Long before it poured a pint, the Art Deco building at 5 Cable Street was in the business of saving lives. It went up in 1932 and 1933 as the first headquarters of the Wellington Free Ambulance, the service Mayor Charles Norwood started after witnessing a traffic accident on Lambton Quay, and architect William Turnbull answered Norwood’s brief for something distinctive, modern and functional. It was the first purpose built ambulance station in New Zealand and housed the service for 61 years. Once the ambulances moved to Thorndon, the building became a bar in 1994, and when a casino hotel plan threatened demolition, public opposition won it heritage protection. Plaster friezes, capitals carrying Masonic insignia, geometric floor tiles and period lampshades still decorate the rooms.
St Johns Bar & Eatery leans into that heritage and into its spot on the Wellington waterfront in Te Aro. Velvet booths, potted palms and period light fittings give the bar a lush atmosphere, while the eatery next door looks out towards the harbour. On a fine afternoon the crowd drifts outside to the sunny outdoor bar and the sheltered lawn, where bean bags face Whairepo Lagoon and dragon boats and rowing squads glide past. Dogs can join their owners in the outdoor areas, younger guests are welcome alongside a parent or guardian, and major sporting fixtures play across the venue. For private events, the team can set aside the lounge, the dining area, the enclosed courtyard or the whole bar, for anything from a wedding to a work celebration.
The head chef’s menu draws on locally sourced ingredients and is built for sharing, with plates arriving as they come out of the kitchen. Small plates run from the house fried chicken with pickles and confit garlic aioli to raw market fish with Thai basil, olive tapenade and crème fraîche, crispy squid with preserved lemon mayonnaise and furikake, and mushroom arancini with truffle aioli and burnt leek. Larger dishes include braised lamb shoulder pappardelle with taleggio and kale, coq au vin with pomme purée and red wine jus, and pan fried market fish in a mussel and leek broth. Steaks from the grill are New Zealand prime steer beef, given a minimum of 21 days of ageing, and seared cauliflower with labneh and gremolata or pumpkin risotto with whipped feta and sage and walnut butter suit vegetarians, with vegan versions available.
The bar pours international beers on tap alongside local craft from the likes of Panhead and Emerson’s, while the wines span Marlborough sauvignon blanc and Martinborough pinot noir, Ata Rangi’s Crimson among them, all the way to French Champagne. Signature cocktails nod to the setting: the Dragonboat mixes spiced rum with berry liqueur, pineapple, mango and orgeat, while the Harbour Blush brings together apricot, orange, lime and grenadine. The classics run through spritzes, margaritas, negronis and espresso martinis, and alcohol free drinks such as the butterfly pea and hibiscus Purple Pace mean nobody misses out. A weekly quiz night and live music keep the calendar full, and the venue marks occasions such as Melbourne Cup, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve with celebrations on the waterfront.
Address: 5 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
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St Johns Bar & Eatery Menu
Option tags, such as Vegan Option (VGO), mean the dish can be made that way on request: ask for that version when you order.
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Small Plates
Our Menu Is Designed For Sharing. All dishes will arrive at your table as they are prepared by our talented team in the kitchen.
St Johns Fried Chicken
House pickles, confit garlic aioli (LG)
House-Baked Focaccia
Hummus, olive oil, flaky salt (LD, V, VG)
Marinated Burrata
Red pepper stew, soft herbs (V, LG)
House Marinated Olives
Garlic, rosemary, lemon (LD, LG, V, VG)
Raw Market Fish
Thai basil, olive tapenade, creme fraiche (LG)
Mushroom Arancini
Truffle aioli, burnt leek (V)
Crispy Fried Squid
Preserved lemon mayo, furikake (LD, LGO)
Patatas Bravas
Bravas sauce, fried potato, vegan garlic aioli (LD, LG, V, VGO)
Skin On Fries
Confit garlic aioli, tomato ketchup (LG, LD, V, VGO)
Truffle Fries
Parmesan, truffle oil, parsley (LD, LG, V)
Large Plates
Braised Lamb Shoulder Pappardelle
Tomato ragu, taleggio, kale (LDO)
Coq Au Vin
Pomme puree, baby onions, carrot, bacon, red wine jus (LG)
Pan Fried Market Fish
Mussel & leek broth, new season potatoes (LG)
Tempura Battered Fish & Chips
