Belgian Beer Cafe Menu

Food

• Country Style Pâté
  Duck, pork & pistachio pate serve w/ crusty bread & cornichons
• Tomato au Montrachet
  Baked​ beefsteak tomato filled w/ goats cheese & basil vinaigrette
• Crisp Pork Belly Cubes
  Glazed w/ Leffe Blonde & served w/ apple relish, a fresh herb salad & bacon crumbs
• Scallops & Chorizo
  Pan-fried & served w/ Hoegaarden braised witlof & an orange reduction
• Crisp Fried Prawns
  Served w/ bittersweet, sticky, spicy sauce
• Belgian Cheese Croquettes
  A blend of Gouda, Emmenthal & Gruyère cheese; crumbed, rolled & served bite sized w/ lemon & fried parsley
• Crispy Chicken Wings
  Served w/ chicory jam
• Belle-Vue Kriek Braised Lamb Ribs
  Served w/ chicory jam
• Smoked Salmon
  Served on mini potato waffles w/ fennel crème capers
• Frites 18 reviews & Mayonnaise

• Croque Monsieur
  Classic Belgian pan-fried sandwich w/ San Daniele ham & Emmenthal, served w/ frites
• Steak Sandwich 8 reviews
  Tenderized prime scotch fillet between two slices of char-grilled ciabatta w/ lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheese, caramelized onion & house made relish, served w/ frites
• BLT 2 reviews
  Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & House made mayonnaise in a club sandwich, served w/ frites

• Butcher’s Block
  Our house charcuterie platter: San Daniele Parma ham, cured salami, grilled chorizo, country pâté & house marinated olives
• Carnivores Share Plate
  Leffe Blonde glazed pork belly, country pâté, Hoegaarden braised lamb ribs & grilled chorizo served w/ onion jam
• Belgian Beer Café Share Plate
  For four or more: Crispy chicken wings, Belgian Cheese Croquettes, Mussels Provençale, country pâté, Belle-Vue Kriek braised lamb ribs & house marinated olives served w/ crusty ciabatta
• Seafood Share Plate
  Scallops (2) w/ Hoegaarden braised witlof, fried prawns (4) , smoked salmon on potato waffles & Mussels Provençale
• Vegetarian Share Plate
  Tomato au Montrachet (2) , cheese croquettes, braised witlof, roasted field mushrooms & asparagus spears

• Salade Liègeoise
  Classic Belgian salad of potato, green beans, bacon & endive dressed w/ sherry vinaigrette
• Smoked Chicken Caesar Salad
  House-smoked​ chicken breast, cos lettuce, poached egg, bacon lardons & house
• Calamari Salad
  Char-grilled calamari tossed w/ roquette, parmesan, lemon juice & extra virgin olive oil

• Provençale
  Tomato, garlic & basil
• Roquefort 4 reviews
  Blue cheese, cream & spinach
• Mariniere
  White wine, celery, onion, leek & thyme
• Spicy
  Chilli, lemon-grass & coconut cream

• Roast Field Mushrooms
  Roasted wild mushrooms w/ chicory, asparagus spears & shaved parmesan
• Pie du Jour

  19.00
  House made pie served w/ matching salad - please ask your waiter for today’s selection
• Tasmanian Salmon Fillet
  Pan-fried salmon fillet served w/ asparagus, mustard dressing & cauliflower puree
• Tagliatelle de Fruits de Mer
  Pan-tossed tagliatelle w/ mussels, tomato, garlic & basil
• Wiener Schnitzel 3 reviews
  Served w/ mustard coleslaw

• 300g Porterhouse (sirloin)
• Pork Cutlet
  Served w/ vanilla apple compote, Salade Liègeoise & Hoegaarden Butter
• 200g Scotch Fillet
• Sausages 8 reviews & Stoemp 6 reviews
  Bavarian style sausages, served w/ stoemp, caramelized onion & red wine jus

• Mixed Leaf Salad

  9.00
  Served w/ mustard vinaigrette
• Frites 18 reviews & Mayonnaise

  9.00
• Mustard Coleslaw

  9.00
• Hoegaarden-braised Witlof

  9.00

• Affogato 3 reviews
  Vanilla bean ice cream & RomCaffe espresso coffee
• Chocolate Fondant
  Exquisite Belgian chocolate oozes from this decadent pudding, served w/ orange caramel pistachio & ice cream – Please note, will take 15 minutes
• Belgian Waffles
  House made Belgian waffles served w/ cinnamon, strawberries, vanilla bean ice cream & hot Callebaut chocolate sauce
• Cheese Board
  For two or more. A selection of European hard, soft & blue cheese w/ toasted ciabatta, lavouche, seasonal fruits & house made quince paste

• Stella Artois 5.2%

  9.00 - 12.00
  With origins that trace back to the founding of Brouwerij Den Hoorn in 1366, Stella Artois is the world’s best selling Belgian beer. First sold in 1928 as a special Christmas beer, Stella (Latin for Star) employs a finely crafted brewing process using traditionally malted barley & the finesthops. This results in a premium pilsner style lager w/ superior quality & a full, unique flavour. Stella Artois is a clear, pale golden colour w/ a fine, clean bitterness & a hint of citric fruitiness
• Leffe Blonde 6.6%

  12.00
  Blonde​ in colour & of medium strength, Leffe is Belgium’s original abbey beer, tracing its origins back to the abbey of Leffe founded in 1152. Inside, the abbey monks handcrafted their own beer according to specific rules, traditions & recipes. Leffe Blonde is a well balanced full bodied, lightly aromatic beer w/ delicate sweetness & light bitterness.
• Belle-Vue Kriek 4.1%

  9.00
  Kriek is a style of lambic beer w/ the aroma, taste & colour of sour cherries, & a sweetness to charm even the most hesitant of non-beer drinkers. Lambic beers undergo spontaneous fermentation w/ natural wild yeasts & are aged in oak barrels very similar to those used in winemaking. Whilst in these barrels, macerated cherries are added to give it its distinctive colour & flavour.
• Hoegaarden Wit 4.9%

  9.00 - 16.00
  The Hoegaarden history starts around 1445 in the small village of the same name. Following a secret recipe using the purest ingredients & locally grown wheat, the villagers developed the original unfiltered white beer. Reinvented for a modern age, Pierre Celis’ version has a cloudy appearance resulting from continued fermentation & is a Light & refreshing beer w/ a slightly bitter & fruity taste.
• Leffe Brune 6.5%

  12.00
  330ml. Almost black in colour, perfectly balanced, sweet & bitter; Leffe Brune is a beer lover’s beer. The dark malt gives Leffe Brune an aftertaste of coffee; perfect to drink after a meal or in a relaxing mood. Leffe Brune, also an authentic abbey beer is brewed w/ a high proportion of heavily roasted malts to provide its full bodied, slightly fruity taste & its rich, deep brown colour.
• Saison Dupont 6.5%

  12.00
  Saison Dupont is the undisputed classic of the saison style, characterised by the house yeast which is linked to the farmhouse style of the region. Often quoted by other Belgian Brewers as their second favourite beer (after their own, of course!) , Saison Dupont is light anddry w/ dominant yeast flavours of pepper, clove, apple, earthiness & barnyard.

• Little Creatures Pale Ale 5.2%

  8.00 - 12.00
  Established in 2000, Little Creatures has grown to become one of the cornerstones of the craft beer industry in Australia & this, the flagship Little Creatures beer is still one of the best entry level craft beers made. Based on classic American Pale Ales, this beer is brewed w/ cascade hops for aroma, Chinook hops for bitterness & all Australian malts. It is then bottle conditioned using Little Creatures proprietary yeast strain. Expect grapefruit, orange peel & pine flavours to balance the creamy, spicy malt body.
• James Squire Orchard Crush Cider 4.8%

