Carey's Bay Hotel is a Victorian pub, restaurant and bar set beside Otago Harbour and an active fishing port. The hotel name now refers to the building's history rather than overnight lodging, as the venue no longer offers accommodation. What remains is a seven-day dining destination closely tied to its waterside setting, where boats, marina activity and sea air become part of a meal. The heritage character is not confined to the exterior: fires, harbour views and a collection of distinct rooms give the property the feel of a lived-in local pub.
Seafood provides the clearest connection between the kitchen and the bay. The menu brings local fish and shellfish into a seafood platter, while ika mata combines raw marinated fish with coconut cream, ginger and chilli. Golden spiced squid, creamy chowder, green-lipped mussels in wine and cream, and a salmon and monkfish pie offer several different expressions of the catch. Fresh fish of the day and battered fish and chips keep the selection grounded in straightforward pub dining, while a seafood red curry adds a warmer, more aromatic direction.
The menu is broader than seafood alone. Crispy chicken salad, ribeye steak, braised lamb shank and pulled-pork roti give meat eaters several substantial alternatives. A separate vegan selection is unusually considered for a traditional pub, with banana blossom prepared as fish and chips, barbecue jackfruit folded into roti, and a vegetable curry served with rice. Dessert continues the comforting tone through sticky ginger pudding with brandy sauce, baklava cheesecake with local honey, meringue with lemon curd, chocolate brownie and crème brûlée with spiced pear.
Different parts of the building suit different kinds of visit. The public bar has window seats looking across the bay and open fires for colder days, while the lounge offers couches and room for family groups. A heated conservatory handles larger meals, the snug gathers a smaller party around one table, and the terrace and courtyard open the experience to the harbour air when the weather cooperates. Together these spaces let Carey's Bay Hotel move naturally from a pint and fish and chips to a family lunch, celebration or private gathering.
Address: 17 Macandrew Road, Careys Bay, Dunedin 9023, New Zealand
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Carey's Bay Historic Hotel Menu
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Main – Platters
Seafood Platter
A generous selection of local seafood. Green lipped mussels, Little neck clams, Ika Mata, Golden squid, Fish bites, Tempura prawn & mini paua pies, Pan fried fish of the day & house made Coconut & Tartare. *D *GF
Antipasto Platter
Chefs’ selection of local New Zealand meats, cheeses, pickles, warm smoked olives, dips, crackers & house made breads. Perfect for two
Main – Sharing Plates
Golden Squid
Dusted with turmeric & coconut seasoning, served with house made Tartare & red onion balsamic dipping sauce *DFO *GFO
Ika Mata
Fresh raw marinated fish, coconut cream & ginger served with a salad & a side of chilli oil *DFO *GFO *H
Pâté Plate
Chicken pâté & a mushroom pâté, with warm smoked olives, crackers & house made grilled breads *GFO
Vegan Wontons
Crispy wontons stuffed with mushroom and feta with salad & peanut dipping sauce *DFO *Vegan *H
Pork Belly Bites
Free farmed pork bites with salad & spicy citrus soy sauce *DFO *GFO
Main – Mains
Soup Of the Day
Freshly made soup of the day served with house made grilled breads *GF *DF *Vegan *H
Carey’s Bay Creamy Seafood Chowder
packed with fish, mussels, squid, shrimp & served with house made grilled breads
Homemade Fish Pie
Chefs’ selection of fresh fish & seafood in a creamy base topped with mash potato *H
Fresh Fish of the Day
Local fresh pan-fried fish served with a selection of seasonal vegetables, potatoes & sauce of the day *GFO *DFO *H Price: Market Price
Battered Fish & Chips
Fresh fish in a crisp batter served with salad, chips, house made tartare & good old kiwi tomato sauce *DFO Price: Market Price
Green lipped Mussel & Little Neck Clam bowl
Mussels & Clams steamed in white wine, mustard & herb butter, finished with coconut cream & fresh coriander. Served with house made grilled breads *GFO
Battered Banana Blossom & Chips
Seasoned banana blossoms in a crisp tempura batter served with salad, house made tartare & good old kiwi tomato sauce *DFO *Vegan *H
Fry Bread Sliders
Choice of pulled pork or jackfruit, served with house made jalapeno mayo, pickles & salad *DFO *Vegan *H
Prime Rib Eye Steak 250gms
Served with roast garlic mash potato, seasonal vegetables & sauce of the day or Garlic Butter *GFO *H
Braised Lamb Shank
Served with roast garlic mash potato, seasonal vegetables & onion gravy
Free Range Crispy Chicken Salad
Served with roasted cashews and a creamy dill dressing *GFO *DFO *H
Thai Red Curry
Served with rice. Choice of seafood $36, chicken $33 or vegan $26.50. Available mild, medium or hot *Vegan *GFO *DFO
Big Breakfast (until 3pm)
bacon, house smoked sausages, free range eggs, baked beans, hash browns, mushrooms & toast *GFO *DFO
Big Vegetarian Breakfast (until 3pm)
eggs, hash browns, spinach, mushrooms, baked beans & toast *GFO *DFO *Vegan *H
Main – Sides
Crispy Fries
Eggs
Mash
Side Salad
Vegetables
Extra Battered Fish
Price: Market price
Sausage
Bread
Mushrooms
Sour Cream
House made Dressing
Sauce
Bar Menu
Antipasto Platter
Chefs’ selection of local New Zealand meats, cheeses, pickles, warm smoked olives, dips, crackers & house made breads. Perfect for two.
