We’re always on the lookout for experienced and passionate people to join our team, both front of house and back of house, in the kitchen and behind the bar.
A minimum 3+ years’ experience in a similar role is preferable. Send your CV and cover letter to careers@thedrydock.com.au and we’ll be in touch!
Yes, nestled off to the side of the Public Bar, our Sports Lounge has been designed with comfort in mind — where you can have a punt, watch your favourite game, or enjoy a drink and a hearty meal. This intimate, air-conditioned space features a large screen TV video wall, TAB facilities and Live Sports backed by a state-of-the-art sound system, leather banquettes and comfortable club chairs and tables. All you need to do is sit back and relax.
Please note, minors under the age of 18 are not permitted in the Sports Lounge.
We have 16 products on tap, including:
Carlton Draught
Victoria Bitter
Balter XPA
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
Stone & Wood Green Coast Crisp
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Asahi Super Dry
Reschs Blonde Lager
Hawke’s Lager
Hawkes Patio Pale Ale
White Bay Lager
Coopers Pale Ale
Guiness
Yullis Mediterranean lager
Aether Ginger Beer
*Beers on tap may be subject to change
Unfortunately, not, as we are here for the community. However, feel free to contact our team for other alternate suggestions.
Yes we do, our Lounge Bar has a beautiful wood burning double fronted fireplace. Enjoy a cosy seat in front of a roaring fire from our leather chesterfield couch, or on the other side from our comfortable and cosy leather booths for two.
We sure do, the venue is air conditioned throughout.
Yes, our beautiful semi-private dining room is the perfect place to host your gathering, adjacent to the main Dining Room. It seats 14 people comfortably, featuring tranquil garden views just beyond our floor to ceiling glass wall and enjoys the buzz of our main Dining Room atmosphere. Reach out to our reservations team to make it yours. Please email or call 02 9555 1306 Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm for assistance.
No, The Dry Dock is a fully licensed venue and BYO is not permitted.
Cakeage fee applies, please contact the venue for further information.
There are a range of menu items which can be modified to accommodate dietary requirements. Please speak with our staff on the day for further guidance and information.
Important – Our menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen that handles nuts, shellfish, and gluten. Whilst all reasonable effects are taken to accommodate guest dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that our food will be allergen free.
Yes, all areas of the venue are wheelchair accessible. Please ask our venue staff for assistance.
Yes, the accessible bathroom is located off the Lounge Bar.
Yes, the baby change table is located in our accessible bathroom, located off the Lounge Bar.
Yes, we have a limited number of highchairs available.
The Dry Dock is family friendly, and yes, we have a kid’s menu available. Simply ask our team when in venue, or click on this link to view the menu online – add link to kids menu.
Beautiful Mort Bay Park (right next to Balmain Ferry Wharf) is located directly opposite the pub on our Cameron St side and has an amazing children’s playground. Let the kids enjoy a play, while you take in stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and then head into the Dry Dock for a well-deserved beverage and meal.
Yes, children and guests under 18 yrs are welcome in our Public Bar, Lounge Bar and Dining Room areas but MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over 25yrs at all times.
By law the areas that minors are not permitted is our Sports Lounge, or within the tiled area surrounding the bars.
The Dry Dock is located 350m (2 blocks) from Darling St Balmain.
The Balmain Ferry Wharf, also known as Thames St Ferry, is located 350m from The Dry Dock, on historic and picturesque Mort Bay Park and only a few easy minutes’ stroll through the park to the pub.
Ferries operate regularly from Circular Quay to Balmain Ferry Wharf (9min ride) and from Woolwich Wharf and Greenwich Point Ferry Wharf in the other direction.
Please note, don’t go to East Balmain Ferry, this is not close.
Yes, there is ample free street car parking along Cameron street, College street and other surrounding streets to the venue.
To make a reservation in our Dining Room please book online. Or call our office on 02 9555 1306. Our office is open from 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday.
The Dining Room always welcomes walk-in guests; however, they are subject to availability. Please speak to our team when in venue and they can check availability.
No reservations are required to drink and dine in our Lounge Bar, Public Bar or Sports Lounge. These areas are kept available for walk-in guests and to ensure our community can drop in any time they’d like for beverage or a hearty meal from our bar menu. Seating subject to availability.
We’ve kept our Lounge Bar, Public Bar and Sports Lounge exclusively for walk-ins (no reservation required) to ensure our community can drop in any time they’d like for a pint or a hearty meal from our Bar Menu.
For our Dining Room where you can enjoy a full-la carte dining experience, we do recommend booking via our online reservations link. However, if you do decide to walk-in – we’ll still do our best to seat you. Simply let one of our Dining Room team know and they can check availability for you.
