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

Asian Kitchen (sample menu)
  • 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)
  • Laksa $12.90
    • Egg noodles with shrimp, fish balls, chicken, spring onions and bean sprouts in spicy coconut soup
  • Spicy Won Tons $12.00
    • Steamed pork wontons in home-style spicy sauce with bean sprouts, spring onions, topped with BBQ pork
  • 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
  • Tom Yum Soup $8.80
    • King prawns, chicken and squid in tom yum broth with coriander
  • Hainanese Chicken Rice $12.00
    • Rice cooked in chicken broth with garlic and ginger, served with boiled chicken, fresh chilli, mixed ginger and spring onions
  • Loc Lak $14.80
    • Tender diced beef stir fried with onion, green beans, garnished with coriander
  • Assam Vegetables with Chicken/Beef/Seafood $13.80
    • Prepared in our homemade spice, lemongrass, lime leaves and turmeric, sautéed with green beans, capsicum, broccoli, cauliflower and sprinkled with crushed peanuts (add $3 for scallops)
Rasa Malaysia Restaurant (sample menu)
  • All Curries served without rice. Rice can be ordered separately for $1.00
  • Goa Fish Curry $19
    • Fresh fillets grilled and coated in a creamy, spiced coconut and tomato sauce
  • Samosas $8.00
    • Pastry pockets filled with spicy lamb and served with cucumber raita
  • Ikan Panggang $18
    • Fresh fillets tossed in a spicy marinade and grilled over a hot skillet. Served with raita.
  • Prawn Sambal $19
  • Goat Curry $19
    • Gently braised goat in a rich sauce flavoured with cardamom, cloves and cumin.
  • Masala Curry $14
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in a dhal based curry of lentils, fenugreek and spiced tomato.
  • Lamb Kuze $18
    • Tender lamb cooked in a rich creamy cashew sauce, with a sweet and sour tang.
Yummy Curry (sample menu)
  • Lamb Veg Korma
    • Lamb simmered with spices and cashew nut paste with mixed vegetables
  • Chicken Saag
    • cubes of chicken prepared with spinach, spices, and herbs
  • Butter Prawn
    • Prawn cooked In creamy tomato sauce
  • VEG SAMOSA 2 PCS $6.00
    • triangular pastry shells stuffed with peas potatoes and spices
  • Mango Lassi $4.00
    • yogurt & mango flavored smoothie makes people feel cool
  • Chicken Korma
    • Pieces of chicken simmered in rich cashew nut sauce and ground spices finished with cream >>
  • POTATO KULCHA $3.00
    • naan stuffed with potatoes
  • Aloo Gobi
    • Potatoes and cauliflower cooked In onion gravy with spices
Satay Kingdom Cafe (sample menu)
  • Seafood Laksa $11.00
    • Fresh egg noodle or rice noodle with prawns, mussels, fish hail crab meat and bean sprout in rich creamy curry soup.
  • Nasi Goreng $9.50
    • traditional Malaysian fried rice with shrimps, chicken, mix veggies and egg.(Veggie Nasi Goreng $9.00)
  • Wonton Soup $9.00
    • Wonton with season vegetables in clear soup (with BBQ pork $10.00)
  • Kung Poh Chicken or Pork $10.50
    • Marinated chicken pieces stir-fried with season vegetables and national Malaysian spices and hot dried chillies. Served with steamed rice. (Or choice of Roti instead of rice for $0.50 extra)
  • Hokkien Mee $10.50
    • Fried egg noodle with chicken and mix seafood and dark sauce gravy.
  • Chicken Noodle Soup $9.50
    • Egg or rice noodle with chicken pieces. bean sprout and season vegetables.
  • The Satay Kingdom $9.50
    • 6 Chicken or beef marinated with traditional Malaysian spices. Skewer grilled served with peanut sauce and salad.(Choice of Chicken. Beef or combo. Add extra rice or Roti for only $2.00) .
  • Sambal Prawns $14.50
    • Prawns stir fried with onion, season vegetables and homemade chilli paste. Served with steamed rice. (Or choice of Roti instead of rice for $0.50 extra)
Verve Cafe (sample menu)
  • French toast stack $17.00
    • Served w/ bacon, grilled banana + maple syrup
  • Bacon /sausages $5.00
  • Soup of the day $12.00
    • Please ask staff for today's flavour
  • Fries $7.50
    • Shoestring fries w/ tomato sauce +aioli
  • Wedges $10.00
    • Spicy or plain w/ sweet chilli sauce + sour cream
  • - add pesto $1.00
  • Warm beef salad $17.00
    • Beef strips w/ crispy noodles, toasted mixed seeds on cos lettuce w/thai sesame dressing
  • -add cream cheese $1.00
Wadestown Chinese Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Hot Spicy Chicken or Beef With Cashew Nuts $11.90
  • FISH DINNER (Tarakihi) $13.80
    • Including 2 Crumbed Fillet, Chips, Tartare Sauce, Lemon & Salad
  • Chicken & Egg $4.80
  • Double Meat $4.60
  • Steamed Pork Bun $2.80
  • Chips $2.70
  • Spring Roll $2.20
  • Combination Seafood (Steam Rice/Veges) $13.90
Oxford Fish Supply (sample menu)
  • Corn or Cob $1.90
  • F2 $55
    • 8 x Wontons, 6 X Spring Rolls, Sweet & Sour Pork, Combination Fried Rice, Stay Beef, Chicken Chop Suey
  • Pork $13.50
  • King prawn $16.00
  • Pork $13.50
  • B.B.Q Pork $10.50
  • Beef $13.50
  • 1/2 Chicken ,Chips $10.60
Nanking Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Squid Rings (1/2 doz) $5.40
  • Chicken & Mushroom in Oyster Sauce
  • Fish Dinner $13.00
  • Chicken $11.00
  • Combination $11.50
  • BBQ Pork $11.00
  • Chicken $12.00
  • Pack B: 6 Fish, 2 1/2 scoops Chips $22.50
Beijing Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Deep Fried Bean Curd(Tofu) with Dips $7.50
  • BBQ pork Fried Rice $15.90
  • Beijing Hot and sour soup $7.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $16.90
  • Hot & Spicy minced Roasted Duck meat served with fresh Lettuce $28.50
  • Pickled mustard, tofu, mushroom soup $7.00
  • Bean Curd/Tofu with Vegetables in Mandarin Sauce $16.90
  • Sichuan Prawns with Garlic and chilli $26.50
R & S Satay Noodle House (sample menu)
  • CHICKEN NOODLES SOUP $9.50
    • rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts & chicken. served with R & S style kua tew soup
  • BAK KUT TEH $13.00
    • chinese herbal soup with pork ribs , pork ingredients , bean curd stick & chinese mushrooms served with steamed rice.
  • DEEP FRIED SPRING ROLLS ( VEGETARIAN ) $5.50
  • LOR MEE $10.00
    • fresh egg noodles with gravy , sliced egg , chicken , bbq pork , fish ball & fish cake.
  • SAMBAL CHICKEN $13.00
    • boneless chicken pieces cooked in tomato sauce & home made sambal sauce, served with steamed rice
  • SATAY BURGER ( CHICKEN or BEEF ) $6.00
    • grill marinated Beef or Chicken in a sesame bun with salad & special peanut sauce.
  • CURRY LAKSA(SEAFOOD ) $10.50
    • fresh egg noodles with fish balls , fish cake and bean sprouts in chicken curry.
  • PLAIN ROTI $3.00
John's Kitchen and Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Spinach & Feta Cheese Pinwheel $3.50
  • Dagwood - Ham, Chicken, Lamb Or Salami $4.60
  • Double Filling $5.50
  • Bacon, Eggs,Toast & Coffee $13.50
  • Double Filling $2.00
  • Baked Potato - Vegetarian $4.00
  • J K Mince Savoury $1.50
  • Bacon & Macaroni Cheese $6.00
Food Star (sample menu)
  • Shrimps $12.00
  • Jam Donut $2.50
  • Paua Genuine $5.50
  • Orange Pork $15.00
    • Hot & Sour Chicken and Cashew Nuts
  • Vegetable $8.90
  • Orange Chicken $15.00
  • Steak Roll $2.40
  • Scallop $2.00
The Pier (sample menu)
  • CHICKEN LIVERS pan seared corn-fed chicken liver salad, toasted sourdough, crispy bacon, tomato, ginger and chilli jam, with balsamic $15.50
  • CRISPY PORK five spice free range pork belly with jasmine rice, Asian greens, fried shallots and chili hoisin plum sauce $29.50
  • SOI TASTING PLATE for two people to share pot sticker dumplings, smoked salmon, edamame with chilli and sea salt, honeycombed squid, feta and red pepper tart $28.00
  • ZEN HEN BURGER free range chicken with Thai green curry and lemon grass, Asian slaw, Japanese mayo on a Brooklyn Bakery bun, with coconut, lime sea salt fries $23.50
  • FETA & RED PEPPER TART crispy puff pastry, organic feta, balsamic roasted mushrooms and red pepper entrée $14.50/main $23.50
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER Soi made creamy chowder with prawns, salmon, white fish, and mussels with sourdough bread $15.90
  • SMOKED SALMON Soi manuka smoked salmon, crème fraiche, watercress, salted crisp bread with raspberry dressing $15.50
  • RISOTTO VERDE zucchini, lemon and salsa verde risotto, seared organic halloumi, wild roquette $23.90
California Sushi (sample menu)
  • Jumbo Fresh Tuna $10.80
  • Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese $9.50
  • Honey, Ginger & Chicken Sushi $8.90
  • Spicy Fresh Tuna $12.80
  • Chicken Combo $9.50
  • Hot Spicy Teriyaki Chicken $9.50
  • Vegetarian Combination $7.80
  • Cream Cheese & Sun-dried Tomato $7.80
Bull and Bear (sample menu)
  • Plain Fries $5
  • Spicy Fried Chicken
    • W/ Korean sweet chilli or blue cheese cream
  • -1/4 kg $9
  • Taco Of The Week : S $8 / D $15
    • check the board for this weeks creation
  • Kimchi $4
  • Hoisin Chicken S $8 / D $15
    • cucumber, pickled, carrot, chilli peanuts
  • Slaw $5
  • K-Fries S $8 / M $14 / L$25
    • Korean spiced beef, kimchi, chilli, cheese, spring onion, sourcream, boom!
Backbencher Pub and Cafe

Backbencher Pub and Cafe

location

Address

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

phone

Phone

044723065

email

Email

enquiries@backbencher.co.nz

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
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