Tartare, minted crushed peas, lemon (LD, LG)
Seared Cauliflower
Roasted pepper stew, labneh, gremolata, buckwheat (LG, V, LDO, VGO)
Pumpkin Risotto
Whipped feta, pickled pumpkin, sage & walnut butter (V, LG, VGO, LDO)
Burgers
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger
Preserved lemon & garlic aioli, crispy leaves, house pickles, brioche & sesame bun, skin-on fries (LGO)
House-Blend Beef Burger
Cheese, pickled tomato & red onion chutney, crispy leaves, house pickles, confit garlic aioli, skin-on fries (LGO, LDO)
Mushroom & Halloumi Burger
Onion marmalade, truffle aioli, pickled red onion, rocket, brioche sesame bun, skin-on fries (V, LGO)
Salads
Caeser Salad
Crisp cos, soft poached egg, parmesan, anchovy, bacon (LGO, VO)
Charred Zucchini & Burrata Salad
Chicory, pickled orange, marjoram, spinach, buckwheat (LG, V)
Roast Pumpkin & Chickpea Salad
Mixed leaf, sesame & maple dressing, kale, seeds & grains (LD, LG, V, VGO)
Grill
300g Scotch Fillet
Skin on fries, roast tomato, portobello, onion rings, peppercon sauce (LG, LDO)
250g Sirloin
Skin on fries, roast tomato, portobello, onion rings, Peppercon sauce. (LG, LDO)
250g Rump Cap
Skin on fries, roast tomato, portobello, onion rings, peppercon sauce (LG, LDO)
Sides
Waldorf Salad
Grapes, walnut, celery, chicory (V, LG)
Charred Seasonal Greens
Savoy cabbage achoiade, walnut (LG, LD, VO, VGO)
Roasted New Potatoes
Parsley, herb oil, flaky salt (LG, LD, V, VG)
Herb & Green Leaf Salad
Pickled red onion, house dressing (LG, LD, V, VG)
Braised Carrots
Honey, buckwheat (V, VGO, LD, LGO)
Side Bundles
Two Sides For $16
2 for $16
Three Sides For $21
3 for $21
Dessert
Sticky Toffee Pudding
White chocolate, toffee sauce, vanilla bean ice cream (V)
Chocolate Mousse
Honeycomb, cherries (V, LG)
Mulled Pear
Winter berry, olive oil crumble, coconut sorbet (LD, LGO, V, VG)
Kids Menu
Kids Cheeseburger
Skin on fries, ketchup (LDO, LGO)
Mini Fish & Chips
Tartare (LD)
Kids Chicken Nuggets
Skin on fries, ketchup (LD)
Kids Mac & Cheese
Macaroni, parmesan (V)
Signature Cocktails
Harbour Blush
Apricot, triple sec, orange, lime, grenadine, aquafaba
Peach Please
Vodka, peach schnapps, grenadine, lemon
Dragonboat
Spiced rum, triple sec, berry liqueur, pineapple, lime, mango, orgeat
Plank You Very Much
Rum, mango liqueur, orange, pineapple, lime, coconut
Classic Cocktails
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, sparkling, soda, orange
Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello, house sparkling, lemon, soda
Hugo Spritz
Elderflower, house sparkling, lemon, mint, soda
Margarita
100% blue agave reposado tequila, triple sec, lime with a salt rim
Tommy's Margarita
100% blue agave reposado tequila, lime, agave
Rosebud
Vanilla vodka, passionfruit, pineapple, cranberry, lemon
Pina Colada
White rum, lime, coconut, pineapple
Negroni
London dry gin, Campari, vermouth
Espresso Martini
Vodka, coffee liqueur, cold drip coffee
Amaretto Sour
Amaretto, premium bourbon, lemon, foamer
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, triple sec, lime, cranberry
Mojito
White rum, lime, mint, soda
Long Island Iced Tea
Vodka, rum, tequila, gin, triple sec, lemon, cola
Paloma
100% blue agave tequila reposado, lime, grapefruit, soda
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Purple Pace
Butterfly pea, hibiscus, cranberry, lemon
Sweet 16
Strawberry, lime, mint, pineapple, lemonade
Beer: On Tap
Emerson's Pilsner
Pilsner, NZ, 4.9% A Kiwi classic, Emerson’s Pilsner beautifully showcases Nelson grown Riwaka hops. It’s overt fruitiness oozes citrus and passionfruit aromas and flavours, and begs comparison with Marlborough’s world-beating Sauvignon Blancs.
Emerson's Pilsner Pint
Mac's Gold
Malt Lager, NZ, 4.0% Mac’s Gold is the talisman of the Mac’s family, an all malt lager brewed naturally with hints of citrus and sweet malts.
Mac's Gold Pint
Panhead Supercharger APA
American Pale Ale, NZ, 5.7% All American hops Centennial, Citra and Simcoe overwhelm the nose and kick start the taste buds, departing with a strong bitterness, making it an addictive combination.
Panhead Supercharger APA Pint
Emerson's Bookbinder
Session Ale, NZ, 3.9% A wonderfully drinkable interpretation of a classic English ale. Bookbinder is a blend of four malts combined with two classic Nelson grown European hops (Fuggles and Riwaka).
Emerson's Bookbinder Pint
Panhead Sandman Hazy Pale Ale
Hazy Pale Ale, NZ, 5.2% An easy eski companion, inspired by an iconic ride. Tropical. Juicy. A southern hemisphere sun chaser. Drop the tailgate, catch rays and recline in a wagon built for sha… sharing.
Panhead Sandman Hazy Pale Ale Pint
Mac's Ginger Beer
Alcoholic ginger beer, NZ, 4% An alcoholic ginger beer made just like it used to be, with no artificial colours or flavors. A subtle ginger kick with a refreshing finish.
Emerson's Hazed & Confused IPA
Hazy IPA, NZ, 5.8% A hallucinatory, mind-bending, consciousness-expanding, dream-like experience is not what you’ll find in this can. It’s just a beer, man. But, this cloudy IPA does have a gnarly hit of Riwaka, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops, with a tropical citrus flavour, and a totally piney finish. At least it’s a trip for your taste-buds. Far out.
Emerson's Hazed & Confused Pint
Mac's Cloudy Apple Cider
Apple Cider, NZ, 4.7% Crisp apples from the Hawke’s Bay provide both the clouds & the silver lining in this refreshing cider from Mac’s.
Mac's Cloudy Apple Cider Pint
Guinness Draught
Stout, Ireland, 4.2% A distinctively dark stout, with a rich creamy head, Guinness Draught is the perfect balance.
Stella Artois
Pilsner, Australia, 4.8% The unique Stella Artois yeast strain (the very same yeast strain first used by the Artois brewmasters) adds a light to moderate fruity, cooked pineapple aroma and creates a clean, crisp medium bodied flavour with hints of cooked vegetable.
Speights Summit Ultra Low Carb
Lager, 4.2% Summit Ultra is a refreshing golden lager with a crisp finish. Brewed for longer it has 75% less carbs than the average carb content of leading NZ beer brands. Making it the perfect way to wash down a hard workout with your mates.
Speights Summit Ultra 570ml
Kirin Hyoketsu
A crisp lemon seltzer, Japan’s no.1 Seltzer drink
Peroni Nastro 5%
Lager, Italy, 5.1% A crisp and refreshing beer with a delicate balance of bitterness, citrus and spicy aromatic notes, combined with a surprisingly fast and clean finish.
Peroni Nastro 5% Pint
Asahi SuperDry 5% Pint
Asahi SuperDry 5%
Lager, Japan, 5.0% Asahi Super Dry is brewed with precision to the highest quality standards, under the supervision of Japanese master brewers. Our advanced brewing techniques deliver a dry, crisp taste and quick, clean finish. We call it Karakuchi taste
Beer: Bottles & Cans
Corona
Lager, 4.6%, Mexico Corona is famous around the world for its smooth, refreshing taste. It displays a well-rounded character with pleasant malt and hop aromas.
Speights Summit Ultra Low Carb
Lager, 4.2% Summit Ultra is a refreshing golden lager with a crisp finish. Brewed for longer it has 75% less carbs than the average carb content of leading NZ beer brands. Making it the perfect way to wash down a hard workout with your mates.
Steinlager Light
Light Beer, NZ, 2.5% Steinlager Light is a crisp refreshing lager with 40% less carbs, calories and alcohol than Steinlager Classic. This low alcohol lager is perfectly balanced with a light hop nose and a crisp clean finish delivering uncompromised refreshment and flavour.
Steinlager Classic
Lager, NZ, 4.8% Very clear, cold and smooth with an interesting tang.
Panhead Supercharger APA
American Pale Ale, New Zealand, 5.7% All American hops Centennial, Citra and Simcoe overwhelm the nose and kick start the taste buds, departing with a strong bitterness, making it an addictive combination.
Stella Artois
Pilsner, Australia, 4.8% The unique Stella Artois yeast strain (the very same yeast strain first used by the Artois brewmasters) adds a light to moderate fruity, cooked pineapple aroma and creates a clean, crisp medium bodied flavour with hints of cooked vegetable.
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Steinlager Zero
Lager, NZ Steinlager Zero is brewed in the normal way and then goes through a gentle alcohol removal process leaving behind a crisp and refreshing beer, lightly hopped with a smooth malty flavour and balanced bitterness.
Guinness Draught 0.0
Non-Alcoholic Stout, Ireland, 0% Guinness Draught 0.0% is the iconic Irish stout reimagined for those who want all the rich, creamy flavor of Guinness without the alcohol. Brewed with the same care and expertise as the original, Guinness 0.0% delivers the legendary taste you love, now crafted for a non-alcoholic lifestyle.
Corona Cero 0%
Non-Alc Lager, Mexico, 0% Corona is the leading brand in the national market, the best selling Mexican beer in the world and is the only Latin American brand among the 100 most valuable global brands in the world. Now available in ultra low alcohol.
Wine: Last Chance
With our new wine list launching, this is the last chance to grab the goodies below while you can!
Mt Difficulty 'Roaring Meg' Riesling
Central Otago, NZ Zesty citrus on the nose – mandarin, navel orange and lime with a hint of floral honey redolent of the warmer season. The palate is juicy and inviting. The balance between acidity and sugar is key to this wine, with a lovely vibrancy on the palate, highlighting the citrus flavours before finishing with a mineral, stony note at the end. Off-dry in style.
Rippon 'Jeunesse' Young Vines Riesling
Central Otago, NZ, 13% A kaleidoscope of flavours from lime to grapefruit, juicy and tart and sweet-sour all at once. So much length, great texture with an almost crunchy finish. A brilliant expression of Riesling.
Duck Hunter Rose
Marlborough, NZ A lifted and refreshingly fruity bouquet with aromas of cherries and strawberries, red apple flesh and skin, some moments of tropical fruits and a quiet floral quality. Just dry on the palate with a silky smooth texture, a core of fruit flavours that reflect the bouquet, medium+ acidity and balanced even finish. Lots to like and easy to drink.
Wine: Sparkling
Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV
Marlborough, NZ Pelorus is the definitive New Zealand sparkling wine, and has been since 1987. Crafted using the time-honoured méthode traditionnelle, Pelorus is widely acclaimed for its elegance, finesse and complexity. Its deliciously crisp and balanced flavours make it the perfect bottle for any occasion.
Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV Bottle
Mount Paradiso Prosecco
Murray Darling, Australia From the faraway slopes of Mount Paradiso, this is delicious dry Prosecco where smells of granny smith apple & nashi pear make way for a mouthful of wine that’s bright, lively & made for antipasti platters & mid-week catch ups.
Mount Paradiso Prosecco Bottle
Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut NV
Epernay, France Moet & Chandon rank as one of the most consistently high quality producers within the Champagne region. Drawing equally on all three Champagne varieties, drink this with hot fried chicken!
Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut NV Bottle
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV
Reims, France Arguably the most recognisable wine label in the world, the Pinot Noir-dominant Veuve Clicquot has long set the standard for NV Champagne with its rich fruit-forward flavours and charge of fine bubbles
Wine: White
Rebel Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, NZ Intense and powerful aromas of lime, gooseberry and passionfruit punch through. To taste palate is full and rich with juicy natural acidity and perfectly balanced minerality that gives the wine a long and luscious finish.
Rebel Sauvignon Blanc Large Glass
Rebel Sauvignon Blanc Bottle
Mill Flat Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, NZ Mill Flat – from the cool of Marlborough’s Awatere Valley – is bright & punchy NZ Sauvignon Blanc at it’s best. Expect trademark smells of green apple, passionfruit & soft summer herbs. Drink it with salads & seafood alike.
Mill Flat Sauvignon Blanc Large Glass
Mill Flat Sauvignon Blanc Bottle
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, NZ This is hand-crafted Marlborough Sauv Blanc dialed up to 11! Expect intensity of fruit taken to a whole nother level – gooseberry, nectarine, lime & leafy green herbs – it’s all here & it’s mind blowing!
Pennello Pinot Grigio DOC
Delle Venzia, Italy From the ‘Delle Venzie’ sub region in Italy’s chilly North-West, this is textbook Pinot Grigio where smells of lemon sherbet & ripe pear lead to a clean and racy mouthful of wine. Delicious!
Pennello Pinot Grigio DOC Large Glass
Pennello Pinot Grigio DOC Bottle
Rippon Mature Vines Riesling Bottle
Central Otago, NZ From one of the most picturesque vineyards on the planet, the biodynamically-farmed Rippon Mature Vines Riesling comes layered with smells of mandarin, dried mango & honey, while the palate is rich and dry. Drink it with mussels or salt & pepper squid.
Red Hut Pinot Gris
Marlborough, NZ From the cool of Marlborough on the South Island, this vegan-friendly Pinot Gris delivers gentle smells of pear, quince and nectarine, while the palate is textural and rich. Drink it with pizzas or chicken dishes.
Radford Dale 'Vinum' Chenin Blanc Bottle
Stellenbosch, South Africa From the foothills of Helderberg Mountain, Stellenbosch, this is dry-grown, bush-vine Chenin that oozes style & richness. Fermented in old large format oak, expect layers of stone & citrus fruit, oatmeal and sweet spice.
Jules Taylor Gruner Veltiner Bottle
Marlborough, NZ
Lost Woods Chardonnay
Limestone Coast, SA Punching well above it’s weight, Lost Woods Chardonnay offers the kind of detail often reserved for far pricier wines. Think peach, rockmelon & cashew – the perfect partner to fish, chicken or your favourite salads.
Wairau River Estate Chardonnay
Marlborough, NZ Nose displays fruitful aromas of nectarine and citrus, complemented by delicate floral and savoury notes. These characters translate generously through the palate with lime, ripe peach and biscuit flavours supported by fine mineral acidity.
Kumeu River Village Chardonnay Bottle
Kumeu/Hawkes Bay, NZ From the stables of Kumeu River, this is possibly the best value Chardonnay produced on the planet! Expect nectarine, grapefruit, cashew and mineral, while the palate is long & beautifully balanced. Drink it with prawns or scallops.
Man O'War Estate Chardonnay
Waiheke Island, NZ The Estate Chardonnay exhibits intense ripe stone fruit characters with subtle hints of passionfruit seed and a nutty lees influence.
