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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

  • Pub Style Fries (GF) 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

  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips (GF) $12.5

    Not just for kids! 4 classic golden chicken nuggets on top of a bowl of our pub style fries? Yes please!
    Double your nuggets +$4

  • Finger Lickin' Chicken Wings

    Buffalo style basted chicken wings. Enough heat to tickle your tastebuds and served with ranch and buffalo sauce.

    These are very popular so pick your size!
    6 wings – $15
    12 wings – $26
    24 wings – $48

  • Loaded Fries

    Crispy pub style fries smothered with cheddar cheese, spring onions and house gravy with your choice of
    Bacon (GF) or Pulled Pork – $23
    Bacon & Pulled Pork – $28

THIRSTY ACRES BURGER KITCHEN

Burgers are served on a brioche bun with seasoned pub fries, tomato sauce and aioli. GF Bun or Lettuce Wrap on request.

  • Pulled Pork Burger (s) $26

    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 (GF/OR S) $28

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

  • Fried Chicken Burger (GF/OR S) $29

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

PLATTERS TO SHARE

  • Hot Platter $55

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

  • Antipasto Platter $45

    Delicious selection of cheese, olives, roasted mushrooms, capsicum, relishes and pesto served with toasted focaccia, salami and crackers.

    Perfect shared with a bottle of wine – ask us for a recommendation!

MAIN MEALS

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

SOUTHERN STATION WAGYU

We proudly serve two premium beef cuts from Southern Stations Wagyu. Grass fed, then Grain Finished for 100 days right here in Kirwee. This isn’t normal steak. This is steak you’ll remember! 

  • 1: Choose your steak cut

    300 gram Wagyu Rump Steak
    Delicious Wagyu rump steak. Great flavour and a healthy serve for the hungry.

    250 gram Wagyu Rib Eye Steak
    Our premium cut. 100 day grain finished Wagyu Rib Eye steak is exceptionally tender and delicious.

  • 2: Choose how you would like it served

    Steak & Chips | Rump $35 / Rib Eye $48
    A classic. Served with pub style seasoned fries and your choice of Garlic Butter or mushroom sauce.

    Steak & Vegetables | Rump $42 / Rib Eye $54
    With crispy herb-roasted potatoes, glazed seasonal vegetables, a dollop of lightly-flavoured horseradish crème, and a red wine jus.

For the ultimate Wagyu Steak enjoyment we recommend pairing with a Barossa Valley Shiraz or the excellent Saddleback Central Otago Pinot Noir. Available by the glass or bottle.

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

  • Pub Style Fries (GF) Sml / Lge $10 / $15

    Our signature crispy style fries served two sizes.
    Small bowl for one or a large bowl to share.

  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips (GF) $12.5

    Not just for kids! 4 classic golden chicken nuggets on top of a bowl of our pub style fries? Yes please!
    Double your nuggets +$4

  • Finger Lickin' Chicken Wings

    Buffalo-style basted chicken wings. Enough heat to tickle your tastebuds and served with ranch and buffalo sauce. These are very popular so pick your size!
    6 wings – $15
    12 wings – $26
    24 wings – $48

  • Loaded Fries

    Fries smothered with cheddar cheese, spring onions, and house gravy with your choice of:
    Bacon (GF) or Pulled Pork – $23
    Bacon & Pulled Pork – $28

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) $26

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

  • Falafel Burger (GFIoR, S) $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

  • Hot Platter $55

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

  • Antipasto Platter $45

    Delicious selection of cheese, olives, roasted mushrooms, capsicum, relishes and pesto served with toasted focaccia, salami and crackers.

    Perfect shared with a bottle of wine – ask us for a recommendation!

MAIN MEALS

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

SOUTHERN STATION WAGYU

We proudly serve two premium beef cuts from Southern Stations Wagyu. Grass fed, then Grain Finished for 100 days right here in Kirwee. This is steak you’ll 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 & Chips

    A classic! Select your steak, served with crispy fries and paired with Garlic Butter or our famous mushroom sauce.

    300 gram Wagyu Rump Steak - $35
    Delicious Wagyu rump steak. Great flavour and a healthy serve for the hungry.

    250 gram Wagyu Rib Eye Steak -$48
    Our premium cut. 100 day grain finished Wagyu
    Rib Eye steak is exceptionally tender and delicious.

    Swap to creamy mashed potato & peas -$5

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

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Thirsty Acres

Location: Great Alpine Highway No 73, Kirwee, New Zealand
Phone: 03 318 1814

Opening Hours
Mon -Wed 11am-9pm
Thursday 11am – 10pm
Friday 11am – 11pm
Saturday 9am – 11pm
Sunday 9am – 9pm

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