Tucked just off the coast on Train Street, Broulee, Outpost Bar has always carried the quiet confidence of a true local - the kind of place you stumble upon once, then return to instinctively. Now, with a refined culinary direction and a sharper focus on Australian provenance, this Broulee hideaway is stepping into a new chapter.
One that equally feels elevated and familiar.
With the culinary vision being spearheaded by Chef Pete Compton, you can expect a considered approach to a menu that leans into coastal produce, bold flavours and a refined simplicity. It’s a style of cooking that doesn’t overcomplicate, instead allowing quality ingredients to speak with clarity. The result is a collection of share-style plates designed to draw people together - to graze, linger and settle into the rhythm of the space.
There are a few standout dishes already making their mark. Lightly cured tuna - clean, delicate and impressively punctuated by pickled shallots, chives and ginger - moves into larger dishes like a 350 gram, grain-fed sirloin steak with herb butter and jus. There is a perfect balance between indulgence and restraint, particularly when paired with zucchini salad and rosemary fries. A thoughtfully composed menu lends itself to a shared dining experience.
Behind the bar, the evolution continues. Outpost Bar has doubled down on its offering from Australian producers, curating an entirely Australian selection of beer, wine and spirits. From small-batch wines and premium spirits to craft beers and a cocktail programme that is guaranteed to have your next favourite. The Lemon Myrtle Margarita has quickly become a signature, built on house-made syrups and layered with distinctively Australian character. On tap, Milton’s Cupitt’s Hazy Pale Ales has emerged as a favourite. Easy drinking, coastal and perfectly in step with the venue’s laid-back energy.
Perhaps what makes this venue one of the most compelling is how quietly it reveals itself. Many visitors are still discovering the Outpost Bar not only offers a thoughtful drinks list, but an incredibly well thought out tapas-style menu designed for sharing. It’s a space where the experience unfolds gradually, rather than announcing itself all at once.
That sense of discovery feels intentional. Outpost Bar isn’t trying to be everything to everyone. Instead, it leans into what it does best. Creating a space where great produce, considered drinks and genuine connection come together naturally.
A place to pull up a stool, stay a little longer than planned and let the evening take its course.
Discover your next local and make a booking at Outpost Bar here.
