AUTUMN MENU

Hello, Autumn.

As the weather cools, our latest menu leans into richer flavours, warm spice & seasonal ingredients designed to be enjoyed with friends.

From bold, spirit-forward sips to bright, playful favourites, each cocktail has been crafted to pair perfectly with cosy plates, long lunches & relaxed evenings at the bar.

Settle in & enjoy the season.

Our food options, designed to share, complement our exciting new cocktails, bringing together warm flavours, fresh ingredients & drinks made to be enjoyed together.

Welcome to Autumn at The Rusty Nail.

Autumn cocktails

  • A glass with a yellow-orange cocktail and ice cubes, with a black straw, on a dark surface.

    Oh, Canada

    Canadian Club | Cointreau | Fireball | Maple | Peach Schnapps Lemon

    $20

  • A tall champagne flute filled with a pinkish cocktail, with condensation on the outside, placed on a dark surface in a bar setting.

    Berry Royale

    Sweet Vermouth | Berry | Lemon Prosecco

    $15

  • A tiki mug with a carved face resembling a tribal warrior, featuring exaggerated facial features and painted details, placed on a dark surface.

    Mango Mule

    Vodka | Mango | Passionfruit | Alcoholic Ginger Beer

    $19

  • A cocktail in a coupe glass garnished with a lemon twist.

    Corpse Reviver No. 2

    Gin | Cointreau | Lillet | Dash of Absinthe | Lemon

    $20

  • A floral-patterned teacup filled with a frothy beverage, placed on a matching saucer with a small spoon on a dark surface.

    Cuppa Tia

    Malibu | White Rum | Tia Maria | Coconut Milk | Caramel

    $17

  • A vibrant green cocktail garnished with mint leaves and a black straw, served in a textured glass.

    The Madison

    Tequila | Midori | Mint | Cloudy Apple | Lime | Passionfruit

    $18

  • A Bloody Mary cocktail garnished with celery in a tall glass with a salted rim.

    Lady In Red

    Vodka | Tomato | Lemon | Worcestershire Sauce | Chilli Salt

    $19

  • A cocktail in a coupe glass garnished with a dried citrus wheel.

    Jaffa Martini

    Orange Liqueur | Chocolate Liqueur | Vanilla Vodka

    $18

  • A coupe glass filled with a dark red cocktail with a cherry garnish.

    Radio Waves

    Apple Brandy | Sweet Vermouth | Orange Bitters

    $19

  • A cocktail in a coupe glass with white foam topped with orange peel twist garnishing the drink.

    The Heart Throb

    White Rum | Chambord | Cointreau | Lime | Berry | Egg Whites*

    $18

THE RUSTY NAIL $18

Chivas Regal | Drambuie | Citrus

VIOLET BRAMBLE $19

Ink Dry Gin | Lychee | Peach | Pineapple | Cranberry Lime

SHORT BLACK MARTINI $18

Short Black Coffee Co Espresso | Tia Maria | Absolut Vanilla | Caramel | Egg Whites*

THE REAL GIN SHADY $22

Ink Dry Gin | Lychee | Benedictine | Lime | Egg Whites*

BEEZ KNEEZ $18

Gin | Honey | Orange | Pineapple | Lemon

LYCHEE LARA $18

White Rum | Coconut | Lychee | Orgeat | Lime

ROLL UP $18

Ink Sloe & Berry Gin | Pomegranate | Lime | Berry

JACARANDA BLOOM $19

Ink Dry Gin | Cointreau | Lime

A person holding a glazed pork rib above a black and white checkered tray of cooked ribs topped with sauce and garnished with herbs, with small bowls of sauce and a glass of drink on the table.

OUR FAVOURITES

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OUR FAVOURITES 〰️

A wooden serving board with various Mexican dishes and tapas, including guacamole, salsa, roasted peppers, and rice, with a person holding a taco.
Close-up of shrimp toast topped with green onions and sesame seeds on a black rectangular plate.
A bowl of chili topped with chopped green herbs, served with three slices of garlic bread on top, on a wooden table. In the background, there is an empty glass, a plate with crumpled napkins, and a stand with a QR code and table number.
A hand dipping a piece of garlic bread into a bowl of tomato-based soup garnished with herbs.
A bowl of chickpea salad with herbs, garnished with thin red chili threads, on a wooden table. A person is holding a fork over the bowl.

MID STRENGTH COCKTAILS

Mid Strength Cocktails range between 1.0 & 1.2 standard drinks

LE LIGHT LIMON $17

Limoncello | Lemon | Honey

TIMMY COLLINS $17

Gin | Lemon | Sugar | Soda

PEACH STATE $18

Absolut Vanilla | Peach | Lemon | Honey | Soda

CLASSIC COCKTAILS

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CLASSIC COCKTAILS 〰️

Paloma $18

Mai Tai $20

French 75 $16

Manhattan $16

White Russian $17

Sex On the Beach $18

Whiskey Daisy $18

Gimlet $16

Dark & Stormy $18

Daiquiri $16

Cosmopolitan $18

Old Fashioned $20

French Martini $18

Mojito $16

Tommy’s Marg $18

Lychee Martini $20

Pina Colada $18

Chocolate Martini $18

Negroni $20

Long Island $20

MARGARITAS $17

Classic | Spicy | Mango | Watermelon | Peach Passionfruit | Strawberry

SOURS $19

Amaretto | Whiskey | Lemon Drop | Passionfruit | Berry Gin | Strawberry | Honey & Elderflower

All of our sours can be vegan on request

SPRITZES $18

Aperol | Pimms | Elderflower | Hugo | Limoncello Pink Gin | Grapefruit

MARTINIS $16

Dry | Bone Dry | Dirty | Filthy | Sweet | Extra Sweet | Vesper | Gibson

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APPLETINI $17

Lyres Non-Alcoholic Gin | Cloudy Apple | Lemon | Sugar

BABY SUNRISE $15

Orange | Grapefruit | Apple | Pineapple | Lemon Grenadine

PINK PONTIAC $18

Lyres Non-Alcoholic Gin | Cranberry | Lime | Coconut Watermelon | Berry

MOCKTAILS

Sherwood Sauvignon Blanc $15 | $75

Sorby Adam’s Gudilly Pinot Blanc $13 | $60

Bellbrae Estate Longboard Chardonnay $18 | $90

Hugo Family Estate Fiano $18 | $90

Patriti Lavoro Reisling $14 | $65

Patriti Lavoro Rose $14 | $65

Scorza Prosecco $16 | $80

Hugo Family Estate Shiraz $15 | $75

Sorby Adam’s Gudilly Pinot Noir $14 | $65

Patriti Lavoro Cabernet Sauvignon $14 | $65

WINES & Beers

We’re proud to serve the finest locally brewed craft beers, showcasing the creativity and quality of our region’s independent brewers. Our taps are on constant rotation to keep the selection fresh, exciting, and full of new flavours to discover. We’re dedicated exclusively to craft, so you won’t find mass-produced commercial beers here. The only exception is the iconic Guinness, a timeless classic we’re happy to keep on pour alongside our rotating lineup of local brews.

SHAREABLES & TAPAS

FIESTA BOARD $35

Perfect for groups! Jerk Chicken | Tortillas | Guacamole Black Bean Dip | Siesta Kefir Sauerkraut | Smoked Chipotle Chilli | Cheese | Lime | Fresh Salsa

CHARCUTERIE BOARD $35 [gFO | VO]

Perfect for groups! 3 cheeses | Cured Meats | Olives Hummus & a variety of crackers

BRIE MINE TONIGHT $25

Turkish Pide Bread | Herbed Garlic Butter | Brie Caramalised Nuts | Guanciale Ham | Chilli Honey

JAMBALAYA $18 [DF | GFO]

Chorizo | Cajun Prawns | Sausage |Rice | Served With Crusty Bread

SPICY SHROOMS $14 [GF]

A Bowl Of Mushrooms Garnished With Chilli & Garlic

CAJUN PRAWNS $16

Cajun Spiced Prawns on Turkish Garlic Bread with Lemon & Herbs

PORK RIBS $18 [GF | DF]

Rack of Slow Cooked Seasoned Pork Ribs

CHEESEBOARD FOR TWO $20 [GFO | VO]

A Serving of 3 Delicious Cheeses & A Variety Of Crackers

[DF] Dairy Friendly

[GF] Gluten Friendly

[GFO] Gluten Friendly Option

[VO] Vegan Option

Items Marked Gluten Friendly Are Prepared Without Gluten Ingredients. Although Every Effort Is Made To Be Gluten Friendly, We Cannot Guarantee That Items May Be Exposed To Gluten Within Our Kitchen.

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