Domaine Thierry Mothe Chablis AC Bottle
Burgundy, France Youthful greenish-yellow in appearance. Prototypical Chablis nose of grapefruit pith, lemon citrus, green apple, wet stone and crushed oyster shells. Bone dry, limpid, fresh, lively and vibrant. The nose flows through to the palate. Deliciously ‘crunchy’ and fresh with an attractive saline edge.
Wine: Rose
Rebel Rose
Hawkes Bay, NZ
Summerhouse Pinot Rose Bottle
Marlborough, NZ Made from Pinot Noir (pale colour, flavour & gentle tannins), this is cracking dry rose where coral pink colour leads to a nose of cranberry & juicy red apple. Drink it with lighter salads, seafood & chicken parmas.
SUD Rose IGP
Languedoc, France 100% Grenache, with smells of citrus rind & dried herbs. The palate is bright red-berried fruit, bone dry & mineral-textured with racy acidity & a lick of tannin. Great alone, but charcuterie & cheese boards make an awesome match.
Wine: Red
Rebel Merlot
Hawkes Bay, NZ
Rose & Rose Pinot Noir
Marlborough, NZ Intense lifted notes of ripe tropical fruits and citrus on the nose. Refined and elegant displaying a finely textured palate with flavours of guava and stone fruit. Wonderfully expressive with a fresh, dry finish.
Rose & Rose Pinot Noir Bottle
Marlborough, NZ
Three Paddles Pinot Noir Bottle
Martinborough, NZ From the southern tip of the North Island, this is rich and multi-layered Pinot Noir where 10% whole bunches & 12 months in French oak barriques delivers a wine that is perfect for roast chicken or chargrilled pork.
Ata Rangi 'Crimson' Pinot Noir
Martinborough, NZ Ata Rangi rank as one of the greatest Pinot Noir producers in the Southern Hemisphere & their second label ‘Crimson’ is incredible. Layers of red & black cherry, spiced plum & raspberry make this a great match for slow roast lamb shoulder.
Two Paddocks Pinot Noir
Central Otago, NZ, 12.5% This wine shows black currant, ripe red plum fruit and spicy aromatics following through to a rich plush but elegantly textured mouthfeel with great density, persistence and poise.
Kopiko Bay Merlot
Hawkes Bay, NZ It is made from the Merlot grape variety and is known for its smooth and rich taste. On the palate, you can expect flavours of dark fruit such as blackberry and plum, as well as notes of vanilla, chocolate, and spices.
El Payador Malbec
Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina Deep red in the glass with a bold and expressive nose of black fruits and raspberries with subtle notes of spicy oak. The palate is medium bodied with compelling red berry flavours framed by chalky tannins and a savoury character. An impressively long, dry finish makes it a good match for lamb backstraps with rosemary and garlic.
Antinori Santa Christina Sangiovese Merlot
Tuscany, Italy Santa Cristina Toscana shows a ruby red colour with purple highlights. On the nose, delicate notes of cherries and ripe red fruit, typical of Sangiovese and Syrah, mingle with the characteristic balsamic sensations of Merlot. The palate is ample and supple and the finish and aftertaste are fruity.
South Rock Shiraz
Barossa Valley, SA South Australia’s Barossa Valley is synonymous with great Shiraz. Drinking beautifully now, South Rock comes with layers of raspberry, sweet plum & bitter chocolate, while the palate is full, rich & intense. Drink it with chargrilled steak or lamb.
Trinity Hill Syrah Bottle
Hawkes Bay, NZ A fruit-dominant and complex wine bursting with intense blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry flavours. With supple tannins, crisp acidity, and a touch of toasty oak it displays a lingering finish with plenty of spice. Enjoy now for the beautiful perfume and fruit freshness.
Te Mata Estate Range Cab Merlot Bottle
Hawkes Bay, NZ Set to celebrate 130 years in 2026, Te Mata are widely regarded as one of NZ’s most iconic producers. This is medium bodied Cabernet – restrained & fine-boned – and just the partner to your favourite cut of lamb or beef.
Elefante 'El Valiente' Tempranillo
Castilla-la-Mancha, Spain Sweetly ripe and beautifully fragrant on the nose with dark cherry, olive, nutmeg and floral aromas, it’s juicy and nicely rounded in the mouth delivering gentle weight and silky flow. Well framed by fine tannins, offering delightful drinking.
Spirits: Vodka
All spirits are served as a standard 30mL nip
Smirnoff Red
Vodka, Russia, 40%, a pure and clean taste with sweet undertones. It is triple-distilled and filtered ten times.
Absolut Citron
Vodka, Sweden, 40% Absolut Citron is one of the major core flavors of Absolut Vodka. The name means “lemon” in Swedish, and it is made from citrus fruits. It is crafted from Swedish winter wheat and water comes from deep well in Åhus. Absolut Citron was launched in 1988.
Absolut Vanilia
Vodka, Sweden, 40.0% With just a dash of vanilla to smooth out the palate and add complexity, this Vodka is lifted to new heights.
The Reid Single Malt
Vodka, NZ, 44.0% Malted barley is milled, mashed, fermented and distilled in a copper pot. Then, it goes through a second distillation in two German column stills before it’s blended with local water and bottled at 44% ABV. The round bottle should make quite the centrepiece.
Grey Goose
Vodka, France, 40% Creamy sweet nose, velvet body with a smooth attitude to finish. Additionally, the nose has a delicate brown sugar sweetness with a delightful floral undertone. Therefore, Upon tasting you are welcomed with fresh pear and golden apple. Rounding out with hints of wild spice, leather and mineral freshness to finish. Super smooth with little heat and plenty of character. Designed to drink straight at room temperature. Serve alone in a large aromatic glass or as a vodka martini with a pair of quality green olives.
Scapegrace Vodka
Vodka, New Zealand, 40.6% Velvety texture, super clean and balanced, with a slightly creamy and sweet finish. A remarkable canvas for crafting cocktails.
Ketel One Vodka
Vodka, Netherlands, 40% A wheat vodka that is made from European, non-GMO winter wheat. It is distilled in small batches using traditional pot stills, filtered through charcoal and rested until perfect. Ketel One is crisp and clean, with a slight sweetness taste from the wheat and a spicy finish that resembles black pepper.
Rogue Vodka
Spirits: Gin
Gordon's London Dry Gin
Gin, United Kingdom, 37% is a multi-award-winning gin made with only the finest botanicals. It is bold and juniper-led, with zesty notes of citrus and a super smooth texture.
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz
Gin, Australia, 37.8% Rare Dry Gin combined with Yarra Valley Shiraz grapes. Using local cool climate Shiraz this has become a cult-favourite, perfectly balancing sweet fruit and gin. Serve with a wedge of lemon.
Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin
Gin, Australia, 41.8% Rare Dry Gin is classically smooth combination of Asian botanicals with Mediterranean citrus. Explosive citrus from the fresh oranges and native lemon myrtle. Serve over ice with a wedge of fresh orange.
Haymans Sloe
Gin, UK, 26.0% Hayman’s Sloe Gin delivers bitter and sweet notes, complemented with a rich, sweet blackcurrant, fruity nose. Hayman’s Sloe can enjoyed on its own, over ice or in a long drink.
Haymans Old Tom
Gin, UK, 40.0% Hayman’s Old Tom Gin has a botanically intense, fruity nose, with aromas of creamy citrus. Old Tom an excellent gin for classic gin cocktails.
The Botanist Islay Dry
Gin, Scotland, 46.0% Islay artisans, Bruichladdich, turn their hands to producing the first and only Islay Dry Gin. The botanicals used comprise of nine classic gin varietals, plus 22 wild, Islay botanicals that are hand-picked from the wind-swept hills, peat bogs and the Atlantic shores. The result is a highly distinctive, complex, floral gin with outstanding finish and impeccable provenance. In an age of re-badged industrial gins, the Botanist stands out as a truly artisanal, small-batch, hand-crafted labour of love and distiller’s art. A breath of botanical Islay in every glass.
Rogue Society / Scapegrace Premium Dry
Gin, NZ, 42.2% Rogue Society Dry Gin boasts 12 hand selected wild botanicals artistically combined with glacial New Zealand water. Classic juniper jumps out on the nose, followed by subtle hints of lavender and orange blossom. Deep earthy tones of cinnamon bark and nutmeg trail behind to add a sense of warmth. Palate is big, fresh and intense. Smooth and crisp, a harmonic balance of juniper, orange peel and spice come together for a long and flavourful finish.
Scapegrace Black Premium Dry
Gin, NZ, 42.0% 12 botanicals, nature’s wild apostles. Water, torn from the earth 80 years after it was hurled down on New Zealand’s Southern Alps. A whiskey still, 19th century, stumbled upon in a long abandoned shed. These are our ingredients. This is how Scapegrace signs its name around the world. Velvet profile. Citrus forward. Clean finish.
Scapegrace Gold
Gin, New Zealand, 57% A higher-strength variation on the Scapegrace Gin recipe, made in New Zealand using 13 botanicals, with some tangerine peels added to the mix for this one.
Roku Japanese
Gin, Japan, 43.0% Roku Gin is a journey through the four seasons with six unique Japanese botanicals. Sakura Flower, Sakura Leaf, Yuzu Peel, Sencha Tea (Green Tea), Gyokuro Tea (Refined Green Tea) And Sansho Pepper. Each harvested at their peak of season to extract the best flavour to fully embody The Blessings of Nature.
Hendricks
Gin, Scotland, 41.4% Hendrick’s Gin is a deliciously super premium gin. Only Hendrick’s is made with infusions of cucumber & rose petals,alongside a blend of 11 botanicals,a wonderful refreshing gin with a delightfully floral aroma.
Bombay Sapphire
Gin, England, 40%. Bombay Sapphire is triple distilled and features 10 botanicals. Add tonic & fresh lemon for a classic G&T or try Cranberry & Soda for a new & refreshing take.
Malfy Con Arancia
Gin, Italy, 41.0% Distilled using the peel of Sicilian blood oranges, Italian juniper and four other botanicals. Blood oranges are a prized variety in Sicily and harvested in November. Their rich and red colour develops from the cool Mediterranean nights.
Malfy Gin Rosa
Pink Gin, Italy, 41% Distilled using the peel of Sicilian pink grapefruits, Italian juniper berries, rhubarb, and four other botanicals. Enjoy this colourful burst of Italian sunshine on the rocks, with tonic or in your favourite cocktail.
Malfy Limone
Gin, Italy, 41% Malfy Gin is an Italian gin is made using a selection of six botanicals, as well as an infusion of Italian coastal lemons, including some from the Amalfi coast!
Rogue Gin
Gin, New Zealand, 37.5%, Versatility is key. Botanicals of Gisborne grapefruit, Hawke’s Bay coriander, Spanish juniper, Polish angelica, Spanish orange, Italian orris root. With tasting notes of juniper upfront, fresh coriander, with citrus & floral angelica, creamy preserved grapefruit with delicate orris finish.
Spirits: Bourbon
Jim Beam White
Bourbon, Kentucky, USA, 37% Jim Beam Kentucky Straight was originally distilled in 1795. Elegant, smooth and refined. 4 years aged in newly charred American white oak barrels.
Makers Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Bourbon, USA, 40.0% Maker’s Mark is a unique and full-flavoured, hand-made Bourbon, made using the old-style sour-mash method and sealed with the iconic red wax.
Jack Daniels Old No.7 Tennessee Whiskey
Bourbon, USA, 40.0% This is the soul of American whiskey. Its distinct and unique taste comes from refining and mellowing the freshly distilled whiskey drop by drop through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal. The distilled whiskey is then matured in American Oak barrels hand-made by Jack Daniel’s themselves. The only major distiller in the world to make their own barrels. Each batch is made from marrying 170 barrels from all levels of the barrelhouses to achieve consistent colour and taste. Interesting fact – every drop of the world’s biggest selling whiskey comes from a single source, Lynchburg, Tennessee.
Old Forester
Bourbon, USA, 40%, Old Forester bourbon has a sweet and nutty flavor profile. It has notes of sweet vanilla, toffee, caramel, oak, and nuts. The woody elements are balanced with sweet spices and aromas. It is a fantastic sipping bourbon that would also enhance any cocktail.
Spirits: Scotch
Johnnie Walker Red
Scotch, Scotland, 40% From humble beginnings in Scotland, Johnnie Walker has journeyed to dominate the global whisky market and become the world’s best selling Scotch
Chivas Regal 12 Year Old
Scotch, Scotland, 40.0% From the oldest operating distillery in the Scottish Highlands, Chivas Regal has been famous for its extraordinary selection of malt Whiskies. Matured for 12 years the result is a rich and generous Whisky with honey and hazelnut notes and a long creamy finish. Chivas Regal is the perfect gift for all occasions.
Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask
Scotch, Scotland, 40.0% The gateway to double cask maturation, Aberlour 12 year old double cask matured has balanced notes of fruits and spices. Golden amber with hints of ruby red. Soft and rounded with fruity notes of red apples. Sherried character and fruity aromas balanced with a rich chocolate, toffee, cinnamon and ginger spices. Warming and lingering with some smoky notes and gentle pepperiness.
Monkey Shoulder
Scotch, Scotland, 40.0% Monkey Shoulder is a premium Scotch Whisky that is steeped in history and culture and to this day is still tended by hand by the experienced Malt Men of Speyside. A smooth and rich ‘triple’ malt Scotch (a world first!) that has been blended from three of Speyside’s finest single malts and using batches from only 27 casks to produce this fine malt whisky. A delightful nose of sherry, cinnamon baked pear, butterscotch, barley, strawberry and Bourbon vanilla which are all complemented by tangy, sweet nut, citrus, mint, oak and orange peel flavours.
Dalmore 15yo
Scotch, Scotland, 40% The Dalmore 15 year old was first launched in 2007. Matured in Matusalem, Apostoles and Amoroso Sherry casks, it proffers all those winter spice, orange zest and chocolate notes characteristic of Dalmore.
Macallan 12yo Double Cask
Scotch, Scotland, 40% Deliciously smooth, with rich dried fruits and sherry, balanced with woodsmoke and spice
Spirits: Whiskey
Canadian Club
Whiskey, Canada, 37.0% Made since 1858, Canadian Club was first distilled by Hirem Walker and quickly became of the world’s most recognisable brands. Delivering a smooth, light flavor, it is the embodiment of a whisky with the widest appeal, so much so Queen Victoria was known to enjoy Canadian Club, as does fictitious secret agent, James Bond. Blended before aging in white oak barrels for a full six years, Canadian Club, is a benchmark whisky with an extremely smooth, approachable, & versatile taste profile. Best served mixed, with Dry Ginger Ale and fresh squeeze of Lime, Cola or Lemonade.
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Whiskey, Irish, 40.0% The largest selling Irish whiskey in the world today, Jameson has been around since 1780. Produced using unmalted grain and matured in bourbon and oloroso sherry casks for between 4 and 7 years. Jameson has a light and delicate flavour and a wonderfully smooth texture. Enjoy on the rocks in a large, open glass, or with your favourite mixers.
Spirits: Rum
Bacardi Carta Blanca Superior
Rum, Puerto Rico, 37.5% A nice balance of fruity, floral and creamy notes including apricot, lime, banana, orange blossom, lavender, soft nuts, almonds, coconut and marzipan.
Bacardi Carta Oro Superior
Rum, Puerto Rico, 37.5% Rich vanilla and buttery caramel, fruity notes of raisin, orange zest and ripe banana. Hints of toasted almonds and subtle smokiness.
Sailor Jerry Spiced
Rum, Scotland, 40.0% Norman ‘Sailor Jerry’ Collins was the father of old school tattooing and was a master craftsman whose artistry and integrity remain as timeless as the liquid that bears his signature. Sailor Jerry Caribbean Rum is blended with local natural spices, namely Vanilla and Lime. Most definitely a rum that is “strong, but goes down smooth.
The Kraken Spiced
Rum, USA, 40.0% Named after a sea beast of myth and legend, The Kraken is unique Caribbean black spiced rum. Enriched with exotic spice notes of ginger, cinnamon and clove. The rich black colour takes its hue from the mysterious ink with which, as legend has it, The Kraken, a beast of epic proportions, covered its prey. While the smooth taste of the Kraken Rum lends itself to be enjoyed as sipping rum, it also tastes great as a key ingredient in a number of rum based cocktails, such as a traditional Kraken & Cola.
Helmsman Spiced
Rum, NZ, 40.0% Helmsman Rum is crafted from spices that have been blended with the finest Caribbean golden rums. The result is a smooth, well-rounded drop with overtones of rich vanilla, burley spices and a peppery finish. After the ageing and blending process of the rum, It will sit at 40% ABV, which help keep the original flavours of the rum intact. All of this comes together to create a unique balance of flavours that soften the flame of the rum.
Spirits: Tequila
1800 Anejo
Tequila, Mexico, 38.0% Using 100% Weber Blue Agave, picked at their peak — anywhere from 8-12 years old — Añejo is aged in French Oak barrels for a minimum of 14 months. Its finish is described as spicy and well rounded with flavours of toasted oak, vanilla and butterscotch. This deep, luxurious tequila by 1800 is ideal for sipping.
1800 Coconut
Tequila, Mexico, 35% Double-distilled 1800 Silver Tequila infused with natural, ripe coconut flavour. With its slightly-sweet and medium-bodied tropical taste, this versatile spirit is delicious on the rocks and also tastes great mixed with Pineapple juice.
Other Spirits
Aperol
Aperitif, Italy, 11.0% An infusion of high-quality herbs and roots, together with orange peel, Aperol is the perfect apéritivo. Add equal parts Aperol & prosecco, a dash of soda, ice and a wedge of orange to make Aperol Spritz.
Jagermeister Liqueur
Digestif, Germany 35.0% Full-flavoured and wonderfully complex with cola cubes, liquorice, dark chocolate, prunes poached in syrup, damsons, sloes, lemon zest, cinnamon, ginger, aniseed and dried mint leaves. Syrupy sweetness is balanced by spice and peppery spirit attack.
Malibu
Liqueur, USA, 21.0% An iconic coconut spiced Caribbean Rum that is a must have in many tropical cocktails. Malibu on the rocks, makes a livley, refreshing drink on a hot summer’s night.
Pimms No 1
Aperitif, England, 25.0% The original Pimm’s No.1 Cup is a gin based spirit with a fruity flavour, made from a secret recipe infusing gin with a delicate combination of herbal botanicals, caramelised orange and warm spices.
Baileys Irish Cream
Liqueur, Ireland, 17.0% Baileys Original Irish Cream is the indulgent blend of aged Irish whiskey and luscious Irish dairy cream, with hints of cocoa and vanilla. Produced and bottled exclusively in Ireland, Baileys is enjoyed around the world, drizzled over ice cream, swirled into coffee or simply poured over ice.
Soft Drinks
Soft Drink
Coke, Coke No Sugar, Lemonade, Lift, Ginger Ale, Tonic, Soda Water
Lemon Lime Bitters
Juice
Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry, Tomato
Voyage Sparkling
500ml
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
375ml
Red Bull
250ml
East Imperial Classic
East Imperial Grapefruit
Fever-Tree Light Mediteranean Tonic Water
200ml
Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water
Coffee/Tea
Short Black
Long Black
Flat White
Cappuccino
Latte
Piccolo Latte
Mocha
Hot Chocolate
Chai Latte
Pot Of Tea
English Breakfast, Green Tea, Earl Grey Blue Flower, Peppermint, Berrylicious
Iced Coffee
Iced Chocolate
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