Garfish Crows Nest

Name: Garfish Crows Nest
Address: 6/29 Holtermann Street, Crows Nest, AU-NSW, Australia, 2065
Telephone: (02) 9966 0445
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.6

4.6

981 Reviews

$41 to $100

Seafood

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Situated in the heart of Crows Nest, our lower north shore restaurant has a distinct cafe feel. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner, a place to escape the office or somewhere to meet up with friends, relax, sit back and enjoy the buzz of surrounding Crows Nest while you enjoy Australian seafood at its best.

BYO Tuesday (lunch & dinner) and Saturday (lunch only)
$8 corkage per person.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Seafood, Australian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 9966 0445
Website
http://www.garfish.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
6/29 Holtermann Street, Crows Nest, AU-NSW 2065
Area
Crows Nest
Cross Street
Alexander Street
Parking details
Street council parking (free 2 hour parking)
Public transit
Train to St Leonards and walk 1km (about 15 minutes) Buses 263, 267 and 343 to Willoughby Rd & Holtermann St Stop and walk 150m
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Fruits de mer platter
$95.00 per person
Multiple dates available
selection of our most popular entrees | chargrilled shellfish | blackboard fish | chips minimum of two people *complimentary glass of premium wine if booked for lunch
Prix Fixe (dinner)
$60.00 - $70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Two courses $60pp Three courses $70pp Wednesday to Saturday* 5pm - 5.30pm bookings only *strict 2 hour seating applies SAMPLE MENU entrees snapper & prawn filled zucchini flowers salt & pepper squid | chilli | garlic | coriander | lime (gf dfo) seared scallops | cauliflower puree | fennel kimchi | chorizo (gf dfo) mains snapper pie | roasted garlic | broccolini | soubise sauce fish & chips | crisp fried in aged beer batter | tartare | lemon (df) grilled blackboard fish of the day | chefs choice of blackboard garnish desserts sticky date pudding | fig gelato | butterscotch sauce affogato | vanilla gelato | liqueur | espresso cheese | lavosh | honeycomb | muscatels
New Year's Eve
$70.00 - $180.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
4 course menu with champagne on arrival & live music by Sarina Jennings & Tim Moxey of 'The Voice' fame. Early tables (5pm-7.30pm) will enjoy a relaxing 2.5hrs, later bookings welcome to stay till the end of the night. $70pp kids menu (up to 12 years) available for bookings 5-5.45pm only. Champagne Laurent Perrier sydney rock oyster bread garlic, rosemary, olive focaccia | sourdough entree grilled hokkaido scallops glacier 51 toothfish & king trout mosaic smoked humpty doo barramundi raviolo mains char grilled 200g ‘grainge’eye fillet | king prawn roasted nz hapuka | grilled moreton bay bug grilled john dory | soft shell crab dessert santarem chocolate mousse croquembouche coconut milk & maple syrup panna cotta veg menu on request

Offers

Kids Eat Free 5-6pm
Multiple dates available
Tue - Sat - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Treat yourself to a night off cooking and have an early dinner with the kids at Garfish Crows Nest. *available for bookings between 5-6pm *up to two kids main meals with every adult main purchased *not available in conjunction with any other offer *strict 2 hours per table
Prix Fixe Menu
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm,Fri - Sat - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Two courses $60pp Three courses $70pp LUNCH Wednesday to Friday DINNER Wednesday to Saturday* 5pm - 5.30pm bookings only *strict 2 hour seating applies

Popular dishes

garfish martini$21.00
42 below pure vodka | continental peach liqueur | fresh passionfruit cold pressed apple | lime | agave
lychee love$21.00
42 below pure vodka | soho lychee liqueur | cold pressed apple | lime | agave
the odd botanicals$21.00
hendricks gin | domaine de canton ginger liqueur | house-crafted kaffir lime syrup cold pressed cucumber | chili | coriander | lime
highlander$21.00
glenmorangie original | domaine de canton ginger liqueur | cold pressed apple | lemon | house crafted spiced syrup | old fashioned bitters
the wasp$21.00
hickson house gin | st germain elderflower liqueur | lime | pinot noir
ruby grapefruit margarita$21.00
rooster rojo blanco tequila | cointreau | ruby grapefruit | sugar | salt rim

classics

johnnie’s passionfruit sour$21.00
johnnie walker black label | fresh passionfruit | angostura bitters | lemon | agave | whites
garfish negroni$21.00
bombay sapphire gin | campari | martini rosso | orange rosemary
cosmopolitan$21.00
absolut citron | cointreau | lime | cranberry | simple syrup
garfish bloody mary$21.00
42 below vodka | tomato juice | chilli jam | horseradish
old fashioned$21.00
makers mark bourbon | brown sugar | bitters | orange twist
pina colada$21.00
malibu coconut white rum | coconut cream | pineapple juice | fresh pineapple
martini$21.00
hickson house gin / 42 below vodka | noilly prat
- hendricks gin$23.00
- belvedere vodka$24.00
- grey goose vodka$24.00
- tanqueray no. 10 gin$26.00

Beer

Peroni Libera 0.0 (non-alcoholic)$9.00
Sydney Beer Co. Lager (mid-strength)$10.00
Hahn Ultra Crisp (gluten free)$11.00
James Boags Premium Lager$11.00
Asahi$12.00
Corona$12.00
Sydney Beer Co. Lager$12.00
Lord Nelson 'Three Sheets' Pale Ale$13.00

Non-Alcoholic

Orange Juice$5.00
Cloudy Apple Juice$5.00
Cranberry Juice$5.00
Tomato Juice$5.00
Coca Cola$5.00
Diet Coke$5.00
Lemonade$5.00
House Lemon Squash$5.50
Lemon Lime Bitters$5.50
Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic 200ml$6.50
Capi Soda$6.50
Capi Tonic$6.50
Capi Dry Ginger$6.50
Capi Ginger Beer$6.50

Mineral Water

San Pellegrino Sparkling$6.00
Acqua Panna Still$6.00

Spirit

Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Dry London Spirit$9.00

Non-Alcoholic Wine

2022 Deakin Estate Zero Sauvignon Blanc$8.00
- Bottle$35.00
2021 Deakin Estate Zero Shiraz$8.00
- Bottle$35.00

Mocktails

Fruit Shop$14.00
Raspberry | Fresh Passionfruit | Cold-Pressed Apple | Orange Juice | Lime | Agave
Virgin Mojito$14.00
Fresh Limes | Mint | Cold-Pressed Apple | Agave | Soda
Virgin Mary$14.00
Tomato Juice | Chilli Jam | Horseradish
Cool as a Cucumber$14.00
Cold Pressed Cucumber | Lime | Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic

aperitifs

aperol$12.00
pimms$12.00
osborne santa maria cream sweet sherry$12.00
campari$12.00
martini rosso red vermouth$12.00

tequila

rooster rojo blanco$12.00
casamigos anejo$17.00

vodka

42 below$12.00
belvedere pure$14.00
grey goose pure$15.00

gin

hickson house australian dry$12.00
hendricks scottish$14.00
tanqueray no. 10$17.00

rum

havana club anejo 3 años$12.00
sailor jerry 'spiced'$12.00
plantation original dark double aged$13.00
diplomatico 'reserva exclusiva'$17.00

american whisky

wild turkey rye$12.00
makers mark bourbon$12.00
jack daniels whisky$13.00
buffalo trace bourbon$13.00

scotch whisky

ballantines blended$12.00
johnnie walker 'black label' blended$13.00
glenmorangie '10yr' original$14.00
glenfiddich '12yr' single malt$14.00
dalwhinnie '15yr' single malt$16.00
laphroaig 'triple wood' single malt$18.00
glenmorangie '12yr' nectar d'or sauterne cask$20.00
talisker '18yr' single malt$30.00

world picks

jameson irish whiskey$12.00
nikka coffey grain$18.00
yoichi single malt$20.00
nant single malt bourbon cask$23.00

food to share

sourdough$10.00
black olive & rosemary focaccia$13.00
bread selection board$13.00
marinated australian mixed olives & pickled chillies$9.00

