The Brass Monkey Menu

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Basement, 388 Lonsdale St Melbourne

A love letter to Victoria
The bar is a love letter to Victoria… with its menu dedicated almost entirely
to celebrating and showcasing the region’s finest produce and ingredients.
At The Brass Monkey, we pride ourselves on crafting unique, seasonal, and
finely crafted cocktails that engage all the senses. From the refreshing
Ballarat Star Martini to the elegantly simple yet superb concoctions
like our Melbourne Gospel Toffee, we offer a curated cocktail selection
to suit every mood. Using only the finest quality spirits, along with
locally sourced syrups, shrubs, and bitters, each drink is meticulously
garnished and served in exquisite glassware for your enjoyment.
Our wine list showcases the beauty and diversity of Victoria’s wine
regions, spanning nearly 25 distinct areas from north to south and
east to west. From the renowned regions like Heathcote and the Yarra
Valley to hidden gems like Geelong and Macedon, each wine is selected
to represent the unique terroir and craftsmanship of its origin.

Complementing our wines, we offer a selection of artisanal cheeses and meats sourced from
Victoria’s best producers. Whether you’re enjoying a bottle at The Brass Monkey or indulging
in a tasting tour with snacks, our carefully curated list ensures a perfect pairing of flavours.
Join us at The Brass Monkey for an unforgettable journey through Victoria’s culinary
landscape, where every sip and bite tell a story of craftsmanship and passion.
The Brass
Monkey

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Mornington Dry Martini
Gin/vodka, vermouth, lemon myrtle oil. 22
Ballarat Star Martini
Passionfruit wash vodka, white chocolate, passionfruit, citrus,
passionfruit puree served with a shot of Dal Zotto Prosecco. 22
Fitzroy Smoky Espresso
Tequila, Mr Black, agave. 20
Lorne Spicy Margarita
Chilli wash, mezcal, ancho reyes liquor, honey, citrus. 20
Geelong Waxy Negroni
Gin, Geraldton wax, butter wash campari, red vermouth. 20
Wangaratta Finger Lime Sour
Cucumber infused gin, finger lime washed triple sec, citrus. 19
The Daylesford Cooler Spritz
Vodka, rosella jam carbonation, juniper berries, citrus. 18
Mildura Grapefruit Frappe
Bourbon, campari, amaro, grapefruit cinnamon syrup. 20
Otway Lychee Tini
Vodka, elderflower, lychee puree, citrus. 19
Melbourne’s Gospel Toffee
Maple butter wash rye, paperback smoke. 22
COCKTAILS

CLASSIC COCKTAILS

Mojito 18
Pina Colada 18
Cosmopolitan 19
Espresso Martini 20
Tommy’s Margarita 20
Long Island Iced Tea 21
Whiskey Sour 22
Amaretto Sour 22
Old Fashioned 22

ALCOHOL FREE COCKTAILS AND GIN
Virgin Pina Colada
Lyre’s no-alcohol white cane spirit, pineapple juice, coco lopez. 14
Virgin Mojito
Lyre’s no-alcohol white cane spirit, citrus, mint, sugar, soda. 13
Mumbai Margarita
Lyre’s no-alcohol agave blanco, Lyre’s no-alcohol
orange sec, citrus, agave nectar. 15
Kaapi Martini
Lyre’s dark cane spirit, Lyre’s coffee liqueur, coffee, sugar syrup. 16
N/A Garden Gin and Tonic
No-alcohol seedlip garden 108, native tonic. 13
N/A Pink Gin and Tonic
Lyre’s no-alcohol pink gin, rose syrup, elderflower tonic. 13

Sparkling Glass 120 ml Bottle
Fizz Daddy
Oakdene Sparkling Brut NV - Geelong, VIC 14 57
Dal Zotto NV Prosecco - King Valley, VIC 16 64
Endless Sparkling Blanc de Blanc - Yea Valley, VIC 12 47
Lethbridge Sparkling ‘Methiod Ancestrale’ Rose, - Henty West, VIC - 72
Champagne de Saint Gaul Blanc de blanc NV - Reims, France 22 149
Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve - France (Cellar Release) - 155
Domaine Chandon Sparkling Pinot Brut Rose - Yarra Valley, VIC - 80

Whites Glass 150 ml Bottle
Aromatic (Riesling & Friends)
Little Vespa Pinot Grigio - King Valley, VIC 14 55
Route du Van Pinot Blanc - Yarra Valley, VIC - 50
Mount Macleod Gruner Veltliner - Leongatha - Gippsland, VIC 16 72
Bests ‘Foudre Ferment’ Riesling - Great Western, VIC (Skin Contact) - 60
Vs and B PRÊT-À-BLANC Gris + Friends White blend - Beechworth, VIC 18 67

Crisp (Savvy & Blends)
Trapeze Gris - Yarra Valley, VIC - 67
Harvest Moon Sauvignon Blanc - Central Victoria, VIC 14 49
Fowles Stone Dwellers’ Arneis - Strathbogie Ranges, VIC - 54
Heroes Sauvignon Blanc, Otways - Coast South, VIC - 62
Gembrook Hill, Sauvignon Blanc - Yarra Valley, VIC (Organic) - 74
Domaine Des Hates ‘Les Chatilion’ - Chablis, France - 140

