Menus
Menus at Thirsty Acres Restaurant
DAILY FROM 11AM
BAR SNACKS
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Fabulous Frickles (V) $12
Golden crumbed pickle spears, fried until crisp
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Pub Style fries (GFi) Sml | Lge $10 | $15
Crispy coated pub fries, lightly seasoned
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Onion rings (V) $16
Heineken-battered onion rings with house ranch
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Loaded Fries $24
Cheddar, spring onion and rich gravy. Add bacon or pulled pork Both toppings +$4
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Thirsty’s Famous Finger Lickin Chicken Wings
Crispy Buffalo-style chicken wings with ranch and hot sauce
These are very popular so pick your size!
6 Wings – $16
12 Wings – $28
24 Wings – $48
SMALL PLATEs
Make any small plate a meal with pub fries and salad for just $12
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Garlic Ciabatta Loaf (V) $12
Warm French Bakery ciabatta loaf with garlic butter
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Pumpkin Arancini (V) $18
Crisp pumpkin arancini with feta, thyme and tomato relish
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Lemon Pepper Calamari (GFi) $19
Lemon pepper calamari with herb aioli and fresh lemon
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Pork Belly Bites (S) $21
Crisp pork belly bites with sticky hoisin and sesame glaze
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Wagyu Beef Skewers (S) $25
Two Southern Stations Wagyu skewers, grilled with soy and ginger
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Green Lipped Mussels (GFloR)
Half-kilo of NZ Green-Lipped Mussels with a delicious White Wine & Cream sauce & toasted sourdough.
1/2 kg – $24
1kg – $34
Salads, Pasta & Risotto
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Warm Lumina Lamb Salad (GFi) $32
Marinated Lumina lamb neck fillet, leafy greens, red onion, roast capsicum, peppered sheep’s milk Havarti and mint yoghurt
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Akaroa Salmon Salad (GFi) $32
Grilled Akaroa salmon, cos, green beans, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, soft egg and red wine vinaigrette
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Roast Vegetable & Halloumi ( V - GFi) $29
Roasted seasonal vegetables, crisp chickpeas, grilled halloumi, rocket and vegan aioli
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Chicken and Chorizo Pasta $31
Fettuccini with chorizo, marinated chicken, kalamata olives, pecorino and baby spinach
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Mushroom Risotto (V - GFi) $32
Creamy field mushroom risotto with spinach, parmesan, lemon and truffle oil
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 - GFioR) $28
Slow-cooked pulled pork, house slaw, onion jam and BBQ sauce
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Dirty Cheeseburger (S - GFioR) $29
Juicy beef patty, beer-cheese sauce, Swiss cheese, pickles, dijonnaiseand onion jam
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Thirsty’s Famous Fried Chicken (S - GFioR) $30
Crispy fried chicken, pickles, red onion, mayo, maple bacon jam and Swiss cheese
TO SHARE
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Pub favourites platter $58
Calamari, arancini, frickles, onion rings, chicken wings, baby back ribs and pub fries
All-Day Favourites
All the favourites available for lunch and dinner
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Seafood Chowder (GFIoR) $24 | $31 (Small or Main size)
Creamy mussel, prawn and fresh fish chowder with a warm soft roll
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All Day Big Breakfast $31
Pork sausage, bacon, free-range eggs, hash browns, mushrooms and toasted sourdough
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Calamari Meal (GFI) $31
Lemon pepper calamari with pub fries, leaf salad and herb aioli
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Bangers & Mash (GFI) $29
Pork sausages, creamy mash, mushy peas, onion jam and gravy
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Thirsty’s Famous Beef Schnitzel $30
Golden-crumbed beef schnitzel with pub fries, house slaw and gravy
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Thirsty’s Famous Fish & Chips (GFioR) $30
Beer battered tarakihi with pub fries, house slaw and tartare
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Open steak sandwich [GFioR] $33
Wagyu rump, toasted focaccia, greens, beetroot, horseradish crème and beef jus
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Beef & Guinness Pot Pie $34
Southern Stations Wagyu rump, onions, garlic, in a rich Guinness gravy, with mash and peas
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Steak & Chips (GFi)
Southern Stations Wagyu with garlic butter ormushroom sauce
250g Rump – $35
500g Rump – $58 (THE BIG CUT)
250g Rib Eye – $52 -
Baby Back Ribs
Meaty baby back ribs with sweet Texas Hickory BBQ sauce, pub fries and slaw
Half Rack – $35
Full Rack – $55 -
West Coast whitebait omelette (GFi) $35
West Coast whitebait omelette with pub fries and leaf salad. Add soft white bread for $2.
SEAONAL - Subject to availability
DINNER PLATES
Available from 5pm. Local produce, generous plates
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Chicken Kiev $39
Garlic-pesto butter, quarter cut Agria chips, broccolini and rich chicken gravy
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Thirsty’s Famous Twice Cooked Pork Belly $39
Twice-cooked pork belly with potato gratin, cauliflower purée, slaw, caramelisedapple, crackling and jus
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Crispy-skin Akaroa salmon [GFI] $44
Crispy-skin Akaroa salmon with hasselbackpotatoes, ratatouille and salsa verde
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Rib Eye Steak Dinner $62
250g Southern Stations Wagyu rib eye, herb-roasted potatoes, beetroot, smoked onion purée, horseradish crème and beef jus. For lovers of a classic steak dinner
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Prime Rump Plate (GFi)
Hasselback potatoes, broccolini, butternut purée and red wine jus
Southern Stations Wagyu rump 250g / 500g – $48/$75
Lumina Lamb rump – $46
Mountain River Venison rump – $46
ADD SIDES TO YOUR MEAL
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Fried Egg (each) $4
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House Made Slaw $7
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Onion Rings $9
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Roasted Mushrooms $9
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Pub Style Fries $7
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Mashed Potato $9
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Green Leaf Salad $9
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Steamed Vegetables $9
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Gravy $5
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Mushroom Sauce $5
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Beer & Cheese Sauce $5
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
A main and a dessert for $25
Gold Card Menu is available Monday to Friday from 11am – 5pm
Not available on public holidays
Mains
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Roast Vegetable & Halloumi Salad
Roasted seasonal vegetables, crisp chickpeas, grilled halloumi, rocket and vegan aioli
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Calamari Meal
Lemon pepper calamari with pub fries, leaf salad and herb aioli
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Fish & Chips
Beer battered tarakihi with pub fries and slaw. Pan-fried option available
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Baby Back Ribs Meal
Meaty baby back ribs with sweet Texas Hickory BBQ sauce, pub fries and slaw
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Pumpkin Arancini
Pumpkin, feta and thyme arancini with pub fries and salad
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Banger & Mash
Pork sausage, creamy mash, mushy peas, onion jam and gravy
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Pulled Pork Burger
Slow-cooked pulled pork, house slaw, onion jam and BBQ sauce in a brioche bun, with pub fries
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Beef Schnitzel
Golden-crumbed beef schnitzel with pub fries, house slaw and gravy
Dessert
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Sticky Date Pudding
Salted caramel icing and ice cream
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Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate sauce and ice cream
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Ice Cream Sundae
Choice of chocolate, passionfruit, berry or caramel
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Tea or Coffee
Swap dessert for a regular tea or coffee
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