oysters

sydney rock oysters$6.50
- half$39.00
- dozen$78.00
pacific oysters$6.00
- half$36.00
- dozen$72.00

entrees

salt & pepper new zealand arrow squid$28.00
chilli | garlic | coriander | lime
- Large$44.00
glacier 51 toothfish & king trout crudo$30.00
lemon nage | salmon roe | wasabi mayo
seared scallops$28.00
burnt leek purée | bacon crumb | basil oil
- Large$44.00
snapper & prawn filled zucchini flowers$28.00
celeriac & apple remoulade | toasted nuts
- Large$44.00

from the char grill

moreton bay bugs$51.00
lemon herb butter | aioli
- 400g$65.00
queensland tiger prawns$42.00
kombu butter | fresh lemon
- 350g$55.00

signature dishes

fish & chips$38.00
crisp fried in aged local craft beer batter | tartare | lemon
sri lankan fish & king prawn curry$42.00
cucumber pickle | green pea pilau
snapper pie$43.00
roasted garlic | broccolini | soubise sauce
linguine$42.00
blue swimmer crab | mussels | prawns | asparagus | fra d'avola sauce

to share

minimum 2 people

fruits de mer platter$95.00
selection of our most popular entrees | chargrilled shellfish | blackboard fish | chips

side dishes

spinach beetroot salad$14.50
goats cheese | pine nuts | citrus hazelnut dressing
foragers green salad$10.50
dijon shallot vinaigrette
chips$11.00
potato mash$12.50
steamed greens$12.50
citrus hazelnut dressing
blackboard garnishes$14.50
available as sides

cheese plate

oat cakes | fresh 'Wolf' honeycomb | muscatels
please ask your waiter for today's selection
- 1pc$14.00
- 2pc$24.00
- 3pc$36.00

desserts

santarem chocolate mousse$20.00
raspberry compote | pistachio crumble | house made frangelico gelato
sticky date pudding$17.50
fig & pedro ximénez gelato | butterscotch sauce
basque cheesecake$18.50
lemon gel | mixed berries | pistachio crumble | vanilla gelato
dessert selection plate$50.00
chef's daily selection | please ask your waiter
garfish affogato$18.50
two scoops housemade vanilla gelato | liqueur | espresso
- Frangelico$0.00
- Baileys Irish Cream$0.00
- Disaronno Amaretto$0.00
selection of housemade gelato & sorbets$17.50
edible sugar bowl
biscotti$3.00
almond | hazelnut | pistachio

hancock & hancock wines | mclaren vale sa

coming under the iconic oatley family umbrella, winemaker chris hancock fell in love with mclaren vale as a wine region back in the late 60’s after years of searching for the right vineyard’s chris was fortunate to find what he was looking for and garfish is delighted to introduce 2 varieties from that region under the hancock label.

2022 hancock & hancock fiano$11.00
a white grape variety originating in italy. aromas of pear, spice & citrus. fermented in old oak this wine has great texture & mouthfeel. finishing dry & fresh w/ savoury undertones. perfect w/ seared scallops or grilled prawns
- Bottle$55.00
2022 hancock & hancock tempranillo$11.00
originating in spain, tempranillo is a medium – full bodied red wine a dense shade of crimson w/ dark fruit & raspberry aromas. delicate spice & fine tannins give this wine a luscious palate w/ great flavour & length. perfect w/ meaty fish like tuna or our sri lakan fish & prawn curry

sparkling

hentley farm villain & vixen blanc de blanc$13.00
villa sandi prosecco$14.00
champagne laurent-perrier la cuvée brut$28.00

interesting white varietals

2022 hancock & hancock fiano$11.00
featured wine
2022 chateau de la ragotiere muscadet$13.00

riesling

2017 howard park museum release riesling$20.00
2022 penfolds cellar reserve riesling$90.00
bottle only
2023 pikes 'traditionale' riesling$14.00

sauvignon blanc & semillon

brokenwood 'tallawanta' semillon$90.00
non-alcoholic deakin estate zero sauvignon blanc$35.00
cols roussely 'lescale' sauvignon blanc$60.00
astrolabe sauvignon blanc$75.00
beachwood sauvignon blanc$55.00

pinot gris/grigio

italo cescon pinot grigio$75.00
lethbridge pinot gris$70.00
patriitti pinot grigio$65.00

chardonnay

kyberd hills chardonnay$80.00
scribblygum 'yellow label' chardonnay$66.00
trant loch 'hawks bay' chardonnay$75.00
mosswood chardonnay$180.00
philip shaw no 11 'chardonnay'$82.00
domaine fevre chablis$85.00

