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Crispy chicken burger and chips at The Rockpool in Christchurch

The Rockpool is an all-day Christchurch venue where breakfast, pub dining and late-night entertainment occupy the same Hereford Street address. Weekdays begin at 7am and weekends at 8am, then the doors remain open late as the emphasis shifts from coffee and meals to pool tables, live entertainment and the dance floor. A well-stocked bar keeps the room social, but the kitchen is central enough to support ordinary restaurant bookings and group functions. The atmosphere is deliberately inclusive: early risers, lunchtime diners, families, pool players and evening crowds can use the venue differently without changing locations.

Breakfast runs until midday and covers both simple and substantial starts. Toasted and filled bagels, porridge and house coconut-cranberry granola sit beside eggs on sourdough, avocado toast and three versions of eggs Benedict. Corn fritters layer spinach, avocado, sweet chilli and sour cream, while huevos rancheros brings vegetarian chilli to toast. The big breakfast combines eggs, bacon, pork-and-cider sausage, hash brown, tomatoes and mushrooms; a vegetable version uses chilli and spinach instead. Pancakes, smoothies, espresso coffee and breakfast cocktails make the morning menu flexible enough for a quick stop or a slower weekend gathering.

Later service leans into familiar, generous pub food. Chicken parmigiana, smoky pork ribs, lamb shank, roast meat with Yorkshire pudding, bangers and mash, fish and chips and creamy fettuccine form the comfort-food core. Steaks range from rump to fillet and ribeye, while burgers cover beef, buttermilk chicken, battered fish and a vegetarian combination. Snacks include loaded fries, nachos, fried chicken, buffalo wings and fish bites. Pizzas move from Margherita and pepperoni to pulled pork, buffalo chicken, smoked salmon, lamb and vegetable toppings, giving groups plenty to divide across the table.

The Rockpool's social side is built into the physical venue. Rows of pool tables and a dance floor sit alongside live entertainment, and larger groups can arrange pre-orders or a dedicated function menu. Dietary flexibility is practical rather than hidden: gluten-free bread and pizza bases are available, meat can be removed from suitable dishes, and vegan cheese and adaptations appear across the menu. Desserts stay squarely in pub territory with brownie, cheesecake, apple crumble, sticky toffee pudding, crème brûlée and sundaes. The result is a venue that can begin with breakfast, continue through dinner and finish as a night out.

Address: 85 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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The Rockpool Menu

Breakfast

Served until midday. Dietary codes: V Vegetarian, VE Vegan, GF Gluten Free, DF Dairy Free. Other meals can be adapted for dietary requirements, meat can be removed, and gluten-free bread and pizza bases are available. Please advise your server.

Toasted Bagel
$10

with two of the following: cream cheese, jam, honey, pesto, sliced tomato, vegemite, peanut butter

Filled Bagel
$14

smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers and red onion; bacon, lettuce, tomato and cream cheese

Porridge
$13

V VE DF. served with berry compote and your choice of milk or cream and brown sugar

Granola
$15

V VE GF DF. homemade coconut and cranberry granola, served with seasonal fruit, berry compote and coconut yoghurt

Eggs on Toast
$11

V DF. two eggs any style on toasted artisan sourdough

Butties
$10

crispy bacon and HP sauce

Avocado on Toast
$18

V VE GF DF. smashed avocado, baby spinach, crumbled feta and slow roasted tomatoes on toasted artisan sourdough topped with a poached egg (subject to availability)

Eggs Benedict
slow roasted portobello mushroom $17 / streaky bacon or house smoked akaroa salmon $21

V GF DF. two poached eggs on either potato hash or an english muffin and hollandaise sauce. HOUSE FAVOURITE. slow roasted portobello mushroom; streaky bacon or house smoked akaroa salmon

Open Omelette
$17

V GF DF. three egg open omelette with any of the fillings below: smoked salmon, cream cheese and spinach; ham, cheese and mushroom; spinach, feta and mushroom

Corn Fritters
$18

V. corn fritter stack layered with spinach, avocado, sweet chilli and sour cream

Huevos Rancheros
$17

V. spicy vegetarian chilli on toasted artisan sourdough

Pancakes
berry compote, whipped cream and icing sugar $16 / nutella, banana and whipped cream $18 / grilled banana, streaky bacon and maple syrup $18

