The Dry Dock

The Dry Dock Welcome to The Dry Dock, a historic pub and restaurant located on Cameron Street. Established in 1857, this iconic establishment is set to reopen in Spring 2023. With a cozy Lounge Bar featuring a fireplace and a dog-friendly Public Bar, The Dry Dock offers a unique experience for all. If you're passionate about hospitality, they are currently hiring for various positions including chefs and restaurant managers. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of The Dry Dock's long history and exciting future! Apply now at https://www.thedrydock.com.au/. (

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The Dry Dock is very proud to have been awarded ‘One Hat’ again at tonight’s Good Food Guide Awards ceremony. Thank you ...
26/10/2026

The Dry Dock is very proud to have been awarded ‘One Hat’ again at tonight’s Good Food Guide Awards ceremony. Thank you to the Good Food team for this recognition Good Food

To our team; we thank you for your passion, dedication, craft and hard work. Your collective commitment and unwavering pursuit of excellence makes The Dry Dock experience what it is, we could not do this without each and every one of you.

To our food and beverage producers, suppliers, and partners – we are so proud to work with the best of the best and thank you for being on the journey with us.

To our DD community and much valued guests who support us every day, we couldn’t do this without you, and we share this recognition with all of you.

Celebrate World Ch*****ne Day and pop a bottle of Lallier! We are popping corks all day and for the rest of October in c...
22/10/2026

Celebrate World Ch*****ne Day and pop a bottle of Lallier! We are popping corks all day and for the rest of October in celebration of the iconic bubbles of Ch*****ne.

For October only, we invite you to enjoy the delicate and delicious bubbles of Lallier Réflexion R.021. ch*****ne in two exclusive ways:

BY THE GLASS - Usually $34 - during October only $25

BY THE BOTTLE - Usually $205 - during October only $150

Available across our Public House and Dining Room, this October only ~ don't miss it.

Réflexion is the heart of the Lallier style ~ a balance of the house's four signatures:
purity, freshness, intensity and depth.

A vibrant, fresh multi-vintage ch*****ne, R.021 blends 70% of the cool 2021 harvest with 30% reserve w**es, pairing crisp acidity with mature depth. *****ne_lallier

The Dry Dock is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week, until late.

No reservations required for the Public House, walk-in anytime.

Reservations are recommended for the Dining Room. Walk-in guests welcome.

Bar Snacks ..... one bite is never enough. Our Public House Bar Menu brings the same standout quality as our Dining Room...
22/10/2026

Bar Snacks ..... one bite is never enough. Our Public House Bar Menu brings the same standout quality as our Dining Room into a relaxed, casual setting.

With our kitchen awarded One Hat by the Good Food Guide and The Dry Dock named Good Food Guide's Pub of the Year 2026, you can expect exceptional food whether you're settling in for a meal or just enjoying a few snacks with friends.

Our delicious Bar Menu is available seven days a week with snacks, lunch, and dinner always on until late every night.

Pictured here are some of our delicious bar bites .... just add your favourite drop!

Charcuterie, Gruyère, pork duck terrine, duck liver parfait, saucisson, pickles, accompanied with A.P Bakery baguette

Spinach Manchego Croquette, Lemon

Hiramasa Kingfish Tartare (A) Pink lady, preserved lemon, French radish, fine herbs,
smoked salmon roe, lemon dressing

Vintage Reserva Premium Grass-fed Tenderloin MBS2+ 220g, Soubise, spinach, pomme rosti, sauce au poivre. Cooked to perfe...
18/10/2026

Vintage Reserva Premium Grass-fed Tenderloin MBS2+ 220g, Soubise, spinach, pomme rosti, sauce au poivre. Cooked to perfection over our Josper wood fire and charcoal grill.

Sauce au poivre (peppercorn sauce) originated in 19th-century France, evolving from older pepper-crusting traditions in the bistros of the Normandy region. This famed sauce combines, brandy, green peppercorns, shallot, cream, thyme into a rich, glossy veal demi glace.

Available on our Dining Room menu, across lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

Huge day of Spring Racing awaits tomorrow! Don't miss The Everest, Australia's richest turf race on the planet - Live & ...
16/10/2026

Huge day of Spring Racing awaits tomorrow! Don't miss The Everest, Australia's richest turf race on the planet - Live & Loud on the big screens in the Sports Lounge! 🐎🐎🐎

Enjoy a front row seat in air-conditioned comfort, leather seating, multiple big screens, all surround sound and on-site TAB facilities to place your lucky punt.

Enjoy dining in the Sports Lounge from our delicious bar menu, serving up both bistro classics and bar snacks, alongside 16 of your favourite beers on tap, classic cocktails, w**es by the glass and premium spirits.

Last but certainly not least, don't forget our exclusive Lallier Ch*****ne specials available only in October! Enjoy Lallier Ch*****ne 'by the glass' for $25 (normally $34) and 'by the bottle" for $150 (normally $205) Cheers to that! 🥂🥂

Huge day of Spring Racing awaits tomorrow! Don't miss The Everest, Australia's richest turf race on the planet - Live & ...
16/10/2026

Huge day of Spring Racing awaits tomorrow! Don't miss The Everest, Australia's richest turf race on the planet - Live & Loud and on the big screens in the Sports Lounge! 🐎

Enjoy a front row seat in air-conditioned comfort, leather seating, multiple big screens, all surround sound and on-site TAB facilities to place your lucky punt.

Enjoy dining in the Sports Lounge from our delicious bar menu, serving up both bistro classics and bar snacks, alongside 16 of your favourite beers on tap, classic cocktails, w**es by the glass and premium spirits selection.

Last but certainly not least, don't forget our exclusive Lallier Ch*****ne specials available only in October! Enjoy Lallier Ch*****ne 'by the glass' for $25 (normally $34) and 'by the bottle" for $150 (normally $205). Cheers to that!

Salad Lyonnaise, scarola, speck lardons, gem, red onion pickles, poached egg, Comté, French dressing, pepperberry.This c...
12/10/2026

Salad Lyonnaise, scarola, speck lardons, gem, red onion pickles, poached egg, Comté, French dressing, pepperberry.

This classic French bistro salad originating from Lyon combines scarola, red gem and curly endive tossed with speck lardons, crisp croutons, cracked Tasmania pepper berry shaved Comté, sous vide hen egg, pickled red onion and dressed with warm mustard French dressing.

Available on both our Bar and Dining Room menus seven days a week.

Our vibrant outdoor setting provides a relaxed drinking and dining experience throughout the day and into the evening. L...
09/10/2026

Our vibrant outdoor setting provides a relaxed drinking and dining experience throughout the day and into the evening. Large, canvas umbrellas offer shade during the day with comfortable seating, while heaters, warm blankets, and amber lamps, create cosy, ambient lighting for evening.

The perfect space to eat, drink and gather all season long. Dine alfresco seven days a week, it's the ideal setting for casual drinks, lunch, dinner, or sunset hour cocktails.

Enjoy dining from our delicious Bar Menu, available until late and serving up all your favourite bistro classics and bar snacks. From mouth watering burgers, steaks straight off the wood fire and charcoal grill, pasta, freshly shucked oysters and seasonal specials - all alongside our award winning w**e list featuring 49 w**es by the glass, classic cocktails, 16 beers on tap and an extensive selection of premium spirits.

No bookings required - walk in, settle in, and stay awhile!

Our Soufflé changes with the seasons, so be sure not to miss our spectacular Prune Armagnac Soufflé, Crème anglaise. The...
05/10/2026

Our Soufflé changes with the seasons, so be sure not to miss our spectacular Prune Armagnac Soufflé, Crème anglaise.

The Armagnac prune soufflé is a classic dessert rooted in the rich culinary heritage of Gascony in South-West France. It elegantly marries two of the region's most celebrated exports: intensely flavoured dried plums, specifically the pruneaux d'Agen and Armagnac, France's oldest distilled spirit.

Armagnac-soaked macerated prunes are folded through the soufflé, baked to order in classic copper pots and finished with warm crème anglaise poured into its centre. Light as air, a little boozy and absolutely worth the wait....

Long Weekend Feasting essentials .... just a few of our favourite things to try!King Rainbow Trout Fillet (A) Green aspa...
04/10/2026

Long Weekend Feasting essentials .... just a few of our favourite things to try!

King Rainbow Trout Fillet (A) Green asparagus, macadamia nuts, pickled shallot, green olive, beurre noisette

Market Fish (A) Spinach, caper berries, cornichon, chervil, Pernod beurre blanc

Vintage Reserva Grass-fed Tenderloin MBS2+ 220g, Soubise, spinach, pomme rosti, sauce au poivre

Roast Cauliflower, Purée de légumes, lima bean fricassée, peas, caper leaf, raisins, almonds, fine herbs

SIDES

Broccolini, Toasted flaked almonds, Beurre Noisette

Roman Beans à la Basque, Roast peppers, garlic, smokey paprika, Cabernet Sauvignon vinaigrette, parsley

Zucchini Gratin à la Provençale, Grilled zucchini, sauce Provençale, parmesan crème, fried bread crumbs

Leaf Salad, Tarragon, Chardonnay vinaigrette

Essential additions; cult favourite A.P Bakery Baguette with a luscious lashing of Lard Arse butter of course!

Open every day of the long weekend including the Public Holiday on Monday 5th October. Come say hi, we are ready to welcome you!

We are 'Live & Loud' for the NRL GRAND FINAL in both our Public Bar and Sports Lounge on Sunday 4th October, with two ar...
03/10/2026

We are 'Live & Loud' for the NRL GRAND FINAL in both our Public Bar and Sports Lounge on Sunday 4th October, with two areas to enjoy all the NRL action live:

The Sports Lounge - features our large screen video wall, additional TV screens, TAB facilities, leather banquette lounge, club chairs and cocktail tables. Perfect for kicking back in comfort and enjoying bar snacks, bistro classics and your beverage of choice.

The Public Bar - two wall mounted TV's perfectly positioned to capture all the action, alongside Balmain's most comfortable bar stools, ample tables, and chairs.

