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THE TRADIES – A PLACE TO BELONG

“At The Tradies, we’re more than a place to gather—we’re part of a sustainable future. Through our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, supporting local communities, and fostering an inclusive environment, we strive to serve a better world along with every meal. We’d love to hear your thoughts on how we’re doing—scan the QR code to share your experience and help us improve.”

HOW TO ORDER

1. ORDER AT THE COUNTER: place your order with the cashier.

2. SHARE YOUR TABLE NUMBER: so we can bring your meal right to you.

3. SHOW YOUR MEMBER CARD: enjoy special member pricing.

4. RELAX: your meal will be served at your table.

Please let our team know if you have any special requests or food allergies when ordering. All items are subject to availability.

(v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (gf) Gluten-Free

Dietary Needs? We’ve Got You Covered! We handle all orders with care and respect for dietary requirements. However, please be aware that our kitchen processes nuts, seafood, shellfish, sesame seeds, wheat, eggs, mushrooms, and dairy products. Let us know if you have specific needs, and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

DISCOVER YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS

Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy special pricing on food and drinks.

Members-Only Offers: Access unique specials just for you.

Earn Points, Get Rewards: Collect bonus points with every purchase.

Scan the QR code to explore all the ways membership benefits you!

MEMBERS SPECIALS

WEEKDAY LUNCH SPECIALS

BANGERS AND MASH (2 PCS) 17

thick gluten-free beef sausages served with creamy mash, rich onion gravy, and seasonal vegetables (gf)

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL 320G 18

freshly crumbed golden-fried succulent chicken breast, served with your choice of two sides and sauce

VEGAN SCHNITZEL PARMIGIANA 19

crispy vegan schnitzel topped with napoli sauce and melted vegan cheese, served with your choice of two sides

CALAMARI RINGS (6) 16

fried golden-crumbed calamari rings served with chips, garden salad, tartare sauce and a lemon wedge

FISH AND CHIPS (3PCS) 19

beer-battered flathead served with chips, garden salad, lemon wedge, and tartare sauce

GRILLED BARRAMUNDI 200G 19

grilled barramundi fillet served on a bed of creamy mashed potato with steamed vegetables, garlic herb butter, a drizzle of hollandaise and a lemon wedge

ROAST OF THE DAY 150G 17

slow-cooked selection of roast meats served with rich gravy, roast pumpkin, sweet potato, herbed chat potatoes, steamed vegetables, and a fresh baked ciabatta roll with butter (gf)

WEEKEND ROAST SPECIAL 150G 18

slow-cooked selection of roast meats served with rich gravy, roasted pumpkin, sweet potato, herbed chat potatoes, steamed vegetables, and a freshly baked ciabatta bread roll with butter (gf)

BREADS

FRESHLY BAKED CIABATTA BREAD ROLL 3 | 3.5 with butter

GARLIC AND HERB BREAD (v) 8 | 9.5 + Add Cheese +3 | +3.5 + Add Bacon +2 | +2.5 + Add Cheese and Bacon +5 | +6

BRUSCHETTA 14 | 17

Crispy sourdough topped with fresh tomato, basil, red onion, fetta, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze (v)

STARTERS & SHARING

SOUP OF THE DAY 13 | 15

served with a freshly baked bread roll and butter

PEKING DUCK SPRING ROLLS (4PCS) 12 | 14

served with a sweet plum dipping sauce

KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN 200G 17 | 20

crispy tenderloin in mild gochujang sauce, coated with sesame seeds

CRISPY ONION RINGS 12 | 14

served with a tangy dipping sauce (v)

SALT & PEPPER SQUID 20 | 24

served with fresh roquette, tomato, red onion, parmesan and aioli

SWEET POTATO FRIES 12 | 14

sweet potato fries served with a rich truffle aioli (v)

Member | Guest

MERIMBULA ROCK OYSTERS

AWARD-WINNING AND SHUCKED FRESH DAILY

(minimum order of 2 per type)

NATURAL 3.5 each | 4 each

served chilled with lemon (gf)

MIGNONETTE 4 each | 5 each

served with a sweet, tangy mignonette sauce (gf)

KILPATRICK 4 each | 5 each

topped with crispy bacon and worcestershire sauce, grilled to perfection (gf)

EXPERIENCE THE FINEST:

Merimbula is celebrated for producing some of the best oysters in Australia, renowned for their exceptional flavour and quality.

FRESH SALADS

CAESAR SALAD 19 | 23

crisp cos lettuce, cage-free eggs, bacon and grated parmesan, tossed with a creamy caesar dressing

ROQUETTE, PUMPKIN & FETTA SALAD 19 | 23

fresh roquette, roasted pumpkin, fetta, and toasted pine nuts, drizzled with a light dressing (v)

GARDEN SALAD 19 | 23

a fresh mix of lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, beetroot, and carrot with a honey mustard vinaigrette (v, vg)

+ Add grilled chicken breast 150G +6 | +7

+ Add crumbed calamari rings (6pc) +8 | +9.5

Member | Guest

PASTA

LINGUINE CARBONARA 23 | 28

Linguine pasta tossed with creamy sauce, crispy bacon, button mushrooms, garlic, and parmesan

PRAWN CHILLI PASTA 28 | 34

Linguine with juicy king prawns, Napoli sauce, red chilli, garlic, and baby spinach, finished with a sprinkle of parmesan and parsley

SPINACH & RICOTTA CANNELLONI 25 | 30

Filled cannelloni with spinach and ricotta, topped with Napoli sauce, shaved parmesan, dressed rocket and olive dust (v)

TRADIES SIGNATURE SCHNITZELS

REGULAR SCHNITZEL 320G 27 | 32

freshly crumbed, golden-fried and served with your choice of two sides and a sauce

OUR LEGENDARY SCHNITZEL 500G 30 | 36

freshly crumbed, golden-fried and served with your choice of two sides and a sauce

SERVED WITH TWO SIDES AND SAUCE

SIDES

hot chips | coleslaw

steamed vegetables

mash | garden salad

SAUCES (all gf)

gravy | diane | creamy mushroom

creamy garlic | herb & garlic butter

creamy green peppercorn | hollandaise

VEGAN SCHNITZEL PARMIGIANA 150G 28 | 34

crispy vegan schnitzel topped with napoli sauce and melted vegan cheese served with salad and chips (prepared in a separate fryer) (v,vg)

* vegan schnitzels contain soy and wheat

Member | Guest

LOADED SCHNITZELS

CHOOSE YOUR SIZE, TOPPINGS AND TWO SIDES (NO SIDE SAUCE INCLUDED)

REGULAR 320G 32 | 38

LEGENDARY 500G 35 | 42

MEXICAN

tomato salsa, jalapenos, mozzarella, guacamole and sour cream

BBQ MEAT LOVERS

BBQ sauce, pepperoni, kransky, salami, and mozzarella

PARMIGIANA

napolitana sauce, ham, and mozzarella

SURF AND TURF

napolitana sauce, prawns, mozzarella, topped with calamari rings

TOPPINGS SIDES

SELECT TWO: hot chips | coleslaw | steamed vegetables | mash | garden salad

+ Add a sauce +3 | +3.5

Member | Guest

FROM THE GRILL

SIRLOIN 250G (120 DAYS GRAIN FED) 28 | 34

a tender cut known for its flavour. grilled to perfection and served with your choice of two sides and sauce (gf)

RIB-EYE 400G (PRIVATE SELECTION GRAIN FED) 47 | 56

one of the most flavourful and tender cuts of beef, grilled to perfection, served with your choice of two sides and sauce (gf)

SCOTCH FILLET 300G (MB2 GRASS FED) 38 | 45

a succulent scotch fillet, known for its marbling and tenderness. grilled to your preference and served with your choice of two sides and sauce for a premium dining experience (gf)

+ Add surf n turf +9 | +11

top your meal with 3 succulent creamy garlic prawns and 2 crispy crumbed squid rings

BANGERS & MASH 250G 21 | 25

thick gluten-free beef sausages served with creamy mash, rich onion gravy, and seasonal vegetables (gf)

ALL STEAKS COME WITH YOUR CHOICE OF TWO SIDES AND A SAUCE.

SIDES

hot chips | coleslaw steamed vegetables mash | garden salad

Member | Guest

SAUCES (all gf)

gravy | diane | creamy mushroom | creamy garlic | herb & garlic butter | creamy green peppercorn | hollandaise | red wine jus

At The Tradies, our commitment to quality and delivering exceptional value to our members is at the core of everything we do—and Essence is no exception. That’s why we have partnered with Long Valley Meats, whose dedication to sourcing the finest meats ensures we bring only the best to our members’ plates.

PAUL CAMILLERI | LONG VALLEY MEATS

“At Long Valley Meats, our passion for quality and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our expertise and dedication, we ensure that our customers have access to the finest quality produce from the best producers in the region”

SLOW-COOKED SPECIALTIES

BEEF BRISKET 250G 25 | 30

tender beef brisket glazed with bbq sauce, and your choice of mash or chips, and a side of crunchy coleslaw

BBQ PORK RIBS

slow-cooked, smoked pork ribs glazed with our house-made bbq sauce, served with your choice of mash or chips and a side of crunchy coleslaw

FULL SERVE 500G 42 | 50 HALF SERVE 250G 32 | 38

TRADITIONAL ROAST

slow-cooked selection of roast meats served with rich gravy, roast pumpkin, sweet potato, herbed chat potatoes, steamed vegetables, and a fresh baked ciabatta roll with butter. (gf) available in half serve or full serve

FULL SERVE 25 | 30 HALF SERVE 20 | 24

LAMB SHANKS

slow braised lamb shanks with creamy mash, steamed vegetables, and pan thickened gravy (gf)

LARGE (2PCS) 37 | 44

SMALL (1PCS) 27 | 32

CHICKEN SUPREME 30 | 36

slow-cooked sous-vide chicken breast, finished in the pan and served with a traditional french-style sauce supreme of bacon, mushrooms, onion, thyme, brandy and cream

Member | Guest

SEAFOOD SELECTIONS

CALAMARI RINGS (8 PCS) 26 | 31

crumbed and fried calamari rings served with tartare sauce, a lemon wedge, salad and chips

FISH & CHIPS (4 PCS) 26 | 31

beer-battered flathead served with crispy chips, a fresh garden salad, a lemon wedge and tartare sauce

SEAFOOD BASKET 32 | 38

a delicious mix of crumbed prawn cutlets, calamari rings, panko scallops, prawn twisters, and battered flathead, served with tartare sauce, a fresh salad, crispy chips and a lemon wedge

GRILLED BARRAMUNDI 200G 24 | 29

skin-off barramundi fillet, served on a bed of creamy mashed potato with steamed vegetables, topped with herb and garlic butter, a light drizzle of hollandaise and a lemon wedge

GARLIC PRAWNS 26 | 31

succulent prawns sauteed in a rich garlic cream sauce, served over basmati rice

GRILLED SALMON 200G 33 | 39

salmon fillet, served on a bed of creamy mashed potato with steamed vegetables, topped with herb and garlic butter, a light drizzle of hollandaise and a lemon wedge

EXTRAS

creamy garlic | creamy green peppercorn

creamy mushroom | diane | gravy | herb & garlic butter

hollandaise | tartare | red wine jus

hot chips | coleslaw | steamed vegetables

creamy mashed potato | fresh garden salad

bbq sauce | dijon mustard | sour cream sweet chilli sauce | tomato sauce | chilli paste | aioli (vg)

Member | Guest

LITTLE LEGENDS MEALS

INCLUDES A COMPLIMENTARY SOFT DRINK OR JUICE OF YOUR CHOICE.

CALAMARI RINGS 15 | 18

crumbed calamari rings (6) served with chips and tartare sauce

CHEESEBURGER 15 | 18

juicy beef patty topped with melted cheese, tomato sauce served in a soft bun with a side of chips

CHICKEN NUGGETS 15 | 18

crispy chicken breast nuggets served with chips and tomato sauce

FLATHEAD BITES 15 | 18

150g of crispy flathead bites served with chips and tartare sauce

BANGER & MASH 15 | 18

thick gluten-free beef sausage (1) served with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy (gf)

DESSERT SELECTION

CREME BRÛLÉE 15 | 18

a rich vanilla bean custard, topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust, served with a fresh strawberry and a side of biscotti for a delightful crunch (gf)

STICKY DATE PUDDING 15 | 18

warm sticky date pudding served with rich butterscotch sauce, a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, and a toffee web

TIRAMISU 15 | 18

layers of coffee-soaked sponge fingers, rich mascarpone cream, and a hint of Tia Maria, dusted with cocoa powder

Member | Guest

WINE LIST

Featuring the Best of Canberra and Surrounding Cool-Climate Regions

Our selection highlights exceptional cool-climate wines from the Canberra region and its neighbouring areas, renowned for their quality and recognised with numerous accolades and awards. Enjoy a taste of the finest wines our local vineyards have to offer.

WHITES SPARKLING

SHAW WINES NV PROSECCO g 9.5 | 11.5 b 36 | 43

citrus notes of lemon & lime, lightly textured with apple & honeydew, balanced with delicate acidity and natural sweetness.

LOCK & KEY SPARKLING CHARDONNAY g 8.5 | 10 b 33 | 40

fresh and bright with golden apple, spice, and summer berries

GALLAGHER DUET g 11 | 13.2 b 45 | 54 vibrant grapefruit and fresh apple flavours with a clean and crisp finish

ROSÉ & FRUIT-FORWARD

NICK O’LEARY ROSÉ g 10 | 12 b 37 | 44.4

the palate is dry with aromas of strawberry and cherry

LONG RAIL GULLY WINES ČETIRI FIELD BLEND g 9 | 10.8 b 35 | 42

refreshing blend with bright citrus and stone fruit flavours, offering a crisp finish

RIESLING

NICK O’LEARY RIESLING g 10 | 12 b 45 | 54

the palate is generous with a powerful mix of granny smith apple and freshly squeezed lime

HELM WINES CLASSIC RIESLING g 12.5 | 15 b 48 | 57.6

lively white wine with fresh notes of green apple and peach, complemented by a touch of floral

Member | Guest

SAUVIGNON BLANC & SEMILLON

GALLAGHER WINES SAUVIGNON BLANC g 9.5 | 11.5 b 40 | 48 fruit dominant and full flavoured, the palate is clean and round with good balance

BOURKE STREET SAUVIGNON BLANC g 10 | 12 b 37 | 44.4 the palate is dry with lime zest and lemongrass sprinkled with a hit of peppery spice

PINOT GRIS

LONG RAIL GULLY PINOT GRIS g 10.5 | 12.6 b 40 | 48 full of flavour and complexity. Stone fruit, peach and pear are abundant

2022 WINE DOGS PINOT GRRR-IS g 11 | 13.5 b 50 | 60 plenty of residual sweetness with soft peachy notes finishing on a fresh acid note (profits from this wine help Murrumbateman winery support RSPCA ACT)

CHARDONNAY

GALLAGHER CHARDONNAY g 9.5 | 11.5 b 40 | 48 the palate is long with good fruit sweetness and depth of flavour and a creamy texture and balance

Member | Guest

REDS

PINOT NOIR

BOURKE STREET PINOT NOIR g 10.5 | 12.6 b 44 | 52.8 a bouquet of red berry fruits, black cherry and forest floor with textured, and spicy mid-palate

MURRUMBATEMAN WINERY PINOT NOIR g 11 | 13.5 b 50 | 60 the palate is defined by fresh cherry flavours and acidity with fine, complex tannins.

MERLOT

GALLAGHER MERLOT g 10.5 | 12.6 b 40 | 48

a smooth and velvety wine featuring flavours of ripe blackberries and plums, with delightful hints of chocolate and spice

CABERNET BLENDS

LONG RAIL GULLY WINES CABERNET SAUVIGNON g 12.5 | 15 b 48 | 57.6 rich and full-bodied, this wine offers flavours of dark cherry and black currant, complemented by hints of cedar and spice

SURVEYORS HILL CABERNET SAUVIGNON g 9 | 11 b 34 | 41 intense blackcurrant palate, fine tannins, and good length

SHIRAZ

BOURKE STREET SHIRAZ g 10 | 12 b 37 | 44 full-bodied, opaque with brisky acidity and firm tannins

NICK O’LEARY SHIRAZ g 12 | 14.5 b 52 | 62 dark berry fruits that deliver a silky textured mouth feel, which finishes with long fine tannins

Member | Guest

SANGIOVESE

MURRUMBATEMAN WINERY SANGIOVESE 2022 g 11 | 13.5 b 50 | 60 medium body, fresh acids, pronounced tannins, red cherry

FORTIFIED

GALWAY PIPE PORT 60ML 9.2 | 11

rich and sweet dessert wine with deep fruit flavours and a smooth, velvety finish

FOUR WINDS FORTIFIED SHIRAZ 500ML 50 | 71.4 full-bodied with rich dark fruit flavors and a touch of spice.

SMALL BOTTLES

LOCK AND KEY SPARKLING CHARDONNAY 200ML 11.5 | 13.8 fresh and bright with golden apple, spice, and more summer berries

LONG RAIL GULLY PINOT GRIS 375ML 19 | 22.8

full of flavour and complexity, stone fruit, peach and pear are abundant

LONG RAIL GULLY SHIRAZ 375ML 19 | 22.8 a rich elegant and complex wine, packed with spice, red fruits, and plum

Member | Guest

COCKTAILS & CUSTOM BUILT DRINKS

Explore our cocktail menu—featuring a mix of timeless classics and popular favourites. From familiar flavours to something with a twist, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy. Take your pick and sip back, relax!

COCKTAILS

ESPRESSO MARTINI 13 | 15.6

a rich blend of vodka, freshly brewed espresso, Kahlua, and a touch of sugar syrup, shaken to a silky perfection

MIDORI SPLICE 13 | 15.6

a refreshing mix of Midori and Malibu, combined with pineapple juice and topped with a splash of cream for a tropical indulgence

FRUIT TINGLE 13 | 15.6

a vibrant mix of blue curacao, vodka, berries, lemonade, and a hint of raspberry cordial, served with a pop of fruity colour

COSMOPOLITAN 14 | 16.8

a sophisticated blend of vodka, Cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice, sugar syrup, bitters, with fresh lemon and lime peel for a classic twistl

CLASSIC MARGARITA 16 | 19.2

tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice, balanced with a salted rim and garnished with lime

Member | Guest

CUSTOM-BUILT DRINKS

LONG ISLAND ICE TEA 18 | 21.6

vodka, gin, bacardi rum, cointreau, and tequila shaken with fresh lemon and topped with coke

JIM BEAM HONEY & LEMONADE 11 | 13.2

jim beam honey, topped with lemonade with a slice of fresh lime

FRANGELICO SODA & LIME 11 | 13.2

frangelico topped with soda water and a slice of fresh lime

SAPPHIRE TONIC 11 | 13.2

bombay sapphire gin and tonic

CRANBERRY MOSCOW MULE 11 | 13.2

captain morgan’s spiced rum and cranberry juice with a dash of ginger ale and fresh lime

SUNRISE MIMOSA 12 | 14.4

prosecco, orange juice, and grenadine

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