The Library in Wellington City Menu

SWEET SWEET
  • Earl Grey Crème Brulée g With almond biscuit $13
  • Warm Chocolate Fondant With homemade rose marshmellow & organic raspberry sorbet $15
  • Strawberry & Pistachio Tart With candied pistachio’s $16
  • Mini Churros Cinnamon sugar coated & served with a chocolate & hazelnut sauce $11
  • Chocolate Truffle Tart With white chocolate liqueur pannacotta, organic raspberry sorbet & red currant compote $19
  • Sticky Date Pudding With roasted rhubarb & toffee sauce $15
  • Mango & Pineapple Sorbet g/v With raspberry compote $12
  • Passionfruit Curd Mille Feuille With sweet vanilla cream & mango sorbet $14
  • White Chocolate & Grand Marnier Parfait g With an orange & mint salsa $14
  • Bailey’s Cheesecake g With vanilla ice cream & a Kahlua & white chocolate sauce $14
  • Textures of Pina Colada d/g/v With rum spiced pineapple, coconut caramel, pineapple sorbet & sweetened coconut cream $15
  • Tasting Plate for Two $30
SAVOURY SAVOURY
  • Marinated Olives d/g/v Marinated in basil oil with preserved lemon & garlic $6
  • Coconut Coated Smoked Haloumi Smoked here in house & served with an apricot & cumin sauce $14
  • Salmon Mousse g* With bread & a yoghurt & dill sauce $15
  • Beef & Stout Pastries With a rich Stout jus $14
  • Parmesan & Herb Pastry Straws Oven baked to order $7
  • Bruschetta d/g* With cherry tomato, eggplant & capsicum $12
  • Chicken & Mushroom Pâté with Port Jelly g* Served with beetroot relish & cornichons $13
  • Manuka Smoked Salmon Platter d/g* Smoked here in house & served with caperberries & horseradish mayonnaise $19
  • Crumbed Lamb Croquettes d With eggplant caviar dip $14
  • Crispy Polenta d/g/v With seasonal vegetables & balsamic reduction $13
  • Apple, Walnut & Goats Cheese Parcels With a cider & honey reduction $14
  • Library Fries d/g With truffle mayonnaise $9
CHEESE CHEESE
  • Mt Domet Double Cream Brie Oamaru Soft & buttery $14
  • Vintage Windsor Blue Moeraki Bay Rich & creamy aged blue $13
  • Aged Airedale Airedale Unique & subtley salty $12
  • Livingstone Gold Livingstone Full & flavoursome $13
  • Cheeseboard All of the above cheeses & accompaniments $30

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Chilli Cheese Fries $13.00
    • home cut fries topped with chilli beef and melted cheese
  • Breakfast Burrito $19.00
    • streaky bacon, scrambled eggs, refried beans, sweet corn, jalapenos, grated cheese & pico de gallo, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla
  • Cajun Fries $5.00 / $8.50
    • home cut fries tossed in cajun spices with any of our awesome sauces
  • Milkshake $8.00
    • Chocolate, Peanut and Caramel
  • Floats $8.00
    • any soda with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
  • Portobello Mushrooms $3.00
  • Nacho's $19.00
    • house cooked corn chips, topped with chilli con carne, grated cheese, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo
  • Mama's Sundae $10.00
    • crushed oreo, kit kat and chunks of double chocolate fudge brownie, layered between scoops of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauce. Oh mama!
  • Taquitos de Pollo $14.00
    • Fresh corn tortillas filled w chicken, deep fried, served w mole poblano sauce.
  • Tacos de Carne
    • Beef braised in cascabel chilli sauce topped w guacamole.
  • Coco Loco $12.00
    • Coconut flan w caramel, Tequila laced mint, pineapple salad, w margarita Gelato.
  • Plato Delgado $20.00
    • A dipping plate of corn chips, pico de gallo, guacamole, Chilli con queso.
  • Pollo Picante $12.00
    • Chicken wings w chilli mayo.
  • Tacos de Pollo
    • Habanero spiced chicken w chipotle chilli mayonnaise, fresh slaw.
  • The Flying Burrito $25.00
    • A grilled flour tortilla parcel drizzled w coriander oil, served with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, salad greens w your choice of Hot Adobo Beef
  • Carne Asada Ribeye Steak $32.00
    • Chargrilled to your liking w guajillo spiced potatoes, chilli butter, salad greens.
  • Steak $12.00
  • Combination $12.50
  • Ginger king Prawn $14.50
  • Chicken $13.50
  • Battered Chicken $5.00
  • Beef $12.50
  • BBQ pork $12.00
  • Vegetable $10.90
  • Char Kueh Teow $9.50
    • broad rice noodle, stir-fried with shrimp, chicken, mix veggies, beans sprout, egg and traditional Malaysian sambal and chef special sauce(Veggie char Kueh Teow $9.00)
  • Tom Yam Noodle Soup $10.50
    • Rice Noodle with Seafood or Chicken pieces and season vegetables in Thai style tom yam soup.
  • Stir Fry Vegetables $10.00
    • Season vegetables and tofu stir-fry with a choice of sweet & sour sauce. satay sauce or chef special sauce Served with steamed rice. (Or choice of Roil instead of rice for $0.50 extra).
  • Dumpling Laksa $11.00
    • Fresh egg noodle or rice noodle with homemade dumplings, seafood and bean sprout in rich creamy curry soup.
  • Mee Goreng $10.00
    • fresh egg noodles. stir-fried with shrimp, chicken, mix veggies, bean sprout. Egg and traditional Malaysian sambal and chef's special sauce. (Veggie Mee Goreng $9.00)
  • The Satay Kingdom $9.50
    • 6 Chicken or beef marinated with traditional Malaysian spices. Skewer grilled served with peanut sauce and salad.(Choice of Chicken. Beef or combo. Add extra rice or Roti for only $2.00) .
  • BBQ Pork Wonton Noodle Soup $9.50
    • egg or rice noodle with BBQ pork, Wontons and season vegetables.
  • Sambal Chicken $10.50
    • Marinated chicken pieces stir-fried with traditional Malaysia spices and season vegetables. Served with steamed rice. (Or choice of Roti instead of rice for $0.50 extra)
  • Mar's Bar (deep Fried) $2.60
  • Banana $1.90
  • Pineapple $1.90
  • King Prawn with Root Ginger & Spring Onions $16.50
  • Beef $10.00
  • Beef $10.50
  • Wonton $11.00
  • Nasi Goreng (with Ice) $12.50
  • Jogging Roll $5.00
    • w camembert
  • Chilli Corn Sandwich $5.70
    • w salami & salad
  • Mini German Stick $7.00
    • w chicken, cranberry & brie
  • Jogging Roll $5.00
    • w ham
  • Chilli Corn Sandwich $4.20
    • w ham & mustard
  • Jogging Roll $5.00
    • w chicken
  • Alssaser Double $6.50
    • w roast beef
  • Wholemeal Bread $5.70
    • w chicken & salad
  • Continental Breakfast $8.00
  • Single Filling $1.50
  • Sausages, Eggs,Toast & Coffee $11.50
  • Double Filling $5.50
  • Steak & Bacon Pie $4.50
  • Spinach & Feta Cheese Pinwheel $3.50
  • Soup & bread pinwheel deal $8.00
  • Butter Chicken Pie $4.50
  • Green Chilli Stir Fry $15.00
    • Green Chilli Paste Stir fried with Thai herbs and seasonal vegetables.
  • Indicates spicy dish with choice of: Mild Medium Hot Thai Hot
  • Tom yum soup $6.50
    • Thai hot sour soup with herbs, tomatoes, and mushroom.
  • Pad Kee Mao $13.50
    • Spicy fried fresh flat rice noodles with mixed vegetables, and. chilli and basil leaves.
  • Massaman $16.00
    • Massaman is made with slow cooked meat and massaman curry paste. It contains the same herbs as the Panang curry but also has coriander seeds, turmeric and dry red chilli.
  • Wonton Soup $6.50
    • Clear soup with Bok Choy, bean sprouts, and chicken & prawn wontons.
  • Roasted Duck Curry $16.00
    • Roasted Duck curry is made with Coconut cream, red curry paste, seasonal vegetables, grapes, and pineapple.
  • Laab Duck/Crispy Pork $16.00
    • A tangy, spicy salad with a hint of saltiness, with lime juice, chilli, coriander, fresh herbs and ground rice.
  • SAUVIGNON BLANC $6
  • WAIRAU RIVER PINOT NOIR 2011 (Tumbler $9) $40/bottle
  • GARAGE PROJECT PERNICIOUS WEED (8%) $9.50
  • EMERSONS PILSNER $7
  • EMERSONS PILSNER (4.9%) $8.50
  • MARANUI SAUVIGNON BLANC (Tumbler $7) $20/500ml
  • HUNTERS MIRU MIRU BRUT NV $45/bottle
  • MARANUI SUMMER PINOT ROSÉ (Tumbler $8) $24/500ml
  • KAI PAD KHING $12.50
    • stir fried chicken fresh ginger and vegetables
  • TOFU PAD SEE YEW $12.00
  • FRESH VEG SPRING ROLLS $6.50
  • PAD PEANUT SAUCE $12.50
    • sauteed chicken, pork or beef with vegetables and peanut sauce
  • TOFU PAD KHING(STIRRED-FRY WITH GINGER) $12.00
  • CHICKEN & CASHEW NUT $13.00
    • stir fried chicken and cashew nut with vegetables
  • GREEN CURRY TOFU $12.00
  • TOM KHA GAI $12.50
    • chicken coconut milk soup with galangal, lemon grass, and lime juice
  • EGGS BENEDICT $15.00
    • poached eggs and champagne ham on grilled sourdough topped with lemon and lime hollandaise
  • Grilled Haloumi $4.00
  • Mini Pancakes stacks $9.00
    • with grilled bacon banana & maple syrup
  • CENTENNIAL CHEESEBURGER $10.00
    • 200gram homemade spiced beef pattie swiss cheese tomato and caramelized onions with BBQ sauce and Aioli(with chips$13.50)
  • Mushroom $4.00
  • CORN FRITTERS $14.00
    • with tomato and chili jam aioli and salad (with bacon $16.50)
  • Toast $3.00
  • EGGS VEGE $15.00
    • poached eggs spinach tomato and avocado on grilled sourdough with lemon and lime hollandaise
  • -Ham, cheese, onion, tomato, pineapple, cream corn.
  • Vegetarian Home Made Samosas $13.50
    • Served with shredded cabbage & sweet chilli sauce
  • Nachos( VG) $13.00 / $16.00
    • Homemade vegetarian chili con carne served on a bed of crunchy corn chips topped with Creamy Habanero Chilli Con Queso, melted cheddar cheese
  • Karaage(GF) $9.50
    • Crispy fried chicken marinated in soy sauce and ginger on a bed of coleslaw and lemon wedge
  • Fringe Vege Fries with Aioli $9.50
    • Crispy kumara potatoes pumpkin & carrots deep fried
  • Toasted Sandwiches $7.50
    • Your choice of 3 fillings
  • Seafood Basket $15.00
    • Crispy calamari, fish goujons and popcorn prawns and fries served with lemon wedges and sweet chilli sauce.
  • -add rice $3.00
  • -two crepes $8.50
  • Crepe au citron $7.50
    • Crepe with the chef’s lemon curd
  • Tartelette a I’Oignon $13.00
    • Onion tartlet with salad & baguette
  • Salade verte $6.00
    • Mesclun salad with French vinaigrette
  • -Add Crispy bacon $17.50
  • Crepe au Sirop d’erable $9.50
    • Crepe with maple syrup & banana
  • Salade Oceane $17.00
    • The chefs smoked salmon on a bed of mesclun salad with avocado, walnuts & French vinaigrette; served with baguette
  • All salads can be served gluten-free on request
  • Corn on Cob / Peas and Corn / Tomato & Cucumber / Broccoli & Cauliflower $1.00
  • Dark Victory 1939
    • Salami, pepperoni, olives, anchovies and caramelised onions
  • Lamb Kofta $20.50
    • Middle eastern flavored lamb skewers, turmeric rice and tabouleh with a cucumber and mint yoghurt
  • Brooky Classic $18.50
    • House made beef pattie, beetroot, egg, lettuce and tomato with fries
  • Thai Beef Salad $18.50
    • Tender marinated beef strips, mixed leaf salad and crispy noodles with a light Thai dressing
  • Butter Chicken $8.00
    • Served with fluffy rice
  • Jerk Chicken $18.50
    • Marinated spicy jerk chicken, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise, with fries
  • Antipasto platter $30.00
    • Cured meats, house made pickles, cheese, relish, olives, anchovies, breads
  • California Roll $2.00
  • Ramen $8
    • Spicy beef stock, carrot, onion, egg
  • Takoyaki Balls $1.20
  • Bibimbap $13
    • Wellbeing Food (beef mince, carrot, cucumber, egg, salad, sesame oil spicy sauce)
  • Philadelphia Roll $2.00
  • Munch Rice $1.20
  • Crispy Dumpling $1.20
  • Tuna Roll $2.00
The Library

The Library

location

Address

Level 1, 53 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

043828593

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM, Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM, Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Thursday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Friday: 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM, Saturday: 4:00 PM – 3:00 AM, Sunday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar Food , European , Finger Food

features

Features

Dine in ,  EFTPOS ,  Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Live Music ,  Private Dining ,  Cash ,  Nightlife ,  Bankcard ,  Cocktail ,  Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Cards accepted ,  Dinner ,  Full Bar

Location
Level 1, 53 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand