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

Sweet treats n/a
- variety of cakes, slices and raw vegan cheesecakes are made daily
Curry of the day $14.95 - $16.95
- served with basmati rice. gluten free
Halloumi burger $17.95 - $20.95
- grilled halloumi cheee, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise
Omelette $16.50
- a free-range egg omelette with a choice of filling. served with a side salad
Masala dosa $16.95
- our signature south indian lentil and rice dosa crepe filled with potato masala. served with dal and chutney. vegan, gluten-free
Antipasto platter $16.50
- as appetising assortment of marinated olives, seasonal vegetables, sunflower seed patties, house dips and grilled pita bread
Zen sticks $12.95
- skewers of grilled tempeh drizzled with sesame soy sauce on a bed of salad greens. vegan, gluten-free, onion & garlic free
Dal $8.95
- blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection. vegan option available, gluten-free

Spanish Omelette $13.50
- Chorizo, smoked cheddar & roasted pumpkin
Greek Lamb Salad $22.00
- On cucumber, olives, preserved lemons, cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts with a feta & olive oil dressing
Beer Battered or Crumbed Fish $23.00
- Fresh market fish with salad greens, fries & tartare
Buttermilk Pancakes $16.00
- with maple syrup, cream & caramelised banana
Soup of the Day POA
- See the black board, served with warm specialty bread
Tomato & Basil Bruschetta $15.00
- Slow roasted tomatoes, basil, parmesan cheese & toasted pine nuts on grilled sourdough bread
Potato rosti $4.00
Eggs Benedict $20.00
- Akaroa salmon

Legendary Lamb Shanks $25.50/ $29.99
- Slide-off-the-bone Canterbury lamb shanks braised in fresh garlic, tomato, and red wine sauce, served over fragrant jasmine rice and a medley of fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables. DF GF (R/ G)
Grilled Canterbury Lamb $25.50/ $29.99
- Export quality Canterbury lamb marinated with Costas® traditional herbs ‘n spices and cooked to tender perfection.(R/ G)
Salata Costas $23.50
- Chunks of char-grilled chicken breast and streaky bacon, tossed through fine salad, free-range egg, Greek Kefalograviera cheese and pita croutons, topped with sundried tomato, green olive ‘n herb dressing.
Grandma's Cheese Pastries $11.99
- Just like our Grandma used to make, flaky triangular pastries filled with four varieties of scrumptious melted cheese, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
Village Style Kleftiko $28.50
- Masterpiece of slow cooked Canterbury lamb, grilled Mediterranean vegetables and thick cut agria potatoes, oven baked in Costas® flavorsome packed herb sauce, and topped with crumbled feta cheese, served the 200 year old traditional way in a Greek clay pot. GF
Hearts of Gold Veggie Pasta $22.99
- Heart healthy feast of Mediterranean vegetables cooked on the lash of wild flames, and bound in Greek tomato ‘n herb sauce, tossed through ‘al dente’ penne pasta and dressed with imported extra virgin olive oil. V DF
Drunken Tiger Prawns $16.99
- Juicy tiger prawns in a piquant tomato, fresh garlic and Metaxa brandy sauce, topped with crumbled feta cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
Golden Falafel' Veggie Delight $23.50/ $28.50
- Puréed chickpeas mixed with Costas® classic blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, lightly flash-fried for a golden crust and fluffy centre. V (R/ G)

Lamb Rogan Josh $16.00
on-Vegetarian Thali $16.00
- (one non-vegetarian & one vegetarian dish)
Chicken Bhatura $14.00
A traditional lunch thali containing two dishes of chef’s choice served with basmati rice, red onions, pickle, raita and a naan bread or roti
(Available for dine in only)
Tandoori Lamb Salad $14.00
Vegetarian Thali $14.00
- (two vegetarian dishes)
Prawn Malabari $17.00

Combination Meat $16.50
Black Tiger Prawns (4 Pieces) added to your order $6
Plain Fried rice $9
- with egg
Crispy Pork & Roasted Duck $18
28. Yellow Curry
- A wild & spicy yellow curry cooked with chef’s selected vegetables, basil & potato
Roasted Duck $18
Combination Meat $16.50
Chicken, beef or Pork $16

Prawn Tempura Roll $14.50
BBQ Eel & Egg Omelette Don $21.00
Tuna $5.00
Inari $3.20
BBQ Eel $23.00
Sweet Shrimp $4.50
BBQ Eel & Egg Omelette Roll $15.00
Agedashi Tofu $8.00

Chips $ 5.00
- With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
- 3 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
Oak bread $ 9.00
- With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
Nachos $ 10.00
- Beef & bean minced with sour cream and sweet chilli
Garlic bread $ 8.00
- With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
Toasted Sandwiches $ 4.00
- 2 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
- Bacon & Egg
Farmhouse wedges $ 8.00
- With cheese, bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli

Garlic Bread (V) $9.50
- Toasted baguette topped with garlic butter, pesto and Parmesan, served with aged balsamic and olive oil
Pappardella Novelo M $24.50 / L $27.00
- Garlic, onions, mushroom, bacon and mixed with sauteed chicken in a white wine cream sauce and fresh herbs.
Calamari $16.00
- Tempura strips of calamari with a fresh melon and radish slaw, soba noodles with green tea and peanut vinaigrette and Wasabi mayo
Fried Eggs $4.00
Sticky Fig Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce $13.00
- Steamed pudding with Figs and butterscotch sauce, maple and walnut ice cream, Cinnamon creme fraiche & Almond brittle
Chilli and Garlic Prawns (GF)(DF) $17.00
- Marinated prawns with avocado salsa, lemon aioli, lime & coconut
Succulent Canterbury Lamb Shank $33.00
- Slow cooked Lamb Shank accompanied with sauteed baby vegetables, creamy whipped kumara mash and crushed minted peas
M= Medium / L= Large

Flintstone Steak $ 38.50
- A premium Canterbury steak cooked to your liking, truffle dressed watercress (Choice of two sides & one sauce)
Filo Prawn Twisters
Seasonal Vegetables
Hot Butter Cuttle Fish $ 10.00
- Served with a dressed salad
Mashed Potato
Beer Battered Fries
Beer Buttered
Happening Frenchsingha $ 34.50
- Inspiration of a traditional Portuguese Dish, side of gourmet fries

-3 Seafood & Saffron $21.00
Whitebait Sandwich $18.00
- White side of green salad +Sliced lemon
Margarita Pizza $19.80
- Tomato paste base with mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato slice and fresh basil and oregano
Eggs w Bacon on Focaccia $15.00
Risotto with parmesan
Toast Bagel $8.00
- With Cream cheese
Tomato Chicken Spaghetti $18.20
- Chicken, onion, mushroom, capsicum, tomato and cream
Lamb Pizza $21.50
- Mushroom, onion, cumin lab with cheese, garnished with pine nut and parsley

Tandoori Roti $3.00
- Unleavened wholemeal flour bread baked in tandoor.
Bread Basket $12.50
- A selection of plain naan, garlic naan, keema naan and peshawari naan.
Lamb / Beef Madras $16.00
- Boneless Lamb / Beef coked with exotic ground spices and coconut milk.
Vegetarian Platter for Two $17.00
- A combination of two pieces each of Poppadums, Samosa, Vege Pakora and Onion Bhaji with Mint yoghurt chutney.
Butter Chicken ''All-time favourite'' $15.00
- Barbequed boneless chicken cooked with rich tomato and butter gravy.
Keema Naan $5.00
- Bread stuffed with spiced lamb mince.
Indian Heaven Aloo (A delicious must try-dish) $5.00
- Diced potato tempered with mild spices and cumin seed.
Cheese Naan $5.00
- Naan filled with cottage cheese.

Fruit toast $8.00
- Two thick slices with jam & cream cheese
Pesto & cheese $7.00
Junior big breakfast $8.00
- Bacon, egg, hash brown, toast with tomato sauce
Extras and sides $4.00
- Hash browns, sausages, bacon, tomato, mushroom, eggs
Cinnamon porridge Topped with apricots, brown sugar & cream
Happy hotcakes $6.00
- Two hotcakes with ice cream, cream & maple syrup
Vegetarian $6.00
- Onion, tomato, mushroom, cheese
Eggs benedict $16.00
- Salmon, bacon or mushrooms on toasted ciabatta with hollandaise sauce

Eggs florentine $14.00
- Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
Big breakfast $20.00
- Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast
Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
- Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
Omelette $16.00
- Freshly made to order with a choice of three fillings- mushroom, ham cheese, spinach, onion, tomato.
Eggs benedict $16.00
- Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
Breakfast stack $15.00
- Hash Browns, grilled tomato, bacon & eggs

AMERICAN HOT DOG $3.00
BASIC CHICKEN $5.80
1/2 CHICKEN + FRIES $10.90
SMALL $6.50
LARGE $9.50
CHICKEN BREAST $6.80
GOURMET CHICKEN $6.80
HAWAIIAN $5.80

Sal's $29.00/ $17.00
- Double pepperoni, italian fennel sausage, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
Big pineapple $27.00/ $16.00
- Ham, pineapple, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
Long island (V) $29.00/ $16.00
- Eggplant, capsicum, red onion, olives, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)
Hummus $5.40
Mini bagel $1.40
Tomato, ham & hummus $4.30
Salmon $9.90
- Premium marlborough cold smoked salmon and capers, red onion with your choice of flavoured cream cheese
Brooklyn burner $29.00/ $17.00
- Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, olives, chilli flakes and pizza sauce ( 20" JUMBO/ 14" LARGE)