Drover’s Return Bar & Cafe in Manawatu-Wanganui Menu -

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THE DROVER $13.00
- toasted sesame bun mayo our tomato relish sweet pickles BBQ sauce lettuce tomato red onion cheddar & prime NZ mince patty
BBQ BEEF & BACON $15.00
- toasted sesame bun mayo sweet pickles BBQ sauce lettuce tomato onion cheddar bacon an Egg & prime NZ beef mince pattye
BIG DOUBLE BEEF & CHILLI $16.50
- toasted sesame bun chipotle mayo, sriracha mayo lettuce tomato red onion sweet pickles double cheddar prime NZ beef mince patty & slow cooked beef
BIG MEAT & CHEESE $16.50
- toasted sesame bun bacon mayo BBQ sauce relish sweet pickles streaky bacon slow cooked beef cheddar & tasty cheese either side of a prime NZ beef mince pattye
BEEF & BLUE $15.00
- toasted sesame bun smoked mayo sweet pickles lettuce tomato red onion prime NZ beef mince patty cheddar streaky bacon and blue cheese
THE DROVERS FISH $14.00
- toasted sesame bun panko crumbed Hoki pieces house tartare sweet pickles lemon dressing slaw cheddar
CHICKEN AND SWISS $14.00
- toasted focaccia bun chargrilled chicken roasted capsicum swiss cheese, lemon mayo rocket, tomato, and red onion
LOUISIANA BBQ CHICKEN $14.00
- toasted focaccia bun chargrilled chicken streaky bacon, Louisiana BBQ sauce smoked Mayo cheddar lemon dressed slaw
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN $14.00
- toasted focaccia bun chargrilled chicken chipotle mayo lettuce tomato red onion cheddar
DROVER STEAK SANDWICH $16.50
- toasted sesame bun lettuce tomato red onion beef chargrilled to just under medium and egg, onion rings, our tomato relish and smoked mayo
PULLED PORK PO BOY $15.00
- toasted sesame bun slow cooked shoulder pork with Lousiana BBQ sauce lemon dressing slaw cheddar red onion and a touch of chipotle mayo
POPCORN SHRIMP PO BOY $14.00
- toasted sesame bun bacon mayo lettuce red onion and crumbled Bubba Gump shrimp

Our Aioli $1.00
Bacon $4.00
Egg $1.00
Panko Hoki piece $2.20
Beef Patty $2.00
Sour Cream $1.00
Chili sauce $1.00

CHICKEN BACON RANCH $16.00
- chargrilled chicken breast maple roasted bacon pieces mesclun lettuce mix salad bits red onion honey mustard vinaigrette, camembert croutons and ur own ranch dressing GF
PULLED PORK HUARACHES $14.00
- pulled shoulder pork on a fried tortilla with melted cheese onions tomato capsicum strips chipotle mayo and topped with a rocket micro greens mix GF without tortilla
CORN FRITTERS $12.50
- corn fritters served with mesclun lettuce salad and our own chutney add bacon $4.00, also available as a burger with fries just ask the bar staff when you order, GF egg and dairy free

Kiwi blokes rump Egg & chips(with salad $27.00) $23.00
Ribeye Sauce Chips(with salad $33.00) $29.00
Sirloin Sauce Chips(with salad$33.00) $29.00

Garden Salad side $4.00
Our Aioli $1.00
Bacon $4.00
Eggs, onion each $2.00
Beer Battered Onion rings $5.00
Extra Mushrooms/garlic $2.00
Bowl of Bubba Gump Prawns $12.00

Bowl o'Fries $9.00
Waffle-cut Fries $10.50
Drover Cheesy Fries $12.50
- waffle out fries topped with melted herby cheese and finished with our aioli
Fish and Chips $10.00
- Japanese Panko crumbed Hoki on waffle cut fries with our chunky tartare sauce/make it a meal with salad $14.00
Beef Nachos GF $10.00
- corn chips melted cheese spicy chili mince with chili beans all put together in the traditional manner topped with sour cream
Pulled Beef & Cheese po Boy $6.00
- slow cooked beef in rich gravy on a sesame seed bun with cheese a touch of mayo & BBQ sauce with fries $10.00
Classic BLT $8.00
- streaky bacon lettuce tomato all piled on a sesame bun with lashings of our smoked mayo
JB(Just Bacon) $8.50
- toasted sesame bun Louisiana BBQ sauce house smoked mayo and loads of bacon
Grazing Drover Platter 6ppl $38.00
- a selection of nibbles bites rings rolls wontons etc on a pile of fries with 3 dipping sauces
Loaded Roasties GF 2+ppl $9.00
- roasties topped with melted cheese bacon and sour cream chili sauce sweet or hot optional
Roasties & Gravy 2+ppl $9.00
- roasties in our own house gravy chock full of hours worth of flavour

