BELOW DECK
Perfect location with amazing views, Below Deck is a popular choice for any occasion.
Launched in August 2016 and located on the lower level of the Little Beach Marina, the Bar has been relaunched as Below Deck Cafe and Bar last August 2019. Enjoy delicious menus from noon and sunset. It also has an enticing drinks menu sure to quench a seaside thirst.
Food + Drink
Below Deck Menu | FOOD
Guests are invited to come and enjoy a fresh and inventive Below Deck menu.
We serve some of the best fresh, local produce and seafood that the Port Stephen region has to offer.
Tuesday to Thursday 12pm - 8pm (kitchen closes at 5pm)
Friday & Saturday 12pm - 9pm (Friday kitchen closes at 7pm; Saturday kitchen closes at 8pm)
Sunday from 12pm - 5pm (kitchen closes at 4pm)
Walk-in only, no bookings
Two Bobs Sourdough(4) with olive oil & aged balsamic reducation 14 | DF GFA V VE
add baba ganoush 6
add lump fish roe taramasalata 6
Holbert’s Oysters, plates of 6 or 12 DF GF
Country of Origin, Australia
Naked with Native Pepperberry Vinaigrette & Fresh Lemon 30/50
Sesame & Ginger Emulsion, Crisp Onion, Peanut & Seeds 30/50
Tempura with Nori, Wakame & Wasabi Emulsion 32/54
Mixed Dozen, 4 of each | 58
Antipasto Plate soft cheese, hard cheese, cured meats, pickles, crackers, dried fruit & nuts 45 | GFA
Boathouse Salt & Native Pepper Fried Squid herb aioli & fresh lemon 21 | GF DF
Smoked Pumpkin & Parmesan Arancini(4) with herb aioli 22 | GF V
San Choy Bao(3) with crispy shallots & peanuts (pork belly or halloumi) 22 | GF DF
Crispy Fried Yum Cha Plate with hoising dipping sauce 28
Truffle & Parmesan Fries with herb aioli 14 | GF V
Crispy Coated Smokey Paprika Fries with aioli 12 | GF V VE DF
Fish Tacos(3) with sriracha slaw, pickled chilli & lime 26 | DF
Greggies Chicken Chimichanga(4) with buttermilk ranch dressing 24
Boathouse Salad mixed leaves, apple, walnuts, tomato, cucumber, pickled red onions, toasted seeds & citrus dressing 14 | GF DF V VE
add-on: grilled chicken or native salt & pepper squid or haloumi $8 extra for each add-on
Poke Bowl with your choice of grilled chicken, pork belly or halloumi with wild rice, warm sweet potato, edamame, cucumber, slaw, pickled chilli & sesame ginger dressing 40 | GF DF VA
Battered King Dory with crispy fries, gribiche sauce & lemon 26 | DF
Boathouse Beef Burger with beetroot, tomato, lettuce, cheese, mustard & pickles 26
DESSERT $19
Apple & Rhubard Macadamia Nut Crumble with vanilla ice cream GF
KIDS
Chicken Nuggets fries & tomato sauce - 6 Nuggets 15 | 10 Nuggets 20
Squid fries & tomato sauce - Small 15 | Large 20 | GF DF
Grilled Chicken Breast fries & tomato sauce 20 | GF DF
Beef Bolognaise penne pasta & parmesan cheese 20
additional sauces $1
K9 Seafood Bites (for your pooch) 5 | GF DF
GF-gluten free GFA-gluten free altnernative DF-dairy free V-vegetarian VA-vegetarian alternative VE - vegan VEA-vegan alternative
Below Deck Menu | DRINKS
We welcome you to come and try our very own Little Beach Lager while taking in the stunning view.
Below Deck overlooks the pristine waters in a hidden paradise tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Nelson Bay town.