V. fluffy stack of homemade pancakes: berry compote, whipped cream and icing sugar; nutella, banana and whipped cream; grilled banana, streaky bacon and maple syrup

Big Breakfast
$25

GF DF. two eggs any style, streaky bacon, peter timbs pork and cider sausage, hash brown, slow roasted tomatoes, roasted mushroom and toasted artisan sourdough. HOUSE FAVOURITE

Big Vege Breakfast
$24

V VE DF. two eggs any style, vegetarian chilli, spinach, brown, slow roasted tomatoes, roasted mushroom and toasted artisan sourdough

Kids' Breakfast

$12. All kids’ brekkies come with either a small juice, fluffy, or a hot chocolate.

Dippy Soldiers
$12

two boiled eggs with vegemite soldiers

Bacon & Egg
$12

one egg any style on toast with a piece of streaky bacon and tomato sauce

Pancakes
$12

two small pancakes served with whipped cream, maple syrup and sprinkles

Breakfast Sides

Toasted artisan sourdough, two eggs, slow roasted tomatoes, roasted mushroom, hollandaise, beans, avocado, hash browns
$5
Streaky bacon, peter timbs sausage, house smoked akaroa salmon
$6

Snacks & Sharers

Fries
$11

V GF. add aioli $2

Wedges
$13

served with sour cream and sweet chilli | V

Loaded Wedges or Fries

choose fries or wedges, then add your topping. add gravy and cheese $3; add bacon and cheese $6; add beef chilli and cheese $7; add pulled pork, gherkins, onions and cheese $8

Garlic Loaf
$13

mini loaf served warm with lashings of garlic butter and pesto dipping sauce | V. add cheese $3

Homemade Flat Bread
$16

pesto and sweet chilli | feta, confit garlic and fresh rosemary | blue cheese and onion jam | V | HOUSE FAVOURITE

Nachos
from $17

corn chips, cheese, sour cream and jalapeños with your choice of vegetarian chilli $17; chilli beef $19; pulled pork and pineapple salsa $19 | V GF

Kickn' Chicken
$17

special recipe boneless fried chicken with chipotle aioli

Buffalo Wings (12)
$17

served with blue cheese ranch

Hāpuku Fish Bites
$19

beer battered hāpuku groper bites with tartare and lemon wedges

Cheeseboard

choose from brie, creamy blue or cheddar, served with accompaniments. one cheese $15; two cheeses $24; three cheeses $33

Antipasto Platter
$65

smoked salmon, calamari, prosciutto, chorizo, salami, kalamata olives, sundried tomato, onion jam, crackers, artisan sourdough bread, blue, brie and aged cheddar cheese

Starters & Light Meals

Soup of the Day
$13

served with toasted artisan sourdough, ask your server for today’s offering | V

Salt & Pepper Calamari
entrée $15 / main $21

served with aioli, lemon and salad | HOUSE FAVOURITE

Caesar Salad
$16

cos lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons, a poached egg and anchovies (optional). add grilled chicken $6; add crispy buttermilk chicken $6; add salmon $8

Mediterranean Lamb Salad
$20

with sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, creamy feta and pesto dressing | GF

BLT
$14

crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato with bbq sauce and aioli in a ciabatta bun. add grilled chicken $6; add crispy buttermilk chicken $6; add an egg $3; add brie $5

Open Steak Sandwich
$22

fillet steak cooked to your liking, with lettuce and tomato, on toasted artisan sourdough with onion jam and aioli | HOUSE FAVOURITE. add egg $3; add american cheddar $3

Pulled Pork Sliders (3)
$16

served with slaw and pineapple salsa

Grilled Veggie Stack
$16

grilled portobello mushroom, red onion, roast pumpkin, spinach, cream cheese and pesto in a toasted ciabatta roll (vegan option available) | V VE

Mains

Chicken Parmigiana
from $23

crumbed chicken breast with mozzarella and your choice of napoli sauce $23 or creamy mushroom $25, served with salad and fries | HOUSE FAVOURITE

Rockpool Ribs
$24

pork ribs in a smokey bbq sauce served with curly fries. add slaw $3

Lamb Shank
$25

served with creamy mashed potato, seasonal vegetables and gravy | GF. add shank $8

