The Cottage Bar & Kitchen

Name: The Cottage Bar & Kitchen
Address: 342 Darling Street, Balmain, AU-NSW, Australia, 2041
Telephone: (02) 8084 8185
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (322)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

342 Darling Street, Balmain, AU-NSW 2041

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Established in 2012, The Cottage Bar and Kitchen has become a Balmain institution. The expansive courtyard is the perfect urban oasis to enjoy a tipple while the beautiful heritage facade hides one of the best cocktail bars in the inner west and a plethora of cosy spaces to settle in and relax.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 8084 8185
Website
http://thecottagebalmain.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
342 Darling Street, Balmain, AU-NSW 2041
Neighborhood
Balmain
Cross street
Montague Street
Parking details
Free street parking on Darling Street after 7pm. Meters apply at other times.Please check street signs for up to date information.
Public transit
Balmain Wharfs, Buses.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Sydney Rock OysterA$4.50
merimbula premium grade
AranciniA$15.00
pumpkin, thyme, lemon, parmesan
Baked Goats Cheese*A$16.00
leatherwood honey, sourdough
Roasted Cauliflower*A$17.00
babaganoush, pistachio, pomegranate
Crispy Fried Brussel SproutsA$17.00
pancetta, pecorino
Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata*A$22.00
dukkah, basil
Calamari FrittiA$23.00
aioli
Kingfish TartareA$24.00
fingerlime, pomegranate, citrus dressing
Grazing PlateA$25.00
choose 2 cheddar, brie, blue, jamon serrano
Woodfire Split PrawnsA$34.00
charred lemon

Substantial

Nourish SaladA$22.00
kale, freekah, sweet potato, watercress, avocado, miso
Rigatoni ala VodkaA$23.00
parmesan, chilli
Poached Chicken Salad*A$26.00
baby spinach, broad beans, peas, kifpler, almonds
Lake's Entrance Battered FlatheadA$30.00
kipfler potato, tartare, lemon
Pork CutletA$32.00
citrus mustard glaze, artichoke, celariac puree
Coral Coast BarramundiA$32.00
pea & zucchini vignole, parsnip puree, garlic cream
Lamb FilletsA$36.00
harrisa, hummus, tabouli
Rib EyeA$45.00
400g, medium rare, sliced, chilli-churri

Woodfire Pizza

MargheritaA$23.00
basil, heirloom tomato, bocconcini
Fun GuyA$24.00
field & forest mushrooms, bocconcini, parmesan, black truffle
Smoked ChickenA$26.00
jalapeno, Spanish onion, smoked BBQ, mozzarella, garlic oil
De JamonA$26.00
18mth serrano, pear, parmesan, vincotto

Sides

Shoestring Fries, Dried Herbs, RelishA$10.00
Smoky Salad*A$12.00
mixed leaf radicchio, pecan, apple, smoky dressing

Sweet Treats

Lemon Meringue TartA$14.00
forest berry sorbet, berries
Sticky Date*A$14.00
butterscotch, vanilla bean gelato
Choc Brownie*A$14.00
espresso cream, brittle
AffogatoA$14.00

Cocktails

We Also Make all your Favourite Classics: Aperol Spritz, Negroni, Martini, Old Fashioned, Mojito, Margarita, Sours, Caipiroska, Caipirinha, Cosmopolitan, Manhattan & More

Salted Caramel Espresso MartiniA$18.00
Twisted MargaritaA$18.00
blood orange ~ passionfruit ~ jalapeno
Spring CarnivalA$19.00
zubrowka vodka, pomme verte, honey, apple, citrus, mint
Hibiscus SpritzA$18.00
aperol, pomegranate, rhubarb bitters, prosecco
Remember Me in the MorningA$19.00
vodka, passionfruit, vanilla, peach, citrus, whites
Sloe CubanA$19.00
our twist on a mojito, lime, mint, sloe gin
Chamomile SourA$19.00
gin, chamomile, oolong tea, citrus, whites
Pomegranate & Lychee MartiniA$19.00
gin, pomegranate, lychee, cranberry, citrus
Lost in TranslationA$20.00
Japanese whiskey, ginger, blood orange, citrus
Pisco SourA$20.00
pisco, lime, syrup, whites
Mount Mai TaiA$20.00
rum, lime, pineapple, orgeat, falernum
Oui MademoiselleA$22.00
laurent-perrier champagne, esprit de figues fig
Spiced NegroniA$22.00
big river 'christmas' gin, campari, rosso vermouth

Beer

Cascade Premium Light, TasmaniaA$7.00
Coopers Pale Ale, AdelaideA$9.00
Corona, MexicoA$9.00
Peroni Red, ItalyA$9.00
White Bay Union Lager, SydneyA$10.00
Young Henry's Newtowner Pale, SydneyA$10.00
Balter Xpa, Gold CoastA$11.00
The Grifter Pilsner, SydneyA$11.00
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale, Byron BayA$11.00
Capital Brewing Rock Hopper IPA CanberraA$12.00
The Grifter Omen Oatmeal Stout, SydneyA$12.00
Batlow Cloudy Apple Cider, BatlowA$11.00

Non-Alcoholic

San Pellegrino
- 750mlA$9.00
Cold Press | PineappleA$8.00
Bundaberg Ginger BeerA$6.00
Citrus BlissA$9.50
apple, blood orange, lychee, citrus, passionfruit
Lychee LemonadeA$9.00
lychee shrub, citrus, cranberry

What 322 people are saying

The Cottage Bar & Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

322 Reviews

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NickG
Sydney5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time and lived up to expectations. We were lucky enough to get a table for dinner outside, with the heaters to keep us warm. Food, service all very good. We enjoyed the arancini, brussel sprouts, pizzas. Will definitely return.
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MattP
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed dining at The Cottage and would be happy to go again.
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CharlotteT
Sydney1 review
3.0
Dined on June 4, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was terrible - the Morton Bay bug specifically (which we paid $40 for) was watery and old and freezing cold.
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HBK121212
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time dining at The Cottage and I absolutely loved it. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and quaint, lots of ambiance. Great service, attentive wait staff who took great care of us. And the food! Great variety of options on the menu, including vegetarian options. We tried 4 of the shared plates, 3 different mains and 2 desserts and every single thing we had was delicious! Plus they have a comprehensive wine list to go with the food, featuring lots of high quality wines. Will definitely be returning, what a gem!
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EwanB
Sydney3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! A must do for a long, lazy, boozy lunch. The food and ambiance are awesome. Was such a lovely afternoon.
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KateG
Sydney1 review
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food - also love the old house turned restaurant - so much nicer than the standard storefront style bar/restaurant. Great date night place - but can be a bit noisy
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Clair
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I enjoyed ourselves. I will be taking other friends there soon!
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Lili
Sydney1 review
4.0
Dined on May 29, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great rustic atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent cocktails and good food.
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Gourmatica
Sydney1 review
3.0
Dined on May 29, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We don’t come here often but it was always a treat. The food was wonderful. Sadly, since a new simplified menu some years ago, the food has been average, nothing to really complain about but certainly not special anymore. I did send the french fries back as they arrived cold. I must say that they were very good about that and replaced them willingly and did not charge us for them.
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DavidM
Sydney4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always brilliant, the staff are friendly but professional delivering the food and drinks with a smile. I just love the place
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342 Darling Street, Balmain, AU-NSW 2041

Additional information

Cross street
Montague Street
Neighborhood
Balmain
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free street parking on Darling Street after 7pm. Meters apply at other times.Please check street signs for up to date information.
Public transit
Balmain Wharfs, Buses.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://thecottagebalmain.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 8084 8185

The Cottage Bar & Kitchen

About this restaurant

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Sydney Rock OysterA$4.50

AranciniA$15.00

Baked Goats Cheese*A$16.00

Roasted Cauliflower*A$17.00

Crispy Fried Brussel SproutsA$17.00

Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata*A$22.00

Calamari FrittiA$23.00

Kingfish TartareA$24.00

Grazing PlateA$25.00

Woodfire Split PrawnsA$34.00

Substantial

Nourish SaladA$22.00

Rigatoni ala VodkaA$23.00

Poached Chicken Salad*A$26.00

Lake's Entrance Battered FlatheadA$30.00

Pork CutletA$32.00

Coral Coast BarramundiA$32.00

Lamb FilletsA$36.00

Rib EyeA$45.00

Woodfire Pizza

MargheritaA$23.00

Fun GuyA$24.00

Smoked ChickenA$26.00

De JamonA$26.00

Sides

Shoestring Fries, Dried Herbs, RelishA$10.00

Smoky Salad*A$12.00

Sweet Treats

Lemon Meringue TartA$14.00

Sticky Date*A$14.00

Choc Brownie*A$14.00

AffogatoA$14.00

Cocktails

Salted Caramel Espresso MartiniA$18.00

Twisted MargaritaA$18.00

Spring CarnivalA$19.00

Hibiscus SpritzA$18.00

Remember Me in the MorningA$19.00

Sloe CubanA$19.00

Chamomile SourA$19.00

Pomegranate & Lychee MartiniA$19.00

Lost in TranslationA$20.00

Pisco SourA$20.00

Mount Mai TaiA$20.00

Oui MademoiselleA$22.00

Spiced NegroniA$22.00

Beer

Cascade Premium Light, TasmaniaA$7.00

Coopers Pale Ale, AdelaideA$9.00

Corona, MexicoA$9.00

Peroni Red, ItalyA$9.00

White Bay Union Lager, SydneyA$10.00

Young Henry's Newtowner Pale, SydneyA$10.00

Balter Xpa, Gold CoastA$11.00

The Grifter Pilsner, SydneyA$11.00

Stone & Wood Pacific Ale, Byron BayA$11.00

Capital Brewing Rock Hopper IPA CanberraA$12.00

The Grifter Omen Oatmeal Stout, SydneyA$12.00

Batlow Cloudy Apple Cider, BatlowA$11.00

Non-Alcoholic

San Pellegrino

Cold Press | PineappleA$8.00

Bundaberg Ginger BeerA$6.00

Citrus BlissA$9.50

Lychee LemonadeA$9.00

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