Food & Drinks Menu | Bad Shepherd Brewing Co.

Hungry for slow-smoked American BBQ, juicy burgers, crispy wings or a proper craft beer? Welcome to Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. in Cheltenham, Melbourne. Explore our BBQ platters, smoked meats, family-friendly kids' meals, vegetarian and vegan options, locally brewed beers, wines and more.

Browse the menu below, then join us at the brewpub.

Order at the bar.

Starters

Beer Bread

Whipped cinnamon butter.

Smoked Guac

Fried corn tortillas, red onion, lime and fried corn.

Vegan · Gluten-free

Mac N Cheese Croquettes

House-made beer cheese sauce, crumbed and fried.

Corn Riblets

Fried corn ribs seasoned with our signature Sweet Red rub, jalapeño and herb mayo.

Vegan · Gluten-free

Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

Fried chicken tenderloins seasoned with our signature Sweet Red rub, served with Alabama white sauce and pickles.

Wings

Chicken Wings

Fried wings with your choice of sauce or dry rub. Sauces: Buffalo or BBQ. Dry rubs: Sweet Red or Salt & Pepper.

Gluten-free options indicated on printed menu; please confirm with staff

From the Smoker

We Got Beef BBQ Platter

Feeds 2–3. Sliced brisket, burnt ends, Montreal smoked meat, beef sausage, corn ribs, beer bread, fries, coleslaw, house-made pickled veg and BBQ sauce.

We Got Everything BBQ Platter

Feeds 2–4. Sliced brisket, pulled pork, Montreal smoked meat, buttermilk chicken tenders, fried wings, beer bread, fries, coleslaw, house-made pickled veg and BBQ sauce.

BBQ Combo Plate

Your choice of one or two meats with sides, beer bread, house-made pickles and BBQ sauce. Meat choices: brisket, pulled pork, burnt ends, sausage or Montreal smoked meat. Side choices: fries, coleslaw, dill & fennel slaw or corn salad.

Add Extra Protein

Beef brisket, pulled pork, smoky beef sausage, burnt ends or Montreal smoked meat.

Burgers

Brisket Burger

Sliced brisket, dill pickles, slaw and toasted bun.

Gluten-free bun available

Pulled Pork Burger

Pulled pork, South Carolina mustard sauce, fennel slaw and toasted bun.

Gluten-free bun available

Buffalo Chicken Burger

Crispy fried chicken tenders drenched in our finger-lickin' buffalo sauce, cheese, fresh lettuce and plenty of ranch dressing.

Fried Chicken Burger

Chicken tenderloin, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion and herbed mayo.

Montréal Smoked Meat Burger

Sliced beef brisket, cheese, dill pickles, Alabama white sauce and toasted bun. Single or double.

Classic Cheeseburger

House-made black onyx beef brisket patty, signature burger sauce, cheese, diced onions, dill pickles. Single or double.

Tofu Burger

Garlic-brined tofu steak, grilled, vegan herbed mayo, lettuce, tomato, spiced onion jam and toasted bun.

Vegan · Gluten-free option

Burger Extras

Add fries or ask about gluten-free buns.

Salads & Bowls

The Shepherd's Salad

Mains-size salad with lettuce, cherry tomato, fennel, dill and zesty lime vinaigrette. Add chicken tenders.

Vegan · Gluten-free

Naked BBQ Bowl — Brisket

Creamy cabbage slaw, charred corn salad, pickled veg and pico de gallo.

Naked BBQ Bowl — Pulled Pork

Dill & fennel slaw, charred corn salad, South Carolina mustard sauce, pickled veg and pico de gallo.

Naked BBQ Bowl — Grilled Tofu

Cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, corn ribs and pickled veg.

Vegan · Gluten-free

Tofu Salad

Garlic-infused tofu, lettuce, cherry tomato, fennel, dill, herb & jalapeño mayo and lime vinaigrette.

Vegan · Gluten-free

Fries & Sides

Brisket Loaded Fries

Fries, pulled beef brisket, ranch dressing and spring onions.

Pork Loaded Fries

Fries, pulled pork, Tennessee red and Alabama white sauce, spring onions.

Mexicana Loaded Fries

Smoked guacamole, pico de gallo, spring onion, house BBQ sauce, jalapeño and herb mayo.

Vegan · Gluten-free

Basket of Fries

Fries with ketchup.

Onion Rings

Crispy fried with smoked garlic aioli.

Corn Salad

Fresh herbs, jalapeño and apple cider vinaigrette dressing.

Vegan · Gluten-free

Slaw

Red and white cabbage, carrot and sour cream dressing.

Vegetarian · Gluten-free

Fennel & Dill Slaw

Apple cider vinaigrette.

Vegan · Gluten-free

House Pickles

House-made pickled carrot, onion and cucumber.

Vegan · Gluten-free

For the Young Folk

House Made Fried Chicken Tender with Fries

A kids' favourite, served with fries.

12 years & under

Chicken Salt Wings with Fries

Chicken wings with chicken salt, served with fries.

12 years & under

Mini Cheeseburger with Fries

A mini cheeseburger served with fries.

12 years & under

Kids' Meal Side Swap

Swap fries for any side salad.

Desserts

Chocolate Brownie

Served with ice cream and dulce de leche.

Cheesecake of the Day

Ask our team for today's flavour.

Craft Beer

Lager · 4.0% ABV

Light, crisp and easy-drinking.

Vegan friendly

Victoria Pale Ale · 4.2% ABV

A crisp session pale ale with tropical aromas, made with Victorian malt, hops and yeast.

Vegan friendly

American Pale Ale · 5.2% ABV

Bold and hoppy, with passionfruit, orange and pine aromas and a clean, firmly bitter finish.

Vegan friendly

Hazy IPA · 6.0% ABV

Juicy orange and passionfruit hop character, a hazy golden appearance and a smooth, creamy mouthfeel.

Vegan friendly

Mid-Strength Session Ale · 3.5% ABV

Crisp and refreshing with a tropical aroma and clean finish.

Vegan friendly

Peanut Butter Porter · 6.4% ABV

Creamy, decadent and full-bodied, inspired by chocolate and peanut butter fudge.

Contains lactose

Passionfruit Sour (Seasonal) · 4.0% ABV

A tart, tropical kettle sour made with real passionfruit pulp.

Vegan friendly

Hazelnut Brown Ale (Seasonal) · 5.6% ABV

Toasty and malty with roasted hazelnuts, vanilla and a splash of Frangelico.

Contains hazelnuts · Vegan friendly

Oatmeal Stout (Seasonal) · 5.1% ABV

Chocolatey and nutty with toasted oats, a creamy body and roasty finish.

Vegan friendly

Beer Tasting Paddle

Explore four 150 mL tasters from our range.

Limited Release Beers

Ask the bar team what's fresh, rare and pouring today.

Beyond Beer & Alcohol-Free

Golden Axe Apple Cider · 5.2% ABV

Blackman's Ginger Beer · 4.0% ABV

Limoncello Hard Soda · 4.5% ABV

Two Bays Pale Ale

Gluten-free beer.

Gluten-free

Bad Shepherd Passionfruit Sour

Non-alcoholic option.

Non-alcoholic

Heaps Normal Lager

Non-alcoholic option.

Non-alcoholic

Wine

Sparkling / Prosecco

Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

Rosé

Pinot Noir

Shiraz

Spirits

White Light Vodka

Starward Whisky

That Spirited Lot Gin

Casa Dark Rum

Tromba Tequila

Ask at the bar about our top-shelf spirits.

Soft Drinks & Juice

Soft Drinks

Coke, Coke Zero, Lemonade, Solo, Fanta and Ginger Beer.

Juice

Apple, orange, cranberry and pineapple.

Sparkling Water

Available by the glass.

Cocktails

Cocktail Specials

See our specials board or ask our bar team about what's available.

Menu items and availability may change. Please let our team know about any allergies or dietary requirements before ordering. Dietary labels are based on the supplied printed menu; ask staff to confirm current ingredients and preparation.

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