Menus
Menus at Thirsty Acres Restaurant
DAILY FROM 11AM
BAR SNACKS
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Fabulous Frickles (Fried Pickles) (V) $12
Crumbed and fried quarter cut pickles. Perfect snack to enjoy with an ice-cold beer. Salty & sweet pickle hit!
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Pub Style fries (GFI) Sml | Lge $10 | $15
Our signature crispy pub style fries served in two sizes Small bowl for one or two or a large bowl to share Add House Gravy or Curry Sauce for $5
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Onion rings (V) $16
Heineken beer battered onion rings served with ranch dipping sauce. Simple & delicious
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Loaded Fries $24
Crispy pub style fries smothered with cheddar cheese, spring onions and house gravy. Choose from Bacon OR Pulled Pork. Or choose to have both for an extra $4
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Calamari (GFI) $19
Tender pieces of lemon pepper calamari fried to perfection. Served with herb aioli & lemon
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Finger Lickin Chicken Wings
A crowd favourite! Buffalo-style basted chicken wing portions. Enough heat to tickle your taste buds and served with ranch and buffalo sauce
These are very popular so pick your size!
6 wings – $15
12 wings – $26
24 wings – $48
SMALL PLATEs
Make any small plate a meal with pub fries and salad for just $10
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Garlic Ciabatta Loaf (V) $12
Perfect for sharing, the classic starter for every meal. From Christchurch’s own French Bakery
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Arancini Balls (V) $18
Pumpkin, Feta & Thyme risotto balls crumbed and fried to golden perfection. Served with tomato relish
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Butternut & Ricotta Filo Parcels (V) $19
Butternut squash & ricotta filo parcels served on a bed of capsicum coulis & lemon ricotta
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Calamari (GFI) $19
Our most popular small plate! Tender pieces of lemon pepper calamari. Served with herb aioli & lemon
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Pork Belly Bites $21
Tender pork belly bites glazed in a sticky hoisin & sesame sauce. Melt in your mouth deliciousness!
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Lumina Lamb Ribs (GFI) $21
Twice-cooked Lumina Lamb ribs. Date & pomegranate chutney. Tender & crispy, this is finger licking Lamb!
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Wagyu Beef Skewers (GFI) $23
Southern Station Wagyu rump skewers (2) marinated in a soy and ginger glaze and grilled to mouth-watering perfection
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Green Lipped Mussels (GFoR) $24
Half-kilo of NZ Green-Lipped Mussels with a delicious White Wine & Cream sauce & toasted sourdough. Double your Mussels to 1kg + $10
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Baby Back Ribs, Baby! $25
Tender, oven-roasted baby back rib portions, prepared in a smokey BBQ rub and basted in our in-house recipe sticky plum BBQ sauce
THIRSTY ACRES BURGER KITCHEN
Burgers served on a brioche bun with crispy pub style fries, tomato sauce and aioli. GF Bun or Lettuce Wrap on request
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Pulled Pork Burger (s) $27
Slow-cooked pulled pork, house slaw, onion jam & BBQ sauce
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Classic Dirty Cheeseburger (GFIoR, S) $28
Smashed beef patty with beer & cheese sauce, melted swiss cheese, pickles, dijonnaise & onion jam
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Halloumi & Mushroom (GFIoR, V, S) $28
Grilled mushroom, halloumi, lettuce, red onion, sliced beetroot, cucumber, chutney & vegan mayo
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Fried Chicken Burger (GFIoR, S) $29
Buttermilk-fried chicken, iceberg lettuce, red onion, bread & butter pickles, mayo, maple bacon jam, Swiss cheese
PLATTER TO SHARE
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Hot Platter $58
A selection of our popular small plates including Calamari, Arancini Balls, Fried Pickles, Onion Rings, Chicken Wings, & Ribs served with pub style fries
MAIN MEALS
Try pairing your meal with a 500ml bottle of Voyage Sparkling Spring Water for $9
PUB CLASSICS
All the favourites available for lunch and dinner
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Seafood Chowder (GFIoR) $23 | $28 (Entree or Main size)
A Thirsty Acres classic. Real cream-based chowder loaded with mussels, prawns, and hoki, served with a soft roll.
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Country Style Meatloaf $28
A hearty & savoury beef & onion loaf, served with mashed potato, peas & house-gravy
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All Day Big Breakfast $29
Darfield Village Meats pork sausage, bacon, locally sourced free range eggs, hash browns, roasted mushrooms, & toasted sourdough
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Calamari Meal (GFI) $29
Our popular lemon pepper calamari Served with pub fries, green salad, aioli, herbs & lemon
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Bangers & Mash (GFI) $29
Delicious Darfield Village Meats sausages, onion jam, creamy mashed potato, mushy peas and house-gravy
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Thirsty’s Famous Beef Schnitzel $30
Fill your belly with our crumbed beef schnitty. Served with our crispy pub-style fries, slaw, and gravy
Extra Gravy – $3
Add Mushroom Sauce – $4
Swap to creamy mashed potato & peas -$5 -
Fish & Chips (GFIoR - Panfried) $30
Hard to go past this pub classic! Beer-battered terakihi, crispy pub style fries and house slaw. Served with tartare & tomato sauce
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Open steak sandwich [GFIoR] $31
Southern Station Wagyu rump steak cooked medium rare, served on foccacia, with leafy greens, cucumber, red onion, pickled beet, red wine jus & horseradish creme
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Beef & Guinness Pot Pie 33
Irish style wagyu rump & root vegetable stew, in a thick Guinness beer gravy, with a delicious flaky pastry lid. Served with creamy mashed potato & peas
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Steak & Chips
The world’s most popular steak dish! Served with your choice of Garlic Butter or Creamy Mushroom Sauce. Choose one of;
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Rump Steak 35
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RIB EYE Steak 49
Add a fried egg for $4 or Onion Rings for $7
SALADS, PASTA & RICE
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Caesar Salad (GFIoR) $25
World famous salad of lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons, a poached free-range egg & anchovy Caesar dressing Add grilled chicken for $7
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Grilled Chicken & Pesto Fettucine $29
Tender grilled chicken pieces, pan tossed with basil pesto, sundried tomatoes, spinach, cold pressed oil & parmesan. Fresh & tasty!
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Fettucine Carbonara $30
A classic. Pasta tossed in a rich, silky sauce of egg, bacon, cracked black pepper & our local Jones Family Farms Pecorino sheep milk cheese
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Mushroom Risotto [GFI, V] $32
Risotto lovers rejoice! A medley of field mushrooms, baby spinach & truffle oil. Served with shaved parmesan, lemon & fresh herbs
DINNER PLATES - available from 5pm
Showcasing premium ingredients, culinary techniques, and the best locally sourced produce
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Chicken Roulade $39
Tenderised & rolled chicken breast, with a chicken thigh stuffing & mushroom duxelles. Served with a creamy potato gratin, ratatouille, & a rich velouté sauce
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Twice Cooked Pork Belly $39
Succulent Pork Belly, twice cooked & served with a creamy potato gratin, cauliflower puree & house slaw. Caramalised apples, crackling & jus
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White Wine & Butter Monkfish [GFI] $41
Firm, delicate South Island monkfish — often compared to crayfish in texture — baked with fennel, lemon & herbs in a white wine butter sauce. Crispy hasselbacks & seasonal vegetables
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Mountain River Venison Rump $41
South Island Farmed Venison Rump, served rare, with crispy herb-roasted potatoes, glazed seasonal vegetables, butternut puree & jus. Tender & delicious. Supplied by our local mates at Merchant of Venison
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Lumina Lamb Duo $41
Premium Lumina Lamb served two ways. Loin, served medium rare, with a braised leg mini pie, crispy hasselback potatoes, glazed carrots, peas & minted lamb gravy. Lumina - the worlds best lamb!
STEAK DINNER
We proudly serve two premium beef cuts from Southern Stations Wagyu. Grass raised, then Grain Finished for 100 days right here in Kirwee.
Match your meal with a refreshing bottle of Voyage Sparkling Spring Water from just $9
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Steak & Seasonal Glazed Vegetables
Our premium plate. Locally finished Wagyu beef, with crispy herb-roasted potatoes, glazed seasonal vegetables, a dollop of lightly-flavoured horseradish creme, & a red wine jus
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Southern Station Wagyu Rump $45
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Southern Station Wagyu Rib-Eye $59
ADD SIDES TO YOUR MEAL
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Fried Egg (each) $4
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Pub Style Fries $7
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House Made Slaw $7
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Mashed Potato $9
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Onion Rings $9
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Green Leaf Salad $9
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Steamed Vegetables $9
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Roasted Mushrooms $9
GFI = Gluten Free Ingredients | GFIOR = Can be made with GFI on Request | V = Vegetarian | S = Contains Sesame
Guest Wifi Network: Thirsty Acres Guest Password: Thirsty1
Gold Card Menu is available Monday to Friday from 11am – 5pm
Not available on public holidays
SMALL PLATES
Make any small plate a meal with pub fries and salad for just $10
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Garlic Ciabatta Loaf (V) $12
Perfect for sharing, the classic starter for every meal. From Christchurch’s own French Bakery
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Turkish Loaf (V) $13
Warmed French Bakery Turkish loaf served with our in-house recipe truffle and herb butter
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Cauliflower Bites (GFI, V, contains nuts) $17
Golden-coated cauliflower florets fried to order with toasted almonds and a miso and truffle aioli
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Arancini Balls (V) $18
Pumpkin, Feta & Thyme risotto balls crumbed and fried to golden perfection. Served with tomato relish
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Pork Belly Bites $21
Twice cooked pork belly bites glazed in a sticky hoisin orange & sesame sauce. Your tastebuds will thank you!
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Wagyu Beef Skewers (GFI) $22
Southern Station Wagyu rump skewers (2) marinated in a soy and ginger glaze and grilled to mouth-watering perfection
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Green Lipped Mussels (GFoR) $24
Half-kilo of NZ Green-Lipped Mussels with your choice of sauce and toasted sourdough.
Choose from; White Wine & Cream OR Tomato & Fennel Double your Mussels to 1kg + $10 -
Baby Back Ribs, Baby! $25
Tender, oven-roasted baby back rib portions, prepared in a smokey BBQ rub and basted in our in-house recipe sticky plum BBQ sauce
Thirsty Acres Wine List
Sparkling / Champagne
White
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The Grayling Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
Small $11 | Medium $18 | Large $44
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Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
Small $13 | Medium $20 | Large $52
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Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
Small $15 | Medium $22 | Large $60
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Church Road Chardonnay (Hawkes Bay)
Small $12 | Medium $19 | Large $48
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Main Divide Chardonnay (Waipara)
Small $13 | Medium $20 | Large $52
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The Grayling Pinot Gris (Marlborough)
Small $11 | Medium $18 | Large $44
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Oyster Bay Pinot Gris (Hawkes Bay)
Small $13 | Medium $20 | Large $52
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Giesen Riesling (Marlborough)
Small $11 | Medium $18 | Large $44
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Main Divide Riesling (North Canterbury)
Small $12 | Medium $19 | Large $52
Rose / Sparkling Rose
Red
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Haha Merlot (Hawkes Bay)
Small $11 | Medium $18 | Large $44
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Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz 2021 (Barossa Valley)
Small $13 | Medium $20 | Large $52
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Melton Estate Syrah (Canterbury)
Small $14 | Medium $21 | Large $56
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The Last Shepherd Pinot Noir 2022 (Central Otago)
Small $14 | Medium $21 | Large $56
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Saddleback by Peregrine Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
Small $15 | Medium $22 | Large $60
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Rockburn Pinot Noir 2022 (Central Otago)
Large $95
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Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2021 (Waipara)
Large $105
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Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2020 (Martinborough)
Large $145
Alcohol Free Wine
Thirsty Acres Beer List
TAP BEER
Available in Half Pint (285ml) Glass(410ml) Pint (565ml) Jug (1L) & Pitcher (1.8L)
(Rotating selection from local craft brewers)
Bottle / Can Beer Selection
Rotating selection of Craft including Liberty Juice Bro Hazy Pale Ale, Liberty Oh Brother Pale Ale, Parrot Dog Bitter Bitch IPA, Behemoth Brain Smiles Hazy Pale Ale
Cider & Alcoholic Ginger Beer
Low and No Alcohol Beer
Rotating selection of Craft including Liberty Juice Bro Hazy Pale Ale, Liberty Oh Brother Pale Ale, Parrot Dog Bitter Bitch IPA, Behemoth Brain Smiles Hazy Pale Ale
We also have a range of Curious AF Alcohol Free cocktails to choose from