Rockpool Roast
$24

your choice of lamb or pork, served with creamy mash potato, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, yorkshire pudding and a rich gravy

Bangers and Mash
$24

beckenham butchery sausages on creamy mash, with seasonal vegetables and gravy | GF

Smoked Salmon & Caper Fettuccine
$23

in a creamy white wine sauce

Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Fettuccine
$18

served with parmesan (vegetarian option available). add chicken $6

Hāpuku Fish and Chips
$27

hāpuku groper, pan-seared or beer-battered, served with salad, fries, and tartare sauce

Beef Lasagne
$20

rich beef lasagne. add salad $6

Burgers

served with fries

Rockpool Smash Burger
$19

smashed beef patty, american cheddar, house-made burger sauce, pickles, crispy onion | HOUSE FAVOURITE. add patty $5; add lettuce and tomato $2; add jalapeños $2; add bacon $4

Chicken Burger
$22

buttermilk crispy chicken, slaw, american cheddar and chipotle sauce

Beer Battered Fish Burger
$22

beer battered hāpuku with salad and tartare sauce

Vegetarian Burger
$22

hash brown, portobello mushroom, brie, lettuce, tomato, onion rings and aioli | V

Steaks

Rockpool Steak
$28

250gm angus rump steak, served with fries and salad or creamy mash and seasonal vegetables | GF. add sauce $4

Premium Fillet Steak
$34

220gm fillet with beer battered onion rings, served with fries and salad or creamy mash and seasonal vegetables | HOUSE FAVOURITE. add sauce $4

Ribeye Steak
$36

250g ribeye steak served with fries and two fried eggs | GF. add sauce $4

Sides & Sauces

Sides
$6

fries, garden salad, seasonal vegetables, creamy mashed potato, onion rings, bacon, fried eggs (2)

Sauces
$4

pepper sauce, creamy mushroom, gravy, hollandaise, garlic butter

Classic Pizza

2 classic pizzas $40. Bases rolled to order with tomato base and mozzarella. Gluten-free bases +$3.

Margherita
$22

italian classic with fresh basil and buffalo mozzarella

Hawaiian
$22

smoked ham, pineapple, mozzarella cheese and red onion

Pepperoni
$22

classic combination of mozzarella cheese and cured™ pepperoni salami

Gourmet Pizza

$24. All pizzas come with a pomodoro base and mozzarella cheese. Add anchovies, jalapeños, olives $2. Gluten-free base $3. Half and half $2.

Meatlover's
$24

bacon, pulled pork, chorizo, salami, onion and bbq sauce

Italiano
$24

chorizo, salami, portobello mushroom, olives, capers and onions

Loaded Hog
$24

pulled pork, bacon, red onion, capsicum and cream cheese | HOUSE FAVOURITE

Buffalo Chicken
$24

buffalo buttermilk fried chicken, onion jam, spring onions and blue cheese ranch

Smoked Chicken, Cranberry, and Brie
$24

chicken, red onion, brie and cranberry sauce

Smoked Salmon
$24

smoked salmon, red onions, capers and cream cheese

Prosciutto & Rocket
$24

buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, topped with fresh rocket, shaved parmesan and extra virgin olive oil

Greek Lamb
$24

lamb fillet, sundried tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese

Vegetarian Pizza

$24. All pizzas come with a pomodoro base and mozzarella cheese. Vegan cheese available.

Vegetarian Medley
$24

medley of tomato, onion, portobello mushroom, spinach, feta and olives | V

Sun Worshipper
$24

roast pumpkin, sun-dried tomato, red onion, spinach, cream cheese and pine nuts | V VE vegan option available

The Fun Guy
$24

portobello mushroom and blue cheese | V

Dessert

Chocolate Brownie
$13

with kapiti vanilla ice cream and whipped cream

Gourmet Kapiti Sundaes
$13

chocolate brownie and berry | caramel toffee pudding

Cheesecake
$13

ask your server for today’s flavour, served with whipped cream

Apple Crumble
$13

served with kapiti vanilla ice cream and whipped cream

Sticky Toffee Pudding
$13

served with butterscotch sauce, kapiti vanilla ice cream and whipped cream | HOUSE FAVOURITE

Crème Brûlée
$13

vanilla bean custard with a crisp caramelised sugar top

Affogato
$10

served with kapiti vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. add liquor $5

Rice + Noodles

Pad Thai
vege $20 / tofu $20 / chicken $22 / prawns $24 / fish $26

stir-fried rice noodles cooked in a pad thai sauce with beansprouts and a fried egg, topped with roasted peanuts. GFO ••

Pad Kee Mao (Spicy Thai Stir-Fry Noodle)
vege $20 / tofu $20 / chicken $22 / prawns $24 / fish $26

Fresh chili, garlic, peppercorns, and fragrant Thai basil and kaffir lime leaves. GFO ••

Pad See-Ew
vege $20 / tofu $20 / chicken $22 / prawns $24 / fish $26

stir fried rice noodles, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower with egg and dark soy sauce. GFO •

Micky's Fried Rice
vege $20 / tofu $20 / chicken $22 / prawns $24 / fish $26

fried rice with seasonal vegetables and egg. GFO •

Salads, Soups + Light Meals

Chicken Roti (2)
$18

chicken satay served on roti with cos lettuce and Sriracha mayo

Five Spice Pork Belly
$24

slow-braised pork belly in a rich, aromatic soy-based sauce with warm spices, served with a crisp green apple salad. •

Spicy Thai Salmon Fillet
$25

steamed salmon fillet with chilli, coriander and garlic sauce

Thai Salad
$24

mixed salad with thai herbs and a spicy dressing, served with your choice of rib-eye steak, crispy tofu, or grilled salmon. •

Micky's Chicken Som Tum
$24

grilled marinated chicken thigh served with a som tum style salad and topped with roasted peanuts. ••

Larb
$24

traditional thai salad with minced chicken, ground toasted jasmine rice with spring onions, thai herbs, chilli and lime juice. •

Tom Yum Soup
chicken $18 / prawns $20 / fish fillet $22

aromatic thai herb broth with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime, mushrooms, tomatoes and spring onion. •

Tom Kha Soup
tofu $18 / chicken $18 / prawns $20 / fish fillet $22

mild coconut cream soup with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime, mushrooms, tomatoes, spring onion and coriander. •

Snacks + Starters

Fries
$12

add aioli $3

Wedges
$14

served with sour cream and sweet chilli

Garlic Loaf
$14

mini loaf served warm with lashings of garlic, butter and pesto dipping sauce. add cheese $3

Satay Chicken Skewers
$16

four chicken skewers topped with satay sauce, served with spicy pickled cucumber sauce. •

Hāpuku Fish Bites
$20

beer battered hāpuku groper bites with tartare and lemon wedges. •

Crispy Coconut Prawns (5)
$18

crunchy coated prawns served with sweet chilli sauce

Hot & Spicy Wings
1/2 doz $13 / 1 doz $17

fried chicken wings in an aromatic crispy coating with kaffir lime leaves served with sweet chilli sauce. •

Prawn Rangoon Wontons (4)
$15

wontons stuffed with prawn, spring onion and cream cheese served with sweet chilli sauce

Vegetarian Curry Puffs (5)
$13

deep fried kumara and potato in puff pastry

Pub Classics

Hāpuku Fish & Chips
$28

hāpuku groper, pan-seared or beer-battered, served with fries, and tartare sauce. GFO •

Steak, Eggs & Chips
$31

250g ribeye, served with chips, two fried eggs and mushroom sauce

Chicken Burger
$24

crispy chicken burger with american cheese and bacon served with fries

Curry + Stir Fry

All curries and stir fried dishes come with a side of steamed jasmine rice.

Satay Stir Fry
tofu $22 / chicken $24 / prawns $26 / fish $26

vegetables cooked in a homemade peanut sauce. GFO ••

Garlic & Black Pepper
crispy tofu $22 / crispy chicken $24 / crispy prawns $26 / crispy fish $26

vegetables cooked with fried garlic and black pepper sauce. •

Sweet & Sour
crispy tofu $23 / crispy chicken $25 / crispy prawns $27 / crispy fish $29

stir fried pineapple, tomatoes and vegetables cooked with sweet and sour sauce. •

