Old BankCafe and bar in Timaru Menu

STARTERS AND SNACKS STARTERS AND SNACKS
  • GARLIC BREAD $6.50
    • five pieces of lightly toasted bread smothered in garlic and herb butter
  • GARLIC, SWEET CHILLI & CHEESE BREAD $8.50
    • five pieces of our garlic bread grilled with cheese and drizzled in sweet chilli sauce
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $8.50
    • check with staff for today's special, served with two pieces of garlic bread
  • SHRIMP COCKTAIL $9.50
    • an old favourite, juicy shrimps served on a bed of crisp green lettuce with our homemade cocktail sauce
  • NEW ZEALAND GREEN LIP MUSSELS $9.50
    • steamed in garlic butter and served on a bed of crisp green lettuce with sweet chilli sauce
  • CASABLANCA CAMEMBERT $12.50
    • creamy white decadence - lightly crumbed and served melting with a dark plum sauce
  • BEEF NACHOS $15.50
    • crispy corn chips topped with chilli bean mince and melted cheese , served with sour cream and salsa
  • SPICY WEDGES $10.00
    • cooked to crunchy perfection and served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • PLATTER FOR TWO $12.50
    • a selection of deep fried finger food and golden fries to be enjoyed with a friend
  • FISH BITES $10.00
    • crumbed hoki fish bites served with fresh lemon and golden fries
  • CHICKEN TENDERS $10.50
    • chicken tenderloins, crumbed and deep fried served with golden fries
  • BOWL OF FRIES $6.00
    • golden fries lightly seasoned with our own special spice mix
PANINIS AND BURGERS PANINIS AND BURGERS
  • All paninis and burgers are served with a generous helping of golden fries
  • CHICKEN AND BACON PANINI $16.50
    • grilled chicken fillet, loaded with bacon, lettuce and tomato
  • THE ORIGINAL BLT PANINI $16.50
    • crisp bacon, ripe tomato, lettuce and mayo
  • STEAK AND ONION PANINI $16.50
    • prime rib-eye minute steak, sauteed onions, tomato, lettuce and chutney
  • OLD BANK BURGER $17.50
    • a generous homemade patty in a fresh burger bun, topped with bacon, egg, cheese, tomato, lettuce and caramelised onions
  • CHICKEN BACON BURGER $15.50
    • fresh grilled chicken and bacon with lettuce, tomato, cheese, pineapple and plum sauce
SALADS SALADS
  • PRAWN SALAD $19.50
    • succulent fresh prawns fried in butter and our own mildly spiced sauce, served on a fresh garden salad
  • TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD $16.50
    • grilled chicken strips with smoked bacon and caramelised pineapple, served on a fresh garden salad
PASTA PASTA
  • Penne pasta in your choice of sauce, served with two pieces of garlic bread
  • CHICKEN AND BASIL $15.50
    • creamy basil pesto sauce with grilled chicken pieces, onion and capsicum
  • BACON AND MUSHROOM $15.50
    • homemade cream sauce with smoked bacon and button mushrooms
  • VEGETARIAN $15.50
    • creamy cheese sauce with onion, capsicum, mushrooms and pumpkin
CHICKEN CHICKEN
  • CHICKEN FILO $18.50
    • Chicken breast marinated in Coconut cream, apricot and cream cheese in a crispy filo pastry, served with garden salad and fries
  • CHICKEN CORDON BLEU $19.50
    • chicken breast filled with cheese and ham served with your choice of sauces and sides
  • OLD BANK CHICKEN $19.50
    • Chicken fillet strips with mushrooms, capsicum and onion in a creamy dry sherry sauce served on potato mash
SEAFOOD SEAFOOD
  • BATTERED BLUE COD
    • Southern ocean blue cod encased in golden batter and served with your choice of sides
  • LARGE $25.50
  • SMALL $18.50
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $15.50
    • A chunky mix of seafood in a creamy chowder, served with two pieces of garlic bread
  • SCALLOPS
    • plump scallops lightly crumbed and deep fried with tartare sauce served with garden salad and fries
  • - 5 PIECES $18.50
  • - 8 PIECES $24.50
STEAKS STEAKS
  • AGED RIB-EYE $27.50
    • prime beef rib-eye steak grilled to your liking and served with your choice of sauces sides
