Malt Shovel Taphouse

Pub · Pub & bistroThe Rocks

10+ gluten-free dishes

16 dishes marked gluten free+ 8 can be made gluten free on request

37 dishesmenu read 11 Novmaltshoveltaphouse.com.au

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Snacks

  • Lemon Pepper Fried Calamari$19.50

    Served with harissa mayo + lemon

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Toasted Roti Bread$13

    With Malaysian peanut satay sauce

    Free of dairyLikely glutenLikely nuts

  • Cajun Style Popcorn Chicken$19.50

    With buttermilk ranch dressing

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Beef Brisket Bao Buns$18

    Spicy soy braised brisket, kimchi, pickled daikon, spring onion

    Free of dairyLikely glutenLikely soy

  • House Made Dips$19.50

    Grilled pita bread, sunflower dukkah, balsamic glaze

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely nutsLikely sesame

  • Vegetable Dumplings$19

    Ginger chilli lime dressing + fried shallots

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Edamame$11

    With confit garlic + sea salt

    VeganFree of glutenLikely soy

  • Korean Fried Cauliflower$17

    With Gangnam veganaise + slaw

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Thai Prawn Salad$20

    Baby cos, pickled papaya, cherry tomato, green beans, fried shallots, fragrant herbs

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely shellfish

  • Build Your Own Taco (4)$26

    Al Pastor pulled pork shoulder, flour tortilla, charred pineapple, pickled onion, coriander, fresh lime, jalapeno dressing

    Free of dairyCan be made free of gluten

  • Garlic, Herb + Cheese Sourdough$13

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

Sides

  • Steamed Mixed Greens$17

    With garlic, lemon oil + candied pepitas

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Chips$14

    With garlic aioli, tomato sauce + Malt Shovel salt

    VegetarianVegan optionFree of dairyCan be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Garden Salad$15

    Cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, mixed lettuce + house dressing

    VeganFree of gluten

  • Greek Salad$17

    Olives, mixed lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomato, red onion, fetta, oregano dressing + balsamic glaze

    VegetarianVegan optionFree of gluten

  • Creamy Mashed Potato$15

    With garlic butter

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • Roasted Chat Potatoes$16

    With lemon & herb salt

    VeganFree of gluten, dairy

Rotisserie

  • Classic Rotisserie Half Chicken$38

    Served with lemon & herb roasted chats, caesar salad, gravy

    Can be made free of gluten, dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Five Spice Rolled Pork Belly$45

    Served with fragrant rice, Chinese broccoli, Asian pickles, soy caramel

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely soy

  • Italian Braised Beef Brisket$44

    14 hour braised beef brisket, mashed potato, charred carrot & parsnip, pangratatto

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Rotisserie Board for 2$75

    Classic rotisserie 1/4 chicken, herb roasted chat potato, caesar salad, gravy. Five spiced rolled pork belly, Chinese broccoli, soy…

    Can be made free of gluten, dairyLikely eggLikely soyLikely fish

Burgers + Sandwiches

  • 180g Grilled Wagyu Beef Burger$32

    With bacon, red onion, cheddar cheese, burger sauce, baby cos lettuce, house pickles, milk bun + chips

    Can be made free of dairyLikely gluten

  • Malt Shovel Fried Chicken Burger$30

    Chicken maryland, honey butter sriracha, cheddar cheese, wombok slaw, ranch dressing, house pickles, milk bun + chips

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Grain Fed Riverine Steak Sandwich$34

    Grilled 150g scotch fillet, caramelised onion, swiss cheese, bacon, baby cos, sliced tomato, seeded mustard aioli, tomato relish, toasted…

    Can be made free of dairyLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Open Chicken Souvlaki$29

    Marinated chicken thigh, grilled pitta, tzatziki, mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, fetta + pomegranate molasses

    Can be made free of dairyLikely gluten

Mains

  • Vegetarian Yellow Curry$31

    Roasted sweet potato, cauliflower, grilled eggplant, jasmine rice, Asian herb salad

    VeganFree of gluten, dairy

  • 200g Crispy Skin Salmon Fillet$44

    With fried sushi rice, warm soba noodle salad, ponzu dressing

    Free of dairyLikely glutenLikely soyLikely fish

  • Chicken Parmigiana OR Chicken Schnitzel$34

    Panko crumbed chicken schnitzel, house made tomato sugo, Virginia ham, mozzarella tasty blend, chips + salad OR Chicken Schnitzel with your…

    Can be made free of dairyLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Malt Shovel Caesar Salad$28

    With baby cos, shaved parmesan, croutons, crispy bacon, caesar dressing + a medium boiled egg

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Seafood Linguine$41

    Barramundi pieces, prawns, mussels, calamari, cherry tomato, chilli, garlic, basil, spring onions, parsley, lemon oil, white wine + lemon

    Free of dairyLikely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Char Grilled 200g Grain Fed Riverine Eye Fillet$60

    Served with chips, salad + your choice of sauce

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Char Grilled 300g Grain Fed Riverine Porterhouse$57

    Served with chips, salad + your choice of sauce

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Char Grilled Herb Marinated Cauliflower Steak$33

    Served with chips, salad + your choice of sauce

    VegetarianVegan optionFree of gluten

  • Lemon Pepper Fried Calamari$32

    Served with harissa aioli, chips + salad

    Free of dairyCan be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

Desserts

  • Coconut & Lychee Crème Brûlée$16

    Served with lime toffee

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely egg

  • Sticky Date Pudding$17

    Salted butterscotch sauce, vanilla bean ice cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Apple & Pear Tarte Tatin$17

    With cinnamon & vanilla caramel, Biscoff ice cream & macadamia praline

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

The menu’s own key: V vegetarian · GF gluten free · GFO gluten free option · DF dairy free · DFO dairy free option · VGN vegan · VGO vegan option · V Vegetarian · VGN Vegan · VGO Vegan option · DF Dairy free · DFO Dairy free option · GF Gluten free · GFO Gluten free option

What the menu saysThe groups menu states 'Entire menu is nut free', but the Apple & Pear Tarte Tatin on the same menu lists macadamia praline, so it is marked as containing nuts. Groups menu: all beef, lamb and chicken is Halal certified.
  • The groups menu states 'Entire menu is nut free', but the Apple & Pear Tarte Tatin on the same menu lists macadamia praline, so it is marked as containing nuts. Groups menu: all beef, lamb and chicken is Halal certified.

Functions & events menu

Functions and events: packages for groups and bookings. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Mains

  • Open Chicken Souvlaki$29

    Marinated Chicken thigh, grilled pitta, tzatziki, mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, fetta + pomegranate molasses

    Can be made free of gluten, dairy

  • Chicken Parmigiana OR Chicken Schnitzel$34

    Panko crumbed chicken schnitzel, house made tomato sugo, Virginia ham, mozzarella tasty blend, chips + salad

    Can be made free of dairyLikely glutenLikely egg

Good to know

Pub

  • Kids welcomevenue menu, read 11 Nov 2026 · source
  • Has a kids menuvenue menu, read 11 Nov 2026 · source
  • Vegetarian dishes (13)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026
  • Vegan dishes (7)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address135 Harrington Street, The Rocks, 2000
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindPub · Pub & bistro
Websitemaltshoveltaphouse.com.au
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from maltshoveltaphouse.com.au
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Malt Shovel Taphouse

Does Malt Shovel Taphouse have gluten-free options?

Yes: 16 dishes are gluten free as served, and 8 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Malt Shovel Taphouse coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “The groups menu states 'Entire menu is nut free', but the Apple & Pear Tarte Tatin on the same menu lists macadamia praline, so it is…”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Malt Shovel Taphouse?

House Made Dips (Gluten free option available); Build Your Own Taco (4) (Gluten free option available); Chips (Gluten free option available); Classic Rotisserie Half Chicken (Gluten free option and dairy free option available); Italian Braised Beef Brisket (Gluten free option and dairy free option available); Rotisserie Board for 2 (Gluten free option and dairy free option available).

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