Farrington Tavern in Christchurch Menu

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Available – Mon to Fri 10am – 4pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 9am – 4pm
All Items $15 Unless Stated
$6 Eggs on toast
- 2 eggs the way you like poached, scrambled or fried. Served on toasted Turkish bread.
Add: Bacon $4.00, Sausage $2.50, Tomato, Avocado or Potato Hash $2.00
Eggs Benedict
- 2 poached eggs, served on toasted ciabatta bread smothered in hollandaise sauce. With a choice of either: Bacon, Smoked Salmon or Wilted Spinach
Hot Cakes
- Served with mixed berry compote, freshly whipped cream & lashing of icing sugar.
Mussel Chowder
- Creamy traditional chowder with NZ green lipped mussels, potatoes and bacon. Served with toasted bread.
Smoked Chicken Salad
- With crispy streaky bacon, fresh salad greens, tomato wedges, garnish. Mixed in homemade honey mustard dressing.
Vietnamese Beef Salad
- Marinated beef strips, soft vermicelli noodles, spring onion, diced tomatoes and salad garnish. Tossed through a sweet chilli, mirin dressing.
Camembert & Chicken Melt
- Chargrilled chicken thigh & baked camembert cheese. Served on crisp toasted ciabatta bread topped with cranberry jelly.
Bishops Fish n Chips.
- A twist on an old classic, Panko crumbed Orange Roughy, served with steak fries and homemade tartare sauce.
Beef, Bacon & BBQ Burger
- Fresh Vienna bun, 200gm Beef Pattie, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with chunky fries and chipotle aioli.
Philly Steak Roll
- Angus Rump Steak, Philly style. Topped with Swiss cheese finished under the grill. Accompanied with southern seasoned crispy fries.
Mushroom and Almond Risotto
- Finished with parmesan cheese and baby spinach.
Roast of the Day $12.95
- Your waiter will advise you on the day’s selection.

Classic Bread ‘N’ Butter Pudding
- Served hot with Irish crème ice cream & blueberry compote.
Available from 5pm
STARTERS
Garlic Loaf $9.50
- Served with homemade garlic & herb butter.
Cheesy Pesto Sticks $12.00
- Baked Turkish bread topped with lashings of basil pesto and cheddar cheese.
Seafood Chowder $14.80
- Creamy thick traditional chowder with bacon, mussels, cuttlefish and prawns. Served with grilled bread.
Chicken Pate $14.00
- Kath’s secret recipe with chicken livers, bacon and lager. Served with onion relish, pickles and balsamic sticks.
Garlic Chilli Prawns $16.00
- Served with a rocket salad with spring onion and cherry tomatoes. Accompanied with charred lime and sour cream.
SALADS
Smoked Chicken Salad $16.50
- With crispy streaky bacon, fresh salad greens, tomato wedges, garnish. Mixed in homemade honey mustard dressing.
Vietnamese Beef Salad $15.50
- Marinated beef rump strips, soft vermicelli noodles, spring onion, diced tomatoes and salad garnish. Tossed through a sweet chilli, mirin dressing.
PIZZA & PASTA
ALL PIZZAS – $20.00
Double Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
- Minced beef, rashers of bacon, mozzarella cheese on a bbq sauce base finished with garlic aioli.
Thai Mushroom & Roasted Capsicum
- Sliced mushrooms, roasted peppers, feta cheese on a sweet thai chilli base topped with basil pesto.
Ultimate Pizza Lovers
- Salami, ground beef, tender chick pieces with grated cheese on a Italian sauced base topped with whiskey BBQ.
Chicken & Pistachio Penne $19.80
- Tender chicken thigh, roasted pistachio bits, feta cheese, fresh basil & penne pasta. Tossed with cream and basil pesto.
Bacon & Pea Alfredo Fettucine $18.50
- Crispy bacon bits, baby peas & tri colour fettuccine, mixed in traditional Alfredo sauce.
FROM THE SEA
Teriyaki Salmon Fillet $27.50
- Grilled Succulent Salmon brushed with teriyaki sauce. Served on Asian chilli soft vermicelli noodles with sauteed bok choy green beans and peanuts. Accompanied with sesame soy sauce.
Fresh Fish $27.00
- Served on creamy Agria puree. With roasted cajun capsicum slithers, green beans. Topped with herb sour cream. *Please ask our friendly wait staff for the chef’s choice of Fish this evening.
FROM THE LAND
Supreme Chicken $25.50
- Char-grilled bacon wrapped chicken breast, served on potato gratin with garlic sautéed baby carrots, finished with creamy basil pesto sauce.
Confit Pork Belly $24.50
- Belly of the Pig slowly roasted in seasoned spiced oil. Served on a curry kumara and carrot salad with pan seared Asian greens. Topped with plum & tamarillo chutney.
“Shank Heaps” $24.00
- Herbed tomato braised Lamb Shank, served on potato smash with blanched broccoli, garlic con fit. Finished with its own braising liquid, topped with carrot chips.
*Extra charge of $8 for an extra shank.
Charred Vegetable Skewers $23.00
- Button mushrooms, capsicum, red onion, polenta chips and sun dried tomato skewers, brushed with chilli oil then char-grilled. Served with buttery new potatoes, sautéed spinach finished with coriander lime sauce.
FROM THE GRILL
Chargrilled Steaks $32.00
- Choose your steak, from one of the following, cooked to your liking: Rump 400 GM, Angus T Bone 350 GM, Porterhouse 300 GM, Rib Eye 250 GM.
All steaks served on a potato and herb rosti, with bacon wrapped green beans, and sauteed field mushrooms.
Add a sauce of your choice for $2.00
- Creamy Mushroom, Basil Pesto, Green Peppercorn, Roasted Capsicum, Diane Sauce
BITS ‘N’ PIECES
Fries / Salad / Slaw / Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables $4.00
- Garlic butter, Aioli, BBQ sauce, Sweet Thai chilli, Chipotle aioli, Hollandaise (Complimentary)
SWEET ENDINGS
ALL DESSERTS $12.50
Banoffee Pie
- Buttery malt biscuit base with succulent banana caramel finished with fresh Chantilly cream.
Chocolate Brownie Cup
- Served hot with vanilla ice cream & lashings of chocolate ganache.
Berry Mousse
- Homemade with white chocolate shards & whipped cream.
Ice Cream Trilogy
- Caramel Cookie, Mochaccino & Peaches n Cream. With a selection of sweet sauces.
Assortment of Tea’s & Coffees $4.50 small $5.00 large

