Woodfired Grill & Bar Program

Drinks Forged for The Woodfired Table & Card Lounge

From vivid amber cocktails to carefully cellared microbrews and elevated alcohol-free creations, every pour at The Card & Cleaver is engineered to stand up to charcoal heat and late-night card rounds.

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Signature Cocktails Shaken nightly at the charcoal bar
Curated Microbrews Rotating Australian taps
Alcohol-Free Elevated zero-proof creations
The Bar at The Card & Cleaver

Engineered Pairings for Fire, Smoke & Late Nights

Our bar program is built like our grill line: precise, high-heat and unapologetically bold. Explore signature cocktails, curated Australian microbrews, and a deep back-bar of premium spirits and digestifs, alongside an equally considered alcohol-free list.

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Signature Cocktails

Smokehouse-inspired, night after night

Experience our craft bistro's signature cocktail list, expertly shaken and stirred nightly at The Card & Cleaver. Vivid amber and copper hues illuminate every hand-poured creation at the bar, framed by heavy industrial steel and warm timber.

Ember Old Fashioned

A robust house take featuring charred orange, smoked bitters and a slow-melt block for long, contemplative sips between card rounds.

Rich & Smoked

Charcoal Negroni

Bittersweet, layered and slightly smoky, designed to cut through the marbling of our fattier woodfired cuts.

Bold Apertif

Fireline Highball

Citrus-forward and effervescent with a mineral finish, ideal alongside leaner steaks, grilled prawns and smokehouse starters.

Light & Crisp
Row of curated microbrew taps against a dark bar backdrop

Curated Microbrews

Australia on tap, rotated for freshness

Savour a rotating roster of Australia’s best microbrew beers, selected for peak freshness and paired intentionally with our flame-grilled fare. Our tap list is short, sharp and constantly evolving.

  • Smoked Porter: built for charred brisket, short rib and rich smokehouse plates.
  • Hoppy Pale Ale: bright bitterness that locks in beautifully with rendered fat and grilled lamb.
  • Crisp Lager: clean, refreshing and ideal for lighter cuts and share plates.

Woodfired Pairings Guide

Precision matches for every cut

Not sure which drink matches your steak or smokehouse plate? Our guides recommend drink pairings for every cut, from robust reds to light ales. Ask the team in service, or talk directly to our bartender for cut-by-cut suggestions.

Ribeye & Barrel-Aged

High-marble ribeye loves the structure of barrel-aged reds, bold porters and spirit-forward cocktails with spice.

Sirloin & Citrus

Lean, flavourful sirloin pairs well with citrus-led highballs, bright pale ales and lifted, aromatic whites.

Slow-Smoked Plates

Smokehouse brisket and ribs work best with darker microbrews, rye-based cocktails and herbaceous, bitters-driven pours.

Vegetarian from the Grill

Grilled seasonal vegetables and ember-roasted sides align with lighter reds, clean lagers and our zero-proof spritzes.

Match to the Grill Menu

Premium Spirit Selection

Limited releases, local craftsmanship

Explore our back-bar shelf, stacked with limited edition whiskeys, barrel-rested gin and local small-batch distillers. Whether you prefer your pour neat, on a clear block or in a carefully built cocktail, our team will gladly recommend something aligned to your palate.

  • Whiskey Library: regional single malts, rye expressions and small-batch Australian releases.
  • Barrel-Rested Gin: structured botanicals with oak character, excellent before or after a steak.
  • Small-Batch Producers: independent distillers from across Australia with seasonally changing allocations.
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Elevated Alcohol-Free Creations

Zero-proof, full flavour

Enjoy a creative list of zero-alcohol mocktails, botanical spritzes and house sodas, each designed specifically to complement our grill menu. These pours are engineered with the same intensity and structure as our cocktail list, minus the alcohol.

Charred Citrus Cooler

Flame-kissed citrus, herbal tonic and a mineral snap that pairs beautifully with seafood and lighter plates.

Zero-Proof

Smoked Orchard Fizz

Layered apple, pear and spice with controlled smoke, designed for slow-sipped, late-evening conversation.

House Soda

Espresso & Digestifs

Close the grill, keep the night going

Polish off the evening with a bold coffee or a curated digestif, from robust Italian amari to Australian craft liqueurs. Our espresso program is calibrated for late service, with short, disciplined extractions and rich crema.

  • Espresso & Macchiato: focused, high-intensity extractions built to follow a heavy grill session.
  • Italian Amari: herbal, bitter and complex, ideal after rich smokehouse plates.
  • Australian Liqueurs: native botanicals and modern flavours that nod to local producers.
Dark, intimate upstairs bar in The Cleaver Room card lounge

The Cleaver Room Bar Ritual

Upstairs lounge, weekend pace

On weekends, our upstairs lounge sets the stage for hand-crafted drinks between card rounds, with exclusive aged vodka and bitters reserved specifically for The Cleaver Room. Service is unhurried, attentive and designed around the rhythm of in-person matches.

Weekend Focus

Intimate, in-person card play upstairs

Bar Highlights

Aged vodka, house bitters, low-light cocktails

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Happy Hour Showcase

Weekday energy at the industrial bar

Join us weekday evenings for hand-selected specials, featuring discounted signature cocktails and house pints. Bartenders bring the energy to a stylish, industrial bar setting, matched with a shorter grill selection for post-work catch ups.

  • Signature Shortlist: rotating cocktails pulled from the main list at special pricing.
  • House Pints: curated local brews in larger format for the after-work crowd.
  • Bar Bites: smaller woodfired plates designed for sharing and quick service.

Responsible Enjoyment Pledge

Hospitality with care and respect

We promote responsible, adult enjoyment for all guests. Our team is trained to support a safe, comfortable environment throughout every service.

  • Pacing & Guidance: we are happy to recommend slower, lower options or alcohol-free alternatives at any time.
  • Safe Travel Support: please let us know if you require help arranging a safe way home.
  • Guest Wellbeing: if you or someone in your party needs support during your visit, speak with our team immediately.
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Pair Your Pour with the Grill

Lock in your table, explore the woodfired menu and plan your perfect line-up of drinks for the night ahead.

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