  • AGED SIRLOIN $ 23.50
    • Cooked perfectly to your liking served with your of sauces and sides
  • OLD BANK SIZZLER $29.50
    • Prime Rib-eye served on sizzling hot plate, accompanied by your choice of sauces and sides
  • MIXED GRILL $27.50
    • two sausages, bacon, steak, crumbed onion rings and golden fries
OLD BANK CLASSICS OLD BANK CLASSICS
  • TRADITIONAL ROAST $14.50
    • Our famous roast of the day, served with potato, gravy and roasted vegetables - ask our friendly staff for today's roast
  • PENSIONER'S ROAST $10.00
    • A slightly smaller offering of our roast of the day for our friends with Gold Cards!
  • CANTERBURY LAMB SHANKS
    • One or two shanks slowly braised in Guinness, with root vegetables and potato mash
  • (2)$25.50
  • (1) $18.50
  • BANGERS AND MASH $15.50
    • Tasty traditional sausages with potato mash, served drizzled in our homemade onion gravy
  • VENISON PIE $19.50
    • Finest cuts of Fiordland venison baked in our homemade gravy with root vegetables, and topped with a creamy kumara mash
  • LAMBS FRY WITH BACON $19.50
    • Traditional lambs fry with smoked bacon in a red Wine and onion gravy, on a of potato mash in a flaky pastry dish
  • CRUMBED SCHNITZEL $19.00
    • Double crumbed chicken or beef schnitzel, golden fried to perfection with choice of sauce and sides
  • SMOKED PORK SPARE RIBS $24.50
    • Half rack of fresh pork spare ribs, coated in our tangy BBQ sauce and served with choice of sides
  • BEEF LASAGNA $15.50
    • Minted beef with traditional Napoli sauce and cheese served with garden salad and fries
  • HAM OFF THE BONE $ 16.50
    • Available hot or cold, thick sliced New Zealand ham served with honey mustard, garden salad and fries
  • ALL DAY KIWI BREAKFAST $ 16.50
    • two fried eggs, bacon, two sausages, hash browns, baked beans and hot toast with butter
KIDS MEAL KIDS MEAL
  • MINI HOT DOGS $7.50
  • CHICKEN TENDERS $6.50
  • CHICKEN NUGGETS $6.50
  • FISH BITES $6.50
  • KIDS ROAST $10.00
SAUCES SAUCES
  • PEPPERCORN $4.00
  • BACON AND MUSHROOM $4.00
  • GRAVY $2.50
  • GARLIC AIOLI $2.50
  • SOUR CREAM $2.00
  • GARLIC BUTTER $2.00
  • SWEET CHILLI $1.50
SIDES SIDES
  • VEGETABLES $6.00
  • GARDEN SALAD $5.00
  • BUTTON MUSHROOMS $5.00
  • ONION RINGS (SIX) $5.00
  • BREAD AND BUTTER $2.50
  • FRIED EGG $1.50
  • GOLDEN FRIES $4.00
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE $9.00
    • Check the special's board or ask our staff about today's cheese cakeflavour
  • CHOCOLATE BROWNIE $9.00
    • Rich chocolate brownie served warm ice cream, fresh cream and chocolate sauce
  • HOMEMADE APPLE PIE $9.00
    • Served hot with ice cream, fresh cream and sauce
  • BANNOFFEE PIE $9.00
    • Creamy banana bannofee served with ice cream and chocolate sauce
  • ICE CREAM SUNDAE $9.00
    • Vanilla ice cream with whipped cream and drizzled in your choice of chocolate, caramel or strawberry sauce
  • KIDDIES SUNDAE $6.00
    • Layers of delicious cream and either Chocolate, or Strawberry sauce
60+ SPECIALS MENU - MAINS $10 60+ SPECIALS MENU - MAINS $10
  • Available all day, every day.
  • Roast of the Day
    • Our Famous roast served with potato, homemade gravy & seasonal vegetables
  • Chicken Schnitzel
    • A lightly crumbed chicken breast schnitzel with apricot sauce served with a garden salad & golden fries
  • Fish of the Day
    • Our catch of the day served with tartare sauce, a garden salad & golden fries
  • Old Bank Brunch
    • A traditional favourite! 2x fresh fried eggs, crispy bacon, a homestyle tasty sausage & golden fries
  • Ham off the Bone
    • Freshly sliced ham either cold or grilled served with honey mustard a garden salad & golden fries
DESSERTS $7.50 DESSERTS $7.50
  • A seasonal pudding served with all your favourite trimmings, including custard & cream
MAIN AND DESSERT COMBO $16.00 MAIN AND DESSERT COMBO $16.00
  • Your choice of a main meal & a sweet treat for afters at a discounted price!