Green Curry
tofu $21 / chicken $22 / prawns $24 / fish $24 / salmon $24

green curry sauce with steamed bok choy and south-east asian herbs. •

Grilled Chicken in Spicy Red Curry
$28

a rich and aromatic thai red curry made with coconut milk, red chili paste, and fragrant herbs. Served with tender grilled chicken. ••

Beef Cheek Curry
$28

slow cooked beef cheek in penang curry, served with steamed broccoli topped with crushed peanuts. •

Massaman Lamb Shank
$28

slow cooked lamb shank with potatoes in a rich coconut and spice infused massaman curry sauce, topped with kumara chips and fried shallots. ••

Sides

Steamed Rice
$4
Peanut Sauce
$4
Roti
$4
Coconut Steamed Rice
$6

Specials

$12 Breakfast
$12

Enjoy 2 eggs your way, toasted artisan bread, crispy bacon, and your choice of coffee or juice for just $12.

$25 Ribs Deal
$25

A proper feed for just $25. Enjoy sticky ribs, curly fries and any house drink with family, friends, or your work mates.

Pizza Deal
12pm–10pm $40 / 10pm–close $30

Two classic pizzas for $40 from 12pm–10pm, or make it a late one with two classic pizzas for $30 from 10pm–close. Fresh homemade bases, easy to share, and perfect for mate dates, catch-ups, or easy dinners.

Aperol Spritz
$10

This one’s for the girls, the catch-ups, and the sunny afternoons. Aperol Spritz for just $10.

Heineken Deal
2 bottles $17

$17 for 2 bottles

$6 House Wine
$6

A glass of house wine for just $6. Easy choice.

Breakfast Cocktails

Mimosa
$12

prosecco and orange juice

Kir Royale
$14

prosecco and chambord liqueur

Bloody Mary
$16

absolut vodka, horseradish, spices, tabasco and tomato juice

Irish Coffee
$14

vivace coffee, jameson whiskey and fresh cream

Cold Drinks

GLASS | PINT

Soda
Glass $4.50 / Pint $7

coke | coke zero | sprite | L&P | ginger ale | tonic

Juice
Glass $5.50 / Pint $8.50

orange | apple | pineapple | cranberry | tomato

Homegrown Orange Juice
$6.50

raw cold pressed

Ginger Beer
$6

Tap Beer

GLASS | PINT | JUG

Micky's Gold Lager 4%
Glass $9 / Pint $12 / Jug $17
Export Ultra Low Carb 4.2%
Glass $9 / Pint $12 / Jug $17
Monteith's Golden Lager 4.5%
Glass $9 / Pint $13 / Jug $24
Monteith's Wayfarer Pilsner 4.9%
Glass $9 / Pint $13 / Jug $24

Bottled Beer

Quart Bottles (750ml) Export Gold 4% | DB 4% | Tui 4%
$11
Heineken 5%
$11
Sol 4.5%
$11
Asahi Super Dry 5%
$12

Cocktails

Black Apple
$16

jamesons black, chambord, apple juice, lemon juice, blackcurrant, apple slices

Pot of Gold
$16

jamesons, islay whiskey, lemon, ginger, honey, egg whites, edible gold flakes

Irish Maid
$16

jamesons, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, sugar syrup, cucumber slice

Moneyshot
$12

vodka, butterscotch, banana, gingerbread, cream

Hot Drinks

COFFEE Vivace Espresso. SMALL | LARGE. TEA t leaf T organic loose-leaf teas.

Black
Small $4.50 / Large $5

espresso | americano | long black

White
Small $5 / Large $5.50

piccolo | macchiato | flat white | latte | cappuccino

Mocha
Small $5 / Large $5.50
Hot Chocolate
Small $5 / Large $5.50

Sparkling Wine

GLASS | BOTTLE

Lindauer Mini, Marlborough, NZ (200ml)
Bottle $13

Brut, Sauvignon Blanc, Fraise

Nua Prosecco, Italy DOC
Glass $10 / Bottle $50
Deutz Cuvee, Marlborough, NZ
Bottle $65

Pinot Noir

GLASS | BOTTLE

Heaphy, Nelson, NZ
Glass $12 / Bottle $50
Misfits, Central Otago, NZ
Glass $14 / Bottle $60
The Lakes, Central Otago, NZ
Glass $15 / Bottle $65

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