Menus

Menus at Thirsty Acres Restaurant

OPEN – 5PM DAILY

SMALL PLATES

Make any small plate a meal with pub fries and salad for just $10

BAR SNACKS

  • Frickles (Fried Pickles) (V) $12

    Crumbed and fried quarter cut pickles. Perfect snack to enjoy with an ice-cold beer. Salty & sweet pickle hit!

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Calamari (GFI) $19

    Tender pieces of lemon pepper calamari fried to perfection. Served with herb aioli & lemon

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

  • Pulled Pork Burger (s) $27

    Slow-cooked pulled pork, Thirsty Acres house slaw, onion jam and Thirsty Acres BBQ sauce. Juicy and delicious!

  • Falafel Burger (GF/OR V) $27

    Delicately spiced falafel, lettuce, red onion, cucumber, sliced beetroot, farm style chutney, mayo, Swiss cheese

  • Beef Burger (GFIoR, S) $28

    Blend of ground chuck and brisket, Swiss cheese, bread and butter pickles, onion jam, aioli and iceberg lettuce

  • Fried Chicken Burger (GFIoR, S) $29

    Buttermilk-fried chicken, iceberg lettuce, red onion, bread & butter pickles, mayo, maple bacon jam, Swiss cheese

PLATTERS TO SHARE

  • Cheese Selection

    Choose one, two, or three cheeses served with a selection of crackers, fruit and nuts

    One - $21
    Two - $29
    Three - $36

  • Hot Platter $58

    A selection of our small plates including Arancini Balls, Calamari, Chicken Wings, ham & smoked cheddar croquette served with pub style fries

MAIN MEALS

Try pairing your meal with a bottle of Voyage Sparkling Spring Water available in 500ml or 1L

PUB CLASSICS

SALADS

PASTA

Our chefs have created two delicious fettuccine dishes
to delight pasta lovers taste buds.

PRIME CUTS

STEAK

We proudly serve two premium 250g beef cuts from Southern Stations Wagyu. Grass raised, then Grain Finished for 100 days right here in Kirwee.

  • Steak Frites (Steak & Chips)

    The most popular steak dish in the world for a reason! Cooked how you like it and served with your choice of Garlic Butter or Mushroom sauce

  • Southern Station Wagyu Rump $35

  • Southern Station Wagyu Rib-Eye $45

  • Steak & Vegetables

    Our premium plate. Locally finished Wagyu beef, with crispy herb-roasted potatoes, glazed seasonal vegetables, a dollop of lightly-flavoured horseradish creme, and a red wine jus

  • Southern Station Wagyu Rump $45

  • Southern Station Wagyu Rib-Eye $55

Match your meal with a refreshing bottle of Voyage Sparkling Spring Water from just $9

ADD SIDES TO YOUR MEAL

  • Fried Egg (each) $4
  • Pub Style Fries $7
  • House Made Slaw $7
  • Mashed Potato $9
  • Steamed Vegetables $9
  • Green Leaf Salad $9
  • Roasted Mushrooms $9
  • Garlic Prawns (2) $11

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

OPEN – 5PM DAILY

SMALL PLATES

Make any small plate a meal with pub fries and salad for just $10

BAR SNACKS

  • Frickles (Fried Pickles) (V) $12

    Crumbed and fried quarter cut pickles. Perfect snack to enjoy with an ice-cold beer. Salty & sweet pickle hit!

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Calamari (GFI) $19

    Tender pieces of lemon pepper calamari fried to perfection. Served with herb aioli & lemon

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.

  • Pulled Pork Burger (s) $27

    Slow-cooked pulled pork, Thirsty Acres house slaw, onion jam and Thirsty Acres BBQ sauce. Juicy and delicious!

  • Falafel Burger (GF/OR V) $27

    Delicately spiced falafel, lettuce, red onion, cucumber, sliced beetroot, farm style chutney, mayo, Swiss cheese

  • Beef Burger (GFIoR, S) $28

    Blend of ground chuck and brisket, Swiss cheese, bread and butter pickles, onion jam, aioli and iceberg lettuce

  • Fried Chicken Burger (GFIoR, S) $29

    Buttermilk-fried chicken, iceberg lettuce, red onion, bread & butter pickles, mayo, maple bacon jam, Swiss cheese

PLATTERS TO SHARE

  • Cheese Selection

    Choose one, two, or three cheeses served with a selection of crackers, fruit and nuts

    One - $21
    Two - $29
    Three - $36

  • Hot Platter $58

    A selection of our small plates including Arancini Balls, Calamari, Chicken Wings, ham & smoked cheddar croquette served with pub style fries

MAIN MEALS

Try pairing your meal with a bottle of Voyage Sparkling Spring Water available in 500ml or 1L.

ALL DAY BREAKFAST

PUB CLASSICS

SALADS

PASTA

Our chefs have created two delicious fettuccine dishes
to delight pasta lovers taste buds. Choose one of;

STEAK

We proudly serve Southern Stations Wagyu across
our menu. Grass raised, then Grain Finished for 100
days right here in Kirwee to achieve the ultimate
tenderness and flavour. This is steak to remember!

  • Open steak sandwich (GFIOR) $29

    Southern Station Grain Finished Wagyu rump steak cooked medium rare served on ciabatta with leafy greens, cucumber, red onion, pickled beet, red wine jus and horseradish creme

  • Steak Frites (Steak & Chips)

    The most popular steak dish in the world for a reason! Cooked how you like it and served with your choice of Garlic Butter or Mushroom sauce.

    Southern Station Wagyu Rump - $35
    Southern Station Wagyu Rib-Eye - $45

ADD SIDES TO YOUR MEAL

  • Fried Egg (each) $4
  • Pub Style Fries $7
  • House Made Slaw $7
  • Mashed Potato $9
  • Steamed Vegetables $9
  • Green Leaf Salad $9
  • Roasted Mushrooms $9
  • Garlic Prawns (2) $11

GFI = Gluten Free Ingredients | GFIOR = Can be made with GFI on Request  |  V = Vegetarian | S = Contains Sesame

  • Brioche French Toast

    Delicious thick-cut brioche French toast, with maple syrup Chose from;
    Bacon & banana $25
    Berry compote & vanilla mascarpone $22

  • Free Range Eggs on Toast $12

    Two locally sourced Lamond Poultry Free Range eggs cooked your way and served on sourdough toast
    • Add Darfield Village Meats thick-cut bacon+ $7

  • Eggs Benedict [CFoR] $12

    A breakfast classic! Local Lamond Poultry eggs, smothered in house-made hollandaise sauce on toasted brioche Choose from;
    • Darfield Village Meats thick-cut bacon $25
    • Spinach & roasted mushrooms $27
    • Smoked salmon $27

  • Country Kitchen Big Breakfast [CFoR] $29

    The big one! Thirsty Acres famous cottage-style potato hash, Darfield Village Meats sausage, thick-cut bacon, Lamond Poultry eggs, roasted mushrooms, house-made baked beans and toasted sourdough.
    Vegetarian option available with Haloumi and spinach

  • House made Granola Bowl [CF] $16

    Bowl of house made granola, topped with thick Greek yoghurt, berry compote and fresh fruit

  • Creamy Mushrooms [CFoR] $24

    Medley of mushrooms in a creamy garlic and herb sauce,
    served on toasted sourdough. • Add Darfield Village Meats thick-cut bacon+ $7

Build your own breakfast

  • Start with two Lamond Poultry Free Range eggs cooked your way and served on Sourdough toast $12

    Then choose from; • Sourdough Toast (2 pieces) $4
    • House Beans $5
    • Two Free Range Eggs $8
    • Cottage Style Potato Hash $8
    • Darfield Village Meats Thick Cut Bacon $7
    • Haloumi $7
    • Smoked Salmon $10

Cafe Beverage Selection

We have a large selection of hot &cold drinks available including;
  • Underground Coffee Roasters Avante Garde Coffee

    Locally roasted in Durham, Street Chch. We tried all the coffee, and we think these guys are the best!

  • Harney & Sons Master Tea Blenders

    Handpicked teas from around the world to delight your tastebuds.
    Choose from: English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Peppermint, Berry and Green Tea

  • Barker's Of Geraldine Hot Drinks

    Choose from Lemon Honey & Ginger or Blackcurrant. Delicious!

  • Alternative Milk Selection

    We have a selection of alternative milk available including Soy, Almond, Coconut and Oat.

  • Milkshakes & Iced Coffees

    All the popular flavours including Iced Coffee, Mocha & Chocolate

  • Juices, Ginger Beer and Soda

    Choose from Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry and Tomato juice, Schweppes Ginger Ale and a selection of carbonated drinks

Thirsty Acres Wine List

Sparkling / Champagne

White

Rose / Sparkling Rose

Red

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

Thirsty Acres Restaurant Menu
Thirsty Acres Restaurant Menu
Thirsty Acres Restaurant Menu
Thirsty Acres Restaurant Menu
Thirsty Acres Restaurant Menu