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

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BBQ pork $11.50
Beef $12.50
Crab Stick $1.60
BBQ pork $12.00
Shrimps $13.00
Combination $12.50
BBQ pork $12.50
Mussel each $1.20

Chicken Korma
- Pieces of chicken simmered in rich cashew nut sauce and ground spices finished with cream >>
Butter Prawn
- Prawn cooked In creamy tomato sauce
CHEESE & GARLIC NAAN $4.00
- naan stuffed with cheese and garlic
Paneer saagwala
- Fresh homemade cheese cooked with spinach gravy
Chicken Saag
- cubes of chicken prepared with spinach, spices, and herbs
CHICKEN TIKKA $12.00
- comes with salad/tender pieces of boneless chicken marinated overnight and then smoke roasted in the tandoor oven/MAIN
KECHUMBER $5.50
- diced onion, tomato, cucumber with a touch of lemon juice and spices
Lamb Korma
- Lean pieces of lamb simmered with ground spices and cashew nut paste

Onion Ring $0.90
Fish cake $2.50
Stuifed Chicken Wing $2.10
Potato Fritter $1.00
Deep Fried Moro Bar $2.90
1/2 Chicken & chips $15.00
Cheese Burger $5.00
Pineapple Fritter $2.20

Dumpling Laksa $11.00
- Fresh egg noodle or rice noodle with homemade dumplings, seafood and bean sprout in rich creamy curry soup.
Grill dumpling $7.00
- 6 grilled homemade dumpling served with soy sauce
Nasi Kampong $10.00
- fried rice with shrimps, chicken, mix veggies and tomato sauces, top with egg omelette(Veggie Nasi Kampong $9.50)
Sambal Chicken $10.50
- Marinated chicken pieces stir-fried with traditional Malaysia spices and season vegetables. Served with steamed rice. (Or choice of Roti instead of rice for $0.50 extra)
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)
Nasi Goreng $9.50
- traditional Malaysian fried rice with shrimps, chicken, mix veggies and egg.(Veggie Nasi Goreng $9.00)
Wat Tan Hor $10.50
- Fried broad rice noodle with chicken, mix seafood and egg gravy sauce.
Hokkien Mee $10.50
- Fried egg noodle with chicken and mix seafood and dark sauce gravy.

Squid Rings (6) $4.80
9. Bacon & Eggs $11.20
- Two eggs - poached, scrambled or fried, with Crispy bacon, and toasted bread
Nasi Goreng (Rice) $10.90
Steak & Egg $4.30
7. Supreme Breakfast $15.50
- Two fried eggs, one sausage, grilled tomato and crispy bacon on toasted bread
4. French toast $11.50
- Fluffy French toast with grilled banana, bacon and maple syrup
Roti Chanai with Chicken Curry $6.80
Hot Spicy Chicken or Beef With Cashew Nuts $11.90

Chicken $10.50
Cashew Nuts $3.00
Crumbed Fish $3.70
Won Ton $0.80
Steak & Egg $5.50
Hawaiian $4.00
Chicken $10.50
Crab Stick $1.80

Kiddy Crêpes $8.00
- Served with maple syrup & banana
In-house smoked salmon $7.00
Side salad $7.00
Warm Apple Pie $10.00
- Lightly spiced and stewed New Zealand apples, encased in flaky puff pastry. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Eggs Benedict $17.00
- Poached free range eggs, sliced smoked free range ham and hollandaise sauce served on toasted ciabatta.
Smoked Fish Cakes $22.00
- In-house smoked warehou and kumara fish cakes with side of wasabi mayonnaise. Topped with a poached free-range egg. Served with a side salad.
Crêpes $10.00
- Served with lemon and sugar
Cup of Soup & Toast $6.00
- Kids choice of soup of the day served warm in a cup with toast.

Big Boy Breakfast $16
- Grilled tomato, bacon, kranskys, creamy mushrooms, poached eggs on toast with hash browns.
Pork Ribs $20
- Pork ribs served with chunky chips and salad.
-Hollandaise / Eggs / Toast $2
CBC
- Chicken, brie and cranberry topped with mozzarella.
Halloumi Chips $13
- Halloumi chips with mint yoghurt.
Margarita (V)
- Pomodoro sauce base topped with boccocini, mozzarella, basil pesto, sea salt flakes and a sprinkle of parmesan.
-Tomato / Baked Beans / Spaghetti $3
Vege Breakfast $7
- Poached Eggs served with Hataitai Bread Shop Toast, Tomato and Hash Brown

Lamb $13.50
lettuce and sauces $8.50
main dishes $14.00
Hummus
- Served on pita bread with tabouli, tomato, gherkins,
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.
Lahm Bajeen (Beef Mince Pizza) $7.50
Theym/cheese Pizza $6.50
Mixed $15.00

Kumara chips with aioli $9.50
Slow Baked Pork Ribs* $13.00
- Pork Spare Ribs braised in our own BBQ style sauce and baked to order
Omelette and salad with a choice of 3 fillings: tomato, ham, mushroom, spinach, bacon, capsicum* $16.50
Meat Nachos $13.00
-Large $20.00
Chicken Tenders with fries and BBQ sauce $14.00
Roundabout bread and dips with tomato pesto, basil pesto and balsamic vinaigrette $12.00
-Large $18.50

Potato Rosti Topped with Poached Eggs $15.50
- smoked salmon hollandaise sauce
Nachos $14.50
- beef mince melted cheese tomato salsa and sour cream
Potato Rosti Topped with Poached Eggs $14.50
- leg ham hollandaise sauce
Spicy Wedges $13.50
- with bacon and cheese
Toasted sandwich $4.00
- bacon and mushroom
Spicy Wedges $10.00
- served with chili sauce salsa and sour cream
Eggs on Sourdough $7.50
Pancake $14.50
- berries compote and cream fraiche

8 Dumplings $7.00
Choice of Miso, Pork Bone or Spicy Pork Bone Broth
Curry Don $12.50
- Crumbed Pork cutlets with mild Japanese curry Sauces, served on Rice
-Udon Soup $7.00
- Additional For Ramen Only $2.00
- Noodle/Egg/Vegetables/Seaweed
Chicken Corn Dumpling
Chicken Udon Soup $12.50
- Stir fried Chicken and Soba Noodles with tonpei Sauce
Vegetable Udon Soup $12.50
- Seasonal Vegetables and deep-fried Tofu with Udon Noodles

CHICKEN FRIED RICE $10.50
9 PIECE PACK $25.00
- 5 things & 4 drums, no chips
KUN BAO CHICKEN ON RICE(SPICY) $11.50
SOFT EGG(SHRIMP/BEEF)ON RICE $10.50
SMALL CHIPS $3.00
DOUBLE CHEESE BURGER & CHIPS +420ML COCA COLA $12.90
NASI GORENG (SPICY) $11.50
CHICKEN CHOW MEIN $10.50

-Add Crispy bacon $17.50
-three crepes $10.00
-extra filling $2.00
Crepe au citron $7.50
- Crepe with the chef’s lemon curd
Crepe au Nutella $7.50
- Crepe with Nutella
Tourte au Boeuf et Champignons $13.00
- Beef and mushroom pie with salad & baguette
Toast $4.50
- Buckwheat bread or baguette toasted, served with butter and jam OR served with avocado, tomato or sauteed mushrooms
Crepe Caramel $11.00
- Crepe with homemade caramel sauce, vanilla ice-cream & whipped cream

Curry + Rice + Garlic Roti $10.00
Roast Beef
Mince
Fri $7.00
- Pan Bhaji come with 2 buns
Ham, Egg Salad
Tandoori chicken / Chicken Korma / bhuna Chicken $6.00
Ham, Cheese & Mushroom $5.00
Beef & 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

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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 in Wellington City Menu

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Backbencher Pub and Cafe

Wellington Region > Wellington City > Backbencher Pub and Cafe

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

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