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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.
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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
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
TOPPINGS SIDES + Add a sauce +3 | +3.5
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
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
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
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
| 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
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
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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