Available all day
Bishop’s Wicked Wings
- Your choice of 500gm OR 1kg with one of the following sauces: Whiskey BBQ, Honey Mustard, Teriyaki Orange, Jamaican Jerk
500gm – $15.00
1Kg – $22.50
Double Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza $20.00
- Ground beef, rashers of bacon, mozzarella cheese on a bbq sauce base finished with garlic aioli
Ultimate Pizza Lovers $20.00
- Salami, ground beef, tender chicken pieces with grated cheese on a Italian sauced base topped with whiskey BBQ
Bishop’s BBQ Ribs 350Gms $15.50
Cheese & Bacon Wedges $11.50
- Served with chimichurri sour cream and capsicum salsa.
Steak Fries $8.50
- Served with tomato sauce & garlic aioli
1K Mussel Pots $23.50
- Your choice of 2 flavours: Kath’s Famous Cream Curry Sauce OR Garlic Butter & Lager
Chef’s Platter $25.00
- Vege Samosas, Salami, Hoki Bites, Southern Chicken Sticks, Salt & pepper Squid, Battered Pineapple Rings
Tasting Plate $28.00
- Sticky chicken wings, Bbq Ribs, Prawn cutlets, BBQ pork steam bun, Broccoli & ricotta balls, Pesto sticks
Beef, Bacon & BBQ Burger $15.00
- Fresh Vienna bun, 200gm Beef Pattie, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with chunky fries and chipotle aioli
Chargrilled Steak Sandwich $21.50
- 200Gm Ribeye steak, cooked the way you like. With garlic aioli, salad greens, sun dried tomatoes, and onion relish. Served in toasted ciabatta bread with steak fries and tomato sauce

All Meals $10
Hot Dog & Chips
Spaghetti Bolognese with salad OR fries
Chicken & Slaw Burger with crispy fries
Mini Bacon, Pineapple & Mozzarella
Pizza
All kid’s meals are served with an ice cream sundae. Choose from Chocolate, Caramel, Raspberry OR Strawberry. With hundreds n thousands, chocolate bites and a pink wafer.

Nearby Sample Menus

Deep fried taro balls $6.00
Deep fried scallops $11.00
Stir fried eggplant $18.00
Lamb ribs on a hot plate $25.00
Prawns omelette $20.00
Deep fried vege spring rolls $8.00
Prawns in tomato sauce $23.00
BBQ pork $20.00

Waffles with hazelnut caramel, poached pears, berries, cream and toasted hazelnuts $19.00
Chia seeds with almond milk, coconut, cranberries, granola, rhubarb pecans and almonds $9.00
Kids 'fish and chips' with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
Cured local bacon, poached eggs, rosti, confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs $22.00
Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00
French fries with garlic aioli $7.00
Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
Hot smoked Akaroa salmon with house pickled beets, horseradish creme fraiche, avocado, chives, croute and soft herbs $22.00

Bacon / Potato Fritter / Eggs / Sausage / Mushrooms / Sauteed Spinach / Sourdough / 5 Grain Bread $5.00
Sauteed Mushrooms & Bacon on Toasted Sourdough or 5 Grain Bread $18.50
Quiche of the Day with Daily Salad $22.50
Mega Breakfast: Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, Mushrooms, Tomato & Toast $23.50
Bagel with Smoked Salmon, Beetroot & Horseradish Pesto $19.50
Roasted Stone Fruit, Organic Yogurt, Raw Organic Granola Crumbs $12.50
Pecan Pie with Maple Syrup & Cream $13.00
Herb, Feta & Spinach Omelette $15.50

Karhai Paneer $15.90
- A host of whole spices sauteed in onion and tomato with Indian cottage cheese (medium - hot)
Onion Bhajees $8.00
- Crispy onion, sliver beet and spinach fritters (6), served with tamarind chutney.
Butler's Venison $18.90
- Mouth watering hundi style dish with Indian whole spices and herbs (medium - hot)
Prawn Malabari $18.90
- Tempting Indian classic with red onion and fresh chilli (medium hot)
Butter Chicken $16.90
- World famous Indian delicacy-marinated chicken slow cooked and finished with a creamy tomato masala sauce (mild - medium)
Green Salad $6.00
- Crunchy salad mix set on fresh lettuce, served with our mango and ginger dressing.
Tamarind & Date $3.00
Lamb Korma $17.90
- Diced lamb in a creamy cashew sauce with coconut (mild)

Kuchember $4.00
- Indian salad made of diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and coriander with a touch of lemon juice and spices
Fish Madras $16.50
- Seasonal fish fillets cooked with mustard, ginger, garlic and coconut milk with spices and garnished with curry leaves.
Chicken 65 $12.50
- Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt, spices, battered in corn flour, eggs, bakers flour and deep fried, served with salad
Lamb Seekh Kebab (4 pieces) $10.00
- Minced lamb blended with fresh herbs, onions and spices, skewered and cooked in a tandoor, served with mint sauce
Chicken Tikka (5 pieces) $10.00
- Tender chunks of chicken marinated in fresh yoghurt and spices, skewered and cooked in a tandoor, served with mint sauce
Gulab Jamun $6.00
- Popular Indian deep fried, sweet balls made from cottage cheese and soaked in hot, sweetened syrup (4 pieces)
Butter Prawns $16.50
- Prawns along with herbs and spices cooked in a tangy tomato and butter sauce
Tandoori Platter $15.00
- Consists of 2 Vege Samosa, 2 Onion Bhaji, 2 Chicken tikka,2 Lamb Seekh kebab and served with chef's special salad

Vegetarian Sliders $13
- House made spicy black bean patties, red onion, haloumi, sweet pickle and chipotle mayo.
Spicy Tortilla Chips and Volstead Salsa $11
Beer Battered Onion Rings $10
- Prepared in our fresh craft beer batter & served with chipotle mayo.
Fish Goujons $13
- Battered in our fresh craft beer batter & served with lime aioli.
Pulled Pork Sliders $14
- In a fresh toasted ciabatta with sweet chilli, sauerkraut and mayo.
Southern Style Fried Chicken $14
- Served with Sriracha and yoghurt dipping sauces.
Venison Sliders $15
- In a fresh toasted ciabatta with blue cheese sauce, beetroot, mesclun and horopito relish.
Fries with Chipotle Mayo $9

Salmon Lover 31 PCS - $55.00
- 8 pcs Salmon Nigiri 8 pcs Fresh Salmon Avocado California Roll 8 pcs Fresh Salmon Mini Sushi 6 pcs Smoked Salmon Rice Cake 1 pc Salmon Heart
Regular Fried Chicken Bento $9.50
- Deep Fried Chicken On Rice Two Piece Teriyaki Chicken Sushi Two Crispy Chicken Seaweed Salad Fruit
-Small $5.90
Fresh Salmon Sashimi $9.20
- Freshest NZ King Salmon 90-95gm, Serve With Soy Sauce, Ginger, Wasabi
Double Avocado Smoked Salmon (GF 8PC) $8.90
Crispy chicken ramen $11.90
Fresh Salmon Lovers (GF 8PC) $11.90
-reg $9.90

Rachael's Rarebit $12.90
- Gourmet Cheese on Toasted Hucks Beer Bread, Caramelised Onion Chutney
Simple Side Salad $6.90
7.00 to 11.00
Eggs on Toast $9.90
- Two Organic Eggs Cooked any way on Toast
Additions: $3.90
- Avocado / Bacon / Ham / Tomato / Mushroom / Egg
Braised Brisket $18.90
- Braised Brisket, Grilled Beer Bread, Onion Rings & Chipotle Mayo
Denver Omelette $15.90
- Three Organic Eggs, Bacon, Ham & Peppers
Mrs Hucks Cheeseburger with Hand Cut Fries $18.90

Mince on toast w a poached egg $16.00
Caesar salad - add chicken $4.00 $10.00
Soup of the day $15.00
Add on: Bacon, Avocado, Tomato $4.00 each
Smoked salmon on rye with poached egg, avocado and sauce hollandaise $16.50
Bacon sandwich on sour dough with tomato jam $10.00
Toast w selection of jams $5.80
Creamy Pumpkin $15.00

Raita $2.90
Chicken Chettinad (Med-Hot) $13.90
Chicken palak (Med) $13.90
Lamb Jaffrani Biryani (Med) $14.90
Roti $2.80
Navratan Korma (Mild) $12.50
Southern Railway Lamb Curry (Med) $14.90
Murg malai Tikka (5pcs) $8.50

Southern Warehou $35.00
- Baked with parmesan on braised saffron rice with broccoli, asparagus and harissa
Akaroa Salmon $17.00
- Leaves of cured salmon, fried capers, vodka and melon salsa with buttered wholemeal bread
Hand Cut Potato Chips $8.00
- With tomato relish
Garden Salad $8.00
- Seasonal leaves tossed in vinaigrette with accompaniments
Deep-fried Camembert (75g) $14.00
- With old-school apricot sauce
Soup Festival $15.00
- A rich and spicy soup with pheasant, basil and shredded vegetables
Vego Plate $26.00
- Braised eggplant, courgette, mushrooms with asparagus, new potato salad in tarragon mayo
Eat your Vegetables $8.00
- Seasonal Selection

Bulgogi (Korean style BBQ meat) $22
- Thinly sliced beef marinated in a blend ginger, Korean dark soy and garlic
Kimchi Bokkeumbap $16
Kimchi Jeon (kimchi Pancake)(V) $ 12
Yang Yeum chicken $ 25
- Crispy chicken marinated with Korean sweet chili sauce
Spicy kimchi and spring onion pancake Seafood $15
Fried dumpling(V) $10
- Special Korean herb(scallion) & vegetables (8pcs)
Don Gass (Korean Pork Cutlet) $ 20
- Dip-fried pork’s loin with special sauce, fresh julienned cabbage and rice
Galbi-2 (Spicy Grilled Chicken) $25
- Grilled boneless chicken pieces with sweet potato and cabbage, mixed in a red chili sauce

Chicken and Cheese Nachos (also available with mince topping) $10.50
Open Steak Sandwich $18.00
- served with tomato, cheese, onions and salad greens, on toasted ciabatta with a side of fries
Mini Chicken Salad $9.50
Fresh Battered Fish of the Day $18.50
- served with a fresh salad, fries, lemon wedge and tartare sauce
Three Egg Omelette $17.00
- with your choice of the following, bacon, salmon, tomato, mushroom, onion or cheese
Big Breakfast $19.50
- grilled bacon, breakfast sausage, grilled tomato, sauteed mushroom, hash brown and free range eggs cooked to your liking, served with toast and tomato relish
Breads and Dips $14.50
- a selection of bread with house-made dips
Chicken and Cheese Nachos with Sweet Chilli (also available with Mince topping) $13.50

Chicken and Cheese $6.90
Curry Roll $3.00
- Home made
Cod Fillets $5.00
Scallops 1/2 Dozen $9.60
Lasagne Topper $3.20
Corn Patties $2.60
- Home made
Mushroom $5.00
Spicy Chicken Nibbles 1/2 Dozen $6.60

Hollandaise $1.50
West Coast Whitebait Omelette [G] $22.50
- The revered West Coast delicacy served in a light omelette with salad greens, lemon wedges and grain toast
with Smoked Salmon & lemon $18.20
- Toasted & served with scrambled eggs & chives and tomato & onion relish
Bacon & Eggs $17.80
- Poached eggs, crispy middle bacon & slow roasted tomato on toasted ciabatta
French Fries with Aioli $7.50
Garlic Prawn Gazpacho G $16.50
- Sautéed garlic prawns, chilled and served in a lightly spiced cold tomato and cucumber soup finished with avocado pieces, tomato & cucumber salsa and garlic bruschetta
Bully Hayes Famous Seafood Chowder $14.00/ $17.80
- An abundance of New Zealand seafood, served with garlic olive & herb bread (Regular serve/ Large serve)
Beetroot Cured Salmon Gravlax G $28.50
- Bully’s salt and beetroot cured Akaroa salmon fillet sliced and served with Spanish salsa, carrot & coriander salad with sweet black bean & chilli dressing