The Bank Bar & Brasserie is a long-running anchor of Hamilton's south-end hospitality strip, occupying its Victoria Street site since the 1990s. It trades every day, moving from brunch and lunch into dinner, drinks and a particularly late Saturday finish. The room operates as both a family-friendly eatery and a central-city bar, which explains the menu's emphasis on generous, recognisable food. Diners can book a meal, stop after work, or join one of the regular events without needing a different venue for each part of the day.
Brunch covers several moods rather than following one formula. Pancakes come with vanilla cream, blueberry compote and maple syrup, while eggs Benedict uses a potato hash cake as part of its base. Chicken waffles combine crisp chicken, mascarpone, bacon and maple, and the big breakfast gathers eggs, chorizo, bacon, mushrooms, hash and tomato. A dedicated Sunday waffle menu takes the format further with sweet choices such as Biscoff or Nutella and savoury combinations built around hot-honey chicken or pork belly.
The main menu is grounded in pub and brasserie favourites. Beer-battered gurnard and chips, pork schnitzel with mash, slow-cooked lamb rump and chargrilled sirloin cover the traditional plates. The Bank burger adds beetroot, bacon and a fried egg, while nachos can be made with beef brisket or vegan jackfruit. Chicken satay, pork and prawn dumplings, potato gnocchi and a vegan burger move the choice beyond standard grill food, which is useful when a table wants familiar portions but not identical flavours.
Dessert remains equally generous: molten chocolate cake, crème brûlée, sticky date pudding, apple shortcake, cheesecake and a Nutella waffle all favour comforting finishes. A children's menu reinforces the family side, while the bar and late hours support drinks and entertainment later in the week. The venue can also host private events and large dinners, including in an upstairs area. That combination of broad food, central location and flexible spaces is why The Bank works as both an everyday Hamilton meal and a larger social meeting point.
Address: 117 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand
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The Bank Bar and Brasserie Menu
All Day Brunch
PANCAKES
light fluffy pancakes, vanilla cream, blueberry compote, and maple syrup
EGGS BENEDICT
poached eggs on a potato hash cake, ciabatta, bacon, baby spinach, and hollandaise
CHICKEN WAFFLES
buttermilk Belgian waffles, crispy fried chicken, vanilla mascarpone, and streaky bacon, with maple syrup
BIG BREAKFAST
your choice of poached, fried, or scrambled eggs, with chorizo sausage, bacon, mushroom, potato hash, tomato, ciabatta
LUNCH – Large Mains
CRISPY PORK SCHNITZEL
two slow cooked pork scotch fillets crumbed and fried until golden served with potato mash, pepper caramel, a fresh cos salad, and jus
CLASSIC FISH AND CHIPS
New Zealand gurnard fillet in a crispy Monteith’s golden beer batter with golden fries, tomato sauce, tartare, lemon and a fresh cos salad
LAMB RUMP
slow cooked New Zealand lamb rump, with creamy potato mash, minted peas, and rich jus
THE BANK’S SIGNATURE NACHOS
pulled beef brisket or vegan jackfruit, with refried beans on crispy corn chips, served with cheese sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and tomato salsa
THE BANK BURGER
1/3 pounder patty with melted cheese, smoky BBQ sauce, beetroot, crispy bacon, a fried egg, cos lettuce, and red onion, served with golden fries
CHARGRILLED SIRLOIN
250gm prime New Zealand beef sirloin seared on the chargrill to your liking and served with a fried egg, golden fries, fresh coleslaw, and garlic butter
$15 Mains
PORK BELLY BAOS
two bao buns with crispy pork belly, ginger pickles, sriracha mayo, peanuts, and coriander
TWICE COOKED PORK RIBS
a half kilo of sticky pork ribs blanched in honey and spices, oven roasted and served with a hoisin, orange, and sesame seed sauce
SPICED CHICKEN SALAD
mild Ras El Hanout spiced chicken, sundried tomato slaw, sunflower seeds, hummus, and a date syrup dressing
POTATO GNOCCHI
served in a creamy mushroom sauce with wilted spinach and shaved parmesan
PORK AND PRAWN DUMPLINGS
8 pan fried dumplings with homemade medium spiced Szechuan chili oil and soy sauce
CHICKEN SATAY
marinated chicken breast cooked in a rich peanut satay sauce, with onion and capsicum, served with basmati rice
HAM AND CHEESE TOASTY
Champagne ham, melting Swiss cheese and mustard in toasted garlic sourdough, served with golden fries and tomato relish
BACON AND EGGS
two poached eggs and crispy streaky bacon on toasted ciabatta with tomato relish
CHICKEN QUESADILLA
a grilled tortilla encasing spicy chicken strips, with cheese, sweet corn and fresh herbs, finished with sour cream, salsa, and jalapeños
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
crispy fried chicken strips, seasoned with The Bank’s secret recipe, served with chipotle mayo
BACON AND MUSHROOM CARBONARA
mushroom, bacon, and parmesan cheese, served with classic fettuccine, in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce
SEAFOOD CHOWDER
rich and creamy chowder made with a selection of the sea’s finest catch, served with a slice of toasted ciabatta
CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER
1/4 pounder patty with two slices of melted cheese, tomato sauce, mustard, pickles, and onion
BBQ TEXAN CHICKEN BURGER
Southern-fried chicken breast with streaky bacon, melted cheese, smoky BBQ sauce, battered onion rings, and mayo
THE VEGAN BURGER
plant based ‘chicken’ pattie with onion rings, tomato salsa, fresh slaw and vegan mayo
Snacks
CURLY FRIES
GOLDEN FRIES WITH AIOLI
CHEESE AND BACON WEDGES
crisp golden wedges, covered with bacon and cheese, topped with sweet chilli, and sour cream
SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARI
fried calamari rings served with wasabi mayo, kelp furikaki, and lime
THREE CHEESE ARANCINI
risotto balls, lightly fried in golden crumb, stuffed with mozzarella, brie and parmesan, served with garlic aioli
CHEESY GARLIC BREAD
chunky slices of toasted ciabatta spread with garlic butter, and topped with melted cheese
Dinner Starters
CHEESY GARLIC BREAD
chunky slices of toasted ciabatta spread with garlic butter, and topped with melted cheese
SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARI
fried calamari rings served with wasabi mayo, kelp furikaki, and lime
PORK BELLY BAOS
two bao buns with crispy pork belly, ginger pickles, sriracha mayo, peanuts, and coriander
THREE CHEESE ARANCINI
risotto balls, lightly fried in golden crumb, stuffed with mozzarella, brie and parmesan, served with garlic aioli
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
crispy fried chicken strips, seasoned with The Bank’s secret recipe, served with chipotle mayo
CHEESE AND BACON WEDGES
crisp golden wedges, covered with bacon and cheese, topped with sweet chilli, and sour cream
SEAFOOD CHOWDER
rich and creamy chowder made with a selection of the sea’s finest catch, served with toasted ciabatta
DINNER – Large Mains
TENDER BRAISED LAMB SHANK
New Zealand lamb shank slowly braised in a rich red wine and rosemary stock, served on potato mash with roasted root vegetables, steamed seasonal greens, and finished with jus
CHARGRILLED SIRLOIN
250gm prime New Zealand beef sirloin seared on the chargrill to your liking and served with a fried egg, golden fries, fresh coleslaw, and garlic butter
THE BANK’S SIGNATURE NACHOS (LARGE SIZE)
pulled beef brisket or vegan jackfruit, with refried beans on crispy corn chips, served with cheese sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and tomato salsa
TWICE COOKED RIBS (ONE KILO)
A kilogram of sticky pork ribs blanched in honey and spices, oven roasted and served with a hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce
$20 Mains
CHICKEN SATAY
marinated chicken breast cooked in a rich peanut satay sauce, with onion and capsicum, served with paratha roti, and basmati rice
CHICKEN QUESADILLA
grilled tortillas encasing spicy chicken strips, with cheese, sweet corn and fresh herbs, finished with sour cream, salsa, and jalapeños, served with golden fries
POTATO GNOCCHI
served in a creamy mushroom sauce with wilted spinach and shaved parmesan
CHICKEN CARBONARA
chicken, mushroom, bacon, and parmesan cheese, served with classic fettuccine, in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce
PORK AND PRAWN DUMPLINGS
12 pan fried dumplings with homemade medium spiced Szechuan chili oil and soy sauce
THE BANK’S SIGNATURE NACHOS (REGULAR)
pulled beef brisket or vegan jackfruit, with refried beans on crispy corn chips, served with cheese sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and tomato salsa
TWICE COOKED RIBS (HALF KILO)
a half kilo of sticky pork ribs blanched in honey and spices, oven roasted and served with a hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce
SPICED CHICKEN SALAD
mild Ras El Hanout spiced chicken, sundried tomato slaw, sunflower seeds, hummus, and a date syrup dressing
CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER
1/3 pounder patty with two slices of cheese, tomato sauce, mustard, pickles, and onion, served with golden fries
BBQ TEXAN CHICKEN BURGER
southern-fried chicken breast with streaky bacon, melted cheese, smoky BBQ sauce, battered onion rings, and mayo, served with golden fries
THE VEGAN BURGER
plant based ‘chicken’ pattie with onion rings, tomato salsa, fresh slaw and vegan mayo, served with golden fries
$25 Mains
OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST
stuffed with mozzarella and smoky bacon, served with crispy potato, steamed seasonal greens, and capsicum mayo
CLASSIC FISH AND CHIPS
New Zealand gurnard fillet in a crispy Monteith’s golden beer batter with golden fries, tomato sauce, tartare, lemon, and a fresh cos salad
CRISPY PORK SCHNITZEL
two slow cooked pork scotch fillets, crumbed and fried until golden, served with potato mash, pepper caramel, a fresh cos salad, and jus
LAMB RUMP
slow cooked New Zealand lamb rump, with creamy potato mash, minted peas, and rich jus
THE BANK BURGER
1/3 pounder patty with melted cheese, smoky BBQ sauce, beetroot, crispy bacon, a fried egg, cos lettuce, and red onion, served with golden fries
Sides
STEAMED SEASONAL GREENS
TEMPURA ONION RINGS
CREAMY SEASONED POTATO MASH
CRISP GARDEN SALAD
ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES
COLESLAW
CURLY FRIES
GOLDEN FRIES WITH AIOLI
Bank Platter
BANK PLATTER
three cheese arancini, salt and pepper calamari, southern fried chicken, pork and prawn dumplings, and cheesy garlic bread
Dessert
MOLTEN CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE
hot chocolate cake with a molten centre served with salted caramel ice cream and rich chocolate ganache
CRÈME BRÛLÉE
vanilla and raspberry crème brûlée served with berry gel
ICE CREAM SUNDAE
salted caramel ice cream and chocolate mousse topped with chocolate sauce, Maltesers, roasted white chocolate, and a milk chocolate flake
STICKY DATE PUDDING
warm sticky date pudding served with vanilla bean ice cream and hot homemade butterscotch sauce
APPLE SHORTCAKE
warm apple shortcake served with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and roasted white chocolate, topped with rum and maple sauce
CHEESECAKE
dark chocolate cheesecake served with chocolate mousse, pecan and Biscoff crumb, and chocolate flake
NUTELLA WAFFLE
fresh made Belgian waffle, Nutella cream icing, Maltesers, chocolate ganache, roasted hazelnuts
Kids Menu
$5 for 12 years and under
BBQ RIBS
BBQ pork ribs, with fries and tomato sauce
HOT DOGS
four mini hotdogs, with fries and tomato sauce
KID’S BURGER
classic cheeseburger, with fries and tomato sauce
CHICKEN NUGGETS
six chicken nuggets, with fries and your choice of tomato or BBQ sauce
FISH AND CHIPS
lightly battered fish, with fries and tomato sauce
KID’S SUNDAE
your choice of Hokey Pokey OR Goody Gum Drops, with choc top sauce, sprinkles, and a chocolate flake
Coffee
add a shot of your favourite Monin syrup for $1; alternative milks available on request for $1
FLAT WHITE
CAPPUCINO
HOT CHOCOLATE
SHORT BLACK
Special Coffee
double espresso or hot chocolate served with a shot of your favourite liqueur
BAILEYS
FRANGELICO
KAHLUA
DRAMBUIE
Tea
your own teapot with your choice of
EARL GREY
ENGLISH BREAKFAST
GREEN
LEMON AND GINGER
RTD
ABSOLUT AND SPRITE
HARD RATED
SMIRNOFF RED
SMIRNOFF BLACK
Beer/Cider on Tap
Glass | Pint | 1l Jug | 1.8l Jug
HEINEKEN
HEINEKEN SILVER
ASAHI
PERONI
Non-Alcoholic
$23 1.8L Soft Drink Jugs; $25 1.8L Juice Jugs
COCA COLA
COKE ZERO SUGAR
SPRITE ZERO SUGAR
LEMON, LIME AND BITTERS
Cocktail List
Good George Espresso Martini
Good George small batch vodka, Raglan Roast cold brew, coffee liqueur
Moscow Mule
vodka, lime, mint, L&P ginger beer
Mango and Pineapple Mojito
white rum, mango syrup, pineapple, sugar, fresh lime, soda water
Red Bull
RED BULL & VODKA
RED BULL SUGARFREE & VODKA
RED BULL & JAGER
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- Fish and chips Typical in Hamilton: $29.25 $12.00
- Hot chocolate Typical in Hamilton: $5.75 $6.50
- Short black Typical in Hamilton: $4.50 $5.50
- Eggs benedict Typical in Hamilton: $25.00 $25.00
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