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Edamame (V) $5.00
    • Japanese green beans
  • Teriyaki Chicken Lunch Box / Teriyaki Beef Lunch Box / Karaage Chicken Lunch Box $15.00
  • Prawn Katsu Curry $19.50
  • Tempura Udon $17.00
    • 1pc King prawn tempura, 1pc scallop tempura, 1pc Daily white fish tempura, 1pc Vege tempura
  • Chicken Avo Salad M $8 / L $12.00
  • Cooked with sweet soy sauce. Served with rice & salad
  • Sushi & Udon $19.00
    • 6pc roll sushi & nigiri, Udon
  • Prawn Tempura Sushi 5pcs $6 / 8pcs $9.50
    • Tempura prawn, lettuce, avo,mayo
  • Grenn salad/miso soup/japanese pickles/sesame & citrus teriyaki sauce/sitr fried seasonal vegetable/fried rice/mt cook salmon/king prawn/king scallop/half crayfish/beef sirloin/lamb rack/teriyaki chicken, per person $99.00
  • Crispy chicken sushi 4 pcs $6.00
    • Roll sushi with teriyaki sauce & sesame sauce
  • Salmon sashimi, 8pcs $11.00
    • Sliced fresh raw mt cook salmon, served with alfalfa, wasabi & soy sauce
  • Salmon sushi & sashimi $9.00
    • 2 pcs fresh salmon sushi & 4 pcs salmon sashimi
  • Fresh salmon sushi 4p $7.00
    • Roll sushi with teriyaki sauce & lemon mayo
  • Stir fried seasonal vegetable/fried rice/mt cook salmon/teriyaki chicken $19.00
  • Gluten free, daily free available on request! Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements
  • Grenn salad/miso soup/japanese pickles/sesame & citrus teriyaki sauce/sitr fried seasonal vegetable/fried rice/mt cook salmon/king prawn/king scallop/beef sirloin/lamb rack/teriyaki chicken, per person $65.00
  • Garlic Naan $4.50
  • Pashwari Naan $4.50
  • Chicken Breast Pakora (Entree) $ 7.00
  • Vegetable Naan $4.50
  • Seekh Kebab (4 Pieces) $ 7.00
  • Butter Chicken $10.00
    • Butter Chicken
  • Bhatura $3.50
  • Cheese Onion Naan $5.00
  • Fish of the Day $19.50
    • Your friendly waitress will inform you of the fish special
  • Brandy Snaps (2) $6.00
  • GF= Gluten Free
  • Shrimp Cocktail (GF) $12.00
    • With our own homemade dressing
  • Crumbed Scallops (4) $19.50
    • Freshly crumbed with salad, fries & tartare sauce
  • Cheesecake $12.00
    • Homemade & hard to resist! Ask for the daily special Served with cream & ice cream
  • Benny's Famous Seafood Chowder & Bun $13.00
  • Ice Cream Sundae
    • Chocolate / Strawberry/ Caramel
  • Mixed Vegetable Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables and spices. $7.50
  • Bhuna Chicken - Boneless spring chicken cooked with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander, capsicum, onions and spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $16.00
  • Raita $3.50
  • Korma Lamb / Chicken / Vegetable - Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream and spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $16.00
  • Mint Chutney $3.50
  • Banana and Coconut - Sliced bananas sprinkled with desiccated coconut. $3.50
  • Chicken Naan - Naan with a stuffing of mildly spiced chicken. $5.00
  • Onion Kulcha - Naan with a stuffing of onions and spices. $4.00
  • Thai Spring Rolls - 10 $7.00
  • Peanut Sauce $12.00
  • Chuchee curry vegetables $16.00
    • red curry, Thai herb, coconut milk
  • Tom yum seafood $20.00
    • seafood and a little coconut milk
  • Stir fried veg and peanut sauce $16.00
  • Money bag - 6 $7.00
  • Tom kah vegetables $16.00
    • coconut milk and galangal
  • Stir fried veg and fresh ginger $16.00
  • Kashmiri Naan $5.00
    • Naan filled with nuts and sultanas
  • Lamb Korma $16.00
    • Lamb pieces cooked in a creamy sauce made from cashew nuts and spices
  • Saag Chicken $16.00
