Watch the World Baseball Classic LIVE at the Steam Packet

Steam Packet Hotel

Michelle Brewster, Saturday, 2 March 2013

'the packet' is the pub for baseball in Melbourne. owned and opperated by baseball players and fans. If you love baseball you will love 'the packet'

13 Cole Street Williamstown VIC 3016.

Phone 03 9399 9600.

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LOOK OUT FOR SPECIAL 'FREINDS IN BASEBALL' EVENTS - COMING SOON

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ABOUT

the steam packet hotel. born 1863.

The Steam Packet Hotel is an important element of the historical town of Williamstown. It has strong historical associations and is architecturally notable as being a strong representative example of a hotel in the 1800's.

The Steam Packet Hotel has always been one of the leading hotels in the city and had a strong association with the thriving nineteenth century port of Williamstown.

Architecturally, the building is in the conservative Classical style and is notable for its detailing. Constructed on stone plinth, the stuccoed structure has a string course and parapet with cornice. Other distinctive features include the angled corner, window and door fames and the prominent chimneys.

The two storey building was built in 1863 to replace an 1839 original building called the Ship Inn. On 7th January 1839, James Fawns took out a licence for the Ship Inn which became Williamstown's first hotel. In the mid 1940's, the Ship Inn was serving as a boarding house and a bakery run by Mr Jennings, a baker. It was then in 1850 that Mr Jennings took out a license for the building, calling it SteamPacket.

In 1861, a fire destroyed several shops and the Old Ship Inn. In 1863, the new building of the Steam Packet Hotel was born.

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nibblies.

Salt & Pepper Calamari. lightly floured & pan fried, served on a bed of rocket with a paw paw, lime, ginger & coriander salsa. $9.9 want a little bit more.....main $18.5
Barramundi Fillet Spring Rolls. housemade with cabbage, carrot bean shoots, onion & asian flavours, deep fried & served with an asian dipping sauce. $9.5
Grilled Meats Antipasto Board. salami, proscuitto & chorizo with grossini, hommus & a salad of roast pumpkin, olives, peppers, semi dried tomatoes & fresh rocket. $13.9
Chicken Skewers (g). served with a housemade satay sauce. $8.9 feeling hungry...a bit more with steamed rice & vegetables. main $16.9
Arrancini Balls (v). filled with risotto, grilled zucchini, onion, roast capsicum and parmesan, crumbed, deep fried & topped with pesto butter. $8.5
Calabrese Pizza. thin crust pizza topped with salami, olives, peppers, mushrooms, onion, chilli, garlic, basil & cheese. $12.0 ADD side of small chips $4.50

to start.

Cobb Loaf (v). your choice of garlic butter OR herb butter, served with dukkah, olive oil & balsamic and salt & pepper. $9.5 ADD swiss cheese for $1.5
Nachos. crispy corn chips topped with mexican beef mince, tomato salsa, melted cheese, sour cream & guacamole. (vegetarian option available, g). $14.5
Onion Rings (v). coated in beer batter & served with sweet chilli mayo. $7.5
Seasoned Wedges (v). served with sweet chili sauce & sour cream. $8.5 ADD bacon pieces and mozzarella cheese $3.00
Bowl of Chips (v). served with housemade sweet chilli mayo on the side. $7.9. ADD gravy for $1

mains.

Mediterranean Salad (v,g). with rocket, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, roasted red peppers, spanish onion, olives & shaved parmesan, with a light sundried tomato & lemon zesty infused oil. $15.5. ADD chicken OR calamari for $3.0
Turkish Lamb Salad. spiced tender lamb strips with mixed beans, fresh spinach leaves, roast capsicum, semi sun dried tomatoes, toasted turkish bread & minted yoghurt. $18.90
Chicken Parma. freshly crumbed in house chicken breast, topped with ham, napoli & mozzarella cheese, served with your choice of chips & salad OR mashed potato & steamed vegetables. $22.9
The Packet's Vegie Burger (v). home made vegetable pattie with cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, sweet chilli sauce & hommus in a crispy bun, served with a side of chunky chips. $16.9
Open Souvalaki. your choice of grilled chicken OR lamb on top of a toasted pita bread, with a fresh greek salad, tzatziki & chunky chips on the side. $17.9
Curry of the Day. served with jasmine rice, poppadams, roti bread & mango raita, check the specials board for today's curry. $17.5
Steak & Ale Cottage Pie. tender beef chunks, root vegetables & fresh herbs slowly braised in real ale, topped with mashed potato & melted cheese, served with a side of steamed vegetables. $18.9
Veal Scallopini. tender pieces of veal served on sweet potato mash, topped with a cream & white wine sauce, broccolini, shaved parmesan & fresh herbs. $20.9
Pork Belly (g). crispy skin belly of pork served with asian vegetables, a sticky soy glaze & fried rice noodles. $22.9
Chicken Breast (g). pan fried & wrapped in proscuitto, served on chat potatoes dressed with onion jam, red pepper & spring onions then finished with a rocket & cashew dressing. $19.9
Oven Baked Duck Breast (g) served on a pumpkin & potato mash with wild mushrooms & snow peas, drizzled with a chilli plum glaze & topped with fried leeks. $25.9
Gnocchi (v). housemade gnocchi tossed through pumpkin, pine nuts, red peppers & portabello mushrooms, finished with your choice of a cream OR napoli sauce OR sun dried tomato pesto. $17.9 or ADD chicken for $3
Seafood Paella (g). a spanish inspired rice dish filled with mussels, prawns, scallops, calamari, chicken, chorizo, olives & peas, tossed with saffron rice & served with a wedge of lemon. $20.9 for two.....$37.9
Barramundi Fillet. your choice of battered or grilled, served with chunky chips, fresh garden salad, housemade tartare sauce & a lemon wedge $20.9
Strip Loin Steak Sandwich. with caramalised onions, lettuce, tomato, bacon, onion, egg, swiss cheese, bbq sauce & mayo on fresh turkish bread & served with a side of wedges. $19.9
Scotch Fillet Steak (g). cooked to your liking & served with your choice of either chips & salad OR mashed potato & steamed vegetables, topped with your choice of sauce. $25.9
SAUCES. gravy, field mushroom, pink & green peppercorn, garlic butter, herb butter OR red wine jus
ADD creamy garlic seafood sauce. $5.0
extra sauce. $1.0

(v) - vegetarian (g) - gluten free

*all meals are inclusive of GST

**weights are approximate, uncooked, and may change

bit on the side.

Rocket, Pear and Pamesan Salad (v,g) drizzled with a balsamic dressing. $6.9
Garden Salad (v,g). $6.5
Mashed Potato (v,g). $6.0
Steamed Seasonal Vegetables (v,g). $6.0
Small Bowl of Chips (v). $4.5

desserts.

The Packet's Famous Chocolate Brownie. moist & full of chocolate, topped with a warm, rich chocolate sauce & ice cream. $8.5
Sticky Date Pudding. much loved classic served with butterscotch sauce & ice cream on the side. $8.5
Apple & Cinnamon Pancakes. served with vanilla ice cream & drizzled with maple syrup. $8.5

specials.

Check out daily mouth watering specials at "the packet".

especially for kids.

All $9.50. Comes with a free kids juice or soft drink.

Oven Baked Chicken Parma. served with a fresh garden salad & chips
Ham & Pineapple Pizza served with salad & chunky chips
Fish of the Day served with a fresh garden salad & wedges, available battered or grilled
Chicken & Cheese Burger grilled chicken strips with cheese, tomato & lettuce, served with chunky chips
Nachos corn chips topped with mexican beef mince, tomato salsa, sour cream guacamole & melted cheese
Pasta of the Day with a tomato napoli sauce & tasty cheese
Kids Ice Cream served with chocolate or strawberry topping $3.5

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