Foundation Bar in Hamilton Menu

SHARING IS CARING SHARING IS CARING
  • Garlic + rosemary pizza bread (GF)(DF)(V) $ 9
    • mozzarella / flaky sea salt
  • Fresh bread + dips (V) $ 10
    • homemade focaccia bread / balsamic + olive oil /garlic butter / garlic hummus / flaky sea salt (V)
  • Blue cheese / caramelised onion + walnut pizza bread(GF)(DF)(V) $ 11
    • garlic oil / mozzarella / flaky sea salt
  • Marinated olives(GF)(DF)(V) $ 11
    • spanish + greek + italian served slightly warm
  • Risotto balls(V) $ 12
    • pumpkin risotto / feta / aioli
  • Sesame crusted calamari $ 14
    • pickled cucumber / chilli caramel
  • Chicken liver pate (GF) $ 15
    • cranberry jelly / maple roasted pear / sourdough
  • Pear + prosciutto bruschetta (GF)(DF) $ 16
    • toasted sourdough / maple roasted pear /prosciutto / blue cheese
  • Tomato + buffalo mozzarella bruschetta(GF)(V) $ 16
    • toasted sourdough / roasted vine tomato /buffalo mozzarella / balsamic / basil
  • 4 softshell tacos (2 of each) $ 20
    • chicken / corn + red kidney bean salsa beer battered dory / spicy mango salsa
  • ½ shell mussel duo $ 20
    • garlic + parmesan crust / chilli lime salsa
  • FOUNDY SPECIALTY - Crispy fried chicken drumsticks $ 17
    • homemade hot sauce / cucumber
BURGERS & SAMMIES BURGERS & SAMMIES
  • BLT(DF) $ 17
    • toasted Vienna / cos / tomato / streaky/bacon / steak fries
  • With Guacamole $ 19
  • The Foundy burger(DF) $ 22
    • char grilled Waikato beef patty / toasted sesame seed bun / aioli / cos / tomato /streaky bacon / cheddar / caramelised onion/pickled cucumber / steak fries
  • Grilled chicken burger(DF) $ 23
    • toasted sesame seed bun / cos / tomato /brie / streaky bacon / guacamole / aioli /steak fries
  • Steak sandwich (DF) $ 24
    • 150g sirloin / toasted Vienna / chilli jam / blue cheese aioli / tomato / cos / onion rings /steak fries
  • FOUNDY SPECIALTY - Mussel burger(DF) $ 21
    • beer battered mussels / tartare sauce / cos /red onion / tomato / toasted sesame bun /steak fries
SIGNATURE SALADS SIGNATURE SALADS
  • Quinoa + feta cake (GF)(V) $ 17
    • pumpkin puree / pickled cucumber / roasted/vine ripened tomatoes / coleslaw
  • Salad Niçoise(GF)(DF)(V) $ 20
    • green beans / tomato / gourmet potato /olives / red onion / crumbed egg /black raspberry vinaigrette
  • With smoked salmon $ 24
  • Thai chicken (GF)(DF) $ 22
    • mesclun / red onion / crispy shallots / crispy/garlic / sesame seeds / crispy noodles / chilli honey roasted cashews / spicy sate + chilli caramel dressing
  • Confit duck salad(GF) $ 24
    • mesclun / crispy garlic / crispy shallots /red onion / mandarin / miso + honey dressing
  • Gourmet caesar(GF)(DF) $ 24
    • baby cos / red onion / sundried tomato / garlic croutons / anchovy / chicken / streaky bacon /crumbed egg / caesar dressing / parmesan
  • Roasted lamb(GF) $ 25
    • tomato/ red onion / feta / mesclun / grilled capsicum / classic kiwi dressing
PASTA PASTA
  • Gnocchi $ 20
    • pomodoro sauce / buffalo/mozzarella / chorizo / basil
  • With chicken or bacon $ 24
ON THE SIDE ON THE SIDE
  • Onion rings / aioli $ 6
  • Steak fries / aioli / tomato sauce $ 8
