Smugglers Pub and Cafe in Nelson Menu

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Zeppole with salted caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream $14.00
Market fish with fennel risotto, pickled vegetables and grissini MP
Fries with citrus aioli $7.00
Creamy seafood chowder with grilled ciabatta $17.00
Canterbury Angus Porterhouse on toasted ciabatta with barbecued onions, mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes and fries $24.50
Smoked tomato soup with roasted garlic, cumin and grilled ciabatta bread $15.50
Lemon posset with cassis sorbet and ginger snap $14.00
Chocolate truffle $4.50

Chicken McNuggets® Hunger Buster N/A
- Everyone knows that Chicken McNuggets are a Cheeseburger’s best friend. Recent research indicates the two get along famously with medium fries and a medium soft drink.
Fries N/A
- Get them while they're hot. Our legendary super-tasty French fries are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality potatoes to create those delicious strands of crispy fluffy fries you love.
Chicken McBites® - 10 piece pack N/A
- Get them while they're hot. Our legendary, super-tasty chicken mcbites are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality chicken.
Chicken 'n' Mayo N/A
- Enjoy mouth watering crispy-coated chicken with crunchy, fresh iceberg lettuce and cool delicious mayo, all within a tasty bun.
Small Fries N/A
- Get them while they're hot. Our legendary super-tasty French fries are the perfect side to any meal. We only use the highest quality potatoes to create those delicious strands of crispy fluffy fries you love.
Warm Chicken Salad: Grilled or Crispy N/A
- The new Warm Chicken Salad. With ingredients like crispy or grilled 100% NZ chicken, red cabbage & plump sliced tomatoes, it’s surprisingly delicious.
The Serious Angus® N/A
- It’s time to get serious. With our new chilli chive bun, juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, crispy bacon, red onion, fresh tomato, lettuce and cheese, not much will be able to distract you from The Serious Angus.
Quarter Pounder® N/A
- Take a whole quarter pound* 100% beef patty provided by beef farmers from the King Country and Canterbury. That’s the beef sorted. Complete the tasty picture with cheese, onions and tangy pickle. Bet your mouth is watering right now.

Angus ribeye steak on roasted garam masala potatoes with coriander & tomato butter $36
Sautéed broccoli with preserved lemon, cranberries & garlic butter
Roast kumara & bacon salad with aioli & toasted cashews
Louisiana-style prawns, with spicy sausage, corn, potato, corn crackers & a dash of Asahi lager $28
Truffle fries with grated parmesan
Pan baked Blue Cod, flat bread, roasted pumpkin hummus, tabbouleh, lemon dressing & dukkah $34
Seasonal salad
Ricotta gnocchi, slow-roasted tomatoes & onions, pinenuts & pecorino cheese $24

- Either Hand Cut Chips, Creamy Potato Gratin or Creamy Potatoes Mash And
- Tui – Hard Aged Cheddar Style Cheese
Antipasto Platter
- Fresh Selection of Local Delights, Including Blackball Salami, Cold Smoked Salmon, Ham, Artichokes, Marinated Olives, Peppers, Local Cheeses and Sundried Tomatoes. Served With Toasted Sourdough, Kakariki Olive Oil and Dips
Warm Bread Loaf $7.00
- Garlic and Herb Butter
Chicken Schnitzel $28.00
- Macadamia, Parmesan and Herb Crust, Apple and Fennel Slaw, Smoked Tomato Chutney, Mint Yogurt and Creamy Potato Mash
Salt & Pepper Squid $18.00
- Served with Aioli and Fresh Lemon
- Either Garlic and Herb Butter, Peppercorn and Brandy Sauce or Bearnaise Sauce
- BEEF $22.00
- 180gm Homemade Ground Beef Pattie, Melted Swiss Cheese, Caramelised Onions and Ball Park Mustard

CHICKEN FRIES
- BK’s Chicken Fries are made with New Zealand chicken, with a light, seasoned crispy coating. Chicken Fries are shaped like fries and are perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces. Choose from Heinz Seriously Good Peri Peri Mayo or Aioli, BBQ and Sweet & Sour
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
CRUNCHY BBQ BACON WHOPPER
- The classic Whopper with a Crunchy twist! Comes with all the goodness of a Whopper plus BBQ sauce, Cheese, 4 Rashes of Bacon and Onion Chips. Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time
CHICKEN MUFFIN
- Our new Chicken Muffin is a combination of our juicy, crispy Chicken patty, Heinz Seriously Good Aioli and melted cheese nestled inside a warm English muffin
BK CHICKEN
- Tender chicken patty, topped with shredded lettuce, creamy mayonnaise and served on a long sesame seed bun. Everything a chicken burger should be. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
HOT CAKES
- Three fluffy, light hotcakes are toasted to have a crispy outside, then served with butter and maple syrup.
$11.90 CHICKEN SUPER VALUE FEED
- Enjoy a classic BK Chicken, BBQ Rodeo, regular fries, regular soft drink and your choice of three chicken nuggets or a regular sundae. All for only $11.90
SIDE SALAD
- If you feel like you need something extra fresh and crunchy, try our garden salad. Crisp, fresh vegetables with a zingy dressing

Steak Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
Breakfast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
Steak Salad $11.9 Reg / $9.9 Petita
Cookie Fix $2.00
Signature Mix $10.00 per head
Chicken Crave Salad $12.5 Reg / $10.5 Petita
Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita

Scallops $22.00
- Cauliflower, Green Apple & Caramel Salad, Bacon and Curry Oil
Fish & Chips $28.50
- Hand Cut Chips, Lemon and Tartar Sauce
Garden Salad $7.00
- Mustard Dressing
Prawn Gyoza $17.00
- Lemongrass, Coriander, Lime, Ginger and Soy
Selection of Breads $8.00
- Dukkah, Dips and Nelson Extra Virgin Olive Oil
White and Dark Chocolate Mousse $15.00
- With Espresso
Matariki N/A
- Matariki is a beautiful cheese coated with garlic, spices and herbs which form a jacket that infuses flavour through the cheese. This delicious tasting cheese is creamy, aromatic and delightfully spicy.
Selection of Local Cheeses $20.00
- Quince and Crackers

Seafood $19.00
C7. Fire Dragon $26.00
- Roasted duck thigh, simmered in red curry, a hint of coconut and fresh seasonal vegetables, our more experienced Poppy Thai taste
M6. Pad King
- Stir fried ginger stips wok fried with mushrooms and fresh seasonal vegetables with your choice of
King Prawns $21.00
Seafood $19.00
King Prawns $21.00
M5. Pad Bai Kra-Praow
- Fresh basil stir fried in our assortment of herbs, chilli and fresh vegetables with
Choose traditional or spicy

Crumbed Squid Rings and Aioli $12.00
Ice cream sundae
Surf and Turf (served 4-6) $65.00
- Garlic mussels, shrimp shots, beer battered fish strips, chicken strips, spare ribs, buffalo wings, garlic bread, hand cut triple cooked chips, seasoned wedges with sour cream, roast garlic, mayonnaise and homemade tartare sauce
Homemade Pie of the Day $10.00
- Changes often, served with mashed potato and gravy or homemade french fries
Thai Chili Beef Salad $16.00
- Parne aixeye steak with a thai chili marinade over lettuce greens, tomato, cucumber, spring onions and topped with crispy noodles
Steak, Eggs, Chips
Fisherman's Haul $18.00
- Crumbed mussels, squid rings, crumbed prawns, fish bites, crumbed scallops, tartare sauce and hand cut chips
BLT $10.00
- Bacon, lettuce and tomato drizzled with an old fashion ways in wholegrain toast. Served with hand cut chips.

-Small $6.90
Fire Grilled “AsaDero” Steak
- (We Marinate our Skirt Steak in Dried Chilli Adobo and Grill it)
“Chipotle” Beef
- (Roasted With Smokey Chipotle, A Bit of heat with Mexican Soul)
Cress Cut Fries With Sour Cream $4.50
Quesadilla Grande $10.50
- Large fresh (flour) Tortilla is folded over and heated until the cheese melts in the bean and your choice of fillings
Nachos $10.50
- House Made, Gluten-free Corn Chips, Topped with Melted Cheddar Cheese, our freshly made Black Beans, your Choice of Meat or Veggie Toppings and Guacamole.
-2 Tacos $8.00
Fire Grilles “Paso Ancho” Chicken
- (In An Adobo Of sensational Mexican Dried Chillies)

Breakfast Extras $4.00
- 2 eggs
Smoked Salmon Salad $26.00 / $19.00
- House smoked salmon served on a bed of salad dressed with Housemade lime, ginger & coriander dressing, Housemade Feta and toasted seeds & nuts. Served with garlic ciabatta (Regular / Small)
Chongos $20.60 / $15.80
- Extra crunchy Chicken breast strips coated with Crusoeʼs mixture served with crispy shoestring fries, salad & Housemade Aioli. Kumara fries extra $1.00. Housemade Olive Oil Aioli extra $0.50 (Regular / Small) >>
Breakfast Extras $2.00
- Hollandaise sauce
Kids Ice Cream Sundae $6.50
- Vanilla Ice Cream served with Whipped Cream, Fairy Kisses, Chocolate Chunks & your choice of Chocolate OR Caramel OR Strawberry topping
Pan Fried Fish $21.50 / $18.50
- Garlic butter pan fried fish served with crispy shoestring fries, fresh salad & tomato sauce. Served with grilled lemon. Kumara fries extra $1.00. Housemade Olive Oil Aioli extra $0.50 (Regular / Small)
Mediterranean Style Creamy Tomato Soup (non-creamy available) $16.80 / $13.30
- Regular / Small or Entree
Bowl of Fries $9.00/$5.00
- Served with tomato sauce OR Housemade Aioli (Regular/Small)

All curries with rice
Prawn pakora $14.00
Aloo palak $13.50
- Potatoes in spinach
Korma (prawn) $16.50
- Creamy curry with cashew nut paste
Fish masala $16.50
- Onion, mustard and spice in a thick sauce.
Biryani (chicken) $14.00
Korma (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
- Creamy curry with cashew nut paste
Madras (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
- Coconut based creamy curry

Mushroom, Blue Cheese, Onion & Rosemary $24.00
Shoe String Fries & Aioli $7.50
Salt and Pepper Squid $9.00
- with nuoc cham
French Onion Soup $16.00
- with gruyere and croutons
gluten free base add $2.00
Beef Burger $24.00
- with bacon, Swiss cheese, beetroot remoulade, chutney, and shoe string fries
Smoked White Warehou $16.00
- with baby beetroot, horseradish, and orange
Kai Soi Gai Chicken $24.00
- a northern Thai curry, with egg noodles and a pickled Chinese cabbage salad

SALMON PLATTER FOR TWO $ 32.00
- A variety of our most delicious menu dishes on a platter for two.
PIZZA SALMONE $ 18.00
- Hot Smoked Salmon pizza dressed in red onions, capers, fresh salmon, tomato, and cheese. (only available from May - October)
COLESLAW or GREEN FRESH SALAD $ 5.00
HOT CHIPS / FRIES $ 6.00
- Crunchy chips served in a special way.
Sandwich $10.00
- with your own favorite filling dressed in fresh lettuce/GOAT CHEESE, LEMON & ROSEMARY
SALMON CHOWDER $ 16.00
- Beautiful chowder with Moroccan flavored hot smoked salmon, fluffed milk, fresh herbs and crispy mini ciabattas. (only available from May - October)
GARLIC BREAD $ 5.00
COCKTAIL BITES $ 5.00
- crunchy salmon or chicken bites.

BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
- Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
Pepperoni lovers $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
Italiano $8.90
- Spicy pepperoni, cabanossi, mushroom, capsicum, olives and melting mozzarella with garlic & oregano seasoning
Ham and cheese $5.00
- Ham topped with mozzarella
Seafood deluxe $11.50
- A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
Trio of cheese $8.50
- Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
Hawaiian $5.00
- Ham, pineapple & mozzarella
Garlic bread $3.50

Smugglers Pub and Cafe

Address

8 Muritai Street, Tahunanui, Nelson, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand

Phone

035464084

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Price

$20 - $30

Type

None

Service

Table Service

Cuisine

Bar , Bar Food , British , Cafe Food , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Pacific Rim , Pub Food , Vegetarian

Features

Delivery , Dine in , EFTPOS , Mastercard , Takeaway , Visa , Wheelchair accessible , Reservations , After-hours , Waitstaff , Takeout , Wine and Beer , Cash , Television , Groups , Bankcard , Lunch , Bar Scene , Group Meal , Seating , Highchairs Available , Street Parking , Free Off-Street Parking , No Takeaway , Local cuisine , Special Occasion Dining , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating , Full Bar , Gastro Pub

Smugglers Pub and Cafe in Nelson Menu

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