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

  • 30. Singapore Fried Noodle / Bee Hoon $12.90
    • Fried thin egg noodles / rice vermicelli with BBQ pork, capsicums, onions, bean sprouts and eggs.
  • 24. Coconut Rice $3.00
  • 6. Vegetarian Pandan Bites $7.50
  • 41. Malaysian Style Pork Chop with Rice $14.50
    • Pork chop pieces in the Chef's own glazed sweet and spicy sauce served with steamed rice.
  • 19. Roti Chanai $3.50
  • 26. Nasi Goreng $12.90
    • Malaysian style fried rice with chicken, beef, eggs and mixed vegetables.
  • 40. Sesame Chicken with Rice $14.50
    • Fried chicken thigh fillets, then flavoured in chef's special sauce and sesame seeds, served with rice.
  • 33. Signature Noodles $12.90
    • Egg noodles and flat rice noodles fried with BBQ pork, shrimps, eggs, chives Cabbage and bean sprouts.
  • Camarones $29.00
    • Served on a sizzling skillet with capsicum, onions and soft flour tortillas and your choice of Lime and tequila marinated prawns
  • 3 Tacos with the same filling as a main meal $22.00
  • Tomato Salsa $10.00
    • TOMATO SALSA: made fresh daily. Chopped tomatoes, chillies, onions, cilantro, served w corn chips.
  • Includes a starter - A bowl of cheeses corn chips
  • Churros $12.00
    • Mexican style doughnut strips w dipping sauces.
  • Guacamole $14.00
    • Made fresh daily, served w corn chips.
  • The Flying Burrito $25.00
    • A grilled flour tortilla parcel drizzled w coriander oil, served with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, salad greens w your choice of Hot Adobo Beef
  • Tacos de Carne
    • Beef braised in cascabel chilli sauce topped w guacamole.
  • Grilled fish $4.50
  • Combination Roasted Pork & Duck $18.00
  • Choice of Sweet and Sour pork or chicken $14.00
  • Wok Stir Fried $14.00
    • choice of beef/chicken/pork/calamari or tofu with vegetables
  • Pork and Shiitake mushroom steamed rice pancake $13.00
  • Egg $1.50
  • Chicken with thick Rice Noodle Soup $13.00
  • Chicken $4.00
  • - Polo smoked salmon $17.50
  • Poached, scrambled or fried egg on toast $5
  • Shoestring fries with
  • Vegetarian Big Breakfast $19.50
    • – Two eggs, grilled artichokes, spinach, Polo hash brown, roast mushrooms & homemade toast
  • HRP cheese toastie $6
  • Apple crumble buttermilk pancakes with vanilla cream & maple syrup $16.50
  • - marmalade $6
  • Cheese & tomato pizza $7
  • Lemon Chicken $9.80
  • Fried Noodle $10.80
  • Sausages $2.30
  • Mushroom & Vegetables $9.80
  • Whole $18.00
  • Mussels $0.80
  • Squid Rings $0.80
  • Pineapple $1.70
  • 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.
  • 8 Fried Wontons $7.50
  • Sweet & sour pork or chicken $10.00
    • marinated pork or chicken stir fried with season vegetables and homemade sweet and sour sauce. Served with steamed rice or choice of Roti instead of rice for $0.50 extra)
  • Nasi Lemak $10.50
    • Traditional Malaysian dish offers Chicken or Beef Rendang, coconut rice, steam vegetables, peanuts and half boiled egg.
  • Chicken Curry $9.50
    • Chicken boneless pieces cooked in traditional Malaysian spices and potatoes in rich gravy. Served with steamed rice. (Or choice of Roti instead of rice for S0.50 extra)
  • Mussel Curry $9.50
    • Fresh mussel cooked in curry soup ith tomatoes and veggies. Served with steamed rice. (or choice of Roll instead of rice for $0.50 extra)
  • Roti Chanai $7.OO
    • Malaysian bread served with chicken, lamb or vegetable curry gravy
  • Mee Goreng $10.00
    • fresh egg noodles. stir-fried with shrimp, chicken, mix veggies, bean sprout. Egg and traditional Malaysian sambal and chef's special sauce. (Veggie Mee Goreng $9.00)
  • Melting Moment $3.80
  • Macaroni Cheese & Bacon $6.50
  • Ham & Mozzarella Panini $8.50
  • Ham, Cheese & Tomato Toastie $5.00
  • Chicken, Sun dried Tomato & Feta Filo $7.50
  • Spinach, Pine nut & Feta Filo $7.50
  • Bacon & Egg Panini with Hollandaise Sauce $8.50
  • Ham Mini Quiche $2.00
  • -Add fries and salad $4.00
  • Benedict $14.50
    • Bacon, poached eggs and hash brown a-top thick toast with hollandaise
  • Soup $9.50
    • Served with toasted bread
  • -Seafood $16.50
  • Bacon or kranskys $3.50
  • Calamari rings $13.00
    • With salad and fries
  • Warm beef or chicken salad $18.50
    • Green apple, crushed peanuts and sesame drizzled with our very own passion fruit vinaigrette
  • Little thyme $12.00
    • Eggs cooked any style with bacon on thick toast
  • All Topped With Salad And Served With Fries
  • Ugly Bread $8.00
  • -Add Bacon, Basil $4.00
  • The Grass Grazer Classic (V) $18.00
    • Quinoa Pattie With Feta And Pumpkin Topped With Onion Relish
  • Jd Honey Ribs (GF) $18.00
    • Slow Cooked, Melt Off The Bone Pork Ribs Marinated In Our Top Secret Sauce Served With Fries
  • Chicken & Bacon Salad $18.00
    • Marinated Chicken With Fried Bacon Served On A Bed Of Mixed Salad Tossed In Our Balsamic Dressing
  • Extra Sauce $0.50
  • Lattice Fries $10.00
    • Waffle Fries With Bacon, Cheese And Chipotle Mayo
  • Small $11.00
  • Mixed Doner
    • Combination of beef & chicken in yofka bread with salads and sauces.
  • Chicken Eskander (Meal)
    • Served with rice, hummus, tabouli, chicken, salads and sauces.
  • Large $9.00
  • Hummus & Tabouli
    • Hummus and Tabouli served in yofka bread with salads and sauces.
  • Small $11.00
  • Large $10.00
  • Falafel
    • Chickpeas. parsley, onion, fresh coriander, & black pepper served in yofka bread with salads and sauces.
  • Vegetarian Pinwheel $3.50
  • Salad with Corned Seef or Tuna $4.60
  • Bacon & Macaroni Cheese $6.00
  • Bacon Butty & Coffee $5.50
  • Eggs on toast & Coffee Poached, Fried OR Scrambled $8.00
  • Extra Fillings Available $0.50ea
  • Single Filling $5.00
  • Wraps - Sweet Chilli Chicken $5.00
  • Legato Big Breakfast $17.00
    • w eggs bacon Kransky hashbrown grilled Tom & mushrooms
  • Onion
  • Bibimbab $15.00
    • a Korean dish of mixed w veggies & topped w marinated beef or marinated shitake mushroom finished w drizzled chili paste sauce
  • Thai Beef Salad $14.00
    • served w crispy noodle
  • Lamb Pita W course salad $19.50
    • served w yogurt dressing
  • Carrot
  • Toast & spread $4.50
  • Cucumber
  • Garlic bread $5
  • Cheeseburger w Fries $18
    • bread & butter pickles, south carolina mustard bbq sauce
  • Hand cut agria chips w aioli $5
  • Boiled Egg and Multigrain Soldiers $4
  • Curly fries w aioli $5
  • Cheeseburger w Fries $13
    • beef patty, cheese, mayo, tomato sauce
  • Garden salad $5
  • House Made Crispy Chicken Nuggets and Chips $12
  • Fringe Vege Fries with Aioli $9.50
    • Crispy kumara potatoes pumpkin & carrots deep fried
  • -Toasted sourdough Pandoro bread
  • Lasagna $15.00
    • Roasted vegetable & 3 cheese lasagne with salad
  • Nachos( VG) $13.00 / $16.00
    • Homemade vegetarian chili con carne served on a bed of crunchy corn chips topped with Creamy Habanero Chilli Con Queso, melted cheddar cheese
  • Seafood Basket $15.00
    • Crispy calamari, fish goujons and popcorn prawns and fries served with lemon wedges and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Vegetarian Home Made Samosas $13.50
    • Served with shredded cabbage & sweet chilli sauce
  • Toasted Sandwiches $7.50
    • Your choice of 3 fillings
  • Fries $9.50 /$14.00
    • Thick fries lightly seasoned and served with homemade garlic mayonnaise.
  • Steak & Mushroom Pie $3.50
  • Omlette $10
  • Mince Savoury $1.50
  • Hamsteak chips & Eggs $12
  • Chicken Drumstick $2.00
  • Mince & Cheese Pie $3.00
  • Feta Cheese $2.80
  • Mince Pie $3.00
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