Backbencher Pub and Cafe in Wellington City Menu

SHARE ENTRÈES AND LIGHT MEALS SHARE ENTRÈES AND LIGHT MEALS
  • All our poached eggs are free range
  • D. Seymour'S Breads (V) $13.50
    • Toasted artisan breads, changing spreads & dips
  • M. Barry'S Petit Salad (V) (GF) $16.50
    • Charred watermelon, preserved lemon, baby rocket, grapes, whipped feta
  • W - Prosciutto Or Gin Cured Salmon $21.50
  • H. Parata Salmon (GF) $17.50
    • House gin cured salmon, kimchi-bulgar salad, pea tendrils, avocado whip
  • T. Mallard'S Pate $14.50
    • House chicken liver, mushroom & cracked pepper pate, Phoenix chutney, toasted breads
  • P. Bennett'S Calamari $14.50
    • Deep fried salt & pepper calamari, Asian slaw, lemon, Kaitaia Fire dip
  • W - A Side Of Hand Cut Chips $18.50
  • C. Finlayson'S Summer Salad (V) (GF) $18.50
    • Honeyed beets, blanched summer greens, quinoa, watercress, toasted flaked almonds, whipped feta, charred lemon dressing
  • W - Grilled Haloumi Or Lamb Kofta Kebabs $24.50
  • J. Ardern'S Arancinni (V) $14.50
    • Crumbed tomato-parmesan risotto balls, brie center, sorrel pesto, aioli, fresh leaves
  • J. Collins Duck Croquettes $17.00
    • Panko crumbed ‘pulled’ meat croquettes, Asian slaw, sprouts, pistachios, Romesco, aioli
  • P. Twyford'S Drinking Platter (For 2 To 4 Persons) $49.00
    • Southern fried chicken drumsticks, cajun wings, deep fried calamari, hand cut
  • The Greens' Tasting Plate (For 2 To 4 Persons) $39.00
    • House pate, cured salmon, arancinni, manuka smoked brie, chutney, mixed ,marinated olives, bread-n-butter pickle, lamb koftas, dips, spreads, grilled breads
SANDWICHES (WILD-CARD LUNCHES) SANDWICHES (WILD-CARD LUNCHES)
  • R. Mark's Chicken Sandwich Wrap $23.00
    • Grilled chicken thigh, bacon & brie in a wholegrain soft flour tortilla, whipped avocado, fresh leaves & bean sprout salad, hand cut skin chips
  • N. Smith's Fresh Fish Sandwich $19.50
    • Toasted sementi bread, bread-n-butter pickle, Asian slaw, leaves, aioli, hand cut skin chips w fried panko crumbed or pan seared fresh fish
  • W - Two Fried Eggs $23.00
  • D. O'Connor's Mushroom & Cheese Burger $21.50
    • Pan- roasted ground beef & venison patty, grilled Portobello mushroom, house chutney, fresh leaves, pickles, aioli, smoked cheddar, toasted multigrain bun, hand cut skin chips
  • W - Two Fried Eggs $25.00
THE MAIN PLAYERS THE MAIN PLAYERS
  • B. English'S Lamb Loin (GF) $29.00
    • Pan roasted med-rare lamb, eggplant puree, baby rocket, honeyed beets, pomegranate, sorrel pesto
  • W. Peter'S Crispy Duck Breast (GF) $29.00
    • Crispy skin pan roasted med-rare breast, potato roesti, charred watermelon,preserved lemon, rocket & grape salad, whipped feta, kumara shavings >>
  • S. Joyce'S Scotch Fillet (GF) $33.00
    • Char-grilled scotch fillet, pancetta wrapped summer greens, celeriac puree, bearnaise, red wine jus
  • J. Key'S Fresh Fish (GF) $27.00
    • Dukkah crusted fresh market fish, pea puree, chargrilled fennel, potato roesti, heirloom tomatoes, radicchio, basil
  • M. Turei'S Venison Medallions (GF) $27.00
    • M. Turei's venison medallions (gf)
  • G. Brownlee'S Sausages (GF) $25.00
    • Pan-roasted chicken, rocket, thyme & cashew sausages, pea puree, duck fat
  • A. Little Risotto (V) (GF) $23.00
    • Pea & pearl barley risotto, tamarind, chard & chickpea provencale, courgette ribbons, local olive oil, shaved pecorino
  • A. Little Risotto (V) (GF) $28.00
    • Pea & pearl barley risotto, tamarind, chard & chickpea provencale, courgette ribbons, local olive oil, shaved pecorino
  • F & C '84 $24.00
    • Panko crumbed fresh fish, lemon, tartare, house salad, toasted seeds, skin chips
SIDES AND CONDIMENTS SIDES AND CONDIMENTS
  • Hand Cut Skin Chips, Aioli $5.50
  • House Salad (Dressed) $7.00
  • Duck Fat Roast Baby Potatoes $6.00
  • Potato Roesti (Each) $5.50
  • Market Vegetables (Random But Healthy) $6.00
  • Toasted Turkish Bread $2.50
  • Garlic Mushroom Flats $6.00
  • Two Fried Eggs $4.00
  • Shaved Pecorino $3.00
  • Swap To Gf Focaccia $2.50
  • Aioli, House Dressing, Hollandaise, Homemade Tartare, Apple & Tomato Chutney, 1812 Beer Seed Mustard, Tomato Relish $1.00
  • Complimentary - Hp, Sweet Chilli, Tomato, Tabasco, Worcestershire, Homemade Beer Vinegar N/C
DESSERTS (AFTER-DINNER SPEECHES) DESSERTS (AFTER-DINNER SPEECHES)
  • L. Upston'S Peach Cobbler $10.00
    • Homemade bourbon peach cobbler, berry coulis, egg custard, vanilla bean gelato, soft cream
  • M. Fox'S Brulee $10.00
    • Raspberry & vanilla brulee, maple-hokey gelato, soft cream, tuilles
  • J. Shaw'S Cheesecake $10.00
    • Vodka & strawberry cheesecake, shortbread, vanilla bean gelato, soft cream
  • P. Goff'S Delice $10.00
    • Chocolate delice, blackcurrant compote, Immigrant’s Son espresso gelato
  • G. Robertson'S Double Affogato $8.00
    • Vanilla bean or maple-hokey gelato, double shot espresso in demi-tasse
  • - Add A Shot Of Any Liqueur $5.00
BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • * Parfait (V) $9.50
    • Natural unsweetened yoghurt, honey, blackcurrant compot
  • - Add Warmed Homemade Toasted Muesli W Goji Berries $15.00
  • Summer Scramble (V) $19.00
    • Scrambled eggs, grain toast, whipped avocado, heirloom tomato, radicchio, chickpea, pea tendril salad with sorrel pesto
  • Breakfast Sausages $24.00
    • Pan-roasted chicken, rocket & cashew sausages, duck fat roast potatoes, pea puree, herb roasted tomato, poached eggs, with toasted Turkish bread and fruit chutney
  • * Potato Roesti (V) $19.50
    • Potato roesti, sprouts, baby tomato, sorrel pesto, shaved pecorino, Portobello mushroom caps and whipped feta
  • - Add 2 Poached Eggs $23.50
  • Backbencher Buttie $17.50
    • Bacon, fried eggs, hollandaise, hand-cut skin chips, toasted Turkish bread
  • Pancake $19.00
    • Cooked to order folded pancake, bacon, banana, with maple syrup and vanilla bean gelato
  • 3 Egg Omelette
    • Folded omelette, micro greens with an option of;
  • - Char-grilled haloumi, rocket, eggplant puree (V) $18.00
  • - Cured salmon, pea puree, courgette ribbons, pecorino $18.00
  • - Chorizo, potato, parsley, cheddar, grilled tomato $18.00
  • - Add Toasted Turkish Bread And Chutney $20.50
  • Mixed Grill $25.00
    • Bacon, chorizo, black & white pudding, roasted field mushroom, herb tomato, potato roesti, poached eggs, hollandaise, Phoenix chutney and toast
  • Breakfast Burger $21.50
    • Pan-roasted ground beef & venison patty, house chutney, fresh leaves, bread-n-butter pickle, aioli, smoked cheddar, streaky bacon, fried egg, on a toasted multi-grain bun, with hand-cut skin chips
  • Benedicts
    • Grain toast, poached eggs, hollandaise, herb roasted tomato with an option of;
  • - Deli ham $22.00
  • - Black & white pudding, apple and red onion sauté $22.00
  • - House cured salmon, avocado whip, baby rocket $22.00
  • Double Affogato $8.00
    • Vanilla bean or maple-hokey gelato, double shot espresso in demitasse
  • Toast And Spreads
    • Assorted spreads and toasts selection
SIDES OR ‘BUILD YOUR OWN’ SIDES OR ‘BUILD YOUR OWN’
  • Substitution Of Toast To Gf Focaccia Add $2.00
  • 2 Eggs (Poached, Scrambled Or Fried) $5.00
  • 2 Grilled Bacon Rashers $6.00
  • Roasted Herb Tomato (Two) $5.00
  • Black And/Or White Pudding (Two) $5.00
  • Turkish Bread Toasted $2.50
  • Grain Toast $3.00
  • Gluten Free Toast $4.50
  • Roast Field Mushrooms $6.00
  • Chorizo Sausage (Each) $5.00
  • House Cured Salmon $7.00
  • Potato Roesti (Each) $5.50
  • Hand-Cut Skin Chips, Aioli $5.50
  • Avocado (Seasonal/Half) $4.00
  • Hollandaise (50Ml) $1.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Sandwich met wildbraad/sandwich au chevreuil - Poached pear and spiced venison burger, Kriek sauce and a box of frites $17.90
  • Sla van lamsrug/salade d’agneau - Warmed salad of sweet lamb fillets, walnuts, Feta and minted salad greens $17.90
  • Worst met stoemp/saucisses et stoemp - Island Bay venison sausages with stoemp, baby onions and fruits of the forest sauce $19.90
  • Vlaamse erwtensoep met hespeknuist/ potage saint-germaine - Flemish split pea and ham soup with rye bread $13.50
  • Krap frikkedeitjis/galettes de crabe la leuven - Leuven crab fritters with sweet chilli mayonnaise and salad garnish $15.50
  • Gegratineerde mosselschotel/Moules gratinees - A platter selection of grilled mussels $31.90
  • Appels en rabarber in de oven/crumble pommes rhubarbe - Warm rhubarb and baked apple crumble with thick custard and vanilla ice cream $11.50
  • Oostendse waterzooi/waterzooi a l’ostendaise - Waterzooi of market-fresh fish, mussels, scallops and tiger prawns with braised fennel and vegetables $33.90
  • 41. Malaysian Style Pork Chop with Rice $14.50
    • Pork chop pieces in the Chef's own glazed sweet and spicy sauce served with steamed rice.
  • 23. Steam Rice $2.50
  • 37. Chicken or Beef Korma with Rice $14.50
    • Chicken or beef cooked with traditional Korma spices with capsicums and onions and creamed cashew nut, served with steamed rice.
  • 42. Long Bar Noodles Soup $15.50
    • Fresh egg noodles in clear soup with chicken, fish balls and broccoli.
  • 14. Kepap Sumbat (staffed chicken wing) $10.50
  • 43. Lamb Curry with Rice $17.00
    • Lamb dices and potatoes cooked in spicy curry gravy and served with steamed rice.
  • 28. Mee Rojak $12.90
    • Cooked egg noodles served with mixed salad vegetables and peanut satay sauce.
  • 34. Sweet and Sour Pork with Rice $14.50
    • Deep-fried pork pieces with capsicums, onion, pineapples in sweet and sour sauce served with steamed rice.
  • Almond Sticks $4.40
  • Belgium Biscuits $3.60
  • Bogels - filled from $2.70
  • Polenta & Parmesan Loaf $6.30
  • Custard Pie $4.00
  • Ciabatta Roll $1.60
  • Gingerbread Men $3.90
  • Lemon Meringue Pie 20cm $17.90
  • Large plate of fries $7.00
    • Served with tomato sauce / Homemade aioli sauce
  • Homemade Burgers
    • Served with fresh Bordeaux Buns: Comes with fries and salad
  • Steak Sandwich $16.50
    • Scotch Fillet served on a Baguette / Served with Mushroom sauce / Served with Fries or Green Salad
  • Soup of the Day (Seasonal, not available in summer) $11.50
    • Served with cheese bread
  • Croque Madame $15.00
    • As Croque Monsieur Topped with grilled tomato and poached egg
  • Potato Wedges $9.00
    • Served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Lemon Pepper Squid Salad $16.50
    • Deep fried battered squid served with a green salad and aioli.
  • -Beef Burger, bacon, cheese and caramelized onion / Chicken Burger, avocado and cheese $18.50
  • Chicken Patties $9.50
    • Vietnamese style chicken patties served with dipping sauce
  • Chicken Noodle Soup $11.90
    • Medium thick rice noodle in broth, served with spring onion, mints, onion and sliced chicken with a side of bean sprouts and lemon
  • Crispy Salt and Chilli Prawns $17.90
    • Crispy coated prawns, stir fried with garlic, chilli and spring onions served with rice
  • Deep Fried Wontons $7.80
    • Deep fried pork wontons served with dipping sauce
  • Chicken & Corn Soup $7.80
    • Sweet corn simmered with Asian chicken broth, egg omelette, sesame oil and spring onion
  • Fish Cakes $9.50
    • Tender mashed fish cakes with Vietnamese herbs, served with dipping sauce
  • Nasi Goreng $11.90
    • Pan fried rice with an assortment of spices, curry powder, egg, shrimp, chicken and BBQ pork
  • Spicy Sweet & Sour Soup $7.80
    • Spicy broth with chicken, shrimp and egg, topped with spring onions
  • Prawns $19.00
  • Prawn Cutlets (5) $6.50
  • Kumera Chips $5.40
  • Ham $3.00
  • Stuffed Mushroom $1.50
  • Chicken Sweet Corn $7.00
  • Vegetables $9.00
  • Mushroom $5.00
  • Cheese/Egg/Pineapple $1.40
  • Egg Burger $5.00
  • 1/2 Chicken $12.50
  • Squid Ring (100%) $1.00
  • Sausage $2.70
  • 3 fish,2 chips,2 potato fritters $24.00
  • Scallop $2.00
  • Kumara chips $5.70
  • -Add Feta $2.00
  • Rib Eye Fillet Steak $22.00
    • 200Grm Rib Eye Fillet Steak Cooked To Your Liking, Served With A Salad Garnish, Fries And Garlic Butter
  • 2 Person Nachos (GF) $20.00
    • Homemade Nacho Mix Served On Gf Corn Chips With Sour Cream, Avocado And Relish
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
  • Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich $18.00
    • Chicken Tenders Tossed In Our Own Southern Coating, Fried, Topped Off With Bbq Sauce
  • Gluten Free Bun $2.00
  • The Classic $18.00
    • A Ground Beef Pattie With Bacon, Grilled Cheese Tomato And Onion Relish
  • Jd Honey Ribs (GF) $18.00
    • Slow Cooked, Melt Off The Bone Pork Ribs Marinated In Our Top Secret Sauce Served With Fries
  • VEGETARIAN ROTI CHENNAI $8.00
    • 2 pieces of roti bread served with vegetable curry
  • BEEF CAJUN NOODLES $15.00
    • slices of beef with seasonal vegetables on top of crispy noodles
  • SEAFOOD MEE GORENG $11.00
    • tasty egg noodles tossed with bean sprouts, egg fried bean curd, shrimp and crab stick
  • CHICKEN CURRY $12.00
    • creamy red curry of chicken fillets & potatoes served with rice
  • LAMB ROTI CHENNAI $8.00
    • 2 pieces of roti bread served with lamb curry
  • CAJUN NOODLES $15.00
    • slices of beef & chicken with seasonal vegetables on top of crispy noodles
  • PEANUT SAUCE $2.00
  • CHICKEN MEE GORENG(FRIED NOODLE) $11.00
    • tasty egg noodles tossed with bean sprouts, egg, fried bean curd and chicken
  • GADO-GADO $10.50
    • steamed fresh season vegetables, tofu, bean sprouts, top with peanut sauce, served with rice
  • LAMB CURRY $12.00
    • Tender lamb pieces cooked in homemade curry paste and potatoes, served with rice
  • NASI PATTAYA(combination) $12.00
    • fried rice with chicken, shrimp, fishcake, mixed veggie and tomato sauce topped with egg omelette (chicken nasi Pattaya $12.00/ seafood nasi Pattaya $12.50/ BBQ pork nasi Pattaya $12.50)
  • Plain Roti $3.00
  • SEAFOOD LAKSA $12.00
    • fresh egg noodles with prawns, mussel, fishcake, fishballs, surimi and bean sprouts in curry soup
  • STIR-FRY CHICKEN/BEEF WITH CASHEW NUTS $13.50
    • chicken/beef pieces stir fries with season veggie and cashew nuts, served with rice
  • KUNG BO CHICKEN/SQUID $12.00/$13.50
    • chicken pieces or squid stir fried with vegetable, dried chilli and soya sauce served with rice
  • STIR FRY CHICKEN/BEEF WITH SATAY SAUCE $12.50
    • chicken pieces/beef marinated, stir fried with season veggie and homemade peanut sauce serve with rice
  • Drumstick $2.00
  • 15 Pieces Pack $35.00
    • 4 wings, 4 drumsticks 7 big pieces
  • Bacon Egg burger $4.50
  • Big Piece $3.50
  • Large Chips $3.00
  • Extra $1.50
    • mushrom, tomato, spaghetti, baked beans, egg, bacon
  • Special Box $5.50
    • 3 wings & chips
  • Small Chips $2.00
  • 1/2 Dozen Falafel $14.00
    • w salad & tahini
  • Makanek & Egg $14.00
    • served in pita bread w tomatoes, gherkins & a squeeze of lemon juice
  • Mehshi $8.00
    • rice filled vine leaves - served in pita bread w tomatoes, lettuce & tahini
  • Super Falafel - Super Sized $10.00
    • served in pita bread w tomatoes, lettuce, gherkins & tahini sauce
  • Vegetarian Platter $20.00
    • A selection of all our vegetarian options
  • Hummus - Fresh daily $7.00
    • served in pita bread w tomatoes & lettuce
  • Beef, Lamb or Chicken Shawarma $12.00
    • served in pita bread w fried onions, tomatoes, lettuce, gherkins & tahini sauce
  • Falafel $8.00
    • served in pita bread w tomatoes, lettuce, gherkins & tahini sauce
  • Bbq Beef & Bacon L $15.40 / S $13.90
    • Angus beef w/ free formed bacon, onion rings, melted cheddar, Wisconsin BBQ sauce, salad, mayo & relish
  • Crumbed Breast Of Fresh Breast Tenderloins
  • -Bacon $2.50
  • All Sides Come With A Dip Of Your Choice Extra Dips $1.20 Each
  • Kiwi Classic L $16.40 / S $14.90
    • Angus beef w/ fresh avocado, free formed bacon, salad, mayo & relish
  • Wisconsin Burger L $9.90 / S $8.40
    • Angus beef w/ salad, mayo & relish
  • Bird On Fire L $12.90 / S $11.40
    • Fresh grilled chicken tenderloins w/ sriracha chili sauce, tangy coriander & lime mayo, salad & relish
  • Go Fish $8.40
    • One piece of crumbed fish
  • Boiled orange and almond cake -
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  • - Chicken or beef tamarind skewers with satay sauce -
  • Porridge with cream, brown sugar and banana 9.50
  • Soup of the day with bread 11.50 - 13.50
  • Quesadilla: Champagne ham, Monterey Jack and tomato in a gluten-free tortilla with guacamole and salsa 14.00
  • Vodka cured salmon blini with chive crème fraiche -
  • Bollinger Special Cuvee N.V. France 130.00 bottle
  • Non Vegetarian
  • Lamb Dalcha (Lentils) $15.00
  • - Vege Samosa - 8pcs
  • Sambal (GF)
    • Spicy authentic Malaysian dish cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, lemon grass and chilli sambal to a thick gravy.
  • Garlic and Cheese Roti $4.50
  • Cheese Roti Special $10.50
    • 1 piece of roti filled with cheese, served with rice & lamb / chicken / dhal curry
  • Peanut sauce $3.00
  • Navratan Korma $13.50
Backbencher Pub and Cafe

Backbencher Pub and Cafe

location

Address

34 Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

044723065

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Bar Food , Cafe Food , Gluten Free , Kiwi , New Zealand , Pub Food , Vegetarian

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Groups ,  Nightlife ,  American Express ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Accepts Discover ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Drinks ,  Brunch ,  Street Parking ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Pub Quiz ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar ,  Gastro Pub

Location
34 Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand