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Burger and fries at The Helm Bar & Kitchen in Hamilton

The Helm Bar & Kitchen sits on Hamilton's city fringe close to Waikato Stadium, balancing the energy of a sports pub with spaces suited to a settled meal. The open-plan venue includes a cosy restaurant, large screens and an extensive garden bar lit by strings of fairy lights. Ample parking and local, independent ownership reinforce its role as an everyday neighbourhood meeting place rather than a venue reserved only for match days.

Lunch begins with pub classics but is not limited to them. Seafood chowder and a braised-beef pie deliver deep comfort, while fish and chips or steak and eggs keep the offering direct. Eggs Benedict can be built with bacon or mushrooms, and a toasted brioche plate layers pulled beef, hollandaise, slaw and a fried egg. Creamy fettuccine and potato gnocchi provide two pasta-led alternatives to the traditional meat-and-potatoes choices.

Burgers arrive in beef, buttermilk chicken and vegetable versions, each matched with fries and fillings that give it a distinct identity. The pulled-beef patty is paired with cheddar and pickles, the fried chicken adds bacon, Swiss cheese and sriracha aioli, and the vegetarian burger uses a seasonal vegetable patty. Greek lamb salad and a bright seasonal salad offer a lighter counterpoint, with halloumi, chicken or calamari available as additions.

The drinks programme draws on draught beer from New Zealand and overseas, supported by wine and other bar staples. Live acoustic music, televised games and the garden bar create different reasons to visit across the week, while reservations and function options help the same spaces absorb larger gatherings. The Helm is therefore most useful as a genuinely mixed venue: diners can focus on the kitchen, meet for a drink outdoors or build an occasion around sport and music.

Address: 22 Ulster Street, Whitiora, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand

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The Helm Menu

Small Plates

Available All Day. Please note that due to health and safety requirements, all seafood dishes must be consumed on-site and are not available for takeaway. Gluten Free † Dairy Free § Vegetarian VE VeganV on request

Fries
$13

Golden crispy fries served with aioli & tomato sauce. † V

Garlic Pizza Bread
$22

Garlic oil base with mozzarella & parmesan. † § V

Arancini
$26

Roasted butternut pumpkin, brown butter, sage, lemon, mozzarella, parmesan. VE

Chicken Liver Pate
$26

House-made chicken liver pate with port gel, spiced stone fruit compote, candied walnuts & charred sourdough. †

Chicken Skewers
$21

Chargrilled chicken skewers, glazed with honey, soy & ginger, finished with charred lime, coriander & sesame. † §

Beef Croquettes
$24

Crispy beef croquettes filled with braised beef short rib, finished with mustard cream

Slow Braised Beef Brisket Sliders
$26

Soft sliders filled with slow braised beef brisket, red wine jus, aioli and rocket

Prawn Skewers
$19

Charred prawn skewers finished with chilli oil, charred lime, coriander & crispy shallots. † §

Mussels
$26

One dozen fresh mussels served in a classic beurre blanc sauce with grilled sourdough. †

Calamari
$22

Tender calamari with nam jim, charred pineapple, labneh, mung beans & fresh herbs. †

Lamb Flatbreads
$28

Warm flatbread, char-grilled slow braised lamb shoulder, garlic yoghurt, pickled red onion, fresh herbs, mint sauce & lime

Smoked Salmon Pave
$29

Crispy potato pave, house smoked salmon, beetroot cured egg, pea puree, whipped creme fraiche, pickled red onion, crispy capers

Sharing Plates

Crispy Duck Fat Loaded Potatoes
500g $24 / 1kg $42

Agria potatoes pan fried in duck fat until crispy, served with caramelized onion gravy, cheese curds, pulled confit duck leg and spring onions. †

Rack of Ribs
Half Rack $28 / Whole Rack $54

Slow-cooked pork ribs glazed in sticky Korean BBQ sauce, finished with coriander and sesame. † §

Asian Inspired Chicken Nibbles
500g $23 / 1kg $38

Sticky chicken nibbles glazed in gochujang, chilli, honey & soy, finished with sesame. † §

The Helm Platter
$110

500g Korean BBQ pork ribs, 500g asian sticky chicken nibbles, beef croquettes, lamb skewers and garlic pizza bread. †

Pizzas

Available All Day. 30. GF Base 4. Vegan Cheese 3.

Seoul Burner
$30

Bulgogi beef with Napoli sauce, mozzarella, kimchi & cream cheese, finished with aioli, Korean sauce, sesame & lime

Mint Condition
$30

Slow braised lamb with Napoli sauce, mozzarella, caramelised onion, feta, roquette, & mint sauce

Smokehouse Outlaw
$30

Low-and-slow smoked beef short rib with Napoli sauce, fire roasted peppers, caramelised onion, smoked cheddar, pickles & house BBQ sauce

Forest Fire
$30

Roasted mushrooms on a garlic oil base with caramelised onion, mozzarella, goat’s cheese, artichokes, fire roasted red peppers, roquette, & balsamic glaze

Low Tide
$30

Garlic oil base topped with mozzarella, prawns, scallops, crab, red onion & fried capers, finished with safron lemon aioli & fresh dill

Sides

8

Side of Fries
$8
Brown Butter Mash
$8
Butter Glazed Carrots
$8
Fennel & Apple Slaw
$8
Seasonal Garden Salad
$8
Creamy Mushroom, Thyme + Port Sauce
$8
Golden Turmeric Rice
$8
Prawn Skewer
$8

Large Plates

Available Open – 3pm | 5pm – Late. Please note that due to health and safety requirements, all seafood dishes must be consumed on-site and are not available for takeaway. Gluten Free † Dairy Free § Vegetarian VE VeganV on request

Beetroot & Orange
$21

Roasted beetroot & fresh orange with creamy goat’s cheese, baby watercress, candied walnuts & citrus dressing. † V. Add smoked salmon – 14

Classic Chicken Caesar
$24

Cos lettuce tossed with grilled chicken, smoky bacon, garlic croutons, anchovy dressing & Parmigiano Reggiano. †

Seafood Chowder
$29

Rich & creamy seafood chowder with smoked kahawai, scallops, prawns, mussels & crab, finished with herbs & lemon, served with toasted sourdough

Fish & Chips
$29

Beer battered fish served with fries, fennel & apple slaw, safron lemon aioli & a lemon wedge. † §

Thai Green Curry
$29

Thai inspired curry of seasonal vegetables In aromatic house made green curry with coconut, fresh herbs and mung beans. Served with golden turmeric rice. † VE. Add chicken – 8. Add fish of the day – 12

Beef & Ale Pie
$30

Slow braised beef in dark ale, with caramelised onion & herbs, baked in golden flaky pastry, served with brown butter mash. Add blue cheese – 3. Add smoked cheddar crumb – 3

Devilled Sausages
$34

Grilled beef sausages in a dark ale, tomato & mustard devilled sauce, served with fennel & apple slaw & creamy brown butter mash. † § VE

Wild Venison Burger
$31

Aromatic spiced venison pattie with roquette, aioli, sweet chilli jam, creamy brie, fried egg & pickled beetroot on a buttered bun, served with fries & aioli. † VE

Lamb Ragu Rigatoni
$36

Tender lamb slowly braised in rich tomato & red wine sauce, tossed through rigatoni & finished with Parmigiano Reggiano

Beef Short Rib
$45

Slow braised beef short rib served with parsnip puree, red wine jus, butter glazed baby carrots, pickles and micro herbs. †

Scotch Fillet Steak
$45

300g scotch fillet, served with fries, aioli and fried eggs. †

Scotch Fillet Steak
$49

300g scotch fillet, served with brown butter mash, baby carrots and red wine jus

Eye Fillet Steak
$52

Eye fillet served with creamy sherry & thyme mushroom sauce, brown butter potato mash, 63-degree sous vide egg, parmesan tuile & crispy onion. †. Add prawns – 7

Kids

15. Gluten Free † Dairy Free § Vegetarian VE VeganV on request

Chicken Nuggets
$15

Fries, salad & tomato sauce

Fish Bites
$15

Fries, salad & tomato sauce

Cheese Pizza
$15

Napoli sauce & melted mozzarella. † §

Pasta
$15

Napoli sauce & melted mozzarella. §

Sundae
$6

Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce & sprinkles

Desserts

Burnt Basque Cheesecake
$19

Silky caramelised vanilla cheesecake with a perfectly burnt top, served with seasonal fruit fluid gel. †

Classic Creme Brulee
$19

Rich vanilla custard finished with a crisp caramelised sugar crust. †

Sticky Date Pudding
$19

Served warm with a butterscotch sauce, walnut praline & vanilla ice cream

Sorbet
$12

Please ask your server for today’s sorbet flavour. † V

Weekly Specials

Monday to Friday Lunch deal – 20. Tuesday Burger and drink – 29. Thursday Steak eggs and chips – 29. Friday Oysters and bubbles (POA). Sunday sessions 50% off all pizzas, Sharing plates – 20, Kids meals – 9, Drink deals all weekend long

Lunch deal
$20

Monday to Friday

Burger and drink
$29

Tuesday

Steak eggs and chips
$29

Thursday

Oysters and bubbles

Friday Price: POA

Sharing plates
$20

Sunday sessions

Kids meals
$9

Sunday sessions

Tap Beer

Glass | Pint | Jug

Heineken
Glass $12.50 / Pint $15
Heineken Silver
Glass $12.50 / Pint $15
Tiger
Glass $12.50 / Pint $15
Export Ultra
Glass $11 / Pint $13 / Jug $35

Bottled Beverages

Sol
$10
Heineken
Black
Radler

Cocktails

Rosebud
$16

Wyborowa Vodka, pineapple, cranberry, passionfruit, vanilla & lemon juice

Mojito
$18

Havana 3yr White Rum, mint, lime juice & soda. Classic, Passionfruit, Coconut, Strawberry

Margarita
$18

Olmeca Reposado, lime juice, agave & salt rim. Classic, Passionfruit, Coconut, Strawberry

Espresso Martini
$20

Wyborowa Vodka, Kahlua, espresso, sugar syrup

Wine – Whites

Small | Large | Bottle

The Grayling – Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough NZ
Small $10 / Large $14 / Bottle $47
Stoneleigh Lighter Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough, NZ
Small $11 / Large $15 / Bottle $52
Triplebank Sauvignon Blanc – Awatere Valley, NZ
Small $12 / Large $16 / Bottle $57
Jules Taylor – Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough NZ
Small $15 / Large $19 / Bottle $72

Wine – Reds

Small | Large | Bottle

The Grayling Pinot Noir – Waipara NZ
Small $10 / Large $14 / Bottle $47
Delegat Pinot Noir – Awatere Valley, NZ
Small $13 / Large $17 / Bottle $62
Church Road McDonald Pinot Noir – Hawkes Bay, NZ
Bottle $77
Barossa Valley Estate – Cabernet Sauvignon – Australia
Bottle $62

Wine – Sparkling

Mumm Cordon Rouge – Champagne – France
Bottle $125
Mumm Marlborough – Brut Cuvee – NZ
Bottle $75
Makers Anonymous – Prosecco – Italy
Small $11 / Bottle $45

Non – Alcoholic

Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, Sprite Zero Sugar, L&P, L&P Dry Gingerbeer, Schweppes Lemonade, Schweppes Ginger Ale, Schweppes Tonic, Soda
$6
Keri Juice Company, Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple, Tomato
$7
Redbull, Bundaberg Light Gingerbeer, Voyage Sparkling Water
$7.50

Coffee

Small | Large | Iced

Short Black
Small $5
Long Black
Small $5
Americano
Small $5 / Large $5.50

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