Mussel Platter Ask our friendly Librarians for today’s special flavour $18.9
Cheese Platter Three of New Zealand’s best cheeses to your table: Creamy Aorangi Brie, Kikorangi Blue & Waxed Port Wine Cheddar served with chutney, crackers & fresh fruit 1 option $12.5 / 2 options $24.0 / 3 options $45.0
Eggs Benedict Spinach, eggs & homemade hollandaise on a toasted English muffin with your choice of: -
- Free Range Bacon $16.5
- Smoked Salmon $17.5
- Avocado & Mushroom $15.5
The Full Library Grilled bacon, slow roasted tomato, Belgian sausage, mushrooms, herbed potato rosti, eggs of your liking & 5 grain toast. $19.5
Princes Special Delivery Scrambled egg on a traditional English muffin with fried capers, smoked salmon & sour cream. $17.5
Corn Fritter Corn fritters seasoned with pepper, onion, red chilli, served with a green leaf salad & finished with a coriander salsa - add bacon + $4.5 $17.5
French Toast Saffron & honey bread with grilled caramelised banana, maple syrup & free-range bacon. - can be vegetarian $19.5
Eggs on Toast Two free-range eggs any style with herbed potato rosti & a choice of either free-range bacon or slow roasted vine tomato. $15.5
Lunch Chapter
Garlic bread Parmesan quatro with garlic butter & balsamic olive oil. $10.5
Seafood Chowder Creamy warm chowder served with toasted bread. $15.5
Library Free-Range Speciality Grilled free-range chicken breast wrapped with bacon served with broccolini & roasted vine tomatoes finished with the library wine jus. $25.5
Garlic Chilli Prawns (can be less spicy on request) Marinated Tiger Prawns pan-fried in a special spicy library sauce served with watercress. $24.5
From the Bay Golden crumbed calamari served with fries, a small crisp salad, tartare sauce & sweet chilli. small $15.5 - large $22.5
Wild Venison Burger Home-made herbed venison mince pattie with onion, cucumber, tomato, crisp lettuce & special house sauce with a burger bun & fries. $21.5
Lamb Salad Warm salad with fresh leaves, tomato, cucumber, olives & spring onion finished with reduced balsamic. - can be vegetarian $19.5
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Free-range bacon $5.0
Slow Roasted Tomato $4.0
Gluten Free toast (x2) $1.5
Herbed Potato Rosti ** $5.0
Extra Aioli $1.2
Side Salad $6.5
French Fries** $7.5
Organic Ice-cream $5.2
Roasted mushrooms $4.0
Free-range eggs (x2) $3.5
Extra Toast (x2) $3.5
Spinach (fresh or wilted) $4.0
Extra Hollandaise $1.6
Seasonal Vegetables $6.5
Nice Block Iceblock $4.0
Dinner Novel
Chapter 1 -
Garlic bread Parmesan quatro with garlic butter & balsamic olive oil $10.5
Soup of the Day Ask our friendly Librarians for today’s special flavour $12.5
Seafood Chowder Creamy chowder served with fresh bread $14.5
Prawn Cocktail Marinated prawns on a bed of lettuce & lemon $13.9
Chapter 3 -
Sorbet Cleanse your palate with organic lemon sorbet $1.5
Chapter 4 -
Eye Fillet Grilled Eye Fillet on a creamy dauphinoise potato with green beans & roasted vine tomato finished with red wine jus. $33.5
Pork Belly Oven roasted crispy pork belly on a pumpkin kumara & feta cake with warm red pepper finished with house special apple glaze. $28.9
Beef Stew A traditional stew of beef braised in beer & served with creamy garlic potato mash. $23.9
Lamb Salad Warm salad with fresh leaves, tomato, cucumber, olives & spring onion finished with reduced balsamic (available without lamb as a delicious vegetarian dish). $19.5
Corn Fritter Corn fritters seasoned with pepper, onion, red chilli, served with a green leaf salad & finished with a coriander salsa - add bacon + $4.5. $17.5
From the Bay Golden crumbed calamari served with fries, a small crisp salad, tartare sauce & sweet chilli. - entree (with salad, without fries) $15.5 main course $22.5
Library Roast Chicken Roasted tender Chicken breast cooked with fresh herbs, & served with garlic mash potato, peas and topped with parmesan & brandy jus. $26.9
Fish of the Day Ask our friendly Librarians for today’s catch $26.9
Pork Ribs A stack of slow roasted pork ribs with our house made coffee bean BBQ sauce accompanied by our special flavoured fries & coleslaw. - entree (with salad, without fries) $19.5 main course $27.9
Mushroom & Ricotta Fettuccine Rich creamy mushroom & pepper pasta sauce made a little lighter with ricotta. $25.9
Cheese Cake of the Day Ask our friendly Librarians for today’s special flavour $12.5
Carmelita Strawberry based Carmelita ice-cream with warm caramel $12.5
Affogato Coffee with vanilla bean ice-cream $12.5
Special Coffee Organic Fair-trade Coffee with your choice of liqueur served with cream & cinnamon - Irish Whiskey - Baileys Irish Cream - Kahlua - Grand Marnier - Contreau - Brandy $12.5
Cheese Platter Three of New Zealand’s best cheeses to your table: Creamy Aorangi Brie, Kikorangi Blue & Waxed Port Wine Cheddar served with chutney, crackers & fresh fruit 1 option $12.5 - 2 options $24.0 - 3 options $45.0
Children's Section - Dinner Only
Cheesey Pasta Pasta oozing with creamy cheesey sauce -
250g of angus pure sirloin cooked to your liking coated in garlic and herb butter served to your table still sizzling accompanied with chunky fries crisp green salad and peppercorn jus.
Spicy Mex Burger $20
Flamed Angus beef mince patty with jalapefios, fiery mayo, melted cheese, avocado and crisp corn chips served in a soft sesame seed bun with tomato relish, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato and red onion accompanied with golden chunky fries.
Falafel Wrap $11.95
Falafel with a green salad in a lemon tahini dressing mixed with tomato, red onion, cucumber and carrots. Wrapped in a tortilla wrap and served with golden chunky fries.
Cajun Chicken $17
Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in cajun herbs and spices, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and sweet carrot mixed with a lime and chili dressing.
Cajun Wrap $11.95
Chicken Cajun seasoned tenderloins and crisp green salad dressed in a jalapeno dressing wrapped in a tortilla served with golden crisp fries.
Meat Lovers $20
Chorizo sausage, streaky bacon and salami with BBQ sauce.
Slow Roasted Lamb Shank $24
Extra shank +$7.5 Slow roasted New Zealand lamb shank infused with a hint of rosemary, cooked in a pale ale jus. Served with a chive and truffle oil potato puree, caramelized baby beetroot and sweet baby carrots.
New York $20
Classic New York style slice made of salami and mozzarella.