HOT DRINKS
Coffee by Giancarlo S/L | 4/5
Flat white
Cappuccino
Latte
Picolo
Macchiato
Mocha
Hot Choco
Espresso | 3.50
extra shot | 1.0
Add | .50c
Bon Soy
Oatmilk
Almond Milk
Decaf
Vanilla
Hazelnut
Caramel Syrup
Bondi Chai Latte | 4.50
Scurvy Chai Latte | 5.50
Loose Leaf Temple Tea | 5.00 (pot)
Green tea & jasmine
English breakfast
Peppermint
Earl grey
Chamomile
Lemongrass & ginger
COLD DRINKS
Vestal Sparkling Water | 5pp unlimited
Wild One Organic Juice | 7.50
Apple, Orange, Banana Apple & Mango
Wild One Organic Iced Tea | 7.50
Lemon
Peach
Tea Gardens Kombucha | 7.50
Mango
Wild Berry
Ginger
Coconut & Lime
Soft Drinks | 7.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Coke No Sugar, Sprite, Fanta
Soda Water, Tonic, Ginger Ale
Lemon Lime & Bitters
Bottled Beer
Cascade Light | 8
James Squire Zero Pale Ale | 9
Pure Blonde | 9
Two Bays Co Pacific Ale (Gluten Free) | 10
4 Pines Pacific Ale (mid) | 10
James Squire Pale Ale | 10
Crown Lager | 10
Peroni Nastro Azzurro Italy | 10
Asahi Super Dry Japan | 10
Corona Mexico | 10
4 Pines Stout | 10
Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime 330ml | 11
Apple Thief Pink Lady Cider 4.5% | 11
Stones Hard Ginger Beer | 11
From The Taps
Little Beach Boathouse Mid Lager 3.5% | 9
Little Beach Boathouse Lager 4.2% | 10
Gage Roads Single Fin Summer Ale 4.5% | 11
*Available with non alcoholic spirits*
SPRITZ COLLECTION | ALL 17
Aperol*, Limoncello, Chambord, Strawberry, LTPD Pink Gin*, Elderflower*, Passionfruit
THE CAPTAINS FAVOURITES | ALL 22
Whiskey* or Amaretto* Sour Lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, Angostura bitters
Negroni* Tanqueray gin, Campari, Cinzano Rosso, dehydrated orange
Dry Martini* Shaken or stirred, the Captain is not fussed! Tanqueray gin or Greygoose vodka, Dry Vermouth, green olives
Little Beach Iced Tea Vodka, Bacardi, Gin, Cointreau, Tequila, fresh lime, sugar syrup topped with coke or cranberry juice
BOATHOUSE FAVOURITES | ALL 20
Sex with the Captain* Captain Morgans spiced rum, Amaretto, Peach Schnapps, orange and cranberry juice
Mojito* Traditionally Cuban with white rum, sugar, mint, lime, and sparkling water with a lychee or passion fruit twist
Mai Tai* Bacardi, Captain Morgans Spiced, Cointreau, lime juice, simple syrup, orgeat syrup, orange & pineapple juice
Lemon Tree Caipiroska* LTPD Hibiscus vodka, fresh lime, mixed berries, raw sugar
JDog Be Jammin' LTPD Pink Gin, ginger beer, fresh lemon juice, raspberry jam, Angostura bitters
BOATHOUSE CLASSICS | ALL 20
Margarita*
Dark & Stormy*
Sea Monster
Cosmopolitan*
French Martini
Espresso Martini*
Lychee Martini
Old Fashioned*
Frosty Fruit
BOATHOUSE SPIRITS | ALL 10
by Lemon Tree Passage Distilling
Lemon Bite Gin
Pink Gin
Boathouse Vodka
Hibiscus Vodka
Skua Whiskey
HOUSE SPIRITS | ALL 10
Grainshaker vodka, Bacardi rum, Bundaberg rum, Captain Morgans spiced, Beefeater gin, Canadian Club, Jim Beam, Jack Daniels, Dewars scotch, Jameson Irish, Southern Comfort, Cuervo Tequila
NON ALCOHOLIC SPIRITS | ALL 9
Manly Spirits Lilly Pilly Pink, Lyres London Dry, Lyres American Malt, Seadrift Wild Hibiscus, Naked Life Caribean Spiced
Glass | Bottle
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
Louis Roederer Collection 245 Champagne, France | B - 170
Abele 1757 Champagne, France | 20 | 120
Tyrrells Blanc de Blancs 2015, Hunter Valley | B - 90
LBBH Sparkling Cuvee, Hunter Valley | 12 | 52
Villa Sandi Prosecco 200ml, Italy | B - 17
Tread Softly Prosecco, Non Alcoholic | 13 | 57
ROSE
Keith Tulloch Rosé, Hunter Valley | 13 | 57
Maison Saint AIX Rosé, Provence France | B - 76
Madfish Pink Moscato, Margaret River WA | 12 | 52
Treat Softly Rosé, Non Alcoholic | 13 | 57
WHITE
LBBH Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Hunter Valley | 12 | 52
Nick Spencer Pinot Gris, Hilltops NSW | 13 | 57
Keith Tulloch Semillon, Hunter Valley | 13 | 57
Tyrrells Belford Semillon 2018, Hunter Valley | B - 90
Gustave Lorentz Pinot Gris 2022 Alsace, France | B - 80
Tyrrells Special Release Verdelho, Hunter Valley | 13 | 57
Kono Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough NZ | 12 | 52
Peter Lehmann HV Riesling, Eden Vale SA | 14 | 62
Bouchard Aine Chablis 2022, France | B - 88
Stonier Estate Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula VIC | 15 | 67
Scarborough Chardonnay, Hunter Valley | 14 | 62
Filo Pinot Grigio, Italy | 13 | 57
Tread Softly, Non Alcoholic Grigio | 13 | 57
RED
Kono Pinot Noir, Marlborough NZ | B - 66
LBBH Pinot Noir 2021, Hunter Valley | 12 | 52
D'Arenburg Custodian Grenache, McClaren Vale SA | B - 86
Tar and Roses Tempranillo, Heathcote VIC | B - 57
LBBH 2015 Shiraz, Hunter Valley | 13 | 57
Keith Tulloch Kester Shiraz 2022, Hunter Valley | B - 80
Tyrrells Mothers Shiraz 2021, Hunter Valley | B - 90
Rosily Cartographer Cabernet Merlot Blend, Margaret River Wa | 12 | 52
Rockbare Cabernet Sauvignon, Limestone Coast SA | 13 | 57
Howard Park Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River WA | B - 72