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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SIGNATURES
Covent Garden 21
Earl grey infused Tanqueray gin, lemon, apricot jam, bitters
Fruity, Bright, Moorish
PEAR SHAPED 21
Ketel One Vodka, Pear, Lavender,
Creme De Violette, Lemon, Soda
Floral, Fruity, Effervescent
Brazilian Breakfast 22
Brix White Rum, Lime,
Citrus Marmalade
Tropical, Citrussy, Refreshing
La Veracruz 20
Jose Cuervo Reposado, Aperol,
Salted Grapefruit, Lime
Citrussy, Earthy, Sultry
Sesame Snap 21
Sesame Infused Johnnie Walker
Black Label, Honey, Suze
Boozy, Nutty, Rich
DESERT Rose 20
Tanqueray Gin, Kefir, Rose,
Pomegranate Molasses
Creamy, Floral, Decadent
OUR FAVOURITE CLASSICS
Army & Navy 21
Tanqueray Gin, Lemon,
Orgeat, Bitters
Sweet, Sour, Refreshing
El Presidente 21
Pampero Blanco Rum, Cointreau Dry Vermouth, Grenadine
Boozy, Complex, Dry
Naked and Famous 22
Alipus Mezcal, Aperol,
Yellow Chartreuse, Lime
Smokey, Citrussy, Complex
Second Serve 19
Amaro Montenegro, Fino
Sherry, Lime, Sugar, Soda
Refreshing, Spritzy, Nostalgic
Vieux Carre 21
Buckley’s Rye Whisky, Martell
VS Cognac, DOM Benedictine, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters
Smooth, Herbacious, Complex
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Arabica Highball 14
Espresso, Oleo Saccharum, Tonic
Bitter, Refreshing, Citrussy
Tuesday Takeaway 14
Lime, Coconut, Basil, Ginger Ale
Sweet, Herbacious, Refreshing
PaNoMA 14
Grapefruit, Lime, Salt, Soda
Earthy, Citrussy, Salty
SPARKLING
Ba-Ba-Rumba Prosecco NV 13 / 58
Tumbarumba, NSW
Champagne Dosnon Blanc de Noir NV 135
Champagne, FRA
Rosé and Skin Contact
2021 Maker Master Merchant Rosé 13 / 58
Eastern Ranges, NSW
2019 Dub Style Bela 68
Riverland, SA
BEER / CIDER
Hawkes Underdog 10
3.5%
Hawkes Lager 11
4.5%
Hawkes Patio Pale 11
4.5%
Hawkes Legend IPA (LIMITED) 14
6.5%
Young Henry’s IPA 13
6%
Peroni Red Lager 10
4.7%
Yulli’s Sours 12
3.3%
Yulli’s “Margot” Apple Cider 12
5%
WHITE
2021 Mercer Pinot Grigio 15 / 70
Hilltops, NSW
2019 Gilbert Riesling 16 / 76
Orange, NSW
2021 Maker Master Merchant Chardonnay 15 / 70
Eastern Ranges, NSW
2021 Rivulet Verdure Sauvignon Blanc 78
TAS
RED
2021 Gilbert Pinot Noir 16 / 76
Orange, NSW
2021 Maker Master Merchant Shiraz 15 / 70
Eastern Ranges, NSW
2017 Inkwell “Reckoner” Cabernet Shiraz 17 / 80
Maclaren Vale, SA
2016 Maranones Garnacha 86
Marañones, ESP
Dessert, Fortified and Digestifs
Amaro Nonino 16
Friuli, ITA
El Maestro Sierra Pedro Ximénez Sherry 14
Jerez, ESP
El Maestro Sierra Fino Sherry 14
Jerez, ESP
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
Vodka
Ciroc Vodka 14
France, 40%
Grey Goose 15
Picardy, France, 40%
Ketel One 11
Netherlands, 40%
Manly Spirits Marine Botanical 13
Manly, NSW 41.6%
Titos 14
Texas, USA 40%
Martinis
Dirty 24
Aviation Gin or Manly Marine Vodka
Dry 25
Sipsmith Gin or Grey Goose Vodka
Wet 24
Brookies Dry Gin or Ciroc Vodka
Or tell us how you like it…
GIN
Archie Rose Dry 14
Rosebury, NSW 42%
Archie Rose Distillers Strength 15
Rosebury, NSW 52.4%
Aviation Gin 13
Oregon, USA 42%
Brookies Dry 14
Byron Bay, NSW 46%
Dulcies Darling Dry 13
Marrickville, NSW
Brookies Dry 11
Byron Bay, NSW, 46%
Four Pillars Rare 14
Yarra Valley, VIC 43%
Haymans Sloe 13
London, England 26%
Hendricks 14
Ayrshire, Scotland 41.4%
Martin Millers 13
Hertfordshire, England 40%
Never Never Triple Juniper Gin 15
SA, Australia 43%
Poor Toms Sydney Dry 14
Marrickville, NSW 41%
Sipsmith Dry 15
London, England 41.6%
Tanqueray 11
Scotland, 40%
Tanqueray No. 15
Scotland, 47.5%
78 Degree Sunset Gin 14
Adelaide Hills, VIC 42%
RUM
Bacardi 8 14
Puerto Rico, 40%
Brix White 13
Surry Hills, NSW 40%
Brix Spiced 14
Surry Hills, NSW 40%
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva 15
Venezuela, 40%
Pampero Blanco 11
Venezuela, 37.5%
Plantation Pineapple 14
Barbados, 40%
Plantation Original Dark 13
Barbados, 40%
Plantation OFTD 16
Barbados, 69%
Plantation 3 Star 12
Barbados, 40%
Ron Zacapa 23 16
Guatemala, 40%
Sailor Jerry 13
U.S. Virgin Islands, 40%
Tequila
Calle 23 14
Jalisco, MEX, 40%
Casamigos Reposado 14
Jalisco, MEX, 40%
Clase Azul 35
Jalisco, MEX, 40%
DonJulio Blanco 13
Jalisco, MEX, 38%
DonJulio Reposado 15
Jalisco, MEX, 38%
DonJulio Anejo 16
Jalisco, MEX, 38%
Herradura Reposado 15
Amatitán, MEX, 40%
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Blanco 11
Jalisco, MEX, 38%
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado 13
Jalisco, MEX, 38%
Mezcal
ALIPUS MEZCAL 15
Oaxaca, MEX, 47.4%
Casamigos Mezcal 15
Jalisco, MEX, 40%
Ilegal MEZCAL Joven 15
Oaxaca, MEX, 40%
Ilegal MEZCAL Reposado 16
Oaxaca, MEX, 40%
Ilegal MEZCAL Anejo 18
Oaxaca, MEX, 40%
Scotch
CAOL ILA 12YO 16
43%
Cragganmore 12YO 16
40%
Glendronach 12YO 15
43%
Glenfiddich 12YO 14
40%
Glenfiddich 15YO 16
40%
Glenfiddich 18YO 22
40%
Glenmorangie Quinta Rubin 15
46%
Glenmorangie 18YO 34
43%
Johnnie Walker Black 12
40%
Lagavulin 12YO Distillers Edition 24
57.8%
Lagavulin 16YO 18
46%
Laphroiag 10YO 15
40%
Macallan 12YO 15
40%
Macallan 18YO 50
43%
Oban 14YO 16
43%
Port Askaig 100 Proof 18
57.1%
Talisker 10yr 15
45%
AMERICAN
Balcones Brimstone 17
53%
Barrell Dovetail 20
61.45%
BULLEIT BOURBON 11
45%
Canadian Club 12
37%
HIGHWEST CAMPFIRE 15
46%
Jack Daniels 12
40%
Makers Mark 12
40%
Woodford Reserve 13
43.2%
Buckley’s Rye Whisky 11
40%
Bulleit Rye 13
45%
Rittenhouse Rye 15
50%
WHISTLE PIG RYE 10YO 16
50%
Australian & World
Archie Rose Rye Malt 20
46%
Bakery Hill Double Wood 22
46%
Belgrove 100% RYE 25
42%
Hakushu 12YO 38
43%
Hakushu 18YO 68
43%
Hibiki 17YO 75
43%
Jameson 11
40%
LARK CLASSIC CASK 28
43%
Michel Couvrier OVERAGED 18
43%
Nant Single Cask Sherry Wood 28
43%
Nikka Coffey Malt 20
45%
Redbreast 12YO 18
40%
Yamazaki 12YO 42
43%
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 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
Spicy and Dry
59.57 Dancing a Duet 55.1% 24
10 Years • 1 of 320 • New Oak Hogshead/Heavy Char
88.11 A day at the Beach 54.8% 28
8 Years • 1 of 224 • Refill Barrel/Ex-Bourbon
Light & Delicate
128.9 Electrochemystery 59.8% 30
9 Years • 1 of 211 • 2nd Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel
Juicy, Oak & Vanilla
10.192 Deep and Complex, Sweet & Earthy 60.8% 28
9 Years • 1 of 271 • 2nd Fill Moscatel Hogshead
113.36 Honey Salad 61.8% 20
8 Years • 1 of 209 • 2nd Fill Ex-BourbonBarrel
Oily & Coastal
93.103 Last of the summer grime 62.3% 30
12 Years • 1 of 181 • 1st Fill Ex-Bourbon Barrel
Peated
3.318 Exotic Miso Glazed Octopus 57.1% 32
16 Years • 1 of 195 • Islay Festival Release
53.339 Molotov Wellingtons 58.8% 28
13 Years • 1 of 293 • Refill Bourbon Hogshead
10.SPR Sweet, Smoked Salmon Jerky 59.6% 28
7 Years • 1 of 2333 • Islay Festival Release
Jaffles
4 Cheese Truffle Macaroni v 15
Pecorino, mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan,
black truffle.
Spanikopita v 16
Spinach, onion, garlic, ricotta, feta, on puff. Lemon.
Eggplant Parmigiana 16
Roasted eggplant, spiced tomato, mozzarella.
Ham, Jam & Cheese 16
Double smoked ham, caramelised onion, raclette, parmesan.
Spicy Lamb 16
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 +7
ADD Vegan cheese +3
*Hot sauce optional
Nibbles
SALTED PRETZELS 5
CHIpS & GUACAMOLE 12
CHEESE BOARDS – Regular 28 / Large 55
Three cheeses. Served with Quince paste, Pickled Cornichons & Lavosh
Affogato
CLASSIC VANILLA BEAN & ESPRESSO 10
With a little somethin’:
Frangelico +7
Brookies Mac +10
Disaronno +7
Amaro Montenegro +8
Ice Cream
Vanilla Bean, Belgian Chocolate, Coconut v 6 / scoop
CAKES (served with VANILLA ice cream)
Sticky Date Pudding & Caramel Sauce 16
Baked Cheese Cake topped with passionfruit 16
Flourless chocolate cake & sauceGF 16
COFFEE
Espresso 4
Flat White, Cappuccino, Latte, Piccolo, Macchiato, Long Black 5
Chai Latte 6
Belgian Hot Chocolate, MOCHA 7
Large / Extra Shot +.05
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 4 and more.
Under current COVID conditions we can accommodate bookings of up to 20 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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