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
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.