Crispy Fries
Crispy fries served with Tomato sauce & house made Aioli- *Vegan
Wedges
Served with Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli sauce- *Vegan options available
Fisherman’s Basket
Fish bites, squid rings, prawn twisters & fries. Served with Tomato Sauce & house made Tartare. *D
Nachos
Served with Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli sauce *GF. Add jalapenos- $1
Bar Platter
Mini hotdogs, chicken nuggets, mini samosas, spring rolls & fries *Vegan options available
Pâté Plate
Chicken pâté & a mushroom pâté, with warm smoked olives, crackers and house made grilled breads *GFO
Olive Plate
A selection of our house smoked olives warmed in lemon and garlic oil
Vegan – Mains
While we serve all vegan ingredients and take care with our preparation in these dishes, we do not have a dedicated vegan deep fryer. A 2.5% bank surcharge will be added to all credit card transactions.
Soup Of the Day
Fresh made soup of the day served with house made grilled breads- *GF *DF *Vegan *H
Vegan Wontons
Crispy wontons stuffed with mushroom and feta with salad & peanut dipping sauce *DFO *Vegan *H
Battered Banana Blossom & Chips
Seasoned banana blossoms in a crisp tempura batter served with salad, fries and house made vegan tartare & good old kiwi tomato sauce *DFO *Vegan *H
Thai Vegetable Red Curry
Seasonal veg served with rice. Served mild, medium or hot *Vegan *GFO *DFO
Vegan all day Breakfast (until 3pm)
hash browns, spinach, mushrooms, baked beans & toast- *GFO *DFO *Vegan *H
Jackfruit Fry Bread Slider
BBQ Jackfruit with hummus, coleslaw, vegan aioli and crispy shallots in a fry bread slider
Chunky Fries
Crispy fries served with Tomato sauce & house made Aioli *Vegan
Olive Plate
A selection of our house smoked olives warmed in lemon and garlic oil
Pâté Plate
Vegan Mushroom pâté, with warm smoked olives, crackers and house made grilled breads *GFO
Vegan – Vegan Desserts
Old Fashioned Caramel & Walnut Ice-Cream Sundae
House made caramel sauce with Maple Walnut ice-cream *GF
Vegan Sticky Date Pudding
Served with homemade caramel & maple walnut ice cream*V
Poached Pears
House poached pears & maple walnut ice cream*GF*V
Affogato
Served with House made maple walnut ice-cream. *GF. Add a single shot of liqueur- $7
Children’s Menu
Kids soup of the day
Served with house made grilled bread *GFO *DFO *Vegan *H
Cheese Roll
Crispy on the outside, melty in the middle, just perfect
Mac and Cheese
Add bacon for $3.00
Filled Fry Bread Slider
Choice of Crispy free-range Chicken, or BBQ Jackfruit salad, slaw & Aioli *H
Choose
Either Chicken Nuggets, Mini Hot Dogs, Spring Rolls or Fish Bites served with Fries & tomato sauce
Eggs on toast (until 3pm)
free-range Egg, Toast & butter *GFO
Battered Banana Blossom
Kids sized version of our Classic Vegan Fish & Chips. Served with a small salad, Tomato sauce & Tartare *Vegan
Half size Crispy Fries
Crispy fries served with Tomato sauce *Vegan
Dessert Menu
Warm Apple Crumble Cake
With homemade caramel & vanilla ice cream
Baklava Cheesecake
Served with poached pear, Greek yogurt & Mihiwaka honey
Meringue Nest
Served with lemon curd, berry compote & fresh cream *GF
Rich Chocolate Torte
Served with berry compote & vanilla ice cream *GF
Crème Brûlée
Served with orange, cranberry & white chocolate shortbread *GF
Old Fashioned Ice-cream Sundae
Choice of homemade caramel, chocolate or mixed berries. *GF. Also available half size- $7.00
Vegan Sticky Date Pudding
Served with homemade caramel & maple walnut ice cream *V
Poached Pears
House poached pears & maple walnut ice cream. *GF *V
Affogato
Served with chocolate dipped shortbread with almond flakes. *GF. Add a single shot of liqueur- $7.00
Irish Coffee
Drinks – Bottled Beer & Cider
We have 8 New Zealand beers on tap, check at the bar or with staff for our latest selection. All tap & bottled beer is available to take-away.
Emerson’s London Porter 5% 440ml (vegan)
Emerson’s Bookbinder 3.9% 500ml
Emerson’s Bird Dog IPA 7% 330ml
Emerson’s Pilsner 4.9% 330ml
Hawkes Bay Brew Co Peach Bomb 5% 330ml (G.F)
Drinks – Healthier Options
Fresh in-house juices – juiced to order, check your table card for our latest selection or ask our friendly wait staff.
B-effect “B-Alive” Craft Kombucha
Wanaka (very low sugar) GF (vegan). Jasmine / Earl Grey
B-effect “B-Alive” Kombucha Cocktails
Earl Grey & Scapegrace Gin / Jasmine & Scapegrace Vodka
Sparkling Mineral Water
Tea Total Herbal Teas
Jade Green / Otago Summer Fruits / Lemongrass & Ginger / Mint
Drinks – Cold Drinks
Bundaberg Ginger Beer (regular or diet)
Phoenix Organic Mango & Passionfruit
L & P can
Iced Latte / Chocolate / Mochaccino / Chai
Drinks – Hot Drinks
Take-away cups 50c
Flat White
Long Black / Americano
Latte
Cappuccino
Drinks – Whites
We have an off license. All our wine is available to take-away. Ask for a cap if you would like to finish your wine at home.
Rabbit Ranch Sauvignon Blanc – Central Otago
SWNZ Sustainable Vineyard, Vegan. Fresh aromas of passionfruit & grapefruit with capsicum, tomato & green beans
Giesen Vineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough
Sustainably Grown & Certified, SWNZ Sustainable Vineyard, Vegan. Tropical notes, citrus & fresh cut herbs
Seaspray VM Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough
Briny with lively acidity & flavours of kaffir lime, capsicum & fresh herbs
Maude Pinot Gris – Central Otago
SWNZ Sustainable Vineyard. Pear apricot & nectarine- drier style gris
Drinks – Reds
We have an off license. All our wine is available to take-away. Ask for a cap if you would like to finish your wine at home.
Peregrine Saddleback Rose – Central Otago
Organic, Sustainable, Vegan. Rock melon, rosewater and pretty florals followed by a soft creamy palate with fresh summer berries
Rabbit Ranch Pinot Noir – Central Otago
Vegan, SWNZ Sustainable Vineyard. Soft, warm & fruity with a hint of smokiness
Grant Burge 5th Generation Shiraz – Barossa Valley
Sustainable Vineyard. Blackberry, anise, oak, vanilla and spice with sweet fruit & ripe tannins
Alpha Domus Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon – Hawke’s Bay
SWNZ Sustainable Single Vineyard, Organic, Vegan. Vanilla spice, dark plum, liquorice & berries
Drinks – Straight to Dessert
Quinta de la Rosa Ruby Reserve Port – Douro Valley, Portugal
Certified Sustainable, transitioning to organic. Rich & fruity, not too sweet
Grahams Fine Tawny Port – Douro Valley, Portugal
Certified Sustainable, transitioning to organic, biodiverse. Dried fruits, nuts & caramel, a drier style port
Drinks – Bubbles
Veuve de Vernay Brut – NV France
Silky with stonefruit, citrus & almond
Alpha Domus Beatrix Sparkling Rose – Hawkes Bay
Vegan, Sustainable, Single Vineyard. Strawberries & raspberries with hints of red apple & Turkish delight
Pasqua “Romeo & Juliet” Prosecco – Italy
Organic, Vegetarian. Fresh & fruity pear, clementine & apple
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Against typical prices in Dunedin
- Flat white Typical in Dunedin: $6.00 $5.00
- Long black Typical in Dunedin: $5.25 $4.00
- Latte Typical in Dunedin: $6.00 $6.00
- Cappuccino Typical in Dunedin: $6.00 $5.00
Recent price changes
Tracked each time the menu updates
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Affogato
October 30, 2026
$9.00$10.00 up -
Battered Banana Blossom
October 30, 2026
$12.00$14.00 up