The pinnacle of fresh South Island grass fed beef, hand selected from the best stock for you. Aged to perfection with distinguished and prominent marbling.
300g Reserve Ribeye $47.00
The ultimate cut of premium beef with consistent and superior marbling. Raised on South Island farms, fed only grass. Handpicked and aged to perfection.
200g Wild Kangaroo Fillet $48.00
Kangaroo meat is very tender with a wonderful mild gamey flavor. Low in fat, but high in protein, Kangaroo is a delicious and nutritious red meat option. Best enjoyed rare to medium rare.
250g Wagyu Ribeye 7-9 Grade $59.00
Hawkes Bay raised premium Japanese cattle, these cattle are free to roam large paddocks and have a relaxed existence. The exceptional Wagyu steak is famous for its nutty flavour and fat marbled meat that is always succulent, juicy and tender.
500g Flinstone Steak $59.00
Premium Reserve beef from New Zealand’s South Island. Double cut bone in, this huge cut is the perfect challenge for the meat lover.
Our cheeses are sourced from local producers in New Zealand, as well as exceptional cheeses from Europe. Choose 2 to 3 cheeses, comes with wafers, quince paste, fruit & house-made chutney. (GFO)
Beef schnitzel, lightly crumbed, served with Speight's gravy, caramelised onion, chips and salad greens
The Ale House Loaf Half $7.50/Whole $13.00
Locally baked Speight's bread. Hot delicious - garlic or plain
Taieri Plains Pasta $17.00
Chef's pasta of the day
Barnyard Omelette $15.50
A traditional three-egg omelette, served with fresh garden salad and crispy potatoes. Your choice of three toppings: bacon, field mushrooms, tomato, cheese, fresh herbs, bell peppers, onion
Blue 'n' Gold $22.50
Southern blue cod lightly golden fried in Speight's beer batter, served with fresh garden salad and fries
James Speight's Porter Sausage & Mash $14.00
Locally made porter sausages, served on potato mash and topped with caramelised onion, peas and gravy. Served with Ale House bread
Soup of the Day $12.00
Chefs choice of fresh home made soup. Served with Ale House Bread
Chicken Parcels $18.00
Diced chicken breast, bacon, peach and soft cheese, wrapped in golden filo pastry, topped with almonds and aioli with salad greens and served with crispy potatoes
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
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!
PASTA O’ THE DAY $19.00
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 >>
CHICKEN WRAP $18.50
Our wraps are legend here at the FAT, and with good reason, lettuce and salad goodies, avocado salsa, house-cured BBQ pickles, aioli and sweet chilli, wrapped up in a crisp, cheesytortilla with crisp crumbled strips of chicken, And because we love you, we’ll add fries, Tommy, and sour cream on the side >>
BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS $18.00
Michelle likes everything to be perfect, and that is never more apparent than with her beer batter: Back to basics I say Fish, chips, salad, aioli, tomato sauce and lemon(WITH BLUE COD $27)
CAJUN FISH & PRAWN SALAD $22.00
This salad has been with us from the start—for good reason: Pan fried Cajun-dusted fish and battered chilli prawns resting on a bed of salad goodies, avocado salsa, baby spinach, mung beans, cucumber, tomato, mandarins, crisp tortilla noodles, drizzled with our awesome Italian dressing and finished with aioli & mango coriander chutney
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!
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
Pecorino, Aged, sharp, hard cheese made with goat’s milk Gorgonzola: rich, blue-veined cow's milk cheese Tallegio: soft cow's milk cheese with a crisp, washed rind
Spiced Ground Beef, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Green Pepper, Red Onion, Chorizo Sausage and Fresh Chili
THE FUN GUY PIZZA PURE MAGIC MED $24/LARGE$32
Portobello and Button Mushrooms dusted with herbs and topped with NZ Mozzarella
BADGERS FAMOUS SALAD $12.00
Salad leaves gently tossed with fresh tomato, black olives, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, cracked pepper and your choice of dressing.(ADD CHICKEN BREAST FILLET $5)(ADD THICK CUT BACON $4)
PRAWN DIPPERS 1 DOZ $12.00
THE PRINCESS BADGER
LOADED WEDGES $11.00
JULIUS BADGER MED$29/LARGE$39
Fresh Tomato, Black Olives, Feta Cheese, Chicken, lightly topped with NZ Mozzarella and a drizzle of Balsamic vinegar
Monday: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Price
$20 - $30
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Service
Table Service
Cuisine
Contemporary
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European
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Gluten Free
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Grill
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New Zealand
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Vegetarian
Features
Visa
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Romantic
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Business meetings
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Reservations
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Waitstaff
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Groups
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American Express
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Seating
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Local cuisine
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Special Occasion Dining
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Serves Alcohol
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Dinner
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Child-friendly
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Outdoor Seating
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Full Bar