    • Tender chicken cooked in spinach based gravy and spices
  • Keema Naan $5.00
    • Naan stuffed with spicy minced lamb
  • Lamb Biryani $16.00
    • Boneless lamb cooked with basmati rice, herbs and spices
  • Aloo Gobhi Muttar $15.00
    • Potatoes, cauliflower, green peas and tomatoes cooked with spices
  • Pappadams (4 pcs) $4.00
    • Crispy, wafer thin Indian lentil crackers
  • Potato Pakora (10 pcs) $5.00
    • Potato slices dipped in spicy chickpea flour batter and deep fried. Served with tamarind chutney
  • BIG BK BREKKIE
    • We called it that for a reason: with fresh scrambled eggs, two sausages, an English Muffin with soft melted butter, small Hash Bites and any regular hot drink; it’s a mouthful all right.
  • BACON & EGG MUFFIN
    • Our signature streaky bacon, a freshly cooked egg and cheese inside a toasted English muffin. This combination's been around forever because it tastes so good. Add a regular hash bytes and large hot drink to make it a regular value meal
  • JUNIOR SALAD BURGER
    • Crispy onion rings, lettuce, tomato and cheese with our creamy mayonnaise, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. This Junior burger may be small in size but is BIG on taste. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
  • CLASSIC CHICKEN CRUNCH
    • The Classic Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, a slice of cheese, premium lettuce, tomatoes, onions, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time.
  • BBQ RODEO
    • A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crispy golden onion rings, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun.
  • DOUBLE BK CHICKEN
    • Two deliciously tender chicken patties, topped with shredded lettuce and creamy mayonnaise all served on a long sesame seed bun. It’s double what a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants
  • SAUSAGE & EGG MUFFIN
    • Our Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin is a combination of a sizzling sausage patty, freshly cooked egg and melted cheese nestled inside a warm English muffin. Add a regular hash bytes and large hot drink to make it a regular value meal
  • BBQ RODEO
    • A flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, crispy golden onion rings, and smoky, smoky BBQ sauce. All on a toasted sesame seed bun
  • Italian B.M.T N/A
  • Turkey & Ham N/A
  • Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A
  • Tuna N/A
  • Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
  • Pork Riblet N/A
  • Choc Chip N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Herb croquettes
  • Pan fried mushrooms $2.50
  • 2 fried eggs $2.00
  • Kapiti Tamarki Blue
    • This is a blue cheese for those of us who find traditional blue too strong, an aromatic tang and hints of savory fresh herbs.
  • Gibbston Valley Mount Scott
    • This cow’s milk cheese is hard pressed, made in a Derbyshire style and aged for 4 months. It has a smooth buttery flavour.
  • Sorbet $3.00
    • Lemon and lime, refreshingly citrus palate cleansing.
  • French Onion Soup $11.50
    • Traditional, served with melted cheese crouton.
  • 300g $32.00
  • Salad of the day (in season) $12.00
  • Dog Roll $7.00
    • Hot cheerios' with sauce
  • Pancakes with bananas and bacon $12.00
  • Farmers Breakfast $7.00
    • Bacon eggs on toast
  • Haystack with bird droppings $7.00
    • Hot pancakes with yogurt and berries
  • Beef Nachos with sour cream and cheese $10.00
  • B.L.T sandwich with fries $12.00
  • Salmon crepes with hollandaise $12.00
  • Chips $9.00
    • Buffalo Chips - Chunky potato chips, tossed in herb salt. Served with a side of salsa and sour cream. / Straight-Cut - Crunchy potato chips, tossed in herb salt. Served with a side of coriander aioli.
  • Burrito Ranchero $24.00
    • Chicken thigh mixed with jalapenos, fresh herbs and sundried tomatoes, Topped with grilled cheese, BBQ sauce, salsa and sour cream. Served with chilli rice and Lone Star coleslaw.
  • We're proud to serve our guests only 100% free range chicken. Medium meals are served with one chicken breast, classic meals with two.
  • Jalapeños $3.00
  • Gerhard Burger $25.00
    • NZ grass-fed Wagyu beef pattie, onion jam, Swiss cheese, free-range egg, tomato, red onion, lettuce and aioli in an artisan sourdough bun. Served with straight-cut chips...the Ferrari of burgers, perfect with a Steinlager. - Also available as a vegetarian option with a lentil, pea and kumara pattie
  • Barney's Ribs $15.50
    • Juicy pork ribs smothered in Barney's sweet Lone Star sauce...lip smacking, finger licking, all the good things.
  • Lassoo of Hog $38.00
    • 450grams of rolled pork loin with a prune, carrot and seeded mustard dressing. Oven-roasted with crackling and finished with a fresh apple and ginger sauce. Served with buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw...a fair dinkum Lone Star legend!
  • Prawn Star $35.00
    • Tiger prawns cutlets sauteed in garlic, chilli and coriander butter. Served with basmati rice and a fresh green salad..a true Lone Star classic!
  • Mee Goreng $18
  • Lemon Chicken $5
  • Tofu with Minced Pork in Hot Sauce $19
  • Sliced Steak with Mushroom $18
  • Squid with Chilli and Garlic $19
  • Nasi Goreng $19
  • Singapore Fried Rice Noodles $18
  • Pineapple with Ice-cream $5
  • Nachos (Cheese, Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli Sauce) $8.50
  • Cottage Cheese N/A
  • Sweet Chilli N/A
  • Mexican $9.00
  • Gourmet Chicken $10.00
  • Pizza Spud $9.00
  • Mushrooms N/A
  • Tomato N/A
  • Portobello Mushrooms $12.00
    • Creamy portobello mushrooms on toasted bread with garlic butter, spring onions, chorizo and tasty bacon
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $13.50
    • Pan seared chicken and tasty bacon on toasted bread with lettuce, tomato and home-made tangy cucumber salsa
  • Scrambled Eggs Full $13.50 Half $8.00
    • Scrambles free-range eggs with tasty bacon, English breakfast muffin and home-made hollandaise
  • Muesli $8.00
    • With fresh seasonal fruit and Greek yogurt
  • Moroccan Lamb Burger $13.50
    • Moroccan spiced lamb burger on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and home-made tzatziki
  • Chicken Salad $13.50
    • Pan seared chicken with a fresh mixed salad and home-made tangy cucumber salsa
  • Open Venison Sandwich $16.00
    • Wild fiordland venison and tasty bacon on toasted bread with lettuce, tomato and home-made capsicum and re onion relish
  • Baked Omelette $10.00
    • Large, fluffy omelette with three fillings - your choice; bacon, tomato, mushroom, spinach, red onion, cheese
Old BankCafe and bar

Old BankCafe and bar

location

Address

232 Stafford Street, Timaru Central, Timaru, Canterbury, 7910, New Zealand

phone

Phone

036844392

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Cafe Food , New Zealand , Pub Food

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Groups ,  Bankcard ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Brunch ,  Street Parking ,  Digital Payments ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar ,  Cash only

Location
232 Stafford Street, Timaru Central, Timaru, Canterbury, 7910, New Zealand