Backbencher Pub and Cafe in Wellington City Menu

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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

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

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

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

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

* 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

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

Chicken $8.00 / $14.00 / $20.00
- Southern fried chicken breast, baby lettuce, tomato salsa & chipotle lime mayo - soft 6-inch corn tortillas (One / Two / Three - additional tacos $6/each)
Southern Fried Chicken Strips x2 $3.00
Streaky Bacon $3.00
Corn Chips $8.50
- house cooked orn chips topped with guacamole, sour cream & salsa
Premium Teas $4.00
- English Breakfast
Berry Compote $3.00
3 Eggs $3.00
- scrambled or fried
Big Papa $16.50
- Southern fried chicken, streaky bacon, beef patty, lettuce, sliced tomato & aioli

18. Roti Chanai with Peanut sauce $5.00
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.
44. Kambing Mee Soup $17.00
28. Mee Rojak $12.90
- Cooked egg noodles served with mixed salad vegetables and peanut satay sauce.
8. Quick Boiled Dumplings $7.50
24. Coconut Rice $3.00
26. Nasi Goreng $12.90
- Malaysian style fried rice with chicken, beef, eggs and mixed vegetables.
17. Roti Chanai with Gravy $4.00

Sam-gye-tang $29.00
- Chicken with ginseng, dates and ginkgo nut in broth
Gal-bi-tang $14.00
- Beef rib soup with clear noodles
Oh-jing-uh dup bab (Sf/S) $17.00
- Spicy squid with vegetables and clear noodles
Bu-dae jji-gae (Sp) $39.00
- Noodle soup with sausages, beef, tofu and kimchi
Sam-gyup-sal (B) $48.00
- Fresh pork belly BBQ for two served with rice, vegetables and fresh lettuce
Hae-mul jeon-gol (Sf/Sp) $48.00
- Spicy seafood soup with whole fish, prawns, mussels and vegetables
Dwejand dak Steak (R) $21.00
- Honey-miso grilled chicken steak served with rice and a spring onion salad
Udon $15.00
- Thick noodle soup with fish cakes

Dragon Roll $20
- BBQ eel on cream cheese and cucumber rolls with special black sauce and Tobikko caviar
Pure Vanilla Ice Cream $6
Edamame Soy Beans $6
- Steamed soy beans with salt
BBQ Beef Roll $18
- BBQ beef on cream cheese and cucumber rolls with spicy Mayo, black sauce and Tobikko caviar
Salmon $12
- Fresh / Seared with Teriyaki Mayo / Seared with Wasabi sauce
Karaage Chicken $12
- Deep fried marinated chicken with Ponzu vinegar and Japanese Mayo
Volcano Chicken Roll　(8P) $16
- Teriyaki chicken on a mountain of avocado and cucumber rolls with spicy Mayo sauce and Tobikko caviar
3 Kinds Of Flame Grilled Sashimi Combo $20
- Sliced flame grilled salmon, tuna and beef combo 3p each

Stewed seasonal fruit with yoghurt & toasted granola $10.50
-add ham $10
The Polo Double $13
- Your choice of homemade soup in a cup with any half size Polo gourmet sandwich from our menu
-Truffled shoestring fries $9
Pancakes with banana & maple syrup $7
Homemade banana bread with vanilla mascarpone & poached fruit $12.50
Polo hot smoked salmon $6
-ham off the bone/ spinach/free range smoked bacon $16.50

Beef Ball Noodle Soup $12.00
- Rice noodle in beef broth, served with beef balls and sliced cooked beef, mints, spring onions with a side of bean sprouts and lemon
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
Red / Green Curry $13.80
- Red or green curry simmered in spices with freshly cooked green beans, capsicum, potato, eggplant and carrot. Choice of either chicken, beef or fish (Add $3 for fish)
Vegetarian options maybe available on request
Fish Cakes $9.50
- Tender mashed fish cakes with Vietnamese herbs, served with dipping sauce
Tom Yum Noodle Soup $12.90
- Medium thick rice noodle in tasty broth, topped with bean sprouts, prawn, squid, fish balls, spring onion and garnished with mints
Won Ton Noodle Soup $11.50
- Egg noodle in broth, served with pork wontons and honey barbecued pork, topped with bean sprout and sesame oil
Beef Brisket Noodle Soup/Rice $12.90
- Succulent diced beef brisket simmered in five spice and oyster sauce, served on rice noodle soup or with rice and Chinese cabbage

FISH ROLL $4.50
SEAVIEW DINNER SPECIALS $6.50
- with salad, chips & sauce
CHICKEN FOO YOUNG EGG $12.50
SEAVIEW DOUBLE BURGER $9.00
- double meat pattie or double cheese & egg
NASI GORANG $12.50
COMBINATION FOO YOUNG EGG $13.50
MEAT PATTIE $4.00
EGG RICE $8.50

HAWAIIAN $3.80
DEEP FRIED WONTON $0.50
PRAWN $11.90
EGG $3.80
FISH CAKE $1.80
COMBINATION $10.50
VEGETABLE $8.60
FILLET OF FISH, CHIPS, 3 WONTONS AND SALAD $9.00

Chicken Biriyani/lamb Biriyani/vegetable Biriyani/egg Biriyani $12.00
- special basmati rice cooked with either chicken/lamb/vegetable or egg along with cashews, special herbs and spices served with raita
Chicken Biryani $18.00
Lamb Varuthakari $18.00
Plain Roti $3.00
Vegetarian Thali Meal $25.00
- Served with roti, rice, vegetable dosa, sambar, veg korma. portal, tamarind curry, potato larval, rasam, raita. pickles, apply am & sweet.
Chicken Curry $14.50
Fish Curry $16.00
Chicken Mee goreng $14.00

Toast + spreads $6.00
- Jam, peanut butter, marmite, vegemite, honey, marmalade
- W/ Spinach + Mushrooms
Bacon /sausages $5.00
Open halloumi sandwich $18.50
- Grilled halloumi with avocado, tomato and balsamic reduction
Avocado and tomato on toast $12.00
French toast stack $17.00
- Served w/ bacon, grilled banana + maple syrup
Soup of the day $12.00
- Please ask staff for today's flavour
Grilled tomato / house made potato rosti / garlic mushroom / spinach / avocado $4.00

Crumbed Shrimp $9.00
- Served w Thousand Island Dressing
Fries $8.00
- Served w Tomato Sauce or Aioli
Boscaiola small $16.50 lrg $19.90
- Italian Sausage, Ham, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Cream & fresh Basil
Corn fritters $16.50
- Fritter stack w tomatoes, mushrooms on a bed of fresh rocket & a side of Pesto
Vogels Toast $6.50
- 3 slices with your choice of spread
Porridge $9.90
- With banana, fresh cream and maple syrup
Caprese small $14.50 lrg $17.90
- Fresh Tomato, Mozzarella, Smoked Cheese, Rocket & Parmesan
Extra’s $3.00
- Free Range Eggs, Hashbrown,Tomato, Mushrooms, Gluten Free Bread/Toast

Toasted Museli $10
- Yoghurt, fruits and berry copote and toast
Battered Fish And Chips $12
- Fresh battered fish of the day served with chunky chips and a green salad.
Creme Brulee $10
- Served with berry compote
-Large $28
Lamb Shank $21
- 3 hour braised 500g lamb shank on whipped garlic mash with seasonal veges and mint sauce.
Rugby Platter
- A selection of deep fried goodies fresh from the fryer. Hoki bites, spring rolls, chicken nuggets, squid rings, crumbed onion rings, chunky chips, wedges and a selection of sauces.
Grilled Breakfast $7
- Fried, poached or scrambled eggs, served on Hataitai Bread Shop toast with bacon and hash brown.
Secret Recipe Mushrooms $8
- Served on Hataitai Bread Shop toast.

EGG HOLLANDAISE $15.00
- poached free range eggs on Strathmore bagel with/spinaches
BEEF BURGER $14.00
- beef pattie, swiss cheese, bacon, salad & aioli sauce, served with chips
FRENCH TOAST $16.00
- made with ciabatta served with maple syrup with the following options/bacon & banana
TOAST & SPREAD $5.00
- ciabatta, multigrain or fruit toast with jam, marmalade or lemon curd
CHICKEN BURGER $14.00
- chicken pattie, swiss cheese, salad & mayonnaise, served with chips
EGGS ON TOAST $8.00
- two free range eggs with ciabatta or multigrain
OMELETTE WITH SALAD & TOAST $16.00
- any of the following three fillings, bacon, eggs, ham, cheese, onion, tomato, mushroom
Eggs $3.00

Nasi Goreng $12.00
Gluten Free toasted muesli $12.00
- Served with fresh fruit and yogurt
Wedges with grilled Cheese and Bacon served with Sour Cream $8.50
Not all ingredients are listed. Alert your server to special dietary needs.
Beef Stew Fetuccini (KALDERETA PASTA)
- Slow cooked beef casserole in rich flavorful tomato sauce. Served on buttered pasta or with garlic fried rice.
BEEF STEW PASTA (KALDERETA)
- Slow cooked beef casserole in rich flavorful tomato sauce. Served on buttered pasta or with garlic fried rice.
Homemade Beef Burgers w/ Fries
Mee Goreng $12.00

Crispy Dumpling $1.20
Teriyaki Salmon Roll $2.00
Beef Teriyaki $12.50
- Salad, Rice with Miso soup
Chicken Donburi $12
- Chicken with donburi sauce Onion, Carrot, Spring Onion and Rice
Tuna Roll $2.00
Munch Rice $1.20
Spring Roll $2.50
Ramen $8
- Spicy beef stock, carrot, onion, egg

Backbencher Pub and Cafe

Wellington Region > Wellington City > Backbencher Pub and Cafe

Address

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

Phone

044723065

Email

enquiries@backbencher.co.nz

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

$30 - $50

Type

None

Service

Table Service

Cuisine

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

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

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Backbencher Pub and Cafe

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

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