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

  • Flat Bread $12.70
    • Pita bread smothered in sundried tomato pesto and topped with parmesan cheese. Oven baked and finished with sweet chilli and sour cream. The locals favourite.
  • Garlic Bread small$4.00/big$7.00
    • It’s been around as long as I have so if you like garlic and cheese you should order it, you won’t be disappointed.
  • kids chicken and mushroom pasta $10.00
  • Ye Good Ole Foccacia Melt $23.50
    • Marinated chicken on toasted focaccia with cream cheese and cranberry. Finished with mozzarella and then oven baked. Comes with a salad, basil pesto & sour cream.
  • Mad Cow's Cheesecake $11.00
    • Well after 12 & a half years here at the Three Cows we've made about 3 billion types of cheesecake and all different. We are slowly running out of flavours to make but don't panic! We've always got the internet to help us out!
  • Chilli & Lime Chicken Sammie $24.50
    • An absolutely awesome chilli and lime chicken on toasted focaccia with roast peppers, char courgettes and bb pickles finished with streaky bacon, brie cheese and sweet corn sour cream, served with a side of fries and aioli. Yumm..
  • Garlic Bread $7.20
    • This has no story.. except to say it is bloody great!!
  • Beer Battered Fish $19.50
    • This is what we call our 'back to basics' dish. Kaiapoi's finest! Not your everyday f.n.c's that's for sure. Hoki fillets in a crispy beer batter served with golden fries and a garden salad on one side and tartare and lemon on the other side.
  • ‘Beef’Root Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Szechuan Cucumber Salad $6.00
    • w/ Garlic, Szechuan, Chilli & Sesame
  • Chicken + Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Vego Dump (V) $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Porkie Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
    • 6pcs / Full
  • Pork Belly $10.00
    • w/ Cucumber, Coriander, Pickled Ginger Onion and Sticky Hoisin Sauce
  • Emerald Prawn Har Gow w/ Sesame $12.00
    • 4pcs
  • Steamed Whittakers Chocolate Buns $10.00
    • 3pcs
  • Sausage $2.50
  • Warm Morroccan Lamb salad $26.00
    • Tender lamb rump coated in a light Morroccan seasoning, mixed with spinach & mixed leaf. Served in a taco bowl and topped with tzatziki sauce (GF* -without edible taco bowl)
  • MBBH Big Breakfast $22.00
    • Crispy rashers of bacon, New york Sausage, fried eggs, homemade potato rosti, roasted tomato & mushrooms - all together on toasted bread.
  • Burger $17.00
    • Your choice of beef, chicken or halloumi, served on a ciabatta bun with lettuce, tomato, onion & beetroot. Served with fries
  • Steak on Toast $19.00
    • Quicked fried five minute steak topped with fried egg and hollandaise sauce.
  • Pasta $20.00
    • Diced chicken tossed in white wine, with pumpkin and pistachio nuts. Bound in reduced cream and finished with sour cream.
  • Veggie Tower Delight $16.00
    • Potato rostis, grilled tomatoes, spinach & mushrooms. Topped with a poached egg and homemade dukkah.
  • Garlic Bread $9.00
    • Toasted Ciabatta with garlic & herb butter.
  • -Steamed Bbq Pork Bun $2.50
  • Fried Wonton $0.60
  • Fried Prawn $1.00
  • Honey Chicken Wing $2.50
  • Savoury Fried Rice $2.00
  • Chicken Satay $3.80
  • Spring Roll $3.00
  • Lunch Box 2 $8.50
    • Honey Chicken Or Bbq Pork Or Fried Rice
  • Old Bank Brunch
    • A traditional favourite! 2x fresh fried eggs, crispy bacon, a homestyle tasty sausage & golden fries
  • OLD BANK SIZZLER $29.50
    • Prime Rib-eye served on sizzling hot plate, accompanied by your choice of sauces and sides
  • FRIED EGG $1.50
  • VEGETARIAN $15.50
    • creamy cheese sauce with onion, capsicum, mushrooms and pumpkin
  • VEGETABLES $6.00
  • FISH BITES $10.00
    • crumbed hoki fish bites served with fresh lemon and golden fries
  • BREAD AND BUTTER $2.50
  • STEAK AND ONION PANINI $16.50
    • prime rib-eye minute steak, sauteed onions, tomato, lettuce and chutney
  • Tapas are small easy to share meals that can be enjoyed alone as an entree or on a platter as a shared main meal. We recommend sharing 4 between two people.
  • Garden $15.50
    • Fresh lettuce with tomato, cucumber, capsicum & red onion
  • Rustic potato wedges served with a trio of dipping sauces
  • Sweet corn coblets
    • panfried with butter fresh herbs & sweet chilli
  • Vegetarian $16.00
    • Roast pumpkin, onion, capsicum, mushroom & olives
  • Marinated Kalamata and green stuffed olives, sun dried tomatoes, feta and toasted Turkish bruschetta
  • Smoked Chicken Salad $19.00
    • Tossed in a fresh garden mix with a vinaigrette dressing
  • extra fillings $1.00
  • All vegetarian mains are served with a side of basmati rice, our seasonal salads and our topkapi special dressing
  • Topkapi Iskander (Beef Kofteh) (GF) $21.00
    • Marinated beef kofteh cooked on the hot plate
  • Extra meat $2.50
  • Chicken Shish (GF) $23.00
    • Marinated cubed chicken cooked on the charcoal
  • Hummus Dip $11.50
    • Chickpeas and tahini paste infused with lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil - served with pita bread
  • Add Chips $6.00
  • Beef Kebab $12.50
  • Mast-O-Moosir Dip $11.50
    • Strained yoghurt, Persian shallot and herbs - served with pita bread
  • French Fries $5.00
  • HUNTERS VENISON CASSEROLE $28.00
    • venison aged marinated in red wine, casseroled with venison sausage & bacon -served with damper & kumara rosti topped with beetroot & apple sauerkraut
  • Smoked Duck $27.50
    • Manuka Smoked Duck Breast Sliced on Char Grilled Vegetables with a Zesty Orange & Tarragon Glaze served with Salad Greens on Kumara Rosti
  • Chicken breast terryaki style, grilled pineapple, bacon, brie & cranberry sauce $14.50
  • Sticky toffee and apple pudding $12.50
    • served warm with Butterscotch Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Southlander Damper Bread $ 9.50
    • baked with 5 Malt Old Dark Beer, Local Manuka Honey & Smoked Cheese Served with Garlic Herb Butter, Sundried Tomato Pate
  • Trio of sorbet $12.50
    • Homemade Lemon, Chocolate and Berry
  • Pizzas $19.50
    • Home made to order- smothered in our own delicious sundried tomato & pesto pizza sauce base, topped with mozzarella, and your choice of: Margarita - homemade tomato base with tomatoes, cream cheese, basil pesto
  • 200g Sirloin Steak with Potato Gratin, Mushroom Sauce or Peppercorn Sauce and Green Salad $22.5
  • Seasonal Fruit Crumble with Cream
  • Mushroom and Blue Cheese Tarts with Rocket $12.00
  • Beer Battered Fresh Fish with Salad, Fries, Tartar and Lemon $16.50
  • 150gSirloin Steak Sandwich on Toasted Ciabatta, Cos Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Rings and fries $17.00
  • Bacon $3.00
  • House made Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce $10.00
  • Smoked Pulled Pork with Cheese and Coleslaw $10.00
  • Plain $2.80
  • 1/4 Chicken $6.00
  • Steak $3.50
  • Cheese $2.50
  • Egg $2.50
  • 1/2 Chicken $11.00
  • Beetroot $3.40
  • Extra Fillings $1.00
  • Vegetarian Big Breakfast $19.50
    • tomatoes, mushrooms, hash browns (GF), spinach, toast and free range eggs cooked to your choice.
  • Extras: Gluten Free Bread $2.00
  • Porridge $9.00
    • creamy porridge served with cream & brown sugar
  • Bacon & Eggs $17.50
    • bacon & free range eggs cooked to your choice served with toast & grilled tomato.
  • Bacon $19.00
  • Toast $8.50
    • wholemeal toast / white toast served with butter, jam, honey or marmalade
  • All Day Breakfast $22.50
    • bacon, tomato, toast, hash browns (GF), mushrooms, breakfast sausages and free range eggs cooked to your choice.
  • Wait time is normally 15 to 20 mins depending on the volume of meals at the time.
  • Hawaiian $16 medium / $22 large
    • ham, pineapple, mozzarella cheese
  • Strawberry Dome $12.50
    • Strawberry mousse dipped in white chocolate, popping candy, apple noodles, berry coulis
  • Caesar Salad $14.00 entree / $20.00 main
    • cos lettuce, warm bacon, croutons, shaved parmesan, poached egg, anchovy fillets, anchovy dressing - add grilled chicken $6.00
  • Meat Lovers $17 medium / $23 large
    • chopped bacon, beef, salami, black olives, mozzarella, bbq sauce
  • Seafood Chowder $10.50 small / $15.00
    • fresh south island seafood, saffron infused creamy seafood base
  • Green Beans and Toasted Almonds $7.00
  • Chef's Special POA
  • Seasonal Salad $10.00
    • Seasonal leaves, sprouts, capsicum, cherry tomatoes, cucumber with a choice of vinaigrette or aioli dressing
  • Vegetable Korma $8.50
    • Vegetables cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream & spices
  • Lamb Tikka Masala $9.50
    • An internationally renowned dish lamb cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, spices.
  • Tadka Daal $8.50
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with cumin seed, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and turmeric.
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $8.50
    • An internationally renowned dish Boneless chicken cooked in a secret recipe of yoghurt, spices.
  • Daal Makhani $8.50
    • Black lentils and kidney beans cooked with ghee and spices.
  • Chicken Vindaloo $8.50
    • A hot dish, made world famous by the chefs of Goa. It has a Portuguese influence. It is cooked with vinegar, capsicum & whole spices.
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $9.50
    • Its making marked the pinnacle of the culinary Craft of Kashmir. The master chefs of the Royal Mughal kitchens boasted about perfecting this dish. Lean lamb cooked with roasted & crushed spices.
  • Lamb Madras $9.50
    • A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. lamb cooked in hot spices.
  • Sausages $5.50
  • OMELETTE $18.00
    • 3 Egg Omelette With your choice of any three of the following fillings: Mushrooms, Bacon, Tomato, Cheese, Ham, Onion, Capsicum
  • 1 Free Range Egg $3.50
  • Mushrooms $4.50
  • EGGS BENEDICT
    • Served with Hollandaise sauce, Spinach and your choice of either:
  • Bacon & Eggs any style served with white or brown bread $10.00
  • MUESLI $13.50
    • Homemade served with stewed fruit, Yogurt and Milk on the side
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Housemade hashbrowns with baby spinach + poached eggs $16.00
  • Latte $4.50
  • Bagel n/a
  • Hot chocolate $4.00
  • Short black $3.50
  • Toast with jams n/a
  • Long black $3.50
  • Gogi berry, cashew + coconut muesli with fresh seasonal fruit, berry compote + yoghurt $9.50
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