The Craic Irish Bar in Dunedin Menu

DAY MENU DAY MENU
  • Mini Garlic Loaf $8.50
  • Soup Of The Day $10.00
    • Served with fresh ciabatta bread & butter.Entree
  • Soup Of The Day $15.00
    • Served with fresh ciabatta bread & butter Main
  • Breads & Spreads $18.50
    • Fresh & toasted breads with hummus, basil & sun dried tomato pesto, enough to share.
  • Seafood Platter For Two $80.00
    • Enjoy a selection of green lipped mussels in sauce, fresh beer-battered blue cod, salt & pepper Calamari, garlic scallops & prawn skewers accompanied with a selection of dips, bread & a crisp garden salad.(Additional person $38.00)
  • Anti Pasto Platter For Two $44.00
    • A selection of cured meat, smoked salmon, mussels, local cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, pickles, dips & fresh fruit, served with fresh bread & crackers.(Additional person $20.00)(For One $24.00)
  • Homemade Seafood Chowder Entrée $15.00
    • Thick & creamy white wine & dill chowder, with prawns, mussels, calamari & smoked fish, served with fresh bread.
  • Homemade Seafood Chowder Main $23.00
    • Thick & creamy white wine & dill chowder, with prawns, mussels, calamari & smoked fish, served with fresh bread
  • Mussel Pot Entrée $15.00
    • Freshly steamed mussels served in their shells in a Thai green curry sauce. Served with a fresh garden salad & ciabatta bread. (8) Main
  • Mussel Pot Entrée $24.00
    • Freshly steamed mussels served in their shells in a Thai green curry sauce. Served with a fresh garden salad & ciabatta bread. (14)
  • Eggs Benedict $15.50
    • 2 poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with a chive hollandaise and your choice of/Spinach
  • Eggs Benedict $22.50
    • 2 poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with a chive hollandaise and your choice of/Smoked Salmon
  • Eggs Benedict $19.00
    • 2 poached eggs served on toasted ciabatta with a chive hollandaise and your choice of/Bacon
  • 3 Egg Omelette $16.50
    • Made with free range eggs and your choice of 3 fillings Tomato, bacon, mushrooms, cheese, spinach, salami, red onion
  • Craic Nachos $18.50
    • Corn chips topped with chilli mince, sour cream & melted cheese
MAINS MAINS
  • Smoked Chicken & Cranberry Hearty Doorstop Sandwich $23.50
    • Smoked chicken, cranberry sauce & brie, with salad & mayo. Served with beer battered fries (add aioli $1.50).
  • Lamb Shanks $23.50
    • Slow roasted lamb shanks in a tomato & barley gravy. Accompanied with kumara mash.One Shank
  • Lamb Shanks $33.50
    • Slow roasted lamb shanks in a tomato & barley gravy. Accompanied with kumara mash Two Shanks
  • Fish & Chips $27.50
    • Fresh, local Blue Cod, pan fried or beer battered using Radler beer & served with a crisp garden salad & chunky beer battered fries, fresh lemon (add tartare sauce or aioli $1.50).
  • Craic Burger $24.50
    • Homemade Southland beef patties layered with crispy bacon, tomato, red onion, cheese & lettuce. Jammed between a toasted bun & dressed with aioli & tomato relish. Served with beer battered fries (add aioli $1.50).
  • Vegetable Pastie $17.50
    • Savoury pastry vegetarian pastie of the day. Served with a crisp garden salad. Add kumara mash $23.50
  • Steak Salad $19.50
    • Fresh & crisp garden salad tossed with feta & topped with medium rare steak strips & roasted red onion marmalade
  • Open Steak Sandwich $24.00
    • A medium rare steak topped with caramelised red onion marmalade & balsamic roasted tomatoes served on cumin scented Turkish bread & chunky beer battered fries (add aioli $1.50).
  • Baked Eggs $18.50
    • Homemade baked beans with chickpeas & spinach then topped with two craic's eggs, baked in the oven in an individual casserole dish and served with ciabatta bread. Add chorizo sausage $4.00
  • Full Irish Breakfast $23.50
    • Bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato, hash brown, black pudding & locally made haggis served with toast & two free range eggs, poached, scrambled or fried.
  • Irish Stew Pot Pie $24.50
    • Ramekin filled with a rich beef & Guinness stew topped with a puff pastry lid & served with a crisp garden salad or seasonal vegetables and beer battered fries.
  • Bangers “n” Mash $19.00
    • 3 pure Southland beef sausages served on creamy mashed potato topped with rich onion gravy.
SIDE ORDERS SIDE ORDERS
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings $6.00
  • Beer Battered Fries for one add Onion Gravy $2.50 $6.00
  • Steamed seasonal vegetables $6.00
  • Side Salad $6.00
  • Extra aioli small $1.50
  • Extra aioli Large $3.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Takoyaki $6.50
    • octopus balls
  • Natto Isobe Age $7.00
    • tempura fried fermented soybean wrapped in nori
  • All salmon $10.00/$17.00
  • Natto Maguro $9.00
    • fresh tuna fermented soybean and raw egg yolk
  • Chicken Teriyaki with mushrooms $15.90
  • Spicy Sashimi Salad $12.00
  • Vegetarian Platter $9.90
    • 3 pcs vegetarian sushi, inari, avocado nigiri & 4 pcs hosomaki
  • Buta Shogoyaki $12.50
    • pork capsicum and onion in ginger sauce
  • Lamb Shanks in Massaman Curry $15.00 / $22.00
    • Quality lamb shanks slow cooked in a Massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts. One shank / Two shanks
  • Fried Rice $17.50 / $18.00 / $18.50
    • A traditional Asian favourite cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood or Combination / Prawn
  • Chilli and Fresh Basil $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Fresh basil herb and hot chilli cooked with a generous assortment of fresh vegetables – very popular. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Ginger Stir Fry $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • Fresh ginger root fried in the wok with fresh vegetables and mushrooms. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Spicy Herbs $18.00 / $18.50 / $19.50
    • This dish is flavoured with a wonderful variety of Asian flavours, including lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and fresh vegetables. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu / Seafood / Prawn
  • Cashews and Tempura Battered Chicken $19.00
    • Sweet chilli jam sauce cooked with battered chicken and vegetables.
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork, Peanut Sauce, Vegetables, Steamed Rice $3.00
  • Side of Stir Fry Vegetables $9.90
  • Shredded pork with dried mushrooms $19
  • Deep fried blue cod with chilli bean sauce $25
  • Seafood fried rice M $13 L $15
  • Singaporean fried rice noodles with bbq pork/prawn/combination M $12 L $14
  • Crispy skin chicken $Half $14 Whole $25
  • Combination fried rice M $12 L $14
  • Crispy roasted pork belly and tofu in earthen-pot with rice $14
  • Fish fillet and tofu on rice $12
  • Braised egg plant with chicken and salty fish $13.50
  • Vegetarian $10.50
  • Roast Pork with crackle $40/Kg
  • Gong bo Chicken $12.00
  • Whole Soya SauceChicken $20.00
  • Half crispy chicken $12.00
  • King Prawn $14.00
  • Tropicana $8.90
    • A fusion Pattie topped with pineapple and streaky bacon , cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli, and fusion sauce
  • Sticky date + banana pudding with rum butter toffee sauce $12.00
  • Veal pate with beetroot relish + hot toasts $16.00
  • Chocolate of the day $12.00
  • Chicken + streaky bacon on olive polenta , spinach + tomato pesto $ 34.00
  • Lamb denverteg on parsnip skordaila, spinach + black olive tapenade $35.00
  • Affogato with strictly espresso + vanilla ice cream $12.00
  • Lamb denverteg on parsnip skordalia, spinach + black olive tapenade $35.00
  • Chorizo + sweet com risotto with black olive $ 17.00
  • Beef Rice Rolls
  • Sweet Red Beans Machi
  • Sweet and Sour Wontons
  • Steamed Beef Tripe
  • Black Pepper Pig Stomach
  • Pork and Prawn Dumpling
  • BBQ Pork Crisp
  • Deep Fried Taro Cake
  • Falafels on Greek Salad $17.50
    • freshly cooked chickpea patties on mesculin with feta, olives, tomatoes, dollop of hummus, vinaigrette dressing and sweet chilli sauce
  • Chicken Pita $13.50
    • Inside pita pocket with tabouleh, mixed salad and choice of sauces
  • Grilled Chicken Meze $26.00
    • grilled chicken sliced, dip dolma, sigara borek (filo pastry with feta), falafel, tabouleh, grilled halloumi cheese, salad, Turkish bread and rice
  • Adana Shish $19.00
    • grilled marinated adana skewers (lamb mince) served on a bed of rice with fresh salad, homemade hot tomato sauce and Turkish bread
  • Jacik Dip $9.00
    • thick yogurt, cucumber, garlic and mint with Turkish bread
  • Vegetable Iskender $15.50
    • zucchini and carrot fritters - sliced doner meat or vegetarian items served on a bed of rice with hummus, tabouleh, jacik, beetroot dip, mixed salad, mild chilli, yogurt sauce and Turkish bread
  • Chicken Shish $19.00
    • grilled marinated chicken skewers served on a bed of rice with fresh salad, homemade hot tomato sauce and Turkish bread
  • Falafel Meze $15.00
    • freshly cooked chickpea falafel served on a bed of salad with grilled halloumi cheese, hummus, jacik, beetroop dip, tabouleh and Turkish bread
  • Slider Platters (up to flavour below) $34.90
  • 300g Harissa lamb rump, cauliflower puree, crispy chickpeas $31.90
  • -Add a taco $5.90
  • Salt and pepper squid salad w mango, crispy noodles, mandarin, coriander, chilli, lemon aioli, caramelised lime $14.90
  • Meatballs & arrabiata sauce, rocket, parmesan, aubergine (GF) $16.90
  • Lemon w thyme chicken salad w local greens, tomato, red onion, capsicum, cucumber, honey mustard vinaigrette, toasted nuts and seeds (GF) $15.90
  • Chicken, panko crumbed w slaw, cheddar, smoked paprika aioli $16.90
  • Salt & pepper squid, chicken yakitori, beef skewers, sticky bbq chicken shanks, smoked fish cakes, kranky, hoprocker battered fish bites, onion rings, green lipped mussels, char sui pork belly, devils on horseback, artisan breads, local cheeses $49.90
  • Antipasto platter: cured meats, Mediterranean selection, dips & Evansdale cheese w toasted bread(for 2/for 4) $28.00/$42.00
  • Topiary soup of the day $ 9.90
    • w toasted bread
  • Risotto of the day $17.90
    • finished w shaved parmesan
  • Chicken satay tenderloins $22.50
    • finished w coconut cream on nutty brown rice w bok choy, bean sprouts & bamboo shoots
  • Risotto of the day $22.90
    • finished w meat
  • Dukkah crusted poached eggs $16.50
    • w olives, feta, roast tomatoes, hummus & pita
  • Asian style prawn & spring onion frittata $22.50
    • w miso dressed crispy noodle salad
  • Fish of the day POA
  • Goneburger $16.00
    • If you can eat this one someone will definitely give you a high five Goes down great with a cold beer. Beef Pattie, Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • Aioli, Chilli Mayo, Sweet Chilli, Sour Cream $1
  • Powerade $5
  • Velvet Lady $13.90
    • Everybody wants her but she keeps it classy just like your mum back in the day - Grilled Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon, Avocado and Cheese with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • The Stag $13.90
    • It definitely won’t make you more attractive but it’ll make you feel great. Venison, Salad, Portobello Mushroom, Blue Cheese, with Aioli and Plum Chutney.
  • Bottled Water $4
  • Mushroom or Egg $1.5
  • Goneburger $16.00
    • If you can eat this one someone will definitely give you a high five Goes down great with a cold beer. Beef Pattie, Crumbed Chicken Breast, Salad, Bacon with Aioli and Velvet Relish.
  • -sweet chilli sauce extra $1.50
  • Chips $5.90
    • Bowl
  • Tarts, flans, etc $5.80
  • Deli food
  • Specialty breads $4.6-$6.5
  • Toasted sandwiches $4.10
    • Each fillin $0.9
  • Large cakes $5.80
  • Breakfast $10.50
    • Bacon, eggs, tomato and toast
  • Chicken & Bacon Roulade $27.00
    • Oven baked spirals of Chicken, Bacon, Capsicum & Spinach coated in a creamy mushroom sauce served on herbed potato rosti and grilled seasonal vegetables
  • Bacon & Eggs $10.00
    • toasted rye bread, crispy streaky bacon, grilled vine tomato and eggs any way served with a house made tomato relish(GF option available on request)
  • Lamb Sliders $15.50
    • 2 Mini Lamb burgers with fire-roast red capsicum, spinach leaves and Tzatziki, served with a side salad.
  • Custom Grill
    • Your choice: beef, lamb, chicken or prawns in a Soy & Teriyaki marinade
  • Breads & Dips $12.00
    • An assortment of toasted breads served with hummus, olive oil & balsamic, and house made tomato pesto
  • Soup of the Day $10.00
    • House made soup served with warmed Focaccia bread
  • Sweetcorn Fritters $16.00
    • Served with salad greens, grilled vine tomato, and your choice of: Streaky bacon & poached egg. House smoked salmon & spinach
  • Garlic Bread
  • Three Egg Omelette $16.50
    • Made with any or all of the Following, Ham, cheese, tomato, mushroom, onion
  • Victoria Lemon Pot $10.00
    • our own zesty lemon cream posset served with a choice of toppings, Ginger compote & sorbet/Blueberry & lemon Curd/Summer Berry Fruits
  • Side of Seasonal vegetables, sage roasted potatoes or house salad $6.00
  • Continental Breakfast $18.00
    • Selection of Simply Squeezed Juices Cereal & muesli selection Cold meats Natural yoghurt & fruits Danish pastries, croissants Wholemeal or white toast with preserves & spreads Freshly brewed coffee and tea selection >>
  • Home-Baked Focaccia $8.50
    • with Rosemary, Apricot & Caramelised onion (v) Served with red pepper quinoa & garlic hummus and olive oil & balsamic dips (to share $12.50)
  • Roasted Capsicum, Mushroom & spinach Filo tart V $19.00
    • topped with creamy brie and served with provencal baby potatoes and house salad
  • Express Breakfast $12.00
    • A selection of Simply Squeezed Juices wholemeal or white toast with preserves & spreads Freshly brewed coffee and tea selection
  • Chicken Stuffed with Macadamia, Cranberry & Brie $25.00
    • Served with sautéed green beans, jasmine rice & red onion marmalade
  • ADD
  • Shoestring Fries $7.50
    • Rosemary salt, roasted garlic aioli
  • Fresh Seasonal Fruit $12.00
    • Honey roasted macadamias, citrus youghurt & gusto apple syrup
  • Smashed Roasted Pumpkin Bruschetta $17.50
    • Poachced free range egg, grilled halloumi, balsamic syrup, dukkah & rocket
  • Toasted House-made 5 Seed Rye Sour Dough $13.50, $8.50
  • Roasted Akaroa Salmon Fillet $24.00
    • Fennel & smoked walnut salad, beetroot & horseradish yoghurt
  • Caramelized Prawn & Cherry Tomato Risotto $19.50
    • Rocket, pinenuts & fresh lemon
  • Coconut, Almond & Cranberry Granola $13.00
    • Served with Greek yoghurt, poached seasonal friut, milk
  • Deer my Love $8.00
    • Delicious Venison burger with a Thai plum chutney, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Crum bed Calamari $4.00 / $7.00
    • with wasabi mayo 1/2 Dozen / Dozen
  • Burghanza $13.90
    • A huge double serving of prime New Zealand beef (340g), lashings of bacon, cheddar cheese, egg, beetroot, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato relish & creamy aioli.
  • The Angus Burger with Cheese $ 7.50
    • Prime NZ beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Chicken Strips Combo $10.90
    • Crispy Chicken Strips, can of soft drink, fries, aioli
  • The Angus Burger $ 6.90
    • Prime NZ beef (1609), lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Tropical Hog $10.00
    • Prime New Zealand Beef, streaky bacon, cheddar cheese, pineapple, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & tomato relish.
  • Spicy Hen $ 9.50
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins rubbed with cajun spices, a cucumber raita, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
The Craic Irish Bar

The Craic Irish Bar

location

Address

24 The Octagon, Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago, 9016, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034790781

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM, Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM, Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 AM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , European , Gluten Free , Irish , New Zealand , Pub Food

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Television ,  Bar Scene ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Desserts and Bakes ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
24 The Octagon, Dunedin, Dunedin, Otago, 9016, New Zealand