Rich And Full (Chardy)
Scorpo ‘Bestia’ Pinot Grigio - Mornington Peninsula, VIC (Skin Contact) - 85
Fighting Gully Road Verdicchio - Beechworth, VIC 18 59
Indigo ‘Blue Label’ Chardonnay - Beechworth, VIC 16 72
Yeringberg Viognier - Yarra Valley, VIC - 97

Wines

Reds + Rose Glass 150 ml Bottle
Smooth and Soft
Anti Hero Pinot Meunier - Henty West, VIC - 65
Guesiard Petit G Rosé 2023 - Provence, France 14 54
Beautiful Mystery Rose, King Valley - High Country, VIC 12 54
Reed ‘Papa’ Fleurie, Beaujolais - France (Gamay) - 80
Mac Forbes ‘Showdown #4’ Pinot Noir/Gamay - Yarra Valley, VIC (Cellar Release) - 85
Baillieu Vineyard Pinot Noir, Merricks North - Mornington Peninsula, VIC (Organic) - 92
Hurley ‘Hommage’ Pinot Noir, Balnarring - Mornington Peninsula, VIC - 144
Oakdene Pinot Noir - Bellarine Peninsula, VIC 18 74
Lyons will Pinot Noir - Macedon Ranges, VIC (Cellar Release) - 99
Bindi ‘Original Vineyard’ Pinot Noir - Macedon Ranges, VIC (Cellar Release) - 142
Savoury
The Story Grenache - Grampians, VIC 18 60
Little Vespa Sangiovese/Cabernet - Goulburn Valley, VIC 14 54
Innocent Bystander Tempranillo - King Valley/Heathcote, VIC - 62
Tellurian Nero d’Avola - Heathcote, VIC - 70
Bannockburn ‘Douglas’ 2017 Red Blend - Geelong, VIC (Cab-Shz-Merlot) - 77
Il Palazzo Chianti DOCG Chianti Reserva DOCG - Italy (Organic) - 110
Cabinet Card Cabernet Sauvignon - Yarra Valley, VIC 16 62
Ladies who shoot their Lunch Shiraz Magnum (1500 ml) - Strathbogie Ranges, VIC - 155
Big and Spicy
Taltarni ‘Victorian’ GSM - Pyrenees, VIC - 47
Dalwhinne ‘Mesa’ Syrah - Pyrenees, VIC 16 58
Mount Mary Quintet Cab Sav, Franc Blend - Yarra Valley, VIC (Cellar Release) - 270
Punt Road Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc - Yarra Valley, VIC - 69
Fletcher Wines ‘The Minion’ Nebbiolo - Pyrenees, VIC - 79
Wild Duck Creek Estate ‘Ducks and Drakes’ Cab Blend - Heathcote, VIC - 125

Reds + Rose Glass 100 ml Bottle

Sweet and Fortified
Fighting Gully Road Gros Menseng Moelleux - Beechworth, VIC (375 ml) 14 57
Brown Brothers Noble Riesling - Mildura, VIC (375 ml) - 47
Buller Wines Fine Old topaque - Rutherglenm VIC (700 ml) 14 58

Can 330 ml
Non-Alcoholic Wine
ZST’ Finger Lime Lemon Myrtle and Rosemary Sparkling Wine -
Morn Peninsula, VIC - Coastal Non Alc 8
‘PLM’ Davidson Plum, Riberry & Strawberry Gum, Sparkling Wine
Morn Peninsula, VIC - Coastal Non Alc 8

Wines

Vodka
Fellow Vodka – Inner Suburbs Melbourne, VIC 12
Artika Vanilla Vodka – Laverton, VIC 12
Three Foxes Organic Vodka – Heidelberg, VIC 12
Imbue Distillery Sunflower Vodka – Research, VIC 12
Gin
Imbue Distillery The Journey Gin – Research, VIC 12
Brogan’s Way Strawberries and Cream Gin – Richmond, VIC 12
Melbourne Gin Company Gin – Yarra Valley, VIC 12
Four Pillars Navy Strength Gin – Healesville, VIC 15
Four Pillars Fresh Yuzu Gin – Healesville, VIC 12
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin – Healesville, VIC 15
HM No 3 Blushing Pink Gin – Plenty, VIC 12
HM No 5 Orange Squeeze Gin – Plenty, VIC 12
HM Seven Spiced Chai Gin – Plenty, VIC 12
Animus Ambrosian Gin – Kilmore, VIC 15
Animus Classic Gin – Kilmore, VIC 15
Animus Octet Gin – Kilmore, VIC 15
Animus Arboretum Gin – Kilmore, VIC 15

Rum
The Rum Diary Spiced Rum – Fitzroy, VIC 12
The Rum Diary Cherry Spiced Rum – Fitzroy, VIC 12

Whisky / Brandy
Future Proof Black Flank Whisky – Glen Iris, VIC 15
Starward Solera Single Malt Whisky – Port Melbourne, VIC 15
Morris Rutherglen Sherry Barrel Whisky – Rutherglen, VIC 15
Morris Rutherglen Signature Single Malt Whisky – Rutherglen, VIC 12
Ned the Honour Whisky – Campbellfield, VIC 12
Ned Whisky – Campbellfield, VIC 10
Victorian Spirits

Liqueurs
Stache House Yuzu Liqueur – Mornington Peninsula, VIC 12
Stache House Melon Liqueur – Mornington Peninsula, VIC 12
Maidenii Dry Vermouth – Central Victoria 12
Maidenii Sweet Vermouth – Central Victoria 12
Aubrey Lychee Liqueur – Bayside, VIC 12
Aubrey Elderflower Liqueur – Bayside, VIC 12
Aubrey Mango Liqueur – Bayside, VIC 12

BOTTLED & CANS
Venom Golden Ale 14
Coopers Sparkling Ale 14
Little Creatures Pale Ale 14
Deeds Brewing Half Time Pale Ale 12
Stomping Ground Hazy Ale 12
Balter Cerveza 12
Peroni 12
Mornington Free Non-Alcoholic 8
Large Selection of Tap Beer & Cider – see the Bar for more details
Capi Water – Sparkling (700 ml) 9
Capi Water – Still (700 ml) 9

FOOD
Our menu was curated using the finest products from Victoria and beyond, it is designed
for sharing, for help with your fromage selection and wine pairings please turn over.
Small
Roasted cashews, soy, maple, sea salt (gf,vg) 6
Toolunka Creek mixed olives, citrus, chilli (gf,vg) 10
Warm Grain Emporium sourdough with black garlic sea salt butter (v) 9
Hummus, crispy chickpea, paprika oil (gf,vg) 10
Seasonal baby vegetables, Dreaming Goat Chèvre Curd, dukkah, evoo, lemon (gf,v) 15
Aburi king prawn, rice paper, kewpie mayo, red curry tofu creme, curry leaf (3) (gf,df) 22
Burrata, blistered heirloom tomatoes, pomegranate gastrique, basil accompaniments (gf,v) 23
Hot smoked salmon, macadamia creme, quinoa, pickled cucumber, nduja, dill (gf) 24

Add
Grain Emporium Sourdough 5
Nigella Lavosh 4
GF Seed crackers 4
gf- gluten free vg- vegan v- vegetarian df - dairy free

Fromage
All cheeses are portioned for 2, served with sourdough or Lavosh or GF Seed crackers
& chefs choice accompaniment.
You may choose to build your own plate with individual items or choose a platter below.
Type Origin
Shepherd’s Whey Indulge Geotrichum 100g
This fudgy chevre-style individual is full of umami flavour
with funky but rich morish aroma. Gippsland, VIC 20
Long Paddock Silver Wattle 90g
This little softie is a lactic cheese. A mousse-like
lemony centre is encased in an oozy and yeasty rind. Castlemaine, VIC 20

Shepherd’s Whey Farmhouse Brie 60g
A total crowd pleaser, rich and smooth texture,
with delicate forest floor aromas and subtly complex flavours. Gippsland, VIC 16
Long Paddock Bluestone 60g
This subtly salty blue cheese provides spikes of
buttery and fruity flavours. It melts in the mouth, very moorish. Castlemaine, VIC 16

Milawa King River Gold 60g
This multi award winning hand washed rind style gives
a soft but meaty texture with slightly smokey flavour
and distinctive aroma. Milawa, VIC 16

Mount Shadwell Organic Alpine Tomme 60g
This handcrafted, semi hard Tomme boasts a sweet
nuttiness cut through by unusual rich earthy notes,
a great combination. Mortlake, VIC 16

Charcuterie
All meats are served with sourdough or Lavosh or GF Seed crackers & caperberries.

Type Origin
Mister Cannubi Free Range Mortadella 75g Ballarat, VIC 10
Mister Cannubi Free Range Capocollo 30g Ballarat, VIC 10
Saison Korean Chilli Sopressa Salami 30g QLD 10
Saison Pork and Native Pepperberry 30g QLD 10
Mr Cannubi Grass Fed Bresaola 30g Ballarat, VIC 10
Italian Prosciutto 30g Italy 12
Tasting Platter (for 2) 50
(your own choice of 2 fromage and 2 charcuterie)
Selection of 2 Cheese and 2 Meats with sourdough, Lavosh with chef’s choice of sweet
accompaniment and caperberries.
Chef’s Gourmet Tasting Platter (for 3-4) 75
Chef’s selection of 2 Cheese and 2 Meats, house smoked salmon, hummus, toasted
sourdough, Lavosh, chef’s choice of sweet accompaniment, guindilla peppers & caperberries

Fromage in more detail …
Shepherd’s Whey Indulge Geotrichum
Taste: Aromatic, floral, deep umami
Texture: Dense, fudgy becoming creamy
Drink with: Wheat beer, Oakdene Sparling or Riesling
Eat with: Crusty bread, mild salumi, dried fruit
Long Paddock Silver Wattle
Taste: Fresh, mild, lemony yeasty flavour
Texture: Soft mousse-like texture, delicate thin rind bloomed becoming
creamy & oozy as it ages outside in.