recommended.

The Dry Dock is open from 11.30am until midnight on Tuesday 5th November. We look forward to welcoming you!

Our Spring menu is calling ....Roast Queensland Scallop, Nduja butter, fried bread, lemon, chives paired with our Blood Orange Salad, Roast leeks, macadamia, buffalo curd, mustard leaves, chervil, pecorino, pommes vinaigrette. Explore our 400 plus bottle wine list to select the perfect glass from our award winning list

NEW WEEKDAY LUNCHING ADDITIONS - Swing by Monday to Friday and discover your new favourite lunch. We’ve added some delicious new bites to our Public House Bar Menu, and we can’t wait for you to try them! Picture this: soaking up the sun in our new outdoor seating area, pulling up a comfy leather bar stool, or settling into our Lounge Bar leather booths – the perfect place for some laid back lunching with your favourite crew. Added incentive – our award-winning wine list which includes 28 ‘wines by the glass’ is on offer. Don’t forget our weekday Happy Hour where you can discover a selection of premium wines for only $10 per glass. And yes, your furry friends are welcome too….

Pictured:

Steak Sandwich
Café de Paris butter, horseradish, Dijon, mayonnaise, fries

Fried Fish Burger
Crumbed trout, Aleppo mayonnaise, gem, pickles, fries

Quiche Loraine
Butter short crust, smoked bacon, leek, quatre 4 spice, mustard leaf salad

A thousand layers of heaven right here! Strawberry Mille-Feuille, strawberries, orange patisserie creme, white chocolate mousse, sugar puff pastry, strawberry sorbet - New to the dessert menu

Always a crowd pleaser, our Quiche Loraine with butter short crust, smoked bacon, leek, quatre 4 spice, mustard leaf salad is new to the Bar Menu and it does not dissapoint!

The Spring Racing Carnival is here, and The Dry Dock's Sports Lounge awaits. This Saturday 19th OCT get set for The Everest at 4.15pm and Caulfield Cup at 5.15pm. View our Live Sports Schedule on www.thedrydock.com.au

Kick back with a celebratory champagne, a cold beer, or expertly crafted cocktail and settle into one of our comfy leather banquet couches and watch all the action live via our state-of the-art video wall, multiple TV screens, and all surround sound. TAB facilities available on-site ready to place your lucky punt. Enjoy our delicious bar menu, everything from freshly shucked oysters, succulent steak frites, our epic DD Cheeseburger with hand-cut sour pickles and bar snacks galore available until late, seven days a week.

The Dry Dock has been loyally serving locals and visitors alike since 1857, come and say hello and yes, your furry friends are welcome too.

The magic of a beautiful bar, day, or night it’s the perfect place to escape. Step inside our classic Public Bar and relax into one of many comfortable cosy corners, enjoy a great meal, your favourite tipple, or just relax and unwind watching live sports from one of three wide screen TV’s.

Open from 11.30am until late seven days a week, enjoy an ice-cold beer from one of 16 taps, an extensive range of premium spirits, our award winning “3 Glasses” wine list offering 28 premium wines by the glass and expertly crafted classic cocktails. From the Bar Menu, enjoy succulent steak frites, freshly shucked oysters, our epic DD Cheeseburger with hand-cut sour pickles and bar snacks galore available until late.

The Dry Dock has been loyally serving locals and visitors alike since 1857, come and say hello and yes, your furry friends are welcome too.

Never too early to start planning those festive long lunches and dinners. Endless options available for both large and small Christmas bookings. Reach out to our team for assistance in planning your celebratory dining experience.

From our delightful semi-private dining room, to your own rockstar round table leather booth, comfortable banquette seating or cosy tables for two with gorgeous garden views.

Settle in with a glass of something great from our award winning wine list, with over 400 bottles listed and 28 premimum wines by the glass to explore. The Dry Dock is honoured to have been awarded the prestigious '3 Glasses' wine rating for our wine list. Plus the winner of the 'Australia's Choice - Best Wine List' national award, as voted for by the public at the 2024 Australia's Wine List Of The Year Awards.

At the helm of our kitchen is Head Chef, Ben Sitton, whose passion and expertise is evident in every dish delivered. Discover our Dining Room, a modern European bistro and grill with French provenance. Our menu is driven by quality produce and flavoured over fire from our Josper Charcoal Grill and Oven.

We look forward to welcoming you!

A celebratory glass is in order, The Dry Dock’s wine list has been awarded the 'Three Glasses' award and 'Best Wine List - Australia’s Choice Award 2024' at the prestigious Australia's Wine List Of The Year Awards ceremony.

Winning the 'Three Glasses' Award is the highest rating, judged by a panel of more than 30 expert wine judges and sommeliers from Australia and around the world.

The highly coveted Australia’s Choice Award, is a national award, voted by the public for their favourite local list of 2024 and cements The Dry Dock’s reputation as ‘the people’s choice’. Huge thanks and appreciation to the Major Award partner QANTAS Magazine | Travel Insider for your long-lasting industry support

With over 400 wines by the bottle and 28 premium wines by the glass, we are focused on creating an experience that is both accessible and intriguing, ensuring every guest finds delight in their wine selection.

Open seven days a week, our wine list is available throughout our venue. A selection of premimum wines by the glass can also be enjoyed during our weekday Happy Hour on from 3.30 - 5.30pm. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Celebrating our award as the winner of 'Australia’s 2024 Choice Award' at the prestigious Australia's Wine List Of The Year Awards ceremony last night in Sydney. The highly coveted and sought-after Australia’s Choice Award, as voted by the public for their favourite local list of 2024, cements The Dry Dock’s reputation as ‘the people’s choice’. We are extremely proud to have won this national award and share this win with you ‘our people’ and thank you for the incredible support.

Huge thanks and appreciation to the Major Award partner QANTAS Magazine | Travel Insider for your long-lasting industry support and to the legendary Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards organisation we say a heartfelt thank you.

Come and explore The Dry Dock’s wine list which features over 400 wines and 28 premium wines by the glass, focused on creating an experience that is both accessible and intriguing, ensuring every guest finds delight in their selection. We look forward to celebrating with you!

The Dry Dock is honoured to have taken home the prestigious “Three Glasses Award” for our wine list. Announced at the 2024 Australia’s Wine List Of The Year Awards, the awards are Australia’s most prestigious awards program for wine and beverage lists across the country.

Winning the Three Glasses Award, the highest rating, is judged by a panel of more than 30 extraordinary wine judges and sommeliers from Australia and around the world. The Dry Dock’s extensive wine list of over 400 bottles, and 28 listings by the glass, has been recognised as outstanding, meeting the required criteria of Content, Balance, Suitability, Presentation and Pricing. The Dry Dock is one of only 20 venues in NSW to be awarded the Three Glasses wine list rating for this year and cements our reputation as a destination for wine lovers.

We truly appreciate the support of the iconic Australia’s Wine List Of The Year Awards organisation and their long standing support of the hospitality industry.

A big thank you to the entire Dry Dock team, our sommeliers, producers, and collaborators for working together to deliver our wine vision. #

Cheering on the Sydney Swans TODAY! LIVE & LOUD in both the Sports Lounge & Public Bar for the AFL Grand Final

Fridays calling .... long lunches, great wine and there is always room for dessert.
Indulge in our Raspberry Clafoutis, Brandy Anglasie, brandy cream

Our beautiful semi-private dining room can accommodate 14 of your favourite people for lunch or dinner.

Book this space exclusively and enjoy an array of menu options tailored to your needs, accompanied by an extensive wine, champagne and cocktail list.

Enjoy the art, vibe and gorgeous garden views over a long lunch or dinner. Reach out at [email protected] to make it yours.

Tomorrow, Monday 17th September, the Dry Dock will be closed for our first ever staff party. We will reopen at 3pm Tuesday 18th September. We thank you for your understanding as we take a brief moment to celebrate our incredible team and thank them for all their hard work since our reopening.

MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH 2024 - THE DRY DOCK - FOUR COURSE MENU WITH A GLASS OF TATTINGER CHAMPAGNE ON ARRIVAL

Join us for an unforgettable day as we celebrate the race that stops a nation!

Enjoy a delicious four course menu with glass of Taittinger Cuvée Prestige Brut champagne on arrival.

Watch all the racing action live on the big screens, with TAB facilities available to place your lucky punt. The party continues from midday until midnight with our Live DJ sets playing great tunes in the Public House until close.

Dress to Impress - Prizes awarded on the day to the Best Dressed. Come celebrate with us, we look forward to welcoming you!

Book online via our website - www.thedrydock.com.au
For assistance, call our office 02 9555 1306 or email: [email protected]

Sun's out and so is the winelist ... something to captivate every wine lover.

Watch all your favorite sports action live from the comfort of our Sports Lounge. A huge week of AFL and Rugby ahead, view our Live Sports Schedule on the website.

Nestled off to the side of the Public Bar, our Sports Lounge has been designed with comfort in mind — where you can have a punt or watch your favourite game. This intimate space features a large screen video wall, TAB facilities and Live Sports backed by a state-of-the-art sound system. Set to the backdrop of low leather banquettes, comfortable club chairs and our classic bar menu is available anytime.

The Sports Lounge is open from 11am until midnight Monday to Saturday and 11am until 10pm on Sunday. Order a great meal, or endless delicious bar snacks, grab your beverage of choice, settle in and relax. Best part, your furry friends are welcome too.

A closer look at some of our menu favourites. We're here from midday - come see us. Open seven days a week until late.

Proud to use the finest Australian produce from our local suppliers. Head Chef, Ben Sitton creates a flavour filled long lunch or epic dinner experience every time...

Wangaratta Grain Fed Sirloin on the Bone 500g, Red wine pan sauce
Potato Gratin, Cabbage, Ham, Comte
Leaf Salad, Tarragon, Chardonnay vinaigrette

Market Fish Fillet, Spinach, fine herb, Beurre Blanc

Rare Breed Black Berkshire Crumbed Pork Cutlet , Burnt lemon, Beurre Noisette
with a side of, Baker Bleu Baguette & Lard Ass Butter

DD Ice Cream Sundae, Valrhona chocolate sorbet, vanilla bean ice cream, salted caramel popcorn, whipped cream, milk chocolate sauce

Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Vanilla creme anglaise

From cocktails in front of the fireplace, to a cold beer and delicious meal seated at the bar, find your spot and get comfortable. The Public House is always ready to welcome walk in guests and furry friends, including in our premium Sports Lounge with Live Sports and TAB facilities. Bookings are recommend for the Dining Room, book online. Open seven days a week from 11am until late

Ready to welcome you. Our Restaurant Manager, Benjamin Manzano brings decades of hospitality excellence, experience and genuine warmth and good vibes to The Dry Dock Dining Room. Coming to us via Sokyo, PILU at Freshwater and other leading Sydney venues he originally hails from Mexico City, look out for his welcoming smile.

Life is short, eat the cheese, drink the wine and enjoy every moment

It's all in the details .... a place to escape. Open from 11am until late seven days a week.

There's nothing like that first sip of a cold beer after a long day at work. Don't forget to add our famous House Roasted Spiced Nuts and other delicious snacks available from the Bar Menu and served until late

We have 16 products on tap, including:

Victoria Bitter
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
Carlton Draught Lager
Reschs Blonde Lager
Balter XPA
Hawke’s Lager
White Bay Lager
Yullis Mediterranean Lager
Hawkes Patio Pale Ale
Coopers Pale Ale
Peroni
Asahi Japanese Lager
Guinness
Aether Ginger Beer
Stone & Wood Green Coast Crisp Lager
Hahn Superdry

*Beers on tap may be subject to change

Hard to believe a year has passed since we first posted these photos. Fun to look back for a moment and reflect on what an amazing journey it has been. So much achieved by so many incredible people who have all contributed in bringing The Dry Dock back to life. A few happy snaps of some of the team at the very start of the project!

Image 1 (L to R)
Head Chef, Ben Sitton
Co-founders James Ingram & Mike Everett

Image 2
Head Chef, Ben Sitton

Image 3 (L to R)
Co-founder, James Ingram
Head of Operations, Cristian Veterani
Bar Manager, Owen Mrkusich
Sommelier, Christiane Poulos

Image 4
Ella, the Blue Heeler - official building site dog and part of the CWF Constructions team, she was on-site every day of the build. Continuing on as our official four legged ambassador. See Ella's portrait hanging in the Dry Dock Public Bar.

Images 5 & 6
The Dry Dock building site

Image 7 (L to R)
Co-founder, James Ingram
Co-founder, Mike Everett
Head Chef, Ben Sitton

Image 8 & 9
The Dry Dock building site