Nearby Sample Menus

Meat Lovers $9.00
- A classic marinara sauce loaded with spicy pepperoni, tender beef and ham, crispy bacon and cabanossi and topped with melting mozzarella.
Beef, Bacon &… $8.00
- Succulent seasoned beef and crispy bacon, matched with a rich caramelised onion relish and mouth-watering mozzarella.
Tropical Veg $5.00
- Juicy pineapple with green capsicum and sweet red onion, topped with a cheesy mozzarella melt.
Summer Shrimp $13.50
- A flavour burst of summer shrimp, red and green capsicum, sweet red onion and mozzarella. Seasoned with chilli flakes, lemon pepper and coriander sprinkle, with a garlic aioli drizzle.
BBQ Hawaiian $9.00
- Crispy bacon and ham with juicy pineapple and sweet red onion. Topped with cheesy mozzarella melt and a tangy BBQ drizzle.
Cheese Lovers $9.00
- Slices of swiss cheese and loaded with mozzarella, then scattered with toasted Parmesan sprinkle.
Chicken Supreme $13.50
- Delicious tender chicken paired with sweet red onion, red capsicum, mushroom and stretchy mozzarella. Finished toasted Parmesan sprinkle and garlic aioli drizzle.
Pepperoni Lovers $9.00
- Our classic marinara sauce loaded with spicy pepperoni and more pepperoni, topped with melting mozzarella.

Southern Man's "All Day" Breakfast $22.80
- A breakfast feast available all day. Fried eggs, corn fritter, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomato and Speight's Ale House hash browns. Served with toasted Ale House bread. Beer Match: OK – if you have to have a beer with breakfast, it has to be Gold Medal Ale.
Ale House Loaf $6.90/ $11.90
- Locally baked Speight's bread. Hot and delicious served with garlic or plain butter. Half or whole loaves available.
Egg $2.50
Warm Roast Vegetable Salad $20.00
- A combination of oven roasted root vegetables cooked with dukkah spices, feta cheese, cos lettuce, walnuts and olives finished with Ale House dressing and a splash of aioli. Add bacon: $ 23.60 Beer Match: A lovely meal to have with a Speight's nutty and grassy Gold Medal Ale.
In the Roar $36.00
- 200g of Denver leg of venison, grilled to medium rare, resting on a havarti and caramelised onion potato cake with glazed baby carrots and parsnips. Topped with chilli jam and a rich red wine beef jus.
Mushroom Sauce $2.50
Sticky Date and Ginger Steamed Pudding $13.00
- Grandma's favourite recipe this one, topped with butterscotch sauce,ice cream and whipped cream.
Aioli $2.00

Pork & veal meatballs $14.00
- w apple, tomato, fried sage, parmesan
Slow roasted lamb chips $15.00
- w harissa yoghurt, chimmi churi sauce
Prawns in creamy butter sauce $17.00
- w a hint of pernod, tomato, pepper, olives
Southern fried chicken $14.00
- w lemon sour sauce, cucumber cabbage slaw, sesame aioli
Pan fried goats cheese $14.00
- w honey, thyme, hazelnuts, pita crisps
Pan roasted parmesan gnocchi $16.00
- w broccolini, fennel, kale, salsa verde dressing
AngusPure sirloin $18.00
- w orange kumara miso mash
Warm puy lentil salad $14.00
- w carrot, radish, pickled red onion, sherry vinaigrette

Fried Fish $12.50
- Fish marinated in chickpea flour batter, Indian spices, lemon juice and deep fried served with mint sauce
Beef Madras $15.90
- Boneless beef pieces cooked with coconut cream in south Indian style
Mango Kulfi / Mango Lassi / Plain Sweet Lassi / Plain Salty Lassi $4.00
Saag Gosht $17.99
- Boneless lamb pieces cooked in pureed spinach and spices
Chicken Madras $15.90
- Boneless chicken pieces cooked in traditional south Indian style coconut based special gravy
Lamb Biryani $17.90
- Lamb pieces stir fried with Indian herbs and spices garnished with nuts, served with raita
Chicken Biryani $15.90
- Chicken pieces stir fried with Indian herbs and spices garnished with nuts, served with raita
Fish Curry $18.99
- Fish prepared in onion gravy with tomato and coconut cream sauce

Red chicken curry $22.00
- Coconut Rice, Poppadom
Lamb burger $22.00
- Artisan bun, Gruyere cheese, Grilled red onion rings, Fries
Market vegetables $7.90
Oysters $4.00
- Your choice of natural, citrus beer batter or Kilpatrick - each
House fries $8.50
Broccoli & mozzarella bon bons - each $3.00
Angus Pure steak Sammy $22.00
- Grilled mushroom, Streaky bacon, Onion jam, Salad, Ciabatta, Beamaise
Bruschetta $19.00
- Garlic brushed, Roasted red peppers, Vine tomatoes, Red Onion, Basil, Aged balsamic reduction, Parmesan

All of our animal products are free range and where possible organic, produce is sourced locally and everything including the ice cream is made at lucky.
Polenta chips with aioli (V, GF)
Lamb ragú, rigatoni pasta, peas, mint and parmesan (DF available) $26.00
If you have any allergies or intolerances let us know, we can easily cater for you and some dishes can be altered.
Malt ice-cream, peanut praline $7.00
Grilled chicken, yoghurt, warm cauliflower and chickpea salad (GF) $26.00
Chicken liver parfait, preserves and toast (GF available) $12.00
Mushroom risotto (V, GF) $25.00

House Special $7.00
- Naan stuffed with chopped olives, capsicum, cheese, onion, sundried tomatoes & garlic
Cheese & Garlic Naan $5.99
- Refined flour bread stuffed with cheese and garlic
-Lamb Saagwala $15.00
- Cubed lamb cooked in a spice laced spinach sauce
-Chicken Badam Pasanda $14.99
- Tender pieces of chicken cooked with aromatic spices in a mild almond sauce
-Chicken Kadai $14.50
- Tender chicken pieces cooked in kadai with capsicum and whole coriander seeds
Poppadom (four pieces) / Mango Pickle / Raita (grated cucumber and green herbs in yoghurt) $2.50
-Chicken Vindaloo $14.50
- Cooked in specially blended spices and herbs
Entrée
- Onion bhaji, spring rolls, chicken tikka and seekh kebab

HASHBITES
- These tiny, golden pieces of crunchy potato are just waiting to be eaten. These guys add a bit of bite (and crunch) to your breakfast.
TENDERCRISP® CHICKEN SALAD
- We're burger people but that doesn't mean we can't do salads. Crisp, fresh vegetables with sliced crispy TENDERCRISP® and a zingy dressing. Salad is not served as shown.
HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE PIE
- Say hello to our HERSHEY'S® Chocolate Pie. One part crunchy chocolate crust and one part chocolate crème filling, garnished with a delicious topping and real HERSHEY'S® Chocolate Chips.
BACON CHEESEBURGER
- All the goodness of a Cheeseburger plus bacon! Made with our signature flame-grilled beef patty topped with a simple layer of melted cheese, bacon rashes, crinkle cut pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
BBQ BACON DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
- Two signature flame-grilled beef patties topped with 2 slices of melted cheese and the winning combination of sizzling bacon and smoky BBQ sauce. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal.
WHOPPER JR
- Our WHOPPER JR.® features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh cut lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a soft sesame seed bun. Sized right for a smaller appetite. Add a regular fries and regular soft drink to make it a value meal
DELUXE HAMBURGER
- A flame-grilled beef patty topped with pickles, ketchup, mustard, lettuce and mayo. All on a toasted sesame seed bun.
SUMMER CHICKEN CRUNCH
- The Summer Chicken Crunch Burger: A crunchy chicken patty, slice of cheese, 4 rashes of bacon, 2 pineapple rings, premium lettuce, all topped with lashings of Heinz Seriously Good Aioli! Part of our Summer Crunch Range, available for a limited time

The Protein Pack $15.00
Roast Beef Salad/Regular $10.90
Extra Dip $1.00
Marmite Mania $4.00
Breakfast Pita/Petita $8.90
Chick n Fala Salad/Regular $12.50
Steak Pita/Petita $9.50
Roast Lamb Salad/ Petita $9.90

White Chocolate Baileys Cheesecake $12.00
Deep Fried Banana Crepe $14.00
- with Caramel Sauce and Macadamia nuts
Hash Brown $2.00
Satay Chicken Skewers $12.00/$21.00
Thai Style Vegetarian Fried Rice N/A
Smoked Chicken Mushroom Risotto N/A
Mediterranean Salad N/A
Savoury French Toast $17.00
- caramelised onions, cream cheese and smoked salmon

Chocolate Naan $4.00
Chicken / Lamb / Beef Korma $13.50
Goan Fish Curry $10.00 / $15.00
- Half / Full
Murgh Malai Kalimirch $8.50
Goat Curry $15.00
Chicken Kabuli $13.50
Samosa / Papri Chat $8.00
Cheese & Garlic Naan $4.00

Ballotine Of Chicken $32.00
- Boned leg of chicken with mushrooms and served with boulangere potatoes, steamed green vegetables, crispy chicken skin and a white wine, thyme sauce
Seared Duck Breast $40.00
- Seared then flash roasted to medium rare and served with fondant potato, braised red cabbage with a star anise jus
Beetroot Risotto $32 00
- A beetroot risotto served with goats cheese, toasted walnuts and rocket
Angus Beef Fillet S35.00
- Grilled eye fillet served with horseradish mash, roasted heirloom carrots, rosemary yorkshire pudding with a bordelaise sauce.
Twice Cooked Pork Belly $29.50
- Served with braised savoy cabbage, apple potato mash, crispy crackling and black pudding sauce
Ravioli Of Pork $26.50
- Pork, anchovy, thyme & parmesan ravioli served with a lemon beurre blanc sauce.
Chef'S Fish Special PRICED DAILY
- Please ask your server about todays special.
Venison Loin $39.50
- Served with asmoked garlic mash, balsamic roasted beets, black kale and a port jus .

Mayo N/A
Chicken Teriyaki N/A
Pork Riblet N/A
Tomato N/A
Herb & Garlic Toasties N/A
Sweet Onion N/A
Old English N/A
Pizza Sub with Cheese N/A

Toasted Sandwiches
Steak Sandwich $16.50
- Open sandwich with sirloin steak, tomato and caramelised onion.
Crumbed Mushrooms
- Filled with Dill and cream cheese.
Mezze Platter
- Proscuitto, Salaami, Artichokes, Mussels, Salmon, Feta and Caper berries with Jalapeno relish and warm bread.
Prawn twisters
- With a sweet chili sauce and Tzatziki
Sweet Spring Rolls $14.00
- Smooth blend of Banana and Macadamia nuts in a light crisp pastry. Served with warm Butterscotch sauce and Ice Cream.Suggested match: Cottage Block Cut Cane Pinot Gris)
Quiche and Salad
Nachos Beef and Bean

Soup of the Day $12.50
- Served with toasted bread
Roasted Pork Belly $15.50
- Served on parsnip cream, crisps and apple sauce
Seafood Pasta $25.50
- Mussels, clams, prawns, smoked salmon, spinach and capers, bound in a creamy dill sauce topped with fresh Parmigianon Reggiano
Carbonara $23
- Linguini, smoked chicken, bacon, mushrooms, and roquette, bound in a creamy white wine sauce topped with Parmigoano Reggiano
Lamb Nicoise Salad $26.50
- Lamb Fillet with green beans, red onions, gourmet potatoes, soft boiled egg and olives served in a creamy honey and dill sauce
Seared Duck Breast $39
- Served on kumara and ginger puree with a pork shiitake mushroom cigar and a fennel and orange coriander salad
Fish of the Day N/A
- Waiting staff will inform you
Garlic Bread $9
- Served with basil pesto, aiolo and balsamic reduction