A nostalgic lounge bringing back the old school eclectic charm Kings Cross was renowned for…
Charming, familiar and welcoming
A place to settle into – the retro jukebox tunes are familiar and the couches & booths welcoming.
The cocktails pay homage to the classics but with a fresh spin. The food is simple, full of flavour, and exactly what you want with a drink in hand.
Dean’s brings back the old school eclectic charm Kings Cross was renowned for, and if allow yourself you may just get taken back in time, or at least to a moment you are truly present in.
A little history...
Dean’s Lounge is a reinvention of Dean’s Cafe – an institution that welcomed locals and late night revellers to Kellett Street, Kings Cross for over 3 decades from the mid 70s. It was kooky but so charming – nothing matched but everything fitted just perfectly.
The essence and casual charm of the original Deans has been kept as we wanted to bring a little bit of that back to the area. There is a vintage video games table plus board games to play while you listen to a soundtrack of mainly 80s tunes. Enjoy.
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SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Sleepless in Sicily 19
Bombay Sapphire Gin, House made
Limoncello, Basil, Lemon.
Light, Sour, Herbacious
Musk be love 20
Bombay Sapphire Gin, Lemon,
Musk, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom.
Light, Refreshing, Fragrant
Alpine Jewel 22
Sipsmith Gin, Yellow Chartreuse,
Dolin Blanc, Noilly Prat, Orange bitters.
Boozy, Delicate, Herbaceous
Queen Collins 19
Eristoff Vodka, Lemon Juice,
Nashi pear, Vanilla, Chamomile Soda.
Light, Sour, Smooth
Tropicana Spritz 19
Eristoff Vodka, Aperol, Lemon,
Passionfruit, Coconut, Prosecco.
Light, Spritzy, Sweet
Golden Splice 21
Jose Cuervo Tradicional
Reposado Tequila, Lime, Turmeric, Melted Coconut Sorbet.
Creamy, Peppery, Smooth
Banoffee Old Fashioned 20
Cacao Infused Old Forester Bourbon, Banana Salted Caramel, Bitters.
Rich, Sweet, Smooth
Kentucky snow 21
Old Forester Bourbon, Rittenhouse Rye, Lemon, Honey, Butter, Lavender.
Perfumed, Rich, Tangy
OUR FAVOURITE CLASSICS
Penicillin 19
Dewar’s Scotch, Lemon, Honey, Ginger, Laphroaig.
Smoky, Sour, Spicy
Charlie Chaplin 19
Haymans Sloe Gin,
Apricot Brandy, Lime.
Sweet, Sour, Fruity
White Negroni 19
Bombay Dry Gin, Suze,
Dolin Blanc.
Bright, Bitter, Boozy
Army & Navy 19
Bombay Sapphire Gin,
Lemon, Orgeat, Bitters.
Sweet, Sour, Refreshing
Queens Park Swizzle 19
Bacardi Oro Rum, Lime,
Sugar, Mint, Bitters
Dry, Boozy, Refreshing
Vieux Carre 20
Rittenhouse Rye, Martell VS
Cognac, DOM Benedictine,
Sweet Vermouth, Bitters.
Smooth, Herbacious, Complex
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Lady Liberty 10
Mint, Lime, Strawberry Shrub, Soda.
Light, Delicate, Dry
Tuesday Takeaway 10
Lime, Coconut, Basil, Ginger Ale,
Passionfruit.
Sweet, Herbacious, Refreshing
Quick Cuppa 10
Lemon, Pear, Vanilla, Chamomile
Soda, Lemon Thyme.
Spritzy, Refreshing, Light
SPARKLING
Eddie McDougall Prosecco NV 12 / 56
King Valley, VIC
Holly’s Garden Uberbrut Pinot Noir, 16 / 80
Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay NV
Whitlands, VIC
Champagne Dosnon Blanc de Noir NV 135
Champagne, FRA
Rosé and Skin Contact
2019 Gilardi Rosé 12 / 58
Provence, FRA
2019 Dubstyle Bela 14 / 68
Riverland, SA
2020 Even Keel Rose 70
Multiregional
2019 Moondara Studebaker 74
Gippsland, VIC
WHITE
2020 Vinden Pokolbin Experimental White 14 / 68
Multiregional
2019 Gilbert Riesling 16 / 76
Eden Valley
2018 Even Keel Chardonnay 16 / 76
Tumbarumba, NSW
2018 Annie & James Millton ‘Te Arai’
Chenin Blanc 80
Gisborne, NZ
2019 Ocean 8 Pinot Gris 82
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
2018 Moon Chardonnay 90
Nagambie Lakes, VIC
Dessert, Fortified and Digestifs
2018 Inkwell ‘Sweet Thing’ Viognier 14
Mclaren Vale, SA
El Maestro Sierra Pedro Ximénez Sherry 14
Jerez, ESP
El Maestro Sierra Fino Sherry 14
Jerez, ESP
Hanwood 10 Yr Grand Tawny Port 14
Barossa Valley, SA
Amaro Averna 11
Umbria, ITA
Amaro Montenegro 11
Bologna, ITA
Fernet Branca 12
Milan, ITA
Martell VS Single Distillery 14
Cognac, FRA
Dartigalongue 25 YR Armagnac 16
Armagnac, FRA
Banks & Solander Limoncello 11
RED
2018 Even Keel Pinot Noir 16 / 76
Mornington, VIC
2015 Domaine Laurent Savoye Beaujolais 82
Beaujolais, FRA
2019 Phillippa Farr Pinot Noir 98
Gippsland, VIC
2018 Vinicola Rocca Primitivo 14 / 68
Puglia, ITA
2017 David Franz HP Shiraz 16 / 76
Barossa Valley, SA
2016 La Zona Barbera 76
King Valley, VIC
2016 Maranones Garnacha 86
Marañones, ESP
2016 Inkwell “Reckoner” Cabernet Shiraz 18 / 86
Mclaren Vale, SA
BEER / CIDER
Hawkes Lager 10
4.5%
Hawkes Opener IPA 11
5.7%
Hawkes Patio Pale 10
4.5%
Hawkes Underdog 10
3.5%
Dolly Aldrin Berliner Weisse 12
3.3%
Kronenbourg 1664 10
5%
Yulli’s “Margot” Apple Cider 11
5%
Vodka
Archie Rose Vodka 12
Rosebury, NSW 40%
Eristoff Vodka 9.5
Racha, Georgia 37.5%
Grey Goose 13
Picardy, France 40%
Manly Spirits Marine Botanical 12
Manly, NSW 41.6%
Titos 13
Texas, USA 40%
GIN
Archie Rose Dry 13
Rosebury, NSW 42%
Archie Rose Distillers Strength 15
Rosebury, NSW 52.4%
Aviation Gin 12
Oregon, USA 42%
Bombay Dry Gin 9.5
Hampshire, England 40%
Bombay Sapphire 11
Hampshire, England 40%
Brookies Dry 11
Byron Bay, NSW, 46%
FOUR Pillars 13
Yarra Valley, VIC 43%
Haymans Sloe 11
London, England 26%
Hendricks 13
Ayrshire, Scotland 41.4%
Martin Millers 12
Hertfordshire, England 40%
Never Never Triple Juniper Gin 14
SA, Australia 43%
78 Degree Sunset Gin 14
Adelaide Hills, VIC 42%
Sipsmith Dry 14
London, England 41.6%
Star of Bombay 13
Hampshire, England 47.5%
RUM
Angostura 1919 13
Trinidad, 40%
Bacardi 8 12
Puerto Rico, 40%
Bacardi White Rum 9.5
Puerto Rico, 37.5%
Bacardi Oro Rum 9.5
Puerto Rico, 37.5%
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva 14
Venezuela, 40%
Plantation Original Dark 12
Barbados, 40%
Plantation OFTD 16
Barbados, 69%
Plantation Pineapple 14
Barbados, 40%
Sailor Jerry 11
U.S. Virgin Islands, 40%
Tequila
ALIPUS MEZCAL 14
Oaxaca, Mexico, 47.4%
Calle 23 14
Jalisco, Mexico, 40%
Clase Azul 25
Jalisco, Mexico, 40%
Herradura Anejo 16
Amatitán, Mexico, 40%
Herradura Reposado 14
Amatitán, Mexico, 40%
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Blanco 9.5
Jalisco, MEX, 38%
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado 12
Jalisco, MEX, 38%
Vida Mezcal 14
Oaxaca, Mexico, 42%
AMERICAN
Balcones Brimstone 17
53%
BBarrell Dovetail 20
61.45%
Canadian Club 10
37%
Eagle Rare 10yr 15
45%
Jack Daniels 10
40%
Makers Mark 12
40%
Old Forester Bourbon 9.5
40%
Rittenhouse Rye 14
50%
WHISTLE PIG RYE 10YR 16
50%
Woodford Reserve 13
43.2%
Woodford Reserve Rye 14
45.2%
Scotch
Balvenie 14yr Carribean 16
43%
Glendronach 12yr 15
43%
Glenfiddich 15yr 16
40%
Glenmorangie Quinta Rubin 15
46%
Johnnie walker black 12
40%
Lagavulin 16yr 18
46%
Laphroiag 10yr 15
40%
Macallan 12yr Double Cask 15
40%
Macallan 15yr Triple Cask 18
43%
Oban 14yr 16
43%
Pure Scot Blended 12
40%
Australian & World
Archie Rose Rye Malt 20
46%
Belgrove 100% RYE 25
42%
Jameson 10
40%
LARK CLASSIC CASK 28
43%
Michel Couvrier OVERAGED 18
43%
Nikka Coffey Malt 20
45%
Redbreast 12YR 18
40%
SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY
26.150 Zesty lemon macaroons 58.2% 24
8 Years • 1 of 247 • 2nd Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel
Young & Spritely
55.61 The ambassador of lavender 56.9% 24
11 Years • 1 of 282 • Refill Bourbon Hogshead
Sweet, Fruity & Mellow
112.70 Toffee Cough Syrup 57% 26
12 Years • 1 of 239 • 1st Fill Toasted Barrique Cask
Sweet, Fruity & Mellow
1.223 Dessert triptych: mushroom sorbet 63.4% 28
10 Years • 1 of 618 • Refill Ex-Oloroso Sherry Butt
Deep, Rich & Dried Fruits
10.192 Deep and Complex, Sweet & Earthy 60.8% 28
9 Years • 1 of 271 • 2nd Fill Moscatel Hogshead
Juicy, Oak & Vanilla
93.103 Last of the summer grime 62.3% 30
12 Years • 1 of 181 • 1st Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel
Oily & Coastal
53.339 Molotov Wellingtons 58.8% 28
13 Years • 1 of 293 • Refill Bourbon Hogshead
Peated
128.9 Electrochemystery 59.8% 30
9 Years • 1 of 211 • 2nd Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel
Light & Delicate
Jaffles
4 Cheese Truffle Macaroni v 14
Pecorino, mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan,
black truffle.
Spanikopita v 14
Spinach, onion, garlic, ricotta, feta, on puff. Lemon.
Eggplant Parmigiana 14
Roasted eggplant, spiced tomato, mozzarella.
Ham, Jam & Cheese 15
Double smoked ham, caramelised onion, raclette, parmesan.
Spicy Lamb 15
Slow cooked lamb, chilli tomato, goat’s cheese.
*Gluten Free Bread Available + 2
Dean's Bean Nachos GF
Medium / Monstrous 15 / 25
Black Beans, Onion, Garlic, Spices, Cheese, Guacamole, Salsa Fresca, Sour Cream.
*Hot sauce optional. **Vegan option available +3
Nibbles
MARINATED SICILIAN OLIVES 6
SALTED PRETZELS 5
CHIpS & GUACAMOLE 10
CHEESE BOARDS – Regular 26 / Large 45
Three cheeses. Served with Quince paste, Pickled Cornichons & Lavosh
Affogato
CLASSIC VANILLA BEAN & ESPRESSO 9
With a little somethin’:
Frangelico +7
Brookies Mac +10
Disaronno +7
Amaro Montenegro +8
Ice Cream 5 / scoop
Vanilla Bean, Belgian Chocolate, Espresso Coffee, Coconut v
CAKES
All served with Vanilla Bean Ice cream
Sticky Date Pudding & Caramel Sauce 14
Baked Cheese Cake topped with passionfruit 14
Flourless chocolate cake & sauceGF 14
COFFEE
Espresso 4
Flat White, Cappuccino, Latte, Piccolo, Macchiato, Long Black 5
Chai Latte 5
Belgian Hot Chocolate, MOCHA 6
Large / Extra Shot +.05
Almond / Soy +1
TEA LOOSE LEAF
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green, Peppermint, Chamomile, Turkish Apple 6
GROUP BOOKINGS
With various pockets to sip your drink in Dean’s Lounge has many unique spaces to host your next event.
We accept group bookings of 6 and more.
Under current COVID conditions we can accommodate bookings of up to 30 people.
So get in touch and we’ll help curate your next event…
Send your enquiry now to: info@deanslounge.com.au
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