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The Old Bailey operates as a classic Kiwi pub and an all-day bistro on Lambton Quay, opening for breakfast before moving through lunch and dinner. Its central location lends itself to a morning meeting, a business lunch, an evening meal or a live-sport gathering, while table bookings and pickup add flexibility. The food menu is broad enough to stand independently of the bar, moving from cooked breakfasts through small plates, pub favourites, salads, burgers and desserts.

Breakfast ranges from familiar comfort to more composed plates. Pancakes and a full English breakfast cover the traditional end, while chorizo baked eggs, chicken with waffles and eggs Benedict offer richer alternatives. Avocado toast and granola provide lighter routes, and salmon rosti adds another savoury start. This variety makes the early service useful for both a quick plate and a slower brunch in the middle of the city.

Small plates are designed for different moods and group sizes. Pigs in blankets, nachos and calamari deliver straightforward pub flavours, while fish crudo and Kerala fried chicken bring fresher or more aromatic choices. Mushroom soup and breads with dips work as gentler openings, and onion rings remain an easy shared side. Together, the section lets a table graze before a main course or build an informal meal from several contrasting dishes.

Main courses give local produce and pub tradition equal room. Beer-battered fish, grilled salmon and New Zealand lamb rump sit alongside stout beef-cheek pie, fish pie, steak frites and lamb ragu, with Sri Lankan vegetable curry providing a meat-free centrepiece. Beef and peri-peri chicken burgers, a steak sandwich and prawn roll cover casual orders. Apple crumble, bread-and-butter pudding, sorbet and ice cream finish the meal, and clear menu symbols help identify vegetarian, vegan and gluten-friendly choices.

Address: 101 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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The Old Bailey Menu

Breakfast

Available until 11:15am daily. ** available until 3pm Saturday & Sunday. Dietary codes: LG – Low Gluten | LD – Low Dairy | V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | LGO – Low Gluten Option | LDO – Low Dairy Option | VO – Vegetarian Option | VGO – Vegan Option. Please inform a team member if you have allergies or intolerances.

Brioche Breakfast Roll
$21

sausage, smoked bacon, fried egg (LDO, LGO)

Caramelised Granola
$23

raisins, greek yoghurt, strawberries, blueberry compote, bananas (V)

Chorizo Baked Eggs
$24

capsicum, red onion, spinach, potato, fried egg, sourdough (LDO, LGO)

Eggs Benedict
Bacon $24 / Smoked Salmon $30

poached eggs, hollandaise, english muffin, spinach (LDO, LGO, VO)

Eggs on Toast
$16

eggs anyway, sourdough (LDO, LGO, V)

Fried Chicken Waffle
$27

spicy honey butter, smoked bacon (LDO)

Full English
$34

cumberland sausage, smoked bacon, black pudding, OB beans, hash brown, eggs, grilled tomato, rosemary mushrooms, sourdough (LDO, LGO). Available until 3pm Saturday & Sunday

Smoked Salmon Rosti
$33

crushed peas, courgette, poached eggs (LG, VO)

Smashed Avocado
$28

roast vine tomatoes, bacon, feta, sourdough, poached eggs (LDO, LGO, VO, VGO)

Small Plates

Dietary codes: LG – Low Gluten | LD – Low Dairy | V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | LGO – Low Gluten Option | LDO – Low Dairy Option | VO – Vegetarian Option | VGO – Vegan Option.

Beef Nachos
$26

chilli con carne, capsicum, corn, sour cream, red kidney beans, guacamole (LDO, LG)

Bread & Dips
$23

beetroot hummus, sweet potato hummus, harissa red pesto, rosemary focaccia (LDO, LGO, V, VGO)

Hot Honey Butter Fried Chicken
$26

buttermilk fried chicken thigh, hot honey butter, pickles, ranch, chives

Salt & Pepper Calamari
$18

lemon, garlic aioli, dill (LD, LGO)

Garlic Prawns
$25

romesco, sourdough, green herbs

Soup of the Day
$20

daily changing soup, toasted sourdough – please ask our friendly staff for today’s flavour (LDO, LGO, V, VGO)

Loaded Cobb Loaf
$24

cheese, bacon, sour cream, garlic, chives

BBQ Pork Ribs
$20

BBQ glaze, chives (LD, LG)

Crispy Corn Ribs
$19

gochujang butter, sesame seeds, chives (LDO, LG, V, VGO)

Mixed Olives
$10

(LD, LG)

House Roasted Nuts
$9

maple syrup, smoked paprika (LD, LG, V)

Skin-on Fries
$15

mayonnaise, sea salt, cajun seasoning (LD, LGO, V, VGO)

Burgers, Sandwiches & Salads

Dietary codes: LG – Low Gluten | LD – Low Dairy | V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | LGO – Low Gluten Option | LDO – Low Dairy Option | VO – Vegetarian Option | VGO – Vegan Option.

OB Beef Burger
$29 / add extra beef patty + $8

beef patty, smoked bacon, cos, tomato, cheese, pickles, american mustard, ketchup, brioche bun, fries (LDO, LGO)

King Prawn Roll
$25

french baguette, crispy prawns, cos lettuce, bloody marie kewpie, chive, lemon, fries (LD)

Peri Peri Chicken Burger
$29

grilled chicken, tomato, salsa, peri peri sauce, cos, crispy garlic & shallot, paprika mayo, brioche bun, fries (LGO)

Pressed Cheese Toastie
$23

creamy tomato soup, three cheese toastie (LGO, V)

Steak Sandwich
$31

striploin, rocket, onion relish, tomato, garlic mayo, cheddar, cheese sauce, ciabatta, fries (LGO)

Roasted Root Salad
$29

pumpkin, beetroot, carrots, sweet potato hummus, pearl couscous, spinach, toasted almonds, charred winter greens, lemon vinaigrette (LD, V, VG)

Caesar Salad
$24

rosemary croutons, bacon, parmesan, baby cos, soft boiled egg (LDO, LGO)

Large Plates

Dietary codes: LG – Low Gluten | LD – Low Dairy | V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | LGO – Low Gluten Option | LDO – Low Dairy Option | VO – Vegetarian Option | VGO – Vegan Option.

Eye Fillet 180g
$42

skin-on fries, cafe de paris butter (LDO, LG)

New Zealand Lamb Rump
$34

mashed potato, seasonal greens, mint jus, toasted almonds (LG)

Steak Frites
$38

250g striploin, skin-on-fries, cafe de paris butter (LDO, LG)

Stout & Beef Cheek Pie
$30

cheddar, mashed potato, onion gravy, seasonal greens, chives

OB Fish Pie
$33

chef’s fish selection, smoked white sauce, soft herbs, smoked cheddar mash, herb crumb, winter greens

Vegetable Curry
$25

sri lankan style curry, seasonal vegetables, coconut cream, curry leaves, fried onion, basmati rice (LD, LG, V, VG)

Harissa & Red Pesto Pappardelle
$26

parmesan cheese, tomato cherry red, chives (V)

Lamb Lasagne
$30

mixed leaf salad, parmesan, garlic bread

Fish Curry
$31

sri lankan style pan roasted market fish, rice, coconut cream, onion, garlic, curry leaf, spices (LD, LG)

Fish & Chips
$30

beer battered hoki, skin-on-fries, tartare sauce, lemon, mixed leaf salad (LD, LGO)

Sides

1 for 10 | 2 for 15 | 3 for 18. Dietary codes: LG – Low Gluten | LD – Low Dairy | V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | LGO – Low Gluten Option | LDO – Low Dairy Option | VO – Vegetarian Option | VGO – Vegan Option.

Charred Seasonal Greens

seasonal greens, toasted almonds (LDO, LG, V, VGO)

Creamy Mash

butter & chives, onion gravy (LG, VO)

Side Salad

mesclun, radish, tomato (LD, LG, V, VG)

Onion Rings

BBQ sauce (LD, V)

Roasted Winter Veg

honey glazed carrots and parsnips, chives (LDO, LG, V, VGO)

Desserts

Dietary codes: LG – Low Gluten | LD – Low Dairy | V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | LGO – Low Gluten Option | LDO – Low Dairy Option | VO – Vegetarian Option | VGO – Vegan Option.

Apple Crumble
$15

vanilla ice cream, custard (V)

Bread & Butter Pudding
$19

caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream (V)

Biscoff Sundae
$14

biscoff biscuits, chocolate brownie, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream (V)

Vegan Chocolate & Raspberry Cheesecake
$16

berry compote, raspberry sorbet (LD, V, VG)

Kids Menu

All Meals $15 includes an ice cream pot. Dietary codes: (V) Vegetarian | (VG) Vegan | (LG) Low gluten | (VO) Vegetarian option | (VGO) Vegan option | (LGO) Low gluten option | (LD) Low dairy | (LDO) Low dairy option. Please inform a team member if you have allergies or intolerances.

Chicken Nuggets
$15

fries, tomato sauce | LD, VO, VGO

Burger
$15

fries, tomato sauce | LGO

Fish & Chips
$15

battered fish, fries | LD

Pressed Cheese Toastie
$15

creamy tomato soup | LGO, V

Pasta
$15

Pappardelle pasta, napoli sauce, parmesan cheese, basil | V

Cocktails

Paloma
$23

100% Blue Agave Tequila Reposado, Lime, Grapefruit, Soda

Margarita
$21

100% Blue Agave Tequila Reposado, Triple Sec, Lime

Tommy’s Margarita
$21

100% Blue Agave Tequila Reposado, Lime, Agave

Chilli & Mango Margarita
$19

Tequila, Triple Sec, Chilli, Lime, Mango

Sparkling & Champagne

SM = Small glass; LG = Large glass; BTL = Bottle.

Mount Paradiso Prosecco, Murray Darling, Australia
SM $15 / BTL $72
Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV Marlