Ancient Briton Hotel in Otago Menu

Nearby Sample Menus

-L $16.50
- Tortellini
- M $15.60
Pescatore $23.90
- Calamari, prawn, fish and seafood mix with garlic, olive oil and white wine, topped with fresh parsley
-L $ 15.20
Grilled Fish $24.90
- Delicately grilled fillet of ocean fish
4. Italian
- Homemade tomato sauce base, mozzarella, hot salami, bacon, olives, anchovies, garlic and oregano
- M $17.20

Stewart Island Salmon $34.00
- Pan seared Stewart Island salmon, seasoned with Maldon salt and served on crushed potatoes. Served with broccoli and green beans, dressed with a Salsa Verde. Beer match: Speight's Pilsner >>
Wedges $10.00/ $11.00/ $13.00
- All served with sweet chilli & sour cream/ With cheese/ With cheese & bacon
Onions $3.50
Shearer’s Shanks (GF-) $21.00/ $27.00
- Tender & delicious, oven-roasted lamb shanks with Central Otago thyme & garlic, topped with Alehouse gravy & mint glaze. Served on potato mash with a medley of Otago vegetables. Beer Match: Speight's Old Dark (M/ L)
Wedges $4.00
Seafood Chowder $12.00
- A local favourite. Seafood bound in a beautiful creamy fish stock, delicately flavoured with fresh herbs, served with Alehouse bread. Beer match: Speight's Cider >>
Egg $2.00
Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli $21.00
- Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli, served in a Speight's Napoli sauce with shaved Parmesan and roasted Pinenuts. Beer Match: Speight's Empire

Mushy Peas $2.50
Between 7am and 10am
Between 12Pm And 2Pm
Spring or Curry Roll $3
2 Small Blue Cod fillets and Chips $10
6 Chicken Nuggets $5.50
Please see the specials board for weekly/monthly specials or ask us when you call…
Shark $5

1 Margherita -V $18.00
- Crushed tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella, extra virgin olive
7 Quattro Stagioni $22.00
- Crushed tomato, mozzarella, Havoc Pork ham & salami, artichokes, mushrooms
11 Pear & Blue cheese -V $20.00
- Mozzarella, parmesan, pears, blue vein cheese
3 Pesto & Pine nuts -V $20.00
- Homemade pesto, onion, garlic, pine nuts
White - extra virgin olive oil, garlic, mozzarella, parmesan $9.00
9 Smoked Salmon $22.00
- Mozzarella, sour cream, spinach, cold smoked salmon
4 Carnivore $22.00
- Crushed tomato, mozzarella, Havoc Pork ham & salami, roasted red peppers, onion, jalapeno
5 Mamma Mia $20.00
- Crushed tomato, Havoc Pork ham, basil, mozzarella, brie

Chunky fries $8.50
Soup of the day $12.00
- Freshly prepared please check with our staff for today’s creation served with fresh bread
Two eggs on toasted ciabatta $9.00
- (Served poached, fried, or scrambled)
Tiramisu $13.50
- Light rum and raisin tiramisu (contains alcohol)
Sides $4.00ea
Venison $36.00
- Grilled Canterbury venison leg fillet, served with chervil pomme puree, sautéed zucchinis and cherry jus
Lamb tataki $18.50
- Seared Southland lamb served medium rare, brushed with sesame soy marinade on a bed of spring leaves served with roasted macadamia nuts, mango julien and Otago honey white balsamic dressing
Crumble $14.00
- Peach and apricot crumble with pistachio crumb and Wanaka pure vanilla ice cream

Eggs Benedict Stack $17.50
- Bacon, hash browns, spinach, served with poached eggs topped with hollandaise sauce
Beer Battered Orange Roughy $25.00
- Speight’s beer battered orange roughy served with a green salad, fries and tartare sauce
DC Burger $22.00
- Your choice of an Angus beef patty or crumbed chicken breast served with bacon, tomato, cheese, lettuce and house made chilli lime jam and beer battered onion rings on a toasted bun, served with fries and aioli
Lemon and Coriander Calamari (GF) $12.00
- Calamari seasoned with lemon and coriander served with a petit salad and aioli
Fries, Onion Rings, Eggs, Green Salad, Rice $5.00
Hokkien Noodles $18.00
- Fried egg noodles tossed in a light sesame and chilli sauce with a selection of stir-fried vegetables *Add Shrimp or Grilled Chicken for $5.00*
Crumbed Mushrooms (V) $12.00
- Golden crumbed mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese and sweet chilli, served with a petit salad and a chilli and coriander dipping sauce
BLT $16.00
- Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and BBQ sauce served on focaccia bread with fries and aioli

Preserved and raw Tamarillo, dark & white chocolate, macaron, salted chocolate crumb $99
Slow cooked egg, puy lentils, butternut squash, puffed grains, shaved parmesan $120
Fillet of Fish, purple sprouting broccoli, citrus & chervil cracked wheat, ice plant, seaweed miso butter $99
Goats Cheese, roast carrot, quince, carrot& honey gel, Bee pollen, wild rocket $99
Fillet of Fish, purple sprouting broccoli, citrus & chervil cracked wheat, ice plant, seaweed miso butter $120
Rack of Cardrona Lamb, Shoulder mince and Cheese, smoked celeriac and potato, beetroot puree, Cavelo nero $79
Goats Cheese, roast carrot, quince, carrot& honey gel, Bee pollen, wild rocket $120
Slow cooked egg, puy lentils, butternut squash, puffed grains, shaved parmesan $79

Kung Po prawns $34.00
- with cashew nuts
Peking duck in two courses (Half duck for 2 / Whole duck for 4) $48.00 / $80.00
- Crispy duck skin, pancakes, spring onion, cucumber & hoisin sauce
BBQ pork with bok choy $25.00
Steamed rice $7.00
Deep fried salt & pepper tofu (6) $9.00
Hunan chilli chicken $26.00
Selection of spring rolls & deep fried pork wontons, Chicken & sweet corn soup, sweet & sour pork, Ginger beef with spring onion, Steamed rice, Selection of ice cream $30.00
Plain noodles $7.00

Angus Beef Burger $24.00
- 200g pure Angus beef pattie served with crinkle cut thyme salted chips and home made tomato sauce.
Antipasto Platter for Two $38.00
- Gibbston Valley Glenroy aged cheddar and Kawarau Blue, Zamora cured Venison salami , pancetta, ciabatta, olives & pesto.
Roast Vegetable Salad $14.00
- Roast Kumara, Carrot, Beetroot, Spinach, Feta and Pine nuts
Ciabatta Dipping Plate $10.00
- With Grove olive oil.
Margarita $25.00
- Home made tomato sauce, Gibbston Valley Mozzarella and fresh basil.
From The Coop $28.00
- Roast chicken, basil pesto, spanish onion and feta.
Spiced Wedges $14.00
- With sweet chilli and sour cream
Blue Cod $24.00
- Served with crinkle cut thyme salted chips and homemade tartare.

Poached tiger praws, kalamata olive & chives sauce, bay leaf frosted almonds $19.00
Crusted butternut pumpkin, broccoli, creamed corn, romano cheese, basil $18.00
Smoked trevally & potato tortilla, paprika mayo $19.00
Portabello mushroom balls, spiced tomato, buffalo mozzarella & truffle cream $17.00
Fried alamari, baby rocket, aioli $17.00
Southland lamb rump, swede & dukkah gratin, pickled beets $23.00
Leafy greens, blached broccoli, forvn chardonnay dressing, pepitas $12.00
Roasted beetroot, caramelised onion & goat's cheese toastadas $16.00

Full English Breakfast $23.00
- waitati' award winning sausages, crispy bacon, grilled tomato, hash brown, baked beans, mushrooms, black pudding & eggs cooked to your liking. (Also includes your selection from the continental buffet. Juices and tea & coffee)
Pan-Fried Blue Cod Fillet $27.00
- Served with home-cured pancetta and chive potato cake & lemon & tarragon cream sauce
Chef's soup of the Day (G) $9.00
- Served with warm bread & butter
Porridge $12.50
- Made to order with whole or trim milk and served with raw sugar & cream
Victoria Lemon Pot $10.00
- our own zesty lemon cream posset served with a choice of toppings, Ginger compote & sorbet/Blueberry & lemon Curd/Summer Berry Fruits
Trio of Ice Creams $10.00
- served with berry fruits
Prime Sirloin Steak G $28.50
- Cooked to your liking, with home cut chips, house salad & either garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
Side of Seasonal vegetables, sage roasted potatoes or house salad $6.00

-Medium $22.50
Seafood Chowder $13
Pepe le Bleu
- Pepperoni, blue cheese, walnuts and caramelised onion with mozzarella
Garlic Bread Small $7.00 / Large $ 10.00
Bali Chicken
- Tender chicken marinated in honey and soy with broccoli, cashews, banana and button mushrooms drizzled with minted yoghurt
Porky’s
- Chorizo, ham and hot pork with fire roasted capsicums, semi dried tomatoes and a smoky tomato base
Choose your favourite two options and save the arguments
Caesar Salad $13.5

Famous Mutton
- Juicy mutton seasoned with spices and surrounded in short crust pastry.
Creamy Chicken n Corn
- Lean and tender breast and thigh of chicken nestled in a creamy sauce all rolled up with kernel corn in the tastiest of pastries.
Steak n Cheese
- Colby cheese melted on our lean beef mince cooked in rich brown gravy blanketed in crunchy golden pastry.
Satay Chicken
- Tender breasts of chicken smothered in smooth satay sauce, wrapped in pastry and baked till golden and crisp.
Creamy Vegetable
- A parcel of six fresh garden vegetables, hand picked and coated in a creamy cheese sauce, embraced in crispy golden pastry.
Steak n Onion
- A juicy cut of lean beef stewed in diced onion enclosed in a crispy golden pastry.
Steak n Mushroom
- Button mushrooms sliced upon a bed of prime chunky cut steak wrapped in crunchy golden pastry.
Bacon, Egg n Cheese
- A southern medley of smoky bacon, egg and onion topped with melted colby cheese on a crispy pastry base.

Grilled Garlic Bread $7
- Artisan Stone Baked Ciabatta With Garlic Butter & Confit Garlic
Tiramisu $13
- The Classic Italian Dessert, A Delicious Mix Of Light Sponge Fingers, Espresso & Mascarpone With Grated Dark Chocolate
Pepperoni & Parmesan Melt $18
- Chorizo, Salami, Pickled Red Onion & Capsicum Grilled With Parmesan Cheese Served with Side Salad & French Fries
Free Range French Omelette $16
- With Cheese & Chives On Toasted Ciabatta, Served With Side Salad
Gelato $13
- A Trio Of Kapiti Mixed Berry, Limoncello & Lime Sorbet
Liqueurs $13
- Cointreau, Kahlua, Baileys, Amaretto, Frangelico, Jamesons or Drambuie
Big Brunch $22
- Free Range Poached Eggs, With Havoc Bacon, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms & Spinach On Ciabatta,
Spiced Braised Beef $18
- With Tomato, Capsicum, Red Onion, Preserved Lemon Zest & Spicy Aioli On Toasted Ciabatta with Side Salad & French Fries