A cosy cocktail 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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Our Menu
WINTER SIGNATURES
Apple Snap 23
Tanqueray Gin, Apple,
Cinnamon, Lemon, Fino Sherry
Dry, Refreshing, Crisp
Caprese Punch 21
Vodka, Lemon, Tomato, Ricotta, Basil
*Contains dairy
Fresh, Aromatic, Savoury
Native Gimlet 23
Brookies Gin, Native Botanical
Lime Cordial *Contains nuts
Aromatic, Boozy, Zesty
Kiki Fizz 22
Vodka, Golden Kiwi, Lemon, Org
Light, Fruity, Spritzy
PasSION TREE 24
José Cuervo Tradicional Blanco Tequila,
Passionfruit, Lime, Chamomile, Prosecco
Bright, Light, Sour
PB JAMMIN’ Old Fashioned 24
Peanut Butter Infused Makers Mark Bourbon,
Chambord, Blackberry Jam, Angostura Bitters *Contains nuts
Nutty, Rich, Boozy
Rhuby Sour 25
Cardamon Infused La Travesia Mezcal,
Rhubarb, Lemon, Whites, Angostura Bitters
Smoky, Sour, Smooth
OUR FAVOURITE CLASSICS
Charlie Chaplin 22
Hayman’s Sloe Gin,
Lime, Apricot Brandy
Fruity, Sweet & Sour
SIDE CAR 25
Martell Cognac VS, Cointreau,
Lemon, Sugar Rim
Bright, Tangy, Vibrant
Old Cuban 24
Plantation Original Dark Rum, Mint, Lime, Angostura Bitters, Prosecco
Bright, Oak, Caramel
Penicillin 24
Johnnie Walker Black Whisky,
Ginger, Honey, Lemon, Laphroaig
Spiced, Smoky, Warming
Vieux Carre 23
Buckley’s Rye Whisky, Martell
VS Cognac, DOM Benedictine, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters
Smooth, Herbacious, Complex
NON-ALCOHOLIC
BERRY GOOD 14
Blackberry, Lemon, Soda
Refreshing, Tart, Sour
Humble Pie 15
Rhubarb, Apple, Cinnamon, Lemon, Soda
Dry, Crisp, Zesty
Ginger Passiona 15
Passionfruit, Lemon, Ginger, Honey, Soda
Sweet, Spiced, Warming
Vodka
Archie Rose Native Botanical 15
Rosebury, NSW 40%
archie rose TRUE CUT 14
Rosebury, NSW 40%
Ciroc 16
France, 40%
Grey goose 16
Picardy, France, 40%
Ketel One 14
Netherlands, 40%
Stoli 13
Latvia, 38%
Titos 15
Texas, USA 40%
Manly Spirits Marine Botanical 15
Manly, NSW 41.6%
GIN
Archie Rose Signature Dry 15
Rosebury, NSW 42%
Archie Rose Distillers Strength 17
Rosebury, NSW 52.4%
Brookies Dry 15
Byron Bay, NSW 46%
Brookies Shirl the Pearl 16
Byron Bay, NSW 37.7%
Dulcies Darling Dry 14
Marrickville, NSW
Four Pillars Olive Leaf 16
Yarra Valley, VIC 43.8%
Four Pillars Rare 15
Yarra Valley, VIC 43%
Four Pillars Shiraz 16
Yarra Valley, VIC 47.8%
Never Never Triple Juniper 16
SA, Australia 43%
Prohibition 15
Adelaide, SA 42%
Threefold Mediterranean 17
SA 42%
78 Degree Sunset 14
Adelaide Hills, VIC 42%
AVIATION 14
Oregon, USA 42%
Haymans Sloe 13
London, England 26%
Hendricks 16
Ayrshire, Scotland 41.4%
Martin Millers 14
Hertfordshire, England 40%
Roku 14
Japan, 43%
Sipsmith Dry 15
London, England 41.6%
Tanqueray 13
Scotland, 40%
Tanqueray No. 10 15
Scotland, 47.5%
HOW DO YOU MARTINI?
Dirty 26
Four Pillars Olive Leaf Gin or
Grey Goose Vodka
DRY 25
Brookies Dry Gin or
Archie Rose Native Botanical Vodka
WET 26
Sipsmith Dry Gin or
Ciroc Vodka
…or tell us how you like it!
House Martini 23
Tanqueray Gin or Ketel One Vodka
Tequila
Calle 23 14
Jalisco, MEX, 40%
Casamigos Reposado 15
Jalisco, MEX, 40%
Clase Azul 42
Jalisco, MEX, 40%
Don Julio Reposado 15
Jalisco, MEX, 38%
Herradura Anejo 17
Amatitán, MEX, 40%
Herradura Reposado 16
Amatitán, MEX, 40%
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Blanco 13
Jalisco, MEX, 38%
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado 14
Jalisco, MEX, 38%
Kah Reposado 16
Jalisco, MEX, 40%
Mezcal
ALIPUS MEZCAL 17
Oaxaca, MEX, 47.4%
Ilegal Reposado 18
Oaxaca, MEX, 40%
La Travesia 15
Oaxaca, MEX, 42.5%
Siete Misterios 16
Oaxaca, MEX, 45%
RUM
Brix White 15
Surry Hills, NSW 40%
Brix Spiced 15
Surry Hills, NSW 40%
Brix Select Cask Stout Barrel 18
Surry Hills, NSW 40%
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva 15
Venezuela, 40%
Pampero Blanco 13
Venezuela, 37.5%
Pampero Especial Anejo 14
Venezuela, 40%
Plantation Pineapple 15
Barbados, 40%
Plantation Original Dark 14
Barbados, 40%
Plantation OFTD 16
Barbados, 69%
Ron Zacapa 23 16
Guatemala, 40%
Sailor Jerry 13
U.S. Virgin Islands, 40%
Scotch & irish whisky
Cragganmore 12YO 18
Speyside 40%
Glenfiddich 12YO 15
Speyside 40%
Glenfiddich 15YO 17
Speyside 40%
Glenmorangie Quinta Rubin 16
Highlands 46%
Jameson 14
Ireland 40%
Johnnie Walker Black 14
Scotland 40%
Lagavulin 16YO 19
Islay 46%
Laphroiag 10YO 16
Islay 40%
Macallan 12YO 17
Speyside 40%
Oban 14YO 20
Highlands 43%
Port Askaig 8YO 19
Islay 45.8%
Talisker 10yr 16
Isle of Skye 45%
BOURBON
Balcones Brimstone 18
Texas 53%
Barrell Dovetail 23
Kentucky 61.45%
BULLEIT BOURBON 13
Kentucky 45%
Canadian Club 14
Canada 37%
Eagle Rare 10YO 16
Kentucky 46%
Jack Daniels 13
Tennessee 40%
Makers Mark 13
Kentucky 40%
Woodford Reserve 14
Kentucky 43.2%
RYE
Archie Rose Rye Malt 19
46%
Belgrove 100% RYE 24
TAS 42%
Buckley’s Rye Whisky 14
Sydney, NSW 40%
Bulleit Rye 15
Kentucky 45%
Johnnie Walker High Rye 15
Scotland 45%
Rittenhouse Rye 16
Kentucky 50%
WHISTLE PIG RYE 10YO 17
Canada 50%
THE SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY
Young & Spritely
26.150 Zesty lemon macaroons 58.2% 24
8 Years • 1 of 247 • 2nd Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel
108.13 Green Fingers, Nougat & Ginger 59.5% 24
10 Years • 1 of 244 • 2nd Fill Bourbon
Sweet, Fruity & Mellow
55.61 The ambassador of lavender 56.9% 24
11 Years • 1 of 282 • Refill Bourbon Hogshead
112.70 Toffee Cough Syrup 57% 26
12 Years • 1 of 239 • 1st Fill Toasted Barrique Cask
Spicy and Dry
44.141 Heart Warming 62.5% 28
14 Years • 1 of 217 • 2nd fill Wine Barrique
88.11 A day at the Beach 54.8% 28
8 Years • 1 of 224 • Refill Barrel/Ex-Bourbon
Spicy and Sweet
64.120 Semifreddo and Spaghetti 59.0% 28
13 Years • 1 of 290 • Refill Ex-Bourbon Hogshead
Cherries, Sweets, Berries AND Treats 55.9% 26
11 Years • 1 of 199 • 2nd Fill Ex-Bourbon
Oily & Coastal
93.103 Last of the summer grime 62.3% 30
12 Years • 1 of 181 • 1st Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel
Peated
3.325 Exudes elegance 57.5% 38
17 Years • 1 of 198 • 2nd Fill Barrel
4.287 Thor’s slammer 62.8% 26
11 Years • 1 of 254 • 1st Fill Barrel
53.401 Oyster karate 57.4% 28
10 Years • 1 of 232 • Refill Hogshead
AUSTRALIAN & RARE BOTTLINGS
Glenfiddich 18yo 28
Speyside 40%
Glenmorangie 18yo 30
Highlands 43%
Hakushu 12yr 35
Japan 43%
Hakushu 18yr 95
Japan 43%
Hibiki 17yr 75
Japan 43%
Macallan 18yo 45
Speyside 43%
Michel Couvrier OVERAGED 25
France 43%
Nant Single Cask American Oak 35
TAS 43%
Nikka Coffey Malt 25
Japan 45%
Redbreast 12YR 22
Ireland 40%
Yamazaki 12yr 65
Japan 43%
SPARKLING
Ba-Ba-Rumba Prosecco NV 14 / 65
Tumbarumba, NSW
Moet & Chandon imperial BRUT NV 125
Champagne, FRA
Rosé, Skin Contact & Chilled
2021 Maker Master Merchant Rosé 14 / 68
Eastern Ranges, NSW
2019 Dub Style Bela Orange 70
Riverland, SA
2021 Gilbert “Rouge” (CHILLED) 70
Hilltops, NSW
BEER / CIDER
Hawkes Underdog 11
3.5%
Hawkes Lager 12
4.5%
Hawkes Patio Pale 12
4.5%
Peroni Red Lager 11
4.7%
Young Henry’s IPA 14
6%
Young Henry’s Cloudy Cider 12
4.6%
Heaps Normal Quiet XPA 12
<0.5%
WHITE
2021 Mercer Pinot Grigio 16 / 74
Hilltops, NSW
2019 Gilbert Riesling 16 / 76
Orange, NSW
2021 Maker Master Merchant Chardonnay 15 / 70
Eastern Ranges, NSW
2021 Rivulet Verdure Sauvignon Blanc 80
TAS
RED
2021 Gilbert Pinot Noir 16 / 76
Orange, NSW
2021 Maker Master Merchant Shiraz 15 / 70
Eastern Ranges, NSW
2021 mercer montepulciano 17 / 80
Maclaren Vale, SA
2021 Vinden Headcase Temperanillo 88
Hunter Valley, NSW
Dessert, Fortified and Digestifs
Amaro Averna 13
Umbria, ITA
Amaro Montenegro 13
Bologna, ITA
Amaro Nonino 16
Friuli, ITA
DISARONNO AMARETTO 13
Milan, ITA
Fernet Branca 14
Milan, ITA
Martell VS Single Distillery Congnac 14
Cognac, FRA
Jaffles
4 Cheese Truffle Macaroni v 16
Pecorino, mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan,
black truffle.
Spanikopita v 17
Spinach, onion, garlic, ricotta, feta, in puff pastry.
Eggplant Parmigiana 17
Roasted eggplant, spiced tomato, mozzarella.
Ham, Jam & Cheese 17
Double smoked ham, caramelised onion.
Spicy Lamb 18
Slow cooked lamb, chilli tomato, goat’s cheese.
*Gluten Free Bread Available + 2
Nachos V GF
Medium / Monstrous 18 / 25
Black Beans, Onion, Garlic, Spices, Cheese, Guacamole, Salsa Fresca, Sour Cream.
Add spicy lamb +8
ADD Vegan cheese +4
*Hot sauce optional
Nibbles
BBQ Corn kernals 5
SALTED PRETZELS 5
CORN CHIpS & GUACAMOLE 12
CHEESE BOARDS – Regular 30 / Large 55
Three cheeses. Served with Quince paste, Pickled Cornichons & Lavosh
Affogato
CLASSIC VANILLA BEAN & ESPRESSO 10
With a little somethin’:
Frangelico +10
Brookies Mac +12
Amaretto +10
Amaro Montenegro +10
Ice Cream
Vanilla Bean, Coconut v 6 / scoop
CAKES (served with ice cream)
Sticky Date Pudding & Caramel Sauce 16
Baked Lemon Cheese Cake topped with passionfruit 16
Flourless chocolate cake & sauceGF 16
COFFEE
Espresso 4
Coffee how you like it 5
Chai Latte 6
Belgian Hot Chocolate, MOCHA 7
Large / Extra Shot +.05
Non-dairy Milk +1
TEA LOOSE LEAF
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green, Peppermint, Chamomile, Lemongrass Ginger 6
Kind words
GROUP BOOKINGS
With various pockets to sip your drink, Dean’s Lounge has many unique spaces to host your next event.
We love birthday drinks, engagement and wedding parties and celebrations of all kinds.
We accept online bookings up to 25 people.
Bigger groups and full venue hire available for private functions. Please “Make a Booking” with your requirements and send us a message.