  8.00 - 12.00
  This unfiltered apple cider has a crisp & fresh palate which finishes w/ a satisfying medium dry aftertaste.
• White Rabbit White Ale 4.5%

  8.00 - 12.00
  This is the newest beer to emerge from the relatively new White Rabbit brewery in Healesville, Victoria. Dubbed an Australian White Ale, this cloudy & refreshing take on a Belgian witbier hits the mark. Brewed w/ all Australian hops & malt, yet Belgian yeast strains, this sessionable ale offers flavours of coriander seed, juniper berry & bitter orange, all over a base of sweet unmalted wheat. Light citrus aromas round out this classic white ale, which finishes w/ just a hint of bitterness.

• Peach & Amaretto Sour

  16.00
  A spectacular twist on one of the oldest of cocktails. Peach, Amaretto, Lemon Juice, Egg White combine for this easy & Delicious cocktail.
• Cuban Honey

  19.00
  Based on the classic daiquiri. According to legend, this recipe was discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of Cuba. An elegant blend of golden rum, honey & Lime.
• El Fuego

  19.00
  Born in the fiery back streets of Tijuana, this unholy combination of tequila, lime & Chilli will knock your sombrero off.
• Espresso Martini

  19.00
  Our version of this martini classic will leave you buzzing… Espresso, Vodka & just a splash of dark Crème de Cacao.

• Jug for Jo

  35.00
  An enchanting combination of Passionfruit & Feijoa Vodkas, Red Vermouth & Fruit.
• Al’s Rum Punch

  35.00
  Inspired by the legendary journalists haunt in Puerto Rico- Mount Gay Eclipse, Sailor Jerry’s Spiced Rum, Frangelico & Crème de Myrtille mixed w/ lime & ginger beer
• Classic Pimms No. 1 Jug

  35.00
  The original & the best. Pimms, Gin, Dry Ginger, a splash of lemonade & lots of fruit. Jolly Good!

• NV Redbank ‘Emily’ Brut King Valley, Vic

  7.50 - 30.00
• NV Pol Roger Brut Epernay, France

  21.00 - 110.00
• NV Jansz Premium Cuvée Pipers River, Tas

  10.00 - 40.00

• 2011 Hartog’s Plate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon WA

  7.50 - 30.00
• 2011 Monmousseau Sauvignon Blanc Loire Valley, France

  9.50 - 38.00
• 2011 Dr. Burklin-wolf Trocken RieslingPfalz, Germany

  12.50 - 50.00
• 2012 Angel Cove Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, NZ

  9.00 - 36.00
• 2012 T’Gallant Cape Schank Pinot Grigio Mornington Peninsula, Vic

  9.50 - 38.00
• 2010 Scotchmans Hill Estella Chardonnay Adelaide Hills, SA

  10.00 - 40.00

• 2012 Foxeys Hangout Rosé Mornington Peninsula, Vic

  9.50 - 38.00
• 2011 Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir Yarra Valley, Vic

  15.00 - 60.00
• 2011 Hartog’s Plate Cabernet Merlot WA

  7.50 - 30.00
• 2009 Chateau Du Pin Entres Deaux Merc AOC Bordeaux, France

  16.00 - 64.00
• 2011 Austin’s Pinot Noir Geelong, Vic

  13.50 - 54.00
• 2010 Antinori Santa Cristina Sangiovese Merlot Tuscany, Italy

  9.00 - 36.00
• 2010 Lehmann H & V Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley, SA

  12.00 - 48.00
• 2010 Jim Barry Lodge Hill Shiraz Clare Valley, SA

  13.00 - 52.00

• 2012 Be. Moscato Napa Valley, CA

  7.50 - 30.00

Wine List

• NV Redbank ‘Emily’ Brut

  7.50 - 30.00
  King Valley, Vic
• NV Pol Roger Brut

  21.00 - 110.00
  Epernay,​ France
• NV Jansz Premium Cuvée

  10.00 - 40.00
  Pipers River, Tas
• NV Laurent Perrier Brut L-P

  125.00
  Tours-sur-Marne, France

• 2011 Hartog’s Plate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon WA

  7.50 - 30.00
• 2011 Monmousseau Sauvignon Blanc

  9.50 - 38.00
  Loire Valley, France
• 2012 T’Gallant Cape Schank Pinot Grigio

  9.50 - 38.00
  Mornington Peninsula, Vic
• 2006 Trimbach Pinot Blanc

  65.00
  Alsace, France
• 2011 Dr. Burklin-wolf Trocken Riesling

  12.50 - 50.00
  Pfalz, Germany
• 2011 Leo Buring Leonay Riesling Watervale, SA

  85.00
• 2010 St Huberts The Stag Chardonnay

  45.00
  Yarra Valley, Vic
• 2008 Port Philip Estate Chardonnay

  54.00
  Mornington Peninsula, Vic
• 2007 Heggies Reserve Chardonnay

  68.00
  Eden Valley, SA
• 2012 Angel Cove Sauvignon Blanc

  9.00 - 36.00
  Marlborough, NZ
• 2012 Scotchmans Hill Sauvignon Blanc Bellarine, Vic

  48.00
• 2010 Hugel et Fils Gentil Pinot Blanc Riesling

  55.00
  Alsace, France
• 2011 Leeuwin Estate ‘Art Series’ Riesling

  46.00
  Margaret River, WA
• 2012 Heggies Riesling Eden Valley, SA

  58.00
• 2010 Scotchmans Hill Estella Chardonnay

  10.00 - 40.00
  Adelaide Hills, SA
• 2011 Abel’s Tempest Chardonnay

  55.00
  Coal River, Tas
• 2012 St Huberts Chardonnay

  60.00
  Yarra Valley, Vic

• 2012 Foxeys Hangout Rosé

  9.50 - 38.00
  Mornington Peninsula, Vic
• 2011 Opawa Pinot Noir

  45.00
  Marlborough,​ NZ
• 2011 Fickle Mistress Pinot Noir

  58.00
  Central Otago, NZ
• 2010 Antinori Santa Cristina Sangiovese Merlot

  9.00 - 36.00
  Tuscany, Italy
• 2012 Primo estate merlesco

  44.00
  McLaren Vale, SA
• 2009 Chateau Du Pin Entres Deaux Merc AOC

  64.00
  Bordeaux, France
• 2010 Jim Barry Lodge Hill Shiraz

  13.00 - 52.00
  Clare Valley, SA
• 2009 Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz

  15.00 - 60.00
  Coonawarra, SA
• 2009 Forest Hill Shiraz

  85.00
  Great Southern, WA
• 2008 John Duval ‘Plexus’ Shiraz Grenache Mataro

  58.00
  Barossa, SA
• 2011 Penfolds Bin 138 Old Vine GSM

  75.00
  Barossa, SA
• 2011 Paringa Estate ‘PE’ Rose

  42.00
  Mornington Peninsula, Vic
• 2011 Austin’s Pinot Noir

  13.50 - 54.00
  Geelong, Vic
• 2011 Coldstream Hills Pinot Noir

  15.00 - 60.00
  Yarra Valley, Vic
• 2011 Hartog’s Plate Cabernet Merlot WA

  7.50 - 30.00
• 2010 Lehmann H & V Cabernet Sauvignon

  12.00 - 48.00
  Barossa Valley, SA
• 2011 Eldredge ‘Boundary’ Shiraz

  38.00
  Clare Valley, SA
• 2010 Baileys Shiraz

  58.00
  Glenrowan, Vic
• 2010 Saltram Mamre Brook Shiraz

  75.00
  Barossa, SA
• 2008 Penfolds St. Henri shiraz

  125.00
  Barossa, SA
• 2007 Boutinot Côtes du Rhône Villages

  70.00
  Rhone, France

• 2012 Be. Moscato 1 review

  7.50 - 30.00
  Napa Valley, CA
• 2012 Fratelli Moscato

  38.00
  Heathcote,​ Vic (375ml)