made with fresh local produce served with a slice of lightly toasted ciabatta
Mushroom Risotto $14.00
sauteed mushroom in a rich creamy risotto with shaved parmesan and roasted Portobello mushrooms
Grilled Garlic Prawn Skewer $14.00
with coconut rice and Asian BBQ sauce
Pumpkin & Bacon Eclair $14.00
topped with a spiced tomato glaze with a salad garnish
Akaroa Salmon Rillettes $14.00
with crostini & served with a marinated artichoke salad
Marinated Feta & Cherry Tomato Parcel $14.00
feta cheese and cherry tomatoes baked in flaky pastry topped with red onion jam served on a petite salad with berry & balsamic dressing
THE MAIN EVENT
Canterbury Angus Pure Beef Fillet $34.00
with wholegrain mustard gallete, wilted spinach, cafe de Paris butter and red wine jus
Akaroa Salmon Fillet $30.00
steamed and served with a fennel and almond cream cheese, garlic crostini & tzatziki
Spinach Gnocchi $27.00
in a saffron creamed kumara sauce with baby spinach, cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan
Apple Tree Farm Pork Loin Steak $30.00
black pepper crusted pork loin with miso braised fondant potatoes, Asian greens and black bean sauce
Southland Lamb Rump $30.00
slow braised in red wine served with Israeli couscous, grilled aubergine, and mint chimichurri
Rangitikei Free Range Chicken Breast $30.00
wrapped in bacon & stuffed with brie and served with pappardelle tossed in lemon and sundried tomatoes
A BIT ON THE SIDE
Enjoy a side with any main dish for $7….
Baby mixed salad with house dressing
Steak fries with aioli & tomato sauce
Steamed seasonal vegetables with parsley butter
Wedges with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
NAUGHTY BUT NICE
Enjoy any of our delicious desserts for $12…
Baileys Souffle Parfait
frozen Baileys souffle with white chocolate fondant
Oeufs a la neige (floating egg island)
soft meringue in a pool of creme anglaise finished with caramel
Vista Chocolate Plate
three individual chocolate desserts
Chilled Apple & Doris Plum Compote
topped with polenta crumble served with cinnamon creme anglaise
Apricot Creme Brulee
with pistachio biscotti
TO FINISH
Puhoi Cheese Plate $17.00
Puhoi Aged Cheddar & Puhoi Distinction Blue with kiwi fruit chutney & crackers
Croft Tawny Port $9.00 glass
Vivid tawny-red colour. Nose of ripe mellow fruit with aromas of fig & prunes set off by an attractive woody & spicy character. Smooth and round on the palate full of rich jammy flavours.
LOUNGE BAR
(Available 10am-10.30pm daily)
Garlic Baguette $10.00
baked baguette with garlic butter
Chef’s Soup of the Day $10.00
made with fresh local produce served with a slice of lightly toasted ciabatta
Spicy Chicken Wings $10.00
with sweet chilli sauce
Chorizo Cigars $10.00
with cashew nut pesto
Pork Belly $10.00
with apple sauce and cider syrup
Sweet Corn Fritters $10.00
with mango and coconut relish
Salt & Pepper Squid $10.00
with ponzu dressing
French Fries $10.00
with aioli and tomato ketchup
Wedges $10.00
topped with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
Salad $10.00
mixed salad leaves with house dressing
Lounge Bar Club Sandwich $22.00
toasted triple deck sandwich with ham, egg, tomato, lettuce and smoked chicken served with fries
Chicken Parmigiana $22.00
bread crumbed chicken breast topped with napolitana sauce and melted cheese served with fries
Lounge Bar Burger $22.00
a homemade beef patty in a toasted bun with tomato jam, Swiss cheese, fresh lettuce and beetroot, served with fries
Traditional New Zealand Fish and Chips $22.00
Blue Cod in Speight’s beer batter, crisp fries and tartare sauce, presented the 'traditional way’ wrapped in newspaper basket
Penne Pasta $20.00
penne pasta in a creamy pesto sauce topped with parmesan and served with garlic bread
Cajun Chicken & Bacon Salad $22.00
pan fried cajun chicken and bacon lardons served over crisp mixed salad leaves and garlic croutons
SALAD LEAVES GENTLY TOSSED WITH FRESH TOMATO, BLACK OLIVES, CUCUMBER, RED ONION, FETA CHEESE, AVOCADO, CRACKED PEPPER & YOUR CHOICE OF DRESSING
HAWAIIAN BADGER BADGERS GET LED M: $19.00 L: $30.00
ROASTED OFF THE BONE HAM & JUICY PINEAPPLE TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
JULIUS BADGER ONE OF THE GREATS M: $26.00 L: $37.00
ROAST CHICKEN, FRESH VINE TOMATOES, BLACK OLIVES, FETA CHEESE, LIGHTLY TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA, FRESH ROCKET, LEMON AND A DRIZZLE OF BALSAMIC VINEGAR
MARGARITA SIMPLY SWEET AS M: $16.00 L: $26.00
FAT BADGERS FAMILY SAUCE TOPPED WITH NZ MOZZARELLA
THE SCRATCHING BADGER THE LOCALS FAVOURITE M: $26.00 L: $38.00
Short rib, sautéed onions, killer pickles, chipotle aioli
What’s not to love about the classic Louisiana Po’Boy sandwich? They are simple, and rely heavily on super-fresh, local ingredients. All our Po’ Boys come dressed with lettuce, tomato, onions and a side of hand cut fries.
Smiths $25.00
Pepperoni, bacon, mince beef, olives, mushrooms, caramelized onions, jalapeños and topped with our spicy aioli
Roast Veggies $5 Sml / $9 Lrg
Jen's Vegan Burger $18.00
Kumara pattie, romesco vegetables, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pesto. Add cheese for our friendly vegetarians.
2 tried eggs, 2 rashers of streaky bacon, 2 hash browns and grilled tomato served with toast and butter Extras: Sausage $3, Bacon Rashers. Mushrooms. Egg, Beans and Avocado $2, Tomato or Toast $1 each
Chips $7.00
Poutine $10.00
Chips melted cheese and gravy canadian style
Side Salad $5.00
Bangers n' Mash $14.00
2 of Arrowtown Butchery's beef and black pepper sausages served with creamy mashed potatoes, buttered peas and topped with onion gravy
Chili Beef Nachos $10.00
Whole baked tortilla shell filled with beef chilli, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce with nacho chips on the side.
Chicken Burger $14.50
Breaded chicken breast on a toasted bun with aioli, BBQ sauce, red onions, tomato and lettuce
A scoop of our homemade classic Kiwi ice-cream with plenty of crunchy honeycombs
APPLE PANCAKES (V) $18.00
Buttermilk pancakes, caramelised apple puree, maple syrup, cinnamon mascarpone
HOMEMADE GRANOLA (V) $15.00
The Spire homemade granola, either; Natural with milk and poached local berries OR Bircher style; soaked overnight in apple juice, with yoghurt & blackberry coulis (v)
HOT-SMOKED SALMON & RYE TOASTS $9.00
HOUSE BREADS & OLIVE OIL (V) $7.00
BBQ CARDRONA LAMB RIBS $17/30
Local merino lamb marinated in harissa & chargrilled, babaganoush, cumin yoghurt
Monday: Open 24 hours, Tuesday: Open 24 hours, Wednesday: Open 24 hours, Thursday: Open 24 hours, Friday: Open 24 hours, Saturday: Open 24 hours, Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Breakfast
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European
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Vegetarian
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Private Dining
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Group Meal
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Seating
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Highchairs Available
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No Takeaway
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Desserts and Bakes
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Disabled Friendly
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Serves Alcohol
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Dinner
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Child-friendly
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Full Bar