Founders Brewery & Cafe in Nelson Menu

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House Smoked Fish Cakes $16.50
- W/ wilted greens & pebre salsa
Hound Dogs & Chips $10.00
- Battered hot dogs & chips
Rib Eye Steak $32.00
- W/ olive oil mash, wilted greens & a red wine jus - Add prawns $37.00
Salt & Pepper Squid $15.50
- W/ paprika, aioli & lemon wedge
Breads & Dips $14.00
- Home baked breads w/ a trio of dips
Marlborough Green Lipped Mussels $23.00
- W/ grilled ciabatta bread & your choice of either: W/ white wine, garlic & cream sauce w/ fresh herbs & lemon or W/ chorizo & a chilli & tomato broth
Fish of the Day N/A
- W/ chef's choice of seasonal sides
Caesar Salad $14.00
- Cos lettuce, anchovies, soft egg, crispy bread, bacon & parmesan - W/ chicken or salmon $17.50

TWICE COOKED ROASTED PORK BELLY $23.90
- Pork belly rubbed in rosemary, lemon & garlic, slow roasted to perfection, served with lightly roasted baby potatoes seasonal vegetables, apple purée and crackling, and drizzled with a rich jus. >>
GOURMET FISH & CHIPS $19.90
- Two fillets of grouper fried in our Mac’s Gold batter served with a fresh seasonal salad, tartare sauce & golden fries.
West Coast whitebait pattie $ 8.00
PASTA OF THE DAY $18.50
- See our friendly waiting staff for daily specials.
Bowl of fries $6.50
Side of seasonal vegetables $6.00
SOUP OF THE DAY $11.50
- A fusion of flavours using our beautiful Nelson region’s fresh produce, combined with subtle herbs and spices - served with warm garlic bread.
ALL DAY BREAKFAST $19.90
- A real big breakfast – 110gms porterhouse steak, streaky bacon, sausages, eggs, French fries & roasted tomato, served with toasted bread.

Beef Wellington $27.95
- Beef Fillet (MR) wrapped in Pastry with Portobello Mushroom & Herb Farce, gourmet potatoes, Green Salad with Béarnaise Sauce, Jus
Twice Baked Blue Cheese And Spinach Souffle $21.50
- Twice Baked Blue Cheese and Spinach Soufflé with a Pear garnish, Chutney, Walnut Crostini and Mesclun Leaves
Grape Escape Big Breakfast $21.50
- Streaky Bacon with soft Poached Free Range Eggs, Potato Rosti, Breakfast sausage, Mushrooms, Tomato and Toasted Wholegrain Bread (Home-Made GF bread $2.00)
Eggs Benedict $21.50
- Freshly Toasted Sourdough Bread topped with Ham off the Bone, Wilted Spinach, and Free Range Poached Eggs with Hollandaise Sauce (Home-Made GF Bread $2 Extra)
Nachos $9.00
- With Cheese, Beans and Sour Cream
Seafood Salad $23.75
- Prawn Cutlets, Marinated Fish, Poached Salmon with Fresh Salad Leaves and Lemongrass and Chilli Dressing
Chicken Liver Parfait $25.50
- Served with Quince Fruit Jelly, Pickles, Fruit, Blue Cheese, Brie, French bread and Walnut Toast (GF Bread $2 Extra)
Open Roast Pork Sandwich $24.75
- on Sour Dough Bread served with Crackling, Gravy and Apple Chutney, Salad Leaves

Peanut sauce stir fry gf v $12.50
- our own roasted spiced peanut sauce combined with a selection of seasonal vegetables. Rich, sweet and satisfying. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Lamb shanks in massaman curry gf One shank $15.00 Two shanks $22.00
- quality lamb shanks slow cooked in a massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts.
Noodle soup gf v $12.50
- (no rice) a generous portion of this famous asian soup cooked with our special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles. Chicken, pork or vegetables & tofu>>
Chilli stir fry v $12.50
- stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own hot chilli paste sauce. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Cashews and tempura battered chicken $12.50
- sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables.
Spicy fried rice gf v $12.50
- fried rice cooked with special curry paste and spices, blended to enhance the traditional favourites. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Vietnamese spicy fried noodle with basil v $13.00
- flat white rice noodles stir fried with seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and our spicy paste. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu
Ginger stir fry v * $12.50
- fresh ginger root fried in the wok with fresh vegetables. Chicken, beef, pork or vegetables & tofu

Side platter $10
Laksa $17
- Malaysian-style curry with noodles, vegetables, chicken, prawns, tofu, bean sprouts and a boiled egg.
Kakori seekh kabab (lamb) $10
- Ground spiced lamb mince, molded onto skewers and cooked in the tandoori oven - the world's softest kebab!
Butter chicken $17
- Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a cashew and tomato-based gravy - the most popular delicacy of Northern India.
Mixed platter $16
- Taste different delights in this platter. Veggie samosas, onion bhajee kakori seekh and chicken tikka.
Butter chicken with rice $10
- Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a cashew and tomato-based gravy - the most popular delicacy of Northern India.
Prawn amritsari $12
- Chickpea battered Prawns, deep fried
Keema naan / paneer kulcha $5

Recommended wines available by the glass
Soup of the Day The Chef's daily choice (GF on request) $11.00
Duck and Mushroom Risotto $29.00
- Rocket/ parmesan/ hoi sin jus (GF) (Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Pinot Noir)
Bread Platter — for 2 Turkish/dark rye/sour dough served with daily dips $15.00
Three Cheese Arancini $17.00
- Truffle mayonnaise (Lawson's Dry Hill Chardonnay)
Selection of Sorbets (GFI (DF) $15.00
Macadamia Nut Crumbed Chicken Breast $36.00
- Crushed potatoes/ parmesan/ spicy napolitano sauce (Waimea Chardonnay)
Recommended wines available by the glass

Served with Crackers, Quince Paste, Nuts and Fresh & Dried Fruits
- CHICKEN $24.00
- Crumbed Chicken Breast Served with Crispy Bacon, Melted Brie Cheese and Apricot Relish
250g Aged Rib Eye $33.00
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake $14.00
- Rich Caramel Cheesecake with Confit Orange, Chocolate Sauce and Fresh Cream
Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate $14.00
- With Black Currant Jelly and Toasted Buttered Brioche
Chicken Schnitzel $28.00
- Macadamia, Parmesan and Herb Crust, Apple and Fennel Slaw, Smoked Tomato Chutney, Mint Yogurt and Creamy Potato Mash
Pic’s Peanut Butter Parfait, Dark Chocolate Brownie $14.00
- Salted Caramel Sauce and Caramel Corn
Pork Belly – Flames on Forty Favourite $32.00
- Honey Glazed Slow Cooked Pork Belly, Kumara Puree, Caramelised Apple, Quince Jus and Baby Cress (GF)

Bread Platter $14.00
- A selection of breads served with hummus, tomato and basil pesto.
Stables Big Breakfast $20.00
- Bacon, sausages, hash-brown, tomato, mushroom, eggs and toasted bread.
Ice-Cream Sundae $9.90
- Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, biscuit wafers and chopped nuts. Choice of chocolate, berry, caramel or passion fruit sauce.
Stables Burger $20.00
- Two beef patties, bacon, egg, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato and cheese on a toasted bun served with thick cut fries.
Seafood Basket $20.00
- Crumbed mussels, scallops, fish bites, squid rings and prawn cutlets served with fries, tartare sauce and a lemon wedge.
250gm Beef Sirloin $30.00
- Sirloin steak cooked to your liking, served with thick cut fries, salad and your choice of garlic butter or mushroom sauce to complement your steak.
Pasta of the Day $24.00
- Refer to specials board.
Seafood Chowder $14 Starter / $16 Main
- A delicious medley of seafood bound in a thick cream base flavoured with dill and tarragon and served with toasted bread.

Small Mixed Platter $16.00
Samosas & Fries $9.00
Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
Large Mixed Platter $30.00
Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
Baby Sausages & Fries $9.00
Basket of Fries $5.00

Garlic loaf $10.00
●Beer battered fish $24.00
- With fries, salad, tartare sauce .
Fried sports platter . $30.00
Ginger beer smoked manuka pulled pork burger $18.00
- With asian slaw, greek yoghurt, sour dough bun, swiss cheese served with fries .
-Small $17.00
Seafood chowder $15.50
Sauces - each $3.00
- Mushroom & bacon, peppered mustard, or garlic butter
2 old english pork sausages $15.00
- With mash, gravy, onion marmalade .

