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

  • Antipasto Platter $25.00
  • Koho Road or Kapita Ice Cream 1/2/3 Scoops $4.00 a scoop
  • Goats Cheese, Romesco and Dukkha $11.00
  • Garlic Bread $6.00
  • Tiramisu w' Dark Chocolate Mousse $12.00
  • Little Profdods (Kids) Pizza Bread, Red Berry Yoghurt, Fruit Juice, Fruit & Scroggin Mix $12.50
  • House Smoked Salmon w' Smashed Avocado $12.00
  • Caesar salad w' Pine Nuts & Broccoli $12.50
  • Wontons $4.50
    • with sauce 1/2 dozen
  • Fritters - Potato $1.00
  • Plain Sausages $2.50
  • Patties - Meat $2.50
  • Donuts - Jam $2.50
  • Squid Rings $1.00
  • Patties - Corn & Bacon $2.60
  • Donuts - Chocolate $2.50
  • All served with Moroccan Hat bread
  • Dolmades of mint and rice stuffed vine leaves with garlic & cucumber dip (G pieces) $8.50
  • Preserved lemon chicken and olives $18.00
  • Black Forest Gateau $7.90
  • Roasted pear, date and feta $12.00
  • Marinated Moroccan lemon chicken $18.00
  • Orange Almond Cake (GF) $7.90
  • Seafood chowder $13.50
  • Nandagh Kabab L $13 S $9
    • Chicken, Salad, Drink
  • Falafel $8.50/ $12.00
  • Chalaw Halve L $16 S $12
    • Chicken, Salad, Drink
  • Qabili Palau L $16 S $12
    • Chicken, Salad, Drink
  • Barger $6.00
  • Sambosa $5.00
  • Naan $3.00
  • Chalaw Halve L $15 S $11
    • Lamb, Salad, Drink
  • Kebab Skewers $5.00
    • Lamb, beef or chicken, served with your choice of sauce: sweet/mild/hot chilli, barbecue or satay.
  • Mix $12.50
  • Delux Souvlaki $17.00
    • Served in an open pizza box with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef or kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, on a flat pita bread with green salad, cheese, mushrooms & sauces.
  • Large $11.00
  • Souvlaki
    • Wrapped in a hot pita bread with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green large: $8.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
  • Triple $13.50
  • Kebab Meals $15.00
    • Served in a plastic container with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel with pita bread or rice and salads & sauces.
  • Small Souvlaki $8.00
    • Served in a hot pita pocket with your choice of lamb, chicken, beef, kofta (minced beef) or vegetarian falafel, feta cheese (or green salad: $6.50). Served with lettuce, coleslaw, humus, tahini, tzatziki, Turkish salad, mayo.
  • Italian Dressing n/a
    • Lighten up. Enjoy a vinaigrette-blend of vinegar, lemon, garlic, onion, and capsicum, with a mix of herbs including parsley and allspice
  • Oreo® Cookies McFlurry n/a
    • For a delicious mouthful of crunchy biscuit pieces blended into creamy soft serve, try the Oreo® Cookie McFlurry
  • The Almighty Angus® 1/2lb n/a
    • Crispy bacon, a 1/2 pound of juicy 100% NZ Angus beef, red onion, cheese, and a dash of tomato relish in our new chilli chive bun. If you’re serious about seriously good Angus, you'll want to make time for this burger
  • The Clubhouse Chicken - Grilled n/a
    • A tender, grilled chicken patty, crispy bacon, grilled onion, Swiss cheese, tomato, lettuce and Big Mac® sauce in a brioche style bun. Feast your eyes, and your mouth, on the Clubhouse Chicken – Grilled
  • Double Cheeseburger n/a
    • Bite into a double helping of your favourite burger. Two 100% beef patties topped with mouth-watering melted cheese, pickles, a tangy mustard and sweet tomato ketchup makes this burger irresistible
  • Georgie Pie: Steak Mince ‘N’ Cheese n/a
    • Made to the original recipe using quality New Zealand beef, the classic Steak Mince 'N' Cheese pies are baked fresh in store each day for you to enjoy
  • Chicken McWrap® Caesar - Crispy n/a
    • Introducing the new delicious Chicken Caesar McWrap®, with crispy 100% NZ chicken, tasty bacon pieces, shaved parmesan and crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with creamy Caesar sauce all wrapped up in a warmed tortilla and ready to eat on the go
  • Balsamic Dressing n/a
    • Splash your salad with our delicious combo of Balsamic and white wine vinegar. Love that Mediterranean flavour
  • Mega Burgers $12.50
    • on large sour dough bun, with salad, and your choice of Beef pattie - with creamy mushrooms, bacon & mozzarella cheese
  • 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
  • For two $ 13.50
  • Barbequed Chicken $19.50
    • Tenderloins & bacon on Caesar style stir fry vegies
  • Fish and chips $12.50
    • crumbed fish fillet w/fries
  • Vegetarian Stack $24.50
    • Chickpea Pattie stacked with Kumara Rosti, Cream Cheese, Sundried Tomato, Mushrooms, topped with Beetroot Relish
  • Roasted vegetables $17.50
    • Creamy mushrooms & mozzarella cheese
  • Mega Gourmet Burgers $16.50
    • huge sour dough bun with yummy salads topped with your choice of : Venison pattie - with creamy mushrooms, bacon & mozzarella cheese
  • Broad Beans, Smashed Avocado on Grain Toast $17
    • with Feta and Rocket, sprinkled with Roasted Pinenuts
  • Apple Crumble Porridge $12
    • with Cinnamon and Maple Syrup
  • Brioche Benedict $21
    • with Streaky bacon, Field Mushrooms and Poached Eggs with Smoked Paprika Hollandaise
  • Smoothie Bowl $14
    • with Avocado, Spinach and The Nutmylk Co. Almond Milk. Topped with Chia Seeds, Banana and Raw Nuts
  • Bacon Buttie $8.50
    • with house Garlic Aioli served in fresh White Bread. Add a Fried Egg $10
  • Scrambled Eggs $14
    • on Potato Hash. Add Manuka Smoked Salmon $20
  • Slow-cooked Pork Shoulder, seeded mustard and apple fennel slaw $17
  • Tender Porterhouse Steak Sandwich $18
    • with red onion jam and rocket
  • Crispy Chicken - Crispy, tasty chicken pieces marinated overnight in chef's special sauce with golden fries, petit salad and sweet chilli sauce. $16.50
  • Cheeky Tortilla - Trio of wraps with ripped lettuce, creamy avocado and chunky tomato salsa and pickles. Along with Smoked salmon and citrus aioli. $16.50
  • Nachos - Cheesy corn chips elegantly piled and enveloped with a chilli bean, tomato and Capsicum mix baked in the oven with cheese and finished with lashings of Avocado salsa and sour cream. $16.50
  • Chilli Lime Open Chicken Sammi - Lemon scented chicken on toasted garlic foccacia with charred courgettes, flame roasted capsicum and aioli. With Brie cheese & Streaky Bacon and Sweet Corn Sour Cream. $20.50
  • Famous Pate - Bourbon & cracked pepper blended with roasted chicken liver and bacon. Served with crusty bread, pickled cucumbers & beetroot pesto. $15.50
  • Beer Battered Fish n Chips - Crispy fish n chips with gourmet salad and homemade tartare sauce. $19.50
  • Garlic Bread - Crispy Toasted and smothered with garlic and herb butter. $9.50
  • Lavish Seafood Chowder - Thick and creamy Seafood Chowder, Served with toasted croutons. $15.50
  • ​Steamed rice $4.00
  • ​Duck confit and orange salad, with citrus dressing (GF) $20.00
  • Steamed vegetables $8.00
  • ​Sweet and sour pork with capsicum, greens with steamed rice (GF) $25.00
  • ​Polenta fries with mayo $8.00
  • ​Crispy eggplant, fragrant Sichuan sticky sauce, pickled ginger (VG&GF)​ $16.00
  • Sago pudding with coconut cream, palm syrup, roast almonds (GF)​ $14.00
  • Steamed pork and prawn dumplings with crushed peanuts, chili vinegar sauce $16.00
  • Griddle cooked Tofu (Hot & Spicy) $14.00
  • Hot Plate Hedgehog Mushroom $18.00
  • Chicken with Cashew nut $16.00
  • Braised Sea Cucumber with Spring Onions $28.00
  • Stir Fried Lettuce $14.00
  • Hot Plate Venison $24.00
  • Sweet and spicy shredded Pork $14.00
  • Hot Plate Black Pepper Beef Short Ribs $18.00
  • OMELETTE
    • A free-range egg omelette with onion, cheese, fresh herbs and either mushroom or tomato. Served with a side salad.
  • SWEET TREATS
    • A variety of cakes, slices and raw vegan cheesecakes are made daily.
  • PIZZA
    • Made fresh to order. Please allow 15-20 minutes for the pizza to cook.
  • BREADLESS BURGER PLATTER
    • A tasty veggie pattie topped with grilled cheese, gherkins, tomato and mayo. Served with fries and a fresh seasonal salad. Gluten free and vegan options.
  • PIZZA
    • Made with locally sourced seasonal produce, organic where possible. Our gourmet vegetarian pizzas come with a tomato base and a blend of tasty cheeses. Vegan cheese, add $3.00. Gluten free bases in medium and large sizes available – add 2.50.
  • CHIA SEED AND GOJI PORRIDGE
    • chia seeds, goji berries and nut milk is a unique blend of protein, essential fats, fibre, complex carbs and antioxidants.
  • SUN BURGER
    • A tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce. Served on a Turkish roll. The sunflower seed pattie is vegan. Vegan cheese and mayo are available by request.
  • CURRY DOSA
    • Today’s curry served with a fresh dose and house chutney. Vegan and/or onion and garlic free options available. Gluten-free.
  • Prawns with whiskey or Chilli Sauce
    • Steamed prawns wife mushrooms, pineapple, capsicum and carrots.
  • Phad Moo Krob (Crispy Pork)
    • Stir fried crispy pork belly with seasonal vegetables.
  • Gai Tord Krob
    • Stir fried crispy chicken wife sweet chilli sauce and vegetables
  • Koi Dio Phad
    • Thick rice noodles stir fried wife seasonal vegetables and your choice of meat.
  • Yum Bahn Thai
    • Bean thread noodles with minced meat, red onions, fresh coriander and seasoned with lime juice and chilli.
  • Gaeng Phed
    • (Red curry) Red chili paste curry with coconut cream, bamboo shoots, fresh vegetables and your choice of meat.
  • Drunken Noodles
    • Thick rice noodles stir fried with vegetables in a Thai style basil and chilli with your choice of meat
  • Phad Khing
    • Ginger stir fried seasonal vegetables and your choice of meat
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • Please ask out wait staff for today's selection
  • Chicken Casserole $19.50/$27.00
    • A full or half chicken slow roasted with leeks and bacon in homemade stock finished with cream served in its own crock pot with warm crusty bread
  • Kumara Chips $10.00
    • Crisp and hot served with a salsa and blue cheese dip
  • Steak, Mushroom & Stout Pie $18.50
    • Chunks of prime beef, marinated in Murphy’s stout cooked with onions & mushrooms, topped with a glazed pastry served with potatoes and peas
  • Sicilian Zucchini & CousCous Salad (V) $19.50
    • Saute onion, zucchini & capsicum tossed with cashews, almonds &raisins. Mixed with Cous Cous &served in fresh lettuce with oven baked pesto &parmesan mushrooms & tzatziki
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $2.50
    • Butterflied chicken breast cooked in cream, white wine, sage, and onion, served on toasted garlic ciabatta with crisp iceberg lettuce and cherry tomatoes Add Fries
  • Sauce
    • Plain Gravy / Garlic / Mushroom /
  • Daily Cheese Cake $14.00
    • Ask our wait staff for today's sensational flavour
  • Poached Eggs $13
    • Two poached eggs served on sourdough
  • Toasted Sammies Three Fillings $7
    • White bread, Vogels or Gluten-Free bread with your choice of tomato, cheese, ham, mushrooms, onion or pineapple. Extra Filling $1
  • Cassie Ponch N/A
  • Bacon Butties $8.5
    • Fresh white bread with a mustard mayo and tomato sauce.
  • Eggs Benedict $13
    • Two poached eggs served on ciabatta with hollandaise
  • Southland Sushi Cheese Rolls N/A
  • Goldilocks $10
    • Porridge with fruit compote, brown sugar and yoghurt
  • Daily Muffin and Cake Selection N/A
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