Cellar Door & Bar
Guests are welcomed into the cellar door where they can engage and connect with one another through the creation of an inviting and relaxed community experience.
Come and taste traditionally distilled craft spirits and purchase bottles to take home. The cocktail bar is now open and pouring some great cocktails made with our spirits and unique in-house made syrups, cordials and liqueurs along with cheese platters, toasties and a full selection of other spirits, beer and wine.
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Cellar Door & Cocktail Bar Opening hours
Thursday 4pm onward
Friday — Saturday from noon onward
Sunday - Closed during the wet season. Will be open from May 2024
Tasting Menu
Distillery Tour + Tasting
A distiller will take you through our distillation process, touching on recipe development, distillation techniques, bottling and labelling, followed by a guided tasting (allow 40min).
$30pp
Spirit Tasting Board
Take a guided spirit tasting with one of our knowledgable staff and learn how best to enjoy our award winning spirits.
$14 for three, $10 for two
(+$4 ea additional spirit)
(+$4 for whisky)
(+$1 for Navy Strength)
(+$4 for a Tonic or Soda)
Takeaway Bottle Sales
before 10pm, see price list on “the cage” in the cellar door or ask our friendly staff.
Martinis
Ask our staff to make your Martini your way, or try one of these
Dirty
Dry Gin | Dry Vermouth | Olive Brine
Let the bar staff know just how dirty or filthy you like it.
$18
Skye High
Dry Gin | Drambuie | Barrel Aged Bitters
It’s not a classic, but could be, should be, and one day will be.
Feeling game? Upgrade to Sweetheart’s Navy Strength Gin (add $2)
$18
Dry
Dry Gin | Dry Vermouth | with or without Orange Bitters
Tell bar staff how dry. Bone dry will get a glass-coating wash of Vermouth whereas the standard dry is 10ml.
$18
Double Gold
Port Barrel Rested Gin | Montenegro | Chocolate Bitters | Orange Bitters
Complex, matured Gin meets rich, smooth Monte.
$18
Other drinks in our vault
Monsoon Spritz
Rosella Liqueur | Ginger Liqueur | Prosecco | Lemon Aspen | Lemon | Kaffir Lime | Bitters
The perfect storm of Rosella, Ginger and a hint of Kaffir Lime is tantalisingly delicious
$18
Bush Negroni
Gin | Campari | Sweet Vermouth | Smoke
Our take on this classic bittersweet Italian drink uses a vermouth made of only native Australian botanicals and infused with paperbark smoke
$20
Cocoa Kiss
Willing Single Malt Whisky | Disaronno | Cocoa Husk Syrup | Cherry & Choc Bitters
A black forest vibe without overloading on sweetness makes the NT’s first ever Single Malt shine
$24
The Rested Norman
Port Barrel Rested Gin | Birlou Liqueur | Walnut Bitters
Musky chestnut and apple mix perfectly with the earthiness of our remarkable Port BarrelRested Gin
$18
Captain Jack
Vodka | Dark Rum | Cointreau | Lemon | Myrtle | Lime | Dark Soda
Slightly tart like Jack Sparrow’s girlfriend. You won’t be able to stop at one.
$19
Bushfire Bloom
Burdekin Rum | Vodka | Absinthe | Benedictine | Desert Lime | Lemon
A touch of smoke from this Queensland rum along with citrus from the desert lime makes for a dangerously delicious drink
$21
Way of the Willing
Gin | Lemon Curd | Orange Juice
Like drinking a lemon cheese cake. A balance of fresh citrus and our gin makes a creamy, distinctly lemon flavour.
$18
Purple Haze
Rosella Gin | Lavender | Lemon | Egg White
All kinds of class, subtly balancing sweet and sour, prepare to be seduced with a touch of magic
$18
Irish Maple Espresso Martini
Vodka | Coffee Liqueur | Bailey’s | Maple Syrup
Smooth and silky espresso martini with a splash of maple syrup and a hint of Irish cream
$16
Territory-Tiki
Mango Liqueur | Mango Vodka | Pineapple Liqueur | Coconut | Pineapple | Lime | Passionfruit
Instantly transported to your favourite beach, close your eyes and dream away.
We’re Willing, You’re Welcome.
$24
Apples & Rain
Calvados | Apple Cider | Buckwheat Syrup | Lemon | Walnut Bitters
Apple crumble with a boozy kick meets the aroma of a Darwin downpour
$20
Lord of the Limes
Desert Lime Gin | Montenegro | Lime | Lemon Myrtle | Citrus Smoke
The distillery’s take on a margarita with the smoothness and refreshing flavours of Australia’s native desert lime
$20
Darwin Sling
Gin | Cherry Liqueur | Cointreau | Benedictine | Rosella | Lime & Orange
A top end take on the classic Singapore Sling
$24
Kakadu Dreaming
Kakadu Plum & Quandong Gin | Green Chartreuse | Grapefruit Liqueur | Lemon Aspen | Lime | Meringue
As enticing as Kakadu’s many natural wonders this cocktail embodies the spirit of the outback. Absolutely smashable like a wet season storm over Ubirr.
$21
Spirit Pairing Menu
Darwin Dry Gin
Fantastic in any Gin based cocktail including Martinis and Negronis. Also great with Long Rays Pacific Tonic with a Lime wedge garnish.
$10
Desert Lime Gin
Citrus forward with liquorice notes; Long Rays Pacific Tonic pairs nicely with a star anise garnish.
$10
Kakadu Plum & Quandong Gin
This delicate Gin is enjoyed as a sipper straight/on ice by many. Is lovely with soda or Long Rays Citrus Tonic and a dehydrated Grapefruit garnish.
$10
Port Barrel Rested Gin
Dry gin has taken on flavours of Port, Oak and a touch of smoke. Wonderful on ice or treat it like a whisky and ask the bar staff about an Old Fashioned.
$10
Darwin Festival Gin
Wonderfully tropical, this gin pairs with Long Rays Pacific Tonic and a simple Lime wedge garnish.
$10
Rosella Gin
With 2-4% sugar, this sweeter Gin is delicious over ice, with Long Rays Dark Soda garnished with Crystallised Ginger.
$10
Sweetheart’s Navy Strength Gin
Big flavours and 58% ABV allow this Distiller’s choice to shine through almost any mixer. Our hardcore gin fans love this with Long Rays Pacific Tonic and a Lime wedge garnish BUT; gin lovers should also try it in a Martini or Negroni.
$12
Top End Mango Vodka
The aroma and flavour of mango lingers on the palate. Best paired with Lemonade and garnished with a Orange wedge.
$10
Willy’s Coffee Liqueur
100% Arabica cold brew and balanced sweetness. On ice or ask for a Black Russian.
$10
Willy’s Rosella Liqueur
This versatile liqueur combines the unique flavour of sweetened Rosella with distilled botanicals, known only to those who make it. Great with lemonade.
$10
Single Malt Whisky
The Territory’s first and only Rare single barrel release, premium single malt whisky. Delicious on ice, neat or with a touch of water. A very traditional style of Australian single malt, this sherry cask release also works beautifully in an Old Fashioned or any classic whisky cocktail.
$16