  • Potato skins / aioli / sweet chilli sauce $ 8
  • Mixed salad / parmesan / garlic/croutons / red onion $ 9
  • Steamed asparagus / garlic butter $ 9
  • Kumara chips / aioli / tomato sauce $ 10
MAINS MAINS
  • Seafood chowder $ 17
    • mussel / smoked kahawai / prawn / calamari /herb oil / homemade focaccia
  • Foundy fish + chips(GF)(DF) $ 21
    • beer battered dory / steak fries / mesclun +bean sprout salad / shallot vinaigrette / tartare sauce / tomato sauce / vinegar pipette
  • Sticky bourbon pork ribs $ 26
    • Jim Beam bourbon sauce / mesclun + bean sprout salad / shallot vinaigrette / steak fries
  • Crispy Pork belly(GF)(DF) $ 28
    • crispy pork belly / pan seared scallops / broad beans / fennel / apple puree
  • Foundation chicken $ 29
    • feta + spinach stuffed chicken breast /orzo salad / red onion / sundried tomato /red capsicum puree
  • Lamb noisette (DF) $ 32
    • sous vide rolled lamb loin / Israeli couscous /ratatouille / jus
  • Steak egg + chips (DF)(GF) $ 32
    • 250g scotch fillet / fried eggs / mesclun + bean sprout salad / shallot vinaigrette / hand cut chips/ tomato sauce
  • Classic scotch fillet (GF) $ 35
    • 250g scotch fillet / mushroom, spinach +sweet paprika potato cake / corn on the cob /broccolini / jus
  • FOUNDY SPECIALTY - 600g Tomahawk steak(GF)(DF) $ 45
    • medium rare sous vide scotch on the bone /hand cut chips / mesclun + bean sprout salad/ shallot vinaigrette
FOUNDY PIZZAS FOUNDY PIZZAS
  • ALL $24
  • Chief(GF)
    • Tandoori chicken / mango chutney / red onion /mozzarella / greek yoghurt / fresh coriander / cashews
  • Tron(GF)
    • tomato sauce / champagne ham / pepperoni /streaky bacon / mozzarella / bbq sauce
  • Satay chicken
    • satay sauce / mozzarella / marinated chicken /red onion / honey cashews /peanut + soy sauce / rocket
  • Italiano(GF)(V)
    • basil pesto / mozzarella / tomato / mozzarella pearls / parmesan / rocket
  • Hamilton hog
    • thai marinated shredded pork / Jim beam bourbon sauce / red onion / chorizo / mozzarella / aioli
  • Moroccan lamb
    • shredded Moroccan lamb / moroccan sauce /red onion / mozzarella / lemon yoghurt
  • Port Waikato(GF)
    • tomato sauce / mozzarella / red onion /garlic shrimp / smoked salmon /capers / rocket
  • Raglan rider(GF)
    • tomato sauce / mozzarella / loaded ham /loaded pineapple
  • -wheat + gluten free pizza bases available +4 - pizzas available take away
BRUNCH BRUNCH
  • Bacon + eggs(GF)(DF) $ 14
    • Toasted sourdough / eggs your way –scrambled, poached or fried
  • With creamy mushrooms $ 17
  • Eggs benedict (GF)
    • potato hash cakes / spinach / poached eggs
  • With creamy mushrooms(V) $ 18
  • With bacon(GF) $ 18
  • With smoked salmon(GF) $ 19
  • French toast $ 18
    • vanilla eggy bread / berry compote / maple syrup / cinnamon / streaky bacon
  • Breakfast burrito $ 18
    • flour tortilla / egg / chorizo / potato hash cake /tomato / streaky bacon / mozzarella / hollandaise /sweet chipotle relish
  • Breakfast bagels
  • With smoked salmon $ 18
    • cream cheese / capers / rocket / basil pesto
  • With BLAT $ 18
    • streaky bacon / cos lettuce / guacamole /tomato
