The Craic Irish Bar in Canterbury Menu

MENU MENU
  • 2 on Toast $7.0
    • Two eggs, fried or scrambled, and your choice of 2 sausages or 2 rashers of bacon. Served with toast.
  • Tipperary Toastie $10.0
    • Your choice of: Bacon / Cheese / Tomato / Onion. All with fries.
  • Blarney BLT $13.0
    • Classic bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich with fries.
  • Bunratty Burger $16.0
    • Big beef pattie stacked with bacon, lettuce, cheese and tomato between crusty burger buns. Served with chunky chips.
  • Belfast Bangers and Mash $19.0
    • Beef sausages served with mash, topped with onion gravy and peas.
  • Father Ted’s Fish N’ Chips $19.0
    • Beer battered fish of the day served with salad and chunky chips.
  • Limerick Lamb Shank $20.0
    • Lamb shank braised in a rich gravy served on a creamy mash.
  • St Paddy’s Steak $22.0
    • 200gm Ribeye cooked the way you like it with mushrooms and onions alongside, chunky chips and salad. The Craic favourite.
  • Beef & Guinness Hotpot $19.0
    • Braised beef, bacon and Guinness served in a hotpot, topped with mash and grilled cheese.
  • Irish Stew $19.0
    • A hearty lamb dish with veges. Served in a bowl with crusty bread.
SNACKS ON THE SIDE SNACKS ON THE SIDE
  • The Craic Platter sml $18.0 lge $28.0
    • An assortment of fried finger food and chunky wedges.
  • Fish Bowl $9.0
    • fish bites and chunky chips
  • Craic Chunky Chips $7.0
    • Large basket
  • Wedges $8.0
    • with sour cream, sweet chili sauce
  • House Salad $6.0
    • Garden salad (viniagrette or ranch dressing)
  • Egg on burger or steak $1.5 each
POPPA CHOP STEAK SPECIAL POPPA CHOP STEAK SPECIAL
  • Ribeye $15.0
    • 200gm with mushrooms and onions, chunky chips and salad

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Cured Meats & Cheeses $60.00
    • chutney, breads, crackers, lamb cigar, fresh fruit
  • Baked White Chocolate Cheesecake $15.00
    • with salted caramel & hazelnut praline
  • Prawn Wontons $16.00
    • with kewpie & chilli jam.
  • Antipasti $55.00
    • grilled halloumi, cauliflower + 3 cheese croquettes, falafel,, mushroom & brie arancini, selection of dips, cheeses, breads, olives
  • Seafood Chowder $19.00
    • fresh smoked fish, clams, mussels, calamari, prawns, with garlic bread
  • Pulled Pork $16.00
    • coleslaw, grilled cheddar, spiced apple dressing (pair).
  • Corn Fed, Crumbed, Chicken Breast $29.00
    • baked with ricotta, bloody mary sauce, baby spinach and seasonal vegetables
  • Smoked Chicken $19.00
    • avocado / pesto / tomatoes / mozzarella
  • Grilled Local Fish $11.00
    • Served with a vegetable medley
  • - Or full selection for $18.00
  • Fried Calamari $18.00
    • Marinated in lime and lemon grass with chilli and ginger jam - Add a deli salad $3.50
  • Margherita $19.00
    • Tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella
  • - Your choice of three for $12.00
  • Organic Eggs Any Way $14.00
    • Two eggs, poached, fried or scrambled with slow roasted tomato and your choice of English muffin or 7 grain toast
  • Bread & Dips $18.00
    • Dux made liptauer, pesto, pumpkin hummus, and olives
  • Caramelised Beetroot $19.00
    • Feta, rocket, pinenuts, mozzarella
  • Iceberg Lettuce
  • 4-6 people
  • Mayo, aioli, satay, tartare
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Pick 5 of the following
  • Hydro Lettuce
  • All bound with balsamic vinaigrette.
  • Cucumber
  • Chicken and Corn Soup S $5.00 M $13.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $15.00
  • Kung-pao Chicken on Rice $13.00
  • Spicy Pork $22.00
  • Fried Beef Ho Fun $15.00
  • Fried Pork with Capsicum on Rice $13.00
  • Satay Beef on Rice $13.00
  • Wonton Noodle Soup $14.00
  • Soup of the day with grilled bread - see specials board $13.00
  • Breakfast, eggs as you like on toast, bacon, sausage, tomato, mushrooms and hash brown $22.00
  • - Thai chicken, capsicum, red onion, baby corn and satay sauce $22.00
  • Open house beef burger with bacon, egg, cheddar, aioli, caramelized onion jam, salad and fat chips $22.00
  • Grilled vegetable stack with corncakes, potato rosti, Provencal sauce and truffle oil $22.00
  • Jaffa cheesecake with peanut butter biscuit base, chocolate mousse, raspberry sorbet and spun sugar $13.00
  • Chocolate fondant with hazelnut brittle and salted caramel ice cream $13.00
  • Garlic loaf $10.50
  • Barni Goreng (Noodles) $11.00
  • Paua Fritter $2.50
  • Roast Pork Tomato on Fried Rice $11.00
  • Mussel Pattie $2.00
  • Mushrooms $3.00
  • Crispy Skin Chicken $12.50
  • Roast Pork Foo Young $11.00
  • Chicken Foo Young $11.00
  • Flame-Grilled Tiger Prawns $32.99
    • Plump tiger prawns marinated in Greek extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon zest and a hint of chilli to spice things up, char-grilled and served with fragrant jasmine rice, herbed tomato ‘n capsicum sauce and village style Greek salad. GF
  • Filleto Fantastico 225g $37.00
    • 225g pure Angus fillet lightly seasoned and char-grilled, served with Mediterranean style beetroot and slow roasted Portobello field mushrooms, drizzled with tarragon red wine sauce on a bed of aromatic garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes. DF GF
  • Old-Fashioned Zucchini N' Feta Fritters $11.99
    • Fresh zucchini and melted feta cheese mixed with Costas, traditional blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, flash fried to golden perfection, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and roasted capsicum sauce. V
  • Hearts of Gold Veggie Pasta $22.99
    • Heart healthy feast of Mediterranean vegetables cooked on the lash of wild flames, and bound in Greek tomato ‘n herb sauce, tossed through ‘al dente’ penne pasta and dressed with imported extra virgin olive oil. V DF
  • Meze Platter $43.00
    • Delightful feast of Mediterranean meatballs, drunken tiger prawns, calamari, golden falafel, marinated feta, marinated mixed olives, dolmades, zucchini n’ feta fritters and cheese pastries, served with toasted village pita bread on a classic wooden platter.
  • Spanakopita Of Kiani $11.99
    • Crispy golden filo pastry filled with melted feta cheese, steam softened spinach leaves, fresh herbs and sautéed onions, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
  • Drunken Tiger Prawns $16.99
    • Juicy tiger prawns in a piquant tomato, fresh garlic and Metaxa brandy sauce, topped with crumbled feta cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
  • Grandma's Cheese Pastries $11.99
    • Just like our Grandma used to make, flaky triangular pastries filled with four varieties of scrumptious melted cheese, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
  • MINT CHUTNEY $4.00
    • A delish dip made from herbs and spices, mint leaves and yoghurt.
  • MANGO CHICKEN $20.00
    • Chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce, then tempered with cream, herbs and spices.
  • MIXED PICKLE $4.00
    • A selection of mixed pickles to complement your meal.
  • KEEMA NAAN $5.50
    • Fillet bread stuffed with lamb mince, herbs and spices, onions, and coriander.
  • MURG AKBARI $21.00
    • Chunks of chicken cooked in a mild creamy sauce, then finished with vegetable gravy and egg.
  • ONION KULCHA $5.50
    • Fillet bread stuffed with crispy onion, tomatoes, coriander and spices.
  • TANDOORI MUSHROOMS $14.00
    • Mushrooms marinated in garlic and yoghurt, cooked in the Tandoor. Eight pieces per portion.
  • CHICKEN NAAN $5.50
    • Fillet bread stuffed with diced chicken and spices.
  • Fish & Chips $24.00
    • tempura battered fresh market fish served with beer battered fries, spring leaf citrus salad and house-made tartare sauce
  • Twisted Cheese Burger $25.00
    • prime Angus beef patty with Swiss cheese and smoked gouda, bacon, tomato relish and pickles in a brioche bun. Served with aioli, beer battered fries and salad garnish
  • Market Fresh Fish of the Day N/A
    • POA. Please ask your server
  • Chocolate Sundae $6.00
    • with all the goodies
  • Onion Rings $8.50
    • house-made beer battered onion rings, with a choice of sauce: house-made ketchup, aioli or chipotle mayo
  • Dessert Special $12.00
    • please ask your server
  • Southern Style Crispy Chicken Wings $16.00
    • with Twisted tzatziki
  • Pork Loin Chop $29.00
    • with white wine sauce, ginger and apple preserve. Served with caramelised red cabbage and smashed gourmet potatoes
  • Briggston Special Chow Mein $11.00
  • Briggston Special Fried Rice $11.00
  • Chicken Chow Mein $9.50
  • Pork Fried Rice $9.50
  • Plain $3.00
  • Prawn $4.00
  • Extra Serving of Meat $3.50
  • Bacon Comn Pattie
  • Brioche French Toast $18.50
    • Hazelnut Syrup, Saffron Poached Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Mascarpone, Crème Anglaise, Hazelnut Crumb, Flowers
  • Slow Baked Beans $17.50
    • Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
  • Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
    • Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
  • House Pancetta / Smoked Salmon / Chorizo Sausage $5.00
  • Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
    • Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
  • Eggs on Toast $11.50
    • Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
  • Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
    • Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta
  • Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
  • Soup Festival $15.00
    • A rich and spicy soup with pheasant, basil and shredded vegetables
  • Crepes a la Gas $16.00
    • Flambéed in Mandarin Napoleon and served with fresh and frozen creams
  • Open Monkfish Ravioli $17.00
    • Caramelized monkfish, chorizo, mixed beans and spinach with anchovy glaze and tarragon butter
  • Vego Plate $26.00
    • Braised eggplant, courgette, mushrooms with asparagus, new potato salad in tarragon mayo
  • Gold Medal Mussels $16.00
    • Steamed in Spruce beer, glazed under gruyere and speck with Swiss chard salad
  • Tomato and Fetta Tart $17.00
    • Warm tomato and goat fetta with black olive and avocado cream
  • Wild Venison a la Gas $38.00
    • With parsley croquettes and smoked zucchini, roasted pumpkin and raspberry jus
  • Festive Plate $35.00
    • Turkey fillet and Ham, baked in madeira. Served with new potato salad, cranberry and asparagus
  • MOHINGA
    • light fish soup flavoured with shallots & lemongrass
  • TIMBODI THOKE
    • shredded green papaya dressed with lemon, dried shrimp, shallot oil & roasted pea flour
  • PAWN JO
    • prawns sauteed simply in
  • ONO HIN YE
    • coconut & chicken soup
  • WETDA SEEBIAN
    • mild pork curry / stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic & light spices
  • KIYU BYOKE
    • fresh mussels steamed with garlic, coriander and a hint of chilli
  • TOFU THOKE
    • yellow split-pea tofu tossed with salad dressed with tamarind sauce, peanuts & crispy shallots
  • TOHU JO
    • crispy yellow split-pea tofu served with roasted garlic and tomato dip
  • Ebi Yuan prawn with chilli mayo $12.00
  • Soba and Miso Cookies $6.00
    • perfect with Sencha
  • Hiyayako $12.00
    • Tofu with broccoli, radish and wafu dressing
  • Buta Wakame Pork belly with sweet miso $10.00
  • Shiojake Salted Ora king salmon with lemon $12.00
  • Agedashi $10.00
    • Crispy tofu with ginger, scallion and dashi shouyu
  • Ora king salmon with umeshu jelly, toasted rice, apple wasabi and shiso $18.00
  • Kawa Chicken skin $4.00
  • Pork Belly $32.00
    • Slow cooked, served with apple sauce & a medley of roasted vegetables
  • Seared Angus Rib Eye $38.00
    • Served with mushroom, seasonal vegetables & our own rich red wine jus
  • Tiramisu $14.00
  • French Lamb Cutlets $32.00
    • Pan seared served with roast vegetable medley & our own red wine jus
  • French Toast $14.50
    • Smothered in maple syrup
  • Créme Brulee $14.00
  • Soup of the Day $12.50
    • Please ask our friendly staff for today's special
  • Eggs Benedict $18.50
    • Bacon, Salmon or Spinach
The Craic Irish Bar

The Craic Irish Bar

location

Address

84 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033434657

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Irish , New Zealand , Pub Food

features

Features

Delivery ,  Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Wine and Beer ,  Television ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Brunch ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Digital Payments ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar ,  Cash only

Location
84 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand