Nothing silences the stomach grumbles like a bowl of pasta. Ask the staff what Mental Mike came up with for today’s pasta. Whatever it is, I’ll be hot, scrummy, and it’ll come with garlic toasted ciabatta bread >>
CLASSIC CHICKEN PARM $20.00
The locals would riot if we took this off the menu. Butterflied breast of chicken, coated in our super-crispy secret coating, smothered in our house made tomato relish, topped with cheese and baked until ooey-gooey. Served with steak fries, and a crisp garden side salad
BEEF BURGER $19.00
This towering monstrosity of a burger is a jaw-dropper – 100% beef patty, thick-cut cheddar, streaky bacon, fried egg, tomato relish, stacked up on lettuce, salad goodies, tomato, house pickles, aioli. Served in a gourmet toasted garlic bun with fries, Tommy, and a crisp onion ring
RIBS, WEDGES, & RINGS $24.50
Mate, our ribs have been rocking out the door since we took over this crazy place. Try them and see why: A stack of slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs drenched in our secret sauce, with seasoned wedges, a tower of beer battered onion rings, and sour cream. Oh, and a finger bowl ’cause you’ll need it!
BANGERS & MASH $16.50
Old man Winter is here, and that means it’s time for two beautiful sausages, creamy mashed potato, plenty of cider gravy, crisp peas, a slice of garlic toasted ciabatta, and a grilled BBQ tomato
THE F.A.T. 250 $28.00
This feed is not for the faint of heart: 250g of Prime NZ porterhouse steak served with garlic herb potatoes, pan fried broccoli (and whatever vegetables fall off the truck), finished with jus, streaky bacon, and tangy, onion jam. Or your classic Steak, Eggs & Chips etc!
BAKED PARMESAN BLUE COD $28.00
This is a twist on one of Mike’s mother’s recipes: Blue cod fillets smothered in a creamy parmesan and spring onion spread, baked until bubbly and golden, served with roasted garlic herb potatoes, pan fried market vegetables, and finished with slivers of red pepper
HAM & MUSHROOM CHICKEN SNITZEL $23.00
Herb crusted breast of chicken, smothered in a ham, mushroom, and basil pesto infused cream cheese, topped with mozzarella & baked until bubbly. Served over chunky garlic herb potato, sautéed broccoli, and whatever else we pulled out of Jeff’s garden this morning
in a saffron creamed kumara sauce with baby spinach, cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan
Apple Tree Farm Pork Loin Steak $30.00
black pepper crusted pork loin with miso braised fondant potatoes, Asian greens and black bean sauce
Wedges $10.00
topped with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Salt & Pepper Squid $10.00
with ponzu dressing
Croft Tawny Port $9.00 glass
Vivid tawny-red colour. Nose of ripe mellow fruit with aromas of fig & prunes set off by an attractive woody & spicy character. Smooth and round on the palate full of rich jammy flavours.
Oeufs a la neige (floating egg island)
soft meringue in a pool of creme anglaise finished with caramel
Rangitikei Free Range Chicken Breast $30.00
wrapped in bacon & stuffed with brie and served with pappardelle tossed in lemon and sundried tomatoes
Canterbury Angus Pure Beef Fillet $34.00
with wholegrain mustard gallete, wilted spinach, cafe de Paris butter and red wine jus
A selection of Brownie, Doughnuts, Apple Pie, Cookies & Ice cream with your choice of 2 liquor coffees
Pan Fried Scallops (3) $6.00
Chicken Parmigiana $26.50
Classic crumbed chicken breast deep-fried, topped with Napoli sauce & grated cheese served with fries & salad
Beef Fillet $37.00
200gm prime beef fillet cooked to your liking served with potato gratin, roast vegetables & finished with a garlic butter & red wine jus or With a mixed salad, onion rings, fries & your choice of a creamy Irish whiskey, pepper or mushroom sauce
Venison Croquettes $15.50
Pulled venison & rosemary croquettes served with warm bread & herb mayo
Traditional Irish Stew $20.00
A traditional hearty lamb stew served with homemade Guinness soda bread roll, steamed vegetables & gourmet potatoes