Enjoy 16 of your favourite beers on tap, an extensive 500 plus bottle list, including a selection of 49 w**es by the glass and classic cocktails. The bar menu offers everything from freshly shucked oysters, steak frites, roast chicken rolls, cheeseburgers, lobster rolls, and our new to the menu DD Chicken Schnitzel, Pomme purée, parmesan, chicken pan sauce, lemon to name a few of our menu favourite's.

The Dry Dock is open from 11am on weekends until midnight. The bar menu is available from 12pm, serving lunch, dinner & all-day-dining until late. See you there!

Tagliatelle, White Asparagus, pecorino, black pepper, fried bread crumbs.Perfectly al dente tagliatelle pasta, tossed wi...
02/10/2026

Tagliatelle, White Asparagus, pecorino, black pepper, fried bread crumbs.

Perfectly al dente tagliatelle pasta, tossed with sautéed Tasmanian white asparagus, black pepper, pecorino, Cravero and finished with pangrattato, in a Cacio e Pepe style.

Only on the menu for a few short weeks, Tasmanian white asparagus is a rare delicacy that is not to be missed!

The Dry Dock is proud to source our white asparagus from acclaimed producer Weston Farm in Tasmania's Derwent Valley, located 30 kilometres from Hobart. Grown by Richard and Belinda Weston, the family behind Weston Farm who have been cultivating renowned fresh produce since 1992.

Cultivated underground, white asparagus is grown completely shielded from the sun and harvested by hand, the ivory spears are renowned for their delicate, nutty, sweet flavour and tender silky texture.

Available to be enjoyed on both our Dining Room and Bar Menus, seven days a week while the season lasts ...

01/10/2026

This October, we're raising a glass to ch*****ne ~ and to you. As a gift to our guests, we invite you to enjoy the delicate and delicious bubbles of Lallier Réflexion R.021.

For October, enjoy this exclusive ch*****ne experience in two ways:

BY THE GLASS - Usually $34 - during October only $25

BY THE BOTTLE - Usually $205 - during October only $150

Available across both The Public House and The Dining Room, this October only ~ don't miss it.

Réflexion is the heart of the Lallier style ~ a balance of the house's four signatures:
purity, freshness, intensity and depth.

A vibrant, fresh multi-vintage ch*****ne, R.021 blends 70% of the cool 2021 harvest with 30% reserve w**es, pairing crisp acidity with mature depth.

The Dry Dock is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week, until late.

Address

22 Cameron Street
Balmain, NSW
2041

To reach Cameron Street in Sydney, there are several options for public transport and driving/parking:

Public Transport:
1. Train: Take a train to Central Station. From there, transfer to the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line and alight at Redfern Station. Walk south on Lawson Street until you reach Cleveland Street. Turn left onto Cleveland Street and continue until you reach Cameron Street.

2. Bus: Various bus routes service the area near Cameron Street. Check the local bus schedule for the most convenient route to your starting point.

Driving/Parking:
1. From Sydney CBD: Head southeast on George Street, then turn right onto Elizabeth Street. Continue straight onto Chalmers Street, then turn left onto Cleveland Street. Drive along Cleveland Street until you reach Cameron Street.

2. Parking: There are limited street parking spaces available on Cameron Street and nearby streets; however, it can be challenging to find a spot during peak hours. Alternatively, there are paid parking lots in the vicinity where you can park your vehicle.

Please note that these directions are provided without mentioning The Dry Dock specifically as per your request.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 12am
Tuesday 11am - 12am
Wednesday 11am - 12am
Thursday 11am - 12am
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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The Dry Dock, located on Cameron Street in Sydney, is a historic pub and restaurant that has been serving patrons since 1857. With its upcoming reopening in Spring 2023, The Dry Dock is set to continue its legacy as a beloved establishment.

One of the highlights of The Dry Dock is its cozy Lounge Bar, complete with a fireplace where guests can relax and enjoy a cocktail. This inviting atmosphere makes it the perfect place to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you're looking for a quiet evening alone or a gathering with friends, The Dry Dock's Lounge Bar provides the ideal setting.

What sets The Dry Dock apart is its commitment to inclusivity. In a recent social media post, they confirmed that dogs are welcome in their Public Bar, making it an excellent spot for pet owners to socialize with their furry friends. This thoughtful gesture demonstrates The Dry Dock's dedication to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

As The Dry Dock prepares for its reopening in October, they are actively seeking passionate and highly-skilled individuals to join their team. Whether you're a chef or have experience in restaurant management, there are various opportunities available. By offering these positions, The Dry Dock aims to assemble a talented team that will contribute to the success of this historic establishment.

The history of The Dry Dock is deeply rooted in Sydney's past. Originally established to serve workers at Mort Bay Dock, this pub has witnessed decades of change and growth. Now, as it enters a new era in 2023, The Dry Dock invites patrons to be part of its rich history and exciting future.

For more information about The Dry Dock and updates on their reopening, visit their website at https://www.thedrydock.com.au/. Whether you're seeking delicious food, refreshing drinks, or simply want to immerse yourself in Sydney's history, The Dry Dock promises an unforgettable experience.