White Wine

2017 Howard Park Museum Release Riesling$20.00
2018 Keybird Hills Chardonnay$17.00
2019 Brokenwood 'Tallawanta' Semillon$19.00
2021 Handpicked 'Collection Range' Chardonnay$20.00

Red Wine

2021 Cherubino 'The Yard' Riversdale Cab Sauv$17.00
2022 Terra Sancta Pinot Noir$22.00
2022 Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Shiraz$22.00

Rosé

2022 Leeuwin Estate Rosé$13.00
2022 Rêverie Rosé$15.00

Interesting Red Varietals & Blends

2021 Tscharke 'A Thing of Beauty' Grenache$13.00
2022 hancock & hancock tempranillo$11.00
featured wine
2022 Domaine du Séminaire Côtes du Rhône$14.00

Pinot Noir

2021 Moorooduc Pinot Noir$85.00
2022 Terra Sancta Pinot Noir$22.00
2022 Rowlee SV Pinot Noir$14.00
2022 Lethbridge 'Ménage a Noir' Pinot Noir$65.00
2023 Glaetzer-Dixon Avancé Pinot Noir$15.00

Cabernet & Cabernet Blends

2016 Wykari Cabernet Sauvignon$14.00
2018 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon$205.00
2020 Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels 'The Gimblett' Cab Blend$14.00
2021 Barossa Boy 'Double Trouble' Shiraz Cab Sauv$15.00
2021 Cherubino 'The Yard' Riversdale Cab Sauv$17.00

Shiraz & Shiraz Blends

2018 D'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz$165.00
2021 Pikes 'Stone Cutters' Shiraz$14.00
2021 Non-Alcoholic Deakin Estate Zero Shiraz$8.00
2021 Tyrrell's 'Lunatiq' Heathcote Shiraz$16.00
2022 Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Shiraz$22.00

Dessert Wine

2023 Frogmore Creek Iced Riesling$11.00

What 981 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Sydney
Good for business meals
North Sydney Area
Best Overall
North Sydney Area
Best Food
North Sydney Area
Best Service
North Sydney Area
Best Value
North Sydney Area
Good for groups
North Sydney Area
Healthy
North Sydney Area
Neighbourhood gem
North Sydney Area
Great for fine wines
North Sydney Area
Good for special occasions
North Sydney Area
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Garfish Crows Nest is a seafood haven renowned for its "consistently good" food and "excellent" service. With a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like scallops and fish pie, it's a perfect spot for both regulars and newcomers. Despite occasional noise, the relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff make for a delightful dining experience.

981 Reviews

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Dave
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the dishes served at our table were just wonderful, from entrees to sweets. Try the zucchini flowers and Basque cheesecake.
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Steve
Sydney
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was great - we had various dishes at our table and they were all superb - Mia, our waitress , was delightful and her service was excellent throughout. It was a lovely experience from start to finish.
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Sharn
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a dinning pleasure at Garfish Crows Nest.
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Rodney
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
One major defect. No Garfish on the menu!!! Otherwise good to very good
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Rebecca
Sydney
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very underwhelming. Staff were great but obviously short staffed. Food was average. There was nothing exciting about any of the dishes. Spinach salad was a handful of spinach leaves (looked like they have just been pulled out of the bag) flat in the bowl with a few small squares of beetroot on top. Generally the food was disappointing and very average, for the price. There staff werre wonderful and went above and beyond but other than that there was nothing amazing about this restaurant or the food and the dead flowers in old green water on the table was really off putting. For the price there are much better quality restaurants around.
Garfish Crows NestResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for the feedback Rebecca. It's been very dissapointing to read this and sorry it has taken us so long to get back to you - needed time to confirm details with staff. Unfortunately, it was one of those days where we were caught off guard with the number of walk-ins and reservations arriving early. Therefore, this did have an impact on the service and the time we normally like to spend with each table. We have taken on board what you have said about the food and informed our head chef. Totally agree with you about the flowers, they should not have been left on the tables - this was an oversight by the manager on the day. We will reach out seperately and send you a dining voucher as we would love to have you back.
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Carlos
Sydney
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great but the food serving was just too big for us. I think we must be small eaters! So we couldn’t order dessert! Service was friendly and very good.
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Aaron
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely experience as always! I loved the mushroom and asparagus dish.
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Steven
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant! Exceptional and professional service, brilliant food!
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Victoria
Sydney
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent and dealt well when the tuna crudo wasn’t as described and the toasted rice was an unnecessary addition that I didn’t like. Atmosphere is great. Fish and chip batter was outstanding. Chips - needed longer in the fryer! Zucchini flowers was stunning.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Garfish Crows Nest has been our go to elegant seafood restaurant for many years. Service is always immaculate and very friendly. The food usually just cooked I.e. perfect. It is dog friendly and so we can and do take out Cavoodle. Favourite dish is from the char grill - Morton bay bugs - delicious. We ask for our chips to be extra crispy and we get them extra crispy.
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FAQs

Garfish Crows Nest offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9966 0445.

Garfish Crows Nest is rated 4.6 stars by 981 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

6/29 Holtermann Street, Crows Nest, AU-NSW 2065

Additional information

Cross Street
Alexander Street
Area
Crows Nest
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Seafood, Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street council parking (free 2 hour parking)
Public transit
Train to St Leonards and walk 1km (about 15 minutes) Buses 263, 267 and 343 to Willoughby Rd & Holtermann St Stop and walk 150m
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.garfish.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 9966 0445

Garfish Crows Nest

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Fruits de mer platter

Prix Fixe (dinner)

New Year's Eve

Kids Eat Free 5-6pm

Prix Fixe Menu

Oyster Shot

pacific oysters

Snapper Pie

aperitif

aperol spritz$19.00

campari spritz$19.00

hugo spritz$19.00

signatures

garfish martini$21.00

lychee love$21.00

the odd botanicals$21.00

highlander$21.00

the wasp$21.00

ruby grapefruit margarita$21.00

classics

johnnie’s passionfruit sour$21.00

garfish negroni$21.00

cosmopolitan$21.00

garfish bloody mary$21.00

old fashioned$21.00

pina colada$21.00

martini$21.00

Beer

Peroni Libera 0.0 (non-alcoholic)$9.00

Sydney Beer Co. Lager (mid-strength)$10.00

Hahn Ultra Crisp (gluten free)$11.00

James Boags Premium Lager$11.00

Asahi$12.00

Corona$12.00

Sydney Beer Co. Lager$12.00

Lord Nelson 'Three Sheets' Pale Ale$13.00

Non-Alcoholic

Orange Juice$5.00

Cloudy Apple Juice$5.00

Cranberry Juice$5.00

Tomato Juice$5.00

Coca Cola$5.00

Diet Coke$5.00

Lemonade$5.00

House Lemon Squash$5.50

Lemon Lime Bitters$5.50

Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic 200ml$6.50

Capi Soda$6.50

Capi Tonic$6.50

Capi Dry Ginger$6.50

Capi Ginger Beer$6.50

Mineral Water

San Pellegrino Sparkling$6.00

Acqua Panna Still$6.00

Spirit

Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Dry London Spirit$9.00

Non-Alcoholic Wine

2022 Deakin Estate Zero Sauvignon Blanc$8.00

2021 Deakin Estate Zero Shiraz$8.00

Mocktails

Fruit Shop$14.00

Virgin Mojito$14.00

Virgin Mary$14.00

Cool as a Cucumber$14.00

aperitifs

aperol$12.00

pimms$12.00

osborne santa maria cream sweet sherry$12.00

campari$12.00

martini rosso red vermouth$12.00

tequila

rooster rojo blanco$12.00

casamigos anejo$17.00

vodka

42 below$12.00

belvedere pure$14.00