​Crafted at the copper still. Composed with a chef’s restraint.
​A balanced spirit requires the same focus as a finished dish: quality ingredients, precise heat, and knowing when to step back.
​Old Salt is an open, small-batch distillery in South Nowra. We craft all of our spirits and liqueurs on-site by hand using seasonal Australian produce. Come in for a spirit flight, craft beer, or cocktail, stay for lunch or dinner cooked over fire, and settle in right where it’s all made.
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Bar & Dining
Settle in beside our still for a spirit flight, a choice of five distinct styles from our collection of house spirits and liqueurs. Paired perfectly with our house tonic.
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​Beyond the flight, our bar showcases craft beers brewed on-site, fruit based seltzers, seasonal cocktails, and a shared food menu built championing local and Australian produce.
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Table reservations are recommended for dining and tastings, while walk-in guests are always welcome at the bar.
REVIEWS
John Lagos
7 months ago
AMAZING food,amazing staff,absolutely a must .... thankyou OLD SALT DINING
Stuart Hill
7 months ago
Debra Emirali
7 months ago
My first time visiting yesterday and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Food exceptional, service fabulous. Overall a wonderful lunch and I will definitely be returning 👏🏻🤗
Ajay Shekar
7 months ago
Great vibes, cocktails and food! Lovely staff too. Overall a very positive experience.
Sagar Adhikari
8 months ago
Beautiful place, fantastic service and best food and drink.
Robert McLennan
9 months ago
Recommended by a friend who knew we love dining out enjoying new foods with great and unique vibes! Well this place you I can assure you the food the drink cocktails craft beer and the staff are friendly and professional to the Chefs their food cook amazingly mouth watering Thanks Guys will be back with a driver so I can sit back and enjoy your craft beers gins etc😃😋❤️
wend c
11 months ago
Tracked this place down looking for a place to have a late lunch on our way further south. So glad we found it! It is a hidden gem around the back of an industrial estate in South Nowra.
The food is home cooked, fresh, and just delicious; the cooking allowing the ingredients to do their special thing! The kiss of charcoal flavour on the steak and octopus just added another layer of deliciousness!
Gluten free bread was the best I’ve had and the chicken parfait was sensational.
The staff are so friendly and seem to genuinely love working here. Drinks are great too. Lots of drinks on tap and a lovely wine list.
As we drove away we couldn’t stop talking about how wonderful it was and how lucky we were that our research led us to the door.
gemma sy
12 months ago
My husband chose to have his birthday lunch here since he loves their lamb rolls and beers. He's been going with his workmates, who equally loves it.
For lunch we got bread, caramelised pork, charred octopus, garlic prawns and slow cooked lamb. All are winners and worth every dollar! I'm glad I finally got to try this place. I will surely return and will be recommending. Very friendly service and great vibe! Thank you guys!!!☺️👋
Frank McCann
1 year ago
Hidden gem in an industrial area. Shoalhaven's best kept secret. Genuinely friendly, knowledgeable staff that clearly love making people happy. The menu seems simple but the standard is next level...best we've had in the 15 months we've been travelling around Australia...and the eclectic music mix was worthy of a top DJ. And all topped off with their own alcohol and amazing cocktails. What a perfect way to spend an afternoon
Ross Mckay
1 year ago
What an absolutely delightful experience. The restaurant experience was sophisticated and would not be out of place in Braddon, Surry Hills or Thornbury.
It’s in the boonies but once inside the host(ess) was so skilled and handled all that came her way with aplomb and good humour.
The food is so well imagined and delivered; it was a wow for every plate.
A small but well designed wine list and some great beers matched with the house cocktails.
Honestly, get there and do yourself a big favour that you won’t forget for a long time. Everyone involved should be commended.
Hannah D
1 year ago
We had the pleasure to have Old Salt cater our small wedding at Terrara House in March 2025. The food was amazing and was complimented by all of our guests. We requested all of the food to be made gluten free due to three of our guest having celiac's. Michelle and her team was able to cater for this with no hassle at all. Thank you!!
Kerry M
1 year ago
We had an amazing lunch at Old Salt distillery! Food was delicious with a good wine selection. Lovely well designed menu for sharing, everything we ordered was delicious!
We were warmly greeted by their wonderful staff and our little dog was made very welcome too! Will definitely visit again!
K Wellesley
1 year ago
Huge thankyou to Michelle, Terry and Old Salt team for providing stunning food and drinks for our wedding, have been regular customers for a few years and always look forward to going back for great food, drinks and hospitality,
An absolute gem in the Shoalhaven!
Cannot recommend highly enough!
luke hamilton
2 years ago
Huge thank you to the guys running the Old Salt drink stand at the Narooma Oyster festival.
Had several drinks on offer and found my favourite!
The Blood Orange & Passion Fruit is so refreshing after a few beers it is a must if you can get it and you should!
This is amazing over crushed ice!
I'm from Sydney and no joke I'll be driving down to South Nowra to pick some up from the distillery.
Carolyn Howell
2 years ago
Lauren Beaufils
2 years ago
A huge thank you to Old Salt Distillery for delivering an incredible wedding menu and the most refreshing seltzers for our special day! The food was absolutely phenomenal — every dish was beautifully crafted, full of flavour, and left our guests raving about the menu long after the night ended.
Not only was the food exceptional, but the Old Salt team brought attentive servers, perfectly suited our celebration. The blood orange and passionfruit seltzers were a massive hit too — crisp, light, and the perfect drink for a warm wedding day.
We couldn’t have asked for a better culinary experience. If you're after a team that combines creativity, quality, and fun, Old Salt Distillery is it. Thank you for helping make our wedding unforgettable!
Louis Segatti
2 years ago
Great place good beer great friendly staff great service 👍
Maria Theologou
2 years ago
Fantastic service, phenomenal food. Can not fault. Classic Gin an amazing drop!
Kristy Constantinou
2 years ago
We came from Sydney just to eat and drink here, and so glad we did. Their scotch fillet is the best steak we have ever had. The lamb, again the best we have ever had. The Seltzers are unmatched and went down a treat, and im not a big alochol drinker. Don't skimp, order one of everything off the menu and it will be the best food you have ever had. Cannot wait to come here again.
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Our Story
Making a move from Sydney to the Shoalhaven, to follow their dream to open Old Salt Distillery
The Distillery
A 200L copper still made by Barison Industries, Italy. It’s the centre of their operation and the centrepiece of the venue. Her name is Eva…
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Relaxed dining experience, alongside craft beers, cocktails and spritzers are just the beginning…
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