Make any small plate a meal with pub fries and salad for just $10
Perfect for sharing, the classic starter for every meal. From Christchurch’s own French Bakery
A selection of our mouth-watering dips served with a range of delicious locally sourced breads
Five handmade lightly spiced falafel balls cooked to golden perfection. Served with hummus, relish and fresh herbs.
Tender pieces of lemon pepper calamari fried to perfection. Served with herb aioli & lemon
Twice cooked pork belly bites glazed in a sticky hoisin orange & sesame sauce. Your tastebuds will thank you!
Southern Station Wagyu rump skewers (2) marinated in a soy and ginger glaze and grilled to mouth-watering perfection
Five juicy whole black tiger prawns pan fried and smothered in garlic and lemon butter. A tasty treat!
Our signature crispy pub style fries served in two sizes. Small bowl for one or two or a large bowl to share
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
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
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
Burgers are served on a brioche bun with seasoned pub fries, tomato sauce and aioli. GF Bun or Lettuce Wrap on request.
Slow-cooked pulled pork, Thirsty Acres house slaw, onion jam and Thirsty Acres BBQ sauce. Juicy and delicious!
Delicately spiced falafel, lettuce, red onion, cucumber, sliced beetroot, farm style chutney, mayo, Swiss cheese
Blend of ground chuck and brisket, Swiss cheese, bread and butter pickles, onion jam, aioli and iceberg lettuce.
Buttermilk-fried chicken, iceberg lettuce, red onion, bread & butter pickles, mayo, maple bacon jam, Swiss cheese
A selection of our small plates including Arancini Balls, Calamari, Chicken Wings, ham & smoked cheddar croquette served with pub style fries.
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!
Try pairing your meal with a bottle of Voyage Sparkling Spring Water available in 500ml or 1L
A Thirsty Acres classic. Real cream-based chowder loaded with mussels, prawns, and hoki, served with a soft roll.
Delicious Darfield Village Meats sausages, onion jam, creamy mashed potato, mushy peas and house-gravy
Herb & Lemon marinated grilled chicken pieces, pan-tossed with basil pesto, sundried tomatoes, spinach, penne pasta, olive oil, and parmesan. Fresh and tasty!
Risotto lovers rejoice! A medley of oyster and field mushrooms, baby spinach and truffle oil. Served with shaved parmesan, lemon and fresh herbs
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
Hard to go past this pub classic! Beer-battered terakihi, crispy pub style fries and house slaw. Served with tartare & tomato sauce
World famous salad of lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons, a poached free-range egg and anchovy Caesar dressing.
Add grilled chicken for $7
Crumbed thick-cut eggplant steak, topped with pomodoro sauce, parmesan cheese and served with slaw and crispy pub fries. A delicious twist on a classic!
Irish style beef and root vegetable stew cooked in a thick black beer gravy and encased under a delicious flaky pastry lid. Served with our crispy pub style fries
Swap fries to creamy mashed potato & peas -$5
Our popular lemon pepper calamari Served with pub fries, green salad, aioli, herbs & lemon
Succulent Pork Belly, twice cooked and served with herb & smoked cheddar croquette, cauliflower puree and house slaw. Caramalised apples, crackling and jus
A winter classic. 3 hour braised Lumina Lamb Shank, on creamy mashed potatoes, with peas & minted gravy. Find out why Lumina is considered the world's best lamb
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!
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.
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.
GFI = Gluten Free Ingredients | GFIOR = Can be made with GFI on Request | V = Vegetarian | S = Contains Sesame
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Make any small plate a meal with pub fries and salad for just $10
Perfect for sharing, the classic starter for every meal. From Christchurch's own French Bakery.
A selection of our mouth-watering dips served with a range of delicious locally sourced breads.
Five handmade lightly spiced falafel balls cooked to golden perfection. Served with hummus, relish and fresh herbs.
Tender pieces of lemon pepper calamari fried to perfection. Served with herb aioli & lemon.
Twice cooked pork belly bites glazed in a sticky hoisin orange & sesame sauce. Your tastebuds will thank you!
Southern Station Wagyu rump skewers (2) marinated in a soy and ginger glaze and grilled to mouth-watering perfection.
Five juicy whole black tiger prawns pan fried and smothered in garlic and lemon butter. A tasty treat!
Our signature crispy style fries served two sizes.
Small bowl for one or a large bowl to share.
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
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
Fries smothered with cheddar cheese, spring onions, and house gravy with your choice of:
Bacon (GF) or Pulled Pork – $23
Bacon & Pulled Pork – $28
Burgers served on a brioche bun with crispy pub style fries, tomato sauce and aioli. GF Bun or Lettuce Wrap on request.
Slow-cooked pulled pork, Thirsty Acres house slaw, onion jam and Thirsty Acres BBQ sauce. Juicy and delicious!
Delicately spiced falafel, lettuce, red onion, cucumber, sliced beetroot, farm-style chutney, mayo, Swiss cheese
Blend of ground chuck and brisket, Swiss cheese, bread and butter pickles, onion jam, aioli and iceberg lettuce
Buttermilk-fried chicken, iceberg lettuce, red onion, bread & butter pickles, mayo, maple bacon jam, Swiss cheese
A selection of our small plates including Arancini Balls, Calamari, Chicken Wings, ham & smoked cheddar croquette served with pub style fries.
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!
Try pairing your meal with a bottle of Voyage Sparkling Spring Water available in 500ml or 1L.
A Thirsty Acres classic. Real cream-based chowder loaded with mussels, prawns, and hoki, served with a soft roll.
Local free range eggs smothered in house made hollandaise on toasted brioche. With Bacon OR Spinach & Mushrooms
Darfield Village Meats thick cut bacon, pork sausage, local Lamond Farms free range eggs, hash brown, roasted mushrooms, house made beans and toasted sourdough
Delicious Darfield Village Meats sausages, onion jam, creamy mashed potato, mushy peas and house-gravy
Tender pieces of lemon pepper calamari fried to perfection. Served with pub fries, green salad, chervil aioli, herbs & lemon
Fill your belly with our big crumbed beef schnitty. Cooked to perfection and served with crispy pub style fries, slaw and gravy
Extra Gravy - $3
Add Mushroom Sauce - $4
Swap to creamy mashed potato & peas -$5
Classic salad of lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons, a poached free-range egg and anchovy Caesar dressing
Add grilled chicken for $7
Crumbed thick-cut eggplant steak, topped with pomodoro sauce, parmesan cheese and served with slaw and crispy pub fries. A delicious twist on a classic!
Risotto lovers rejoice! A medley of oyster and field mushrooms, baby spinach and truffle oil. Served with shaved parmesan, lemon and fresh herbs.
Irish style beef and root vegetable stew cooked in a thick black beer gravy and encased under a delicious flaky pastry lid. Served with our crispy pub style fries.
Swap fries to creamy mashed potato & peas: $5
Herb & Lemon marinated grilled chicken pieces, pan tossed with basil pesto, sundried tomatoes, spinach, pasta, olive oil and parmesan. Fresh and tasty!
Hard to go past this pub classic! Beer-battered tarakihi, pub style seasoned fries and house slaw. Served with tartare & tomato sauce
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!
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.
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
GFI = Gluten Free Ingredients | GFIOR = Can be made with GFI on Request | V = Vegetarian | S = Contains Sesame
Delicious thick-cut brioche French toast, with maple syrup
Chose from;
Bacon & banana $25
Berry compote & vanilla mascarpone $22
Two locally sourced Lamond Poultry Free Range eggs cooked
your way and served on sourdough toast
• Add Darfield Village Meats thick-cut bacon+ $7
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
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
Bowl of house made granola, topped with thick Greek yoghurt, berry compote and fresh fruit
Medley of mushrooms in a creamy garlic and herb sauce,
served on toasted sourdough.
• Add Darfield Village Meats thick-cut bacon+ $7
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
Locally roasted in Durham, Street Chch. We tried all the coffee, and we think these guys are the best!
Handpicked teas from around the world to delight your
tastebuds.
Choose from:
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Peppermint, Berry and Green Tea
Choose from Lemon Honey & Ginger or Blackcurrant. Delicious!
We have a selection of alternative milk available including Soy, Almond, Coconut and Oat.
All the popular flavours including Iced Coffee, Mocha & Chocolate
Choose from Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry and Tomato juice, Schweppes Ginger Ale and a selection of carbonated drinks
Small $11 | Medium $18 | Large $44
Small $13 | Medium $20 | Large $52
Small $15 | Medium $22 | Large $60
Small $12 | Medium $19 | Large $48
Small $13 | Medium $20 | Large $52
Small $11 | Medium $18 | Large $44
Small $13 | Medium $20 | Large $52
Small $11 | Medium $18 | Large $44
Small $12 | Medium $19 | Large $52
Small $11 | Medium $18 | Large $44
Small $13 | Medium $20 | Large $52
Small $14 | Medium $21 | Large $56
Small $14 | Medium $21 | Large $56
Small $15 | Medium $22 | Large $60
Large $95
Large $105
Large $145
Available in Half Pint (285ml) Glass(410ml) Pint (565ml) Jug (1L) & Pitcher (1.8L)
(Rotating selection from local craft brewers)
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
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
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