The Rose Irish Pub Menu

The Rose Irish Pub occupies part of Napier's Art Deco Masonic Hotel, pairing an unmistakably central location with the easy sociability of a neighbourhood local. Inside, quirky details give the room personality; outside, the patio offers another place to settle in from midday. Screens show major sporting fixtures, yet the pub also makes space for diners who have come for a complete meal rather than only a drink.

The opening plates suit an unhurried table or a quick snack between rounds. Jalapeno poppers arrive with guacamole, chicken tenders are paired with ranch, and loaded wedges are finished with bacon, cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli. Mushrooms on toast bring a savoury vegetarian option, while beef croquettes and salt and pepper calamari take the selection in richer directions.

Familiar pub cooking anchors the main menu. Beer battered fish and chips sits alongside a beef and Guinness pie, bangers and mash, pork belly and a slow cooked lamb shank. There is also a green Thai vegetable curry, plus dedicated burger and pizza sections, so a group can move from Irish leaning comfort dishes to something lighter, meat free or designed for sharing without leaving the same menu.

Guinness and Kilkenny fit the Irish setting, joined by changing tap beers and a wine list with New Zealand labels. The Rose gives those drinks a lively social backdrop through quizzes, games, televised sport and regular live music. Desserts and a separate children's selection make it practical for families and full dinners, while the entertainment keeps the room useful for a casual catch up later in the day.

Address: 64 Hastings Street, Napier 4110, New Zealand

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