  • Breakfast pizza(GF)(DF) $ 22
    • Chorizo / streaky bacon / mushroom / tomato/ hash cake / hollandaise / egg / red onion /mozzarella
  • Big breakfast (GF)(DF) $ 22
    • eggs your way / chorizo sausage / streaky bacon/ potato hash cakes / grilled tomato / creamy pesto mushrooms / toasted sourdough
  • Kids bacon + eggs(GF)(DF) $ 8
  • Kids french toast $ 8
    • vanilla eggy bread / berry compote / maple syrup / cinnamon / streaky bacon
BAR SNACKS BAR SNACKS
  • Potato skins (GF)(DF)(V) $ 8
    • aioli / sweet chilli sauce
  • Battered onion rings(V) $ 6
    • aioli
  • Chunky steak fries(GF)(DF)(V) $ 8
    • aioli / tomato sauce
  • Kumara chips(GF)(DF)(V) $ 10
    • aioli / tomato sauce
  • ½ doz. battered mussels (DF) $ 10
    • tartare sauce / fresh lemon
  • Risotto balls(V) $ 12
    • pumpkin risotto / feta / aioli
  • Wedges (GF)(DF)(V) $ 15
    • sour cream / sweet chilli sauce / salsa
  • With bacon + cheese $ 18
  • Crispy fried chicken drumsticks $ 17
    • homemade spicy hot sauce / cucumber
  • Beef + bean nachos $ 19
    • mozzarella / sour cream / guacamole
  • Antipasto (GF)(DF) small $ 20 large $ 30
    • prosciutto / smoked salmon / pepperoni / blue cheese / hummus / pesto / balsamic + olive oil /olives / homemade focaccia
  • Crispy fried platter $ 35
    • crispy chicken drumsticks / prawn twisters /pumpkin + feta risotto balls / beer battered dory / homemade hot sauce / aioli /tartare sauce
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Sorbet(GF)(DF) $ 10
    • 3 scoops of your choosing – raspberry or lemon and lime
  • Pineapple crème brulee(GF) $ 14
    • frosted cornflakes / chocolate gelato
  • Raspberry + frangipani cake (GF)(DF) $ 14
    • raspberry coulis / freeze dried raspberry /lemon sorbet
  • Passionfruit cheesecake $ 14
    • mango coulis / lemon sorbet
  • Foundation sundae (GF) $ 14
    • vanilla bean ice cream / maraschino cherries/ frosted cornflakes / whipped cream / your choice of chocolate, raspberry or caramel sauce
  • Affogato(GF) $ 14
    • vanilla bean ice cream / your choice of liqueur
  • Chocolate decadence $ 14
    • chocolate cake / caramel mousse / choc gelato /cocoa and almond brittle
  • Dessert trio $ 16
    • passionfruit cheesecake / pineapple crème brulee / caramel mousse / lemon sorbet
KAPITI CHEESEBOARD KAPITI CHEESEBOARD
  • Cheese board selection (V) $ 25
    • Kahurangi creamy blue / Pakari smoked cheddar / Ramara washed rind / fresh grapes /falwasser crackers / fresh focaccia bread
KID'S MENU KID'S MENU
  • Cheeseburger $ 10
    • toasted sesame seed bun / beef patty /cheddar / tomato sauce / steak fries
  • Drumstick $ 10
    • crispy drumstick / steak fries / tomato sauce
  • Fish + chips(GF)(DF) $ 10
    • battered dory / steak fries / tomato sauce
  • Kids pizza(GF)(DF) $ 10
    • pizza sauce / champagne ham / mozzarella

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Combination $12.50
  • Black Pepper Lamb $12.50
  • Chicken $11.50
  • BBQ Pork $11.50
  • Mongolian Spicy Beef $12.50
  • BBQ Pork & Vegs $10.50
  • Chicken $12.50
  • Combination $11.50
  • River Kitchen scones $4.50
    • Custard & date; Potato, cheese & red pepper
  • Baked Salmon $10.00
    • w. tomato, lime & chilli salsa or Fennel & lemon salad
  • Cupcakes $4.50
    • Pink lemonade; Passionfruit & lime; Red velvet; Chocolate fudge; Sugar Plum
  • Fresh fruit $13.00
    • w. honey roasted nuts, seeds & yoghurt
  • Fruit friands $5.50
    • Rhubarb & vanilla; Apricot, honey & almond; Plum & almond; Mango, lime & coconut; Chocolate & cherry
  • Salads (Side salad / Small / Large) $5.50 / $8.00 / $12.00
    • Packed with colour, crunch and flavour! Side salad
  • Sides $5.50
    • FR razorback pork sausies; tomato & avocado; roast mushrooms; chorizo; bacon
  • Sandwiches and rolls $7.50
    • Egg, avocado & rocket ; Corned beef, cheddar & cos; Roast beef, onion & horseradish; FR chicken, chilli aioli & cos
  • Option 2 $27pp
    • Popcorn chicken sliders, slaw / Sundried tomato and mozzarella risotto balls / Prawn lollipops with citrus, chilli dressing / Pizzatta, chicken, onion and satay sauce / Vietnamese duck spring rolls / Salt and pepper calamari with lemon aioli / Pork belly and apple slaw slider
  • Vietnamese spring rolls, Prawn lollipops with citrus, chilli dressing, Sundried tomato and mozzarella risotto balls $50.00
  • Prawn Slider $12.00
    • lemon aioli
  • Meat Lovers $20.00
    • roast beef, ham, chicken, salami
  • Italian herb Gouda, sundried tomatoes, biscuit $12.00
  • Duck Ravioli $14.00
    • mushroom pasta, Chianti sauce, parmesan, truffle oil (3)
  • Entrees $50.00pp
    • Choose one of the following as your entree: Wood-fired pizza bread, garlic butter / Seared scallops, pork belly / Chicken liver brulee, dried figs, toasts / Spinach and ricotta filled pasta with tomato sauce / Flash fried calamari, lemon aioli
  • Option 1 $20.00pp
    • Popcorn chicken sliders, slaw / Sundried tomato and mozzarella risotto balls / Prawn lollipops with citrus, chilli dressing / Pizzatta, chicken, onion and satay sauce / Vietnamese duck spring rolls
  • Butter paneer masala $10.99 ea
    • Indian cottage cheese cooked in tomato and butter curry
  • Kadhai chicken $11.99 ea
    • Chicken tikka cooked in capsicum, onion and tomato curry
  • Tandoori chicken full $16.99 ea
    • Boneless chicken marinated with yoghurt and ground spices and cooked in tandoor
  • Allo paratha $3.99 ea
  • Goat curry with bones $13.99 ea
  • Chicken saag $11.99 ea
    • Chicken tikka cooked in spinach curry with ginger and garlic
  • Mutter paneer $10.99 ea
    • Cottage cheese and peas cooked in tomato and onion curry and garnished with coriander
  • 11.00 am - 3 pc
  • C5
    • Tomato soup with egg
  • L13 $13.80
    • Fried rice noodles with sliced beef / chicken and bean sprouts
  • B2 $18.80
    • Fried eggplant served with minced chicken and homemade sauce
  • -Large $21.80
  • I16 $10.80
    • Vegetarian bun
  • E2 $21.80
    • Deep fried chicken with homemade honey/lemon sauce
  • -Vege $18.80
  • E10 $23.90
    • Deep fried chicken schnitzel with egg and crumb, served with mayonnaise
  • MY DEER $17.90
    • NZ wild venison, melted brie, grated beetroot, fresh sliced lettuce & tomato, handmade aioli & tomato chilli jam
  • CRISPY BUTTERMILK CHICKEN TENDER $2.00each
  • CHICKEN COMBO $12.50
    • free-farmed marinated chicken thigh, melted cheese, fresh sliced lettuce & tomato, handmade aioli & bbq sauce
  • MARY LOVED IT/MARYS LITTLE LAMB $17.90/$13.90
    • sour wide red wine jus braised lamb, crunchy kumara rosti, fresh sliced lettuce & tomato, handmade caramelised onion, blue cheese, aioli
  • THE PHAT LIP $16.90
    • handmade mussel fritter, free-farmed rindless streaky bacon, crunchy potato rosti, melted cheese, crisp red onion, fresh sliced lettuce & tomato, handmade aioli & tomato chilli jam
  • CHICKEN COMBO $12.50
    • free-farmed marinated chicken thigh, melted cheese, fresh sliced lettuce & tomato, handmade aioli & bbq sauce
  • FISH COMBO $12.50
    • fish of the day, melted cheese, fresh sliced lettuce & tomato, handmade tartare
  • VEGE SMASH/SEEDLING $14.90/$11.90
    • kumara & chickpea smash pattie, fresh coriander slaw, grated beetroot, handmade tomato chilli jam
  • Sweet chilli seafood (Medium) GF $17.00
    • King prawns and squid stir fried with veges in homemade sweet chilli sauce
  • Spicy salad with roast pork or grilled chicken & rice (Yum) $14.50
  • Talay pad phed (Hot) GF $17.00
    • Stir fried mixed seafood & veges with chilli in Thai red curry pasta
  • A3 Gari puff (4pcs) $5.50
    • Deep fried minced chicken, kumara & onion wrapped in puff pastry
  • A5 Moo ping (4pcs) $7.50
    • Skewers of grilled pork marinated with honey & Thai sauce
  • A6 Money bag (4pcs) $5.50
    • Deep fried minced chicken & shrimp wrapped in pastry
  • A10 Mixed appetisers of 6 selections $9.50
    • (one piece of A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 and A7)
  • A9 Tod man pia (4pcs) $6.80
    • Traditional Thai fishcake
  • Cheese & Crackers $19.00
  • GF = Gluten Free / V = Vegetarian
  • Curly Fries (V) $10.00
  • Nacho Chips $10.00
    • With bolognaise & topped with cheese
  • Chicken Nuggets $10.00
    • With fries and tomato sauces
  • Board of Bones (GF) $30.00
    • Half KG of ribs & one dozen wings
  • Warm Thai Beef Salad $15.00
    • With crispy noodles
  • Pasta Fettuccine (V) $12.00
  • Garden Pita $8.5 Reg / $7.5 Petita
  • Roast Beef Salad $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Chicken Crave Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Chicken Caesar Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Custom Mix $10.00 per head
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • Breakfast Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Signature Vegetarian $9.00 per head
  • Omelette $11.00
    • 4 egg omelette with bacon, cheese, tomato & onion served with toast
  • Spaghetti on Toast $4.90
    • 2 toast topped with spaghetti
  • -Served with maple syrup $6.90
  • BLT Bagel $8.90
    • Toasted bagel topped with lettuce, bacon, & tomato, salad
  • -Hash Brown $1.50
  • ● Pancakes $10.00
    • Served with bacon, grilled banana, & made syrup
  • Rawhiti Special $10.50
    • Bacon, 2 eggs, 2 hash browns, 1 sausage & 2 toast
  • -Baked beans spaghetti / Sausage, Bacon, Chips, Salad $2.00
  • Small 100g $11.00
  • Falafel burger with crispy kumara, haloumi, and burnt apple yoghurt (V) $13.00
  • Thai carrot fritters $10.00
  • -Pan Fried $12.00
  • Carrot, cashew and dukkah with apple dressing $8.00
  • Lime and chilli mayo/mushy pea/punky ponzu/mango and mint/punky tomato and bacon/house tartare $1.00
  • oysters are served with our favourite nam jim
  • Steamed with sparkling wine, lemongrass, chilli & coriander $13.00
  • Chicken liver pate $10.20
    • With apple syrup, warm bread & beetroot relish
  • Traditional $9.00
    • Garlic butter, cheese, buffalo mozzarella
  • A mixture of breads, fried bites and delicious deli cuts. Accompanied with pickles & dipping sauces $29.00
  • Potato croquettes $10.00
    • Filled with cheese & bacon, served with aioli
  • Smoked chicken $22.50
    • Ragu, cheese, caramelized onions, fresh mushrooms
  • Cast iron calamari $8.50
    • Tender calamari rings sauteed in sweet chilli, garlic butter and lemon
  • Smoked salmon $22.50
    • Cheese, red onion, fresh tomato, basil, capers, lemon aioli
  • Pulled pork & pork belly $22.50
    • Asian glaze, cheese, capsicum, green onion, cashew
  • Mango Kulfi $6.50
  • Garlic / Lamb Mince Naan $4.00
  • Samosa (2 pieces) $6.50
    • pastry stuffed with spicy potatoes & peas
  • Pepper Chicken $15.00
    • chicken cooked with pepper
  • Sweet Mango Chutney (Mild) $3.00
  • Kadai Prawn $19.00
    • stir fried king prawns with fresh capsicum & onions in our tomato based gravy
  • Kids Butter Chicken $8.00
  • Indian Dips Platter $7.00
  • Grilled Lamb's Fry & Bacon $20.00
    • w/ black pudding, tomato & onion jam
  • Peanut Butter & Banana Quesadilla $11.50
    • w/ honey yoghurt & scroggin
  • Chicken Tender Sliders $12.00
    • w/ fries & mini salad
  • Fries $15.00
    • Poutine w/ cheese & gravy
  • Macaroon Ice Cream Sandwich $12.00
    • w/ fresh fruits
  • Pirate's Catch $12.00
    • battered sh n’ chips w/ salad & tomato sauce
  • Chicken & Bacon Stack $23.00
    • on focaccia w/ grilled pineapple, melted cheddar & green tomato chutney, fries & aioli
  • Homemade Soup of the Day $14.50
    • w/ crusty bread
  • EGG $1.00
  • TOASTED BAGEL $6.00
    • SERVED WITH JAM & CREAM CHEESE
  • TOASTED BAGEL WITH BACON $9.40
    • SERVED WITH BACON, CREAM CHEESE & AVOCADO
  • FRENCH TOAST $11.50
    • SERVED WITH BACON, GRILLED BANANA & MAPLE SYRUP
  • BIG BREAKFAST $15.90
    • SERVED WITH 2 SLICES OF BACON, 2 EGGS (ANY STYLE), TOMATO, HASH BROWN, SAUSAGE, MUSHROOM & TOAST
  • VEGETARIAN $13.50
    • SERVED WITH 2 EGGS (ANY STYLE), HASHBROWN, MUSHROOM, TOMATO & TOAST
  • OMELETTES $11.80
    • SERVED WITH BACON & MUSHROOM OR SMOKED CHICKEN & SPINACH OR MUSHROOMS, HERBS & CHEESE
  • BACON EGGS $10.30
    • SERVED WITH 2 SLICES OF BACON, 2 EGGS (ANY STYLE) TOMATO & TOAST
Foundation Bar

Foundation Bar

location

Address

1 Maahanga Drive, Te Awa, Hamilton, Waikato, 3200, New Zealand

phone

Phone

078492311

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , European , Gastropub , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Pizza , Pub Food , Spanish , Steakhouse , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cheap Eats ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
1 Maahanga Drive, Te Awa, Hamilton, Waikato, 3200, New Zealand