Beef Tenderloin $28.00
- Tender eye fillet steak served with crispy polenta fries, your choice of steamed vegetables or fresh garden salad and green peppercorn or red wine mushroom sauce
Buffalo Wings $14.00
- Chicken wings slow cooked in garlic, paprika and spices then smothered in our famous honey soy sauce and rolled in sesame seeds
DAIRY FREE AND GLUTEN FREE
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
Ham Off the Bone $25.00
- Succulent ham served with a fresh garden salad and new season potatoes
Bacon / Onion Rings $4.00
Wedges, Cheese, Bacon & Sour Cream $15.00
Turf (served 3-4) $50.00
- Buffalo wings, spare ribs, chicken strips, garlic bread, onion rings, seasoned wedges, roast garlic mayonnaise, sour cream and sweet chili sauce

Golden Bay $11.90
- Vege patty, caramelsied onion, relish,salad & mayo
Pohara Beach $11.50
- Homemade meat patty, caramelised onion, beetroot, salad & mayo
Potato Fritter $2.00
Flounder $5.00
G/Free Pineapple Fritter $3.00
Vege Field $19.90
- Spinach, mushrooms, cashews, feta & basil pesto
G/Free Fish $5.50
Meat Patty $3.50

Floaty coke $4.50
- Coca cola served with floating ice cream.
Avocado smash $18.00
- Smashed avocado & feta cheese, served on toasted rye bread. Topped with crispy bacon & poached egg, sprinkled with homemade dukkah.
All children's meals are $15 each and include a free dessert as below
In house pork steam dumplings $15.00
- With sands dipping sauce
Onion rings $15.00
- Cooked in a light golden batter, and served with aioli & chilli dipping sauce
Garlic ciabatta $6.00
- In house bread with garlic & herb butter
Chicken narcho $18.00
- Cajun spice chicken cheese baked & served with lashings of sour cream
Spanish omelette $18.00
- Red peppers, roasted potato, spring onion & chorizo sausage, served with toasted vienna bread

House slaw $5.0
add fries $5.0
Soup of the Day sml $8.9 lrg $12.9
Roasted capsicum & polenta chips sml $10.9 lrg $16.9
- with mint yoghurt
Roast of the Day $12.0
- with roasted & steamed vegetables and a rich gravy
Beef Brisket $29.9
- mustard butter, polenta chips, radish & beetroot salad and red wine jus
American Hot Dog $12.0
- Sausage in a warmed bun with tomato sauce, american mustard and fries
Chef's special $22.0
- ask staff

B.L.A.T Focaccia $16.50
- Bacon , Lettuce, guacamole, sliced tomato and aioli served on focaccia
Sliced Ham, Brie, Pesto, tomato
Lemon & Vanilla Pancakes (V) $15.00
- With raspberry and boysenberry compote, drizzled with maple syrup
Bacon / Grilled Chicken / Salmon / Halloumi $5.00
The Ultimate Bacon Butty with Lashings of tomato sauce
Roasted Beetroot Salad (V)(GF) $15.00
- With feta, salad greens, toasted seeds and a balsamic dressing
Big Yello (GFO) $18.50
- Grilled bacon, sauteed potatoes, roasted tomato, mushrooms, spinach, soft poached eggs and toasted focaccia
Chicken, Brie and Bacon Salad (GF) $16.50
- Lemon, thyme and garlic marinated chicken, crispy bacon and brie served on dressed salad greens

Founders Brewery & Cafe

Address

87 Atawhai Drive, The Wood, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

Phone

035484638

Opened hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Price

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Service

Table Service

Cuisine

Bar , Cafe Food , Mediterranean , New Zealand , Pub Food , Seafood

Features

Wheelchair accessible , Reservations , Breakfast , Waitstaff , Takeout , Bar Not Available , Quick Bites , Lunch , Bar Scene , Seating , Highchairs Available , Brunch , No Takeaway , Serves Alcohol , Dinner , Child-friendly , Outdoor Seating

Founders Brewery & Cafe in Nelson Menu

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