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

  • Salty Goodness Waffle $10.00
    • a sweet waffle, served with two scoops of vanilla ice cream,crushed pretzels, caramel sauce & a sprinkle of rock salt
  • Milkshake $8.00
    • Double Chocolate Fudge Brownie
  • Premium Teas $4.00
    • Green Jasmine
  • Milkshake $8.00
    • Mixed Berry
  • Halloumi $12.00
    • grilled halloumi, portobello mushrooms, baby lettuce, sliced tomatoes & chipotle lime mayo
  • Kentucky Hot Brown Boy $21.00
    • sliced southern fried chicken topped with cheese, crispy bacon & pico de gallo on savoury French toast served with Mama's slaw & hand cut fries
  • Berry Compote $3.00
  • Guava $4.00
  • 16. Roti Chanai with Chicken Curry $11.50
  • 13. Garlic Prawns $11.50
  • 25. Curry Laksa $12.90
    • Fresh egg noodles in curry soup with chicken, seafood, tofu and bean sprouts
  • 42. Long Bar Noodles Soup $15.50
    • Fresh egg noodles in clear soup with chicken, fish balls and broccoli.
  • 18. Roti Chanai with Peanut sauce $5.00
  • 20. Peanut sauce $1.50
  • 27. Mee Goreng $12.90
    • Spicy fried egg noodles with chicken, beef, eggs and mixed vegetables.
  • 11. Chicken Satay (4 sticks) $10.50
  • R= Recommended / B= Best Seller / Sf= Seafood / Sp= Spicy / V= Vegetarian
  • Chicken dup bab (B/S) $17.00
    • Spicy chicken with vegetables and clear noodles
  • Gal-bi-tang $14.00
    • Beef rib soup with clear noodles
  • Hae-mul jeon (Sf) $18.00
    • Seafood pancake
  • Sam-gye-tang $29.00
    • Chicken with ginseng, dates and ginkgo nut in broth
  • Bibimbab (B/R/V) $14.00
    • Five kinds of vegetables, mince and fried egg on steamed rice. Mince can be replaced with tofu as a vegetarian option.
  • Kimchi jeon (V/Sp) $18.00
    • Kimchi pancake
  • Kimchi jji-gae (SpSp) $14.00
    • Kimchi stew with pork and tofu
  • Rainbow Roll $18
    • Assorted Sashimi and avocado on crab Surimi and avocado rolls with Tobikko caviar
  • Takowasabi $6
    • Fresh octopus marinated in Wasabi sauce
  • Fresh Salmon $14
    • Sliced fresh salmon Sashimi
  • Maccha Green Tea Ice Cream $6
  • Pure Vanilla Ice Cream $6
  • Volcano Chicken Roll (8P) $16
    • Teriyaki chicken on a mountain of avocado and cucumber rolls with spicy Mayo sauce and Tobikko caviar
  • Stir Fried Teriyaki Chicken Udon Noodle $21
    • Teriyaki chicken on stir fried udon noodle, cabbage, bean sprouts and red capsicum with Teriyaki sauce
  • Rice $2
  • Mussel fritters with tartare $14.50
  • Pork, sage & ricotta meatballs $16.50
    • with parmesan polenta
  • Jambalaya $22.50
    • with chicken, prawn & sausage
  • Rigatoni $20.00
    • with courgette, spinach, chilli & pangrattato
  • Halloumi $19.50
    • with puy lentils, asparagus, tomato, cucumber, mint & rocket with harissa dressing
  • Rocket & parmesan salad $8.50
  • Prosciutto Salad $18.50
    • almonds, stonefruit, ricotta & frisée
  • Risotto $21.00
    • corn, basil & parmesan with chorizo crumbs
  • Steam Pork Dim Sim (6) $6.50
  • Shredded Pork With Spring onion in Peking sauce $12.00
  • Squid Ring $0.90
  • Beef in Black Bean Sauce $11.00
  • Beef with Mushroom $11.00
  • Chicken Curry and Roti (2) $8.50
  • Crumbed Fish $3.40
  • Steam King Prawn and Vegetable $13.00
  • -Baobab style green salad $8.00
    • Carrot, cucumber, sprouts, and all the good crunchy bits
  • Baoba's big meaty brekky $22.00
    • Poached or scrambled eggs on sourdough with garlic sausages, bacon, roast potatoes, mushroom & spinach
  • Cashew Lentil Burger $17.00
    • Hummus & guacamole on a chili corn bun with a Baobab style green salad
  • Baoba's big veggie brekky $21.00
    • Poached or scrambled eggs on sourdough with tomato, roast potatoes, chilli black beans, avocado, mushrooms & spinach
  • -Gluten free bread or rosti instead of toast $2 extra
  • Bread and dips for two $14.00
    • Dukkah, hummus, guacamole, balsamic vinegar & extra virgin olive oil
  • Halloumi rosti stack $18.00
    • Grilled tomatoes, spinach, balsamic reduction and herb oil
  • Prawn noodle omelette $19.00
    • With homemade kimchi, fresh coriander, aioli, avocado & side salad
  • Spinach Parcel $6.50
  • Labneh wrap with salad $8.50
  • Vine leaves $10.00
    • Wine leaves stuffed with rice, tomato, parsley, sping onion, fresh lemon juice and olive oil. Served in pita bread with hummus, tomato, gherkins, lettuce and sauces.
  • Mixed $11.50
  • Thyme, olive, tomato and onion pizza $7.50
  • Beef $11.50
  • main dishes $14.00
  • Kebby Balls ( per dozen ) $25.00
  • Pancake $14.50
    • bacon banana and maple syrup
  • 1 Extra Filling $0.50
  • Spicy Wedges $10.00
    • served with chili sauce salsa and sour cream
  • Toasted sandwich $4.00
    • bacon and mushroom
  • Creamy Garlic Mushroom on Five grain $13.50
  • Pancake $14.50
    • berries compote and cream fraiche
  • Margie's Beef Burger $16.50
    • homemade 180g beef pattie with bacon, caramelized onion cheddar aioli Apricot Chutney and fries
  • Sides $3.50
    • balsamic roast tomato, bacon, mushroom, baked beans, hash browns, wilted spinach
  • Mushroom & Bacon Pasta In a creamy tomato sauce, topped with grated parmesan $14
  • Ploughman's Plate of cured meat, sourdough bread, cheese, pickles & chutney $16
  • Tomato sauce $2
  • Cold Poached Chicken Salad w/bacon, salad greens, baby potato, parmesan & garlic mayonnaise $13
  • Homemade relish $3
  • White Chocolate Parfait (GF) w/ cherry compote and crunchy caramel dusting. $10
  • Beef and Guinnes Stew w/ mash & toasted sourdough bread $14
  • Molly's Burger w/ your choice of seasoned ground beef or crumbed chicken, on chilli corn bun, cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, aioli, homemade relish & fries $18
  • Combination Veggies Fried Rice / Noodle $10.50
  • BBQ Pork FRIed Rice / Noodle $11.50
  • Pork Dumpling Egg Noodle Soup $11.50
  • Vegetable Noodle Soup $10.50
  • King Prawn Wonton Noodle Soup $12.80
  • Singapore Rice Noodle $10.50
  • Nasi Goreng $10.50
  • BBQ Pork Wonton Noodle Soup $10.50
  • Beef Fried Ho Fun (Optional Hot & Spicy) $10.00
  • Ma Po Tofu with Chopped Pork on Rice $10.00
  • Shanghai Style Stewed Duck in Soy Sauce on Rice $13.00
  • Spicy Chicken Casserole $12.00
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken on Rice $10.00
  • Roast Pork & Tofu Casserole $12.00
  • Shredded Pork & Vegetables Chow Mein $10.00
  • Steamed creamy custard buns $4.50
  • Crab Salad Roll $2.00
  • Udon $10
    • Seafood stock, carrot, onion, fish cake, prawn
  • Tuna Roll $2.00
  • Beef Teriyaki $12.50
    • Salad, Rice with Miso soup
  • Spring Roll $2.50
  • Bibimbap $13
    • Wellbeing Food (beef mince, carrot, cucumber, egg, salad, sesame oil spicy sauce)
  • California Roll $2.00
  • Philadelphia Roll $2.00
  • Vegetable Sambal $13.50
  • Vindaloo (GF) $14.50
    • Spicy Indian dish cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, vinegar and sugar. Chicken / Lamb / Beef Vindaloo
  • Kadai Dishes (GF) $14.50
    • A South Indian medium flavoured dish cooked with capsicum, onion, spices, corriander with a flavour of ground black pepper. Kadai Beef / Lamb / Chicken
  • - Beef Satay (6 sticks)
  • Mango Lassi $4.00
  • All dishes are cooked in Canola Oil Halal, Vegan, No MSG added
  • Pickles $2.00
  • Fish Curry $15.50
  • Ham, Egg Salad
  • More varieties in the cabinet
  • Bacon & Cheese $5.00
  • Chicken, cranberry & beri $5.50
  • Pepper Steak
  • Tandoori chicken / Chicken Korma / bhuna Chicken $6.00
  • Bacon & Egg
  • Smoked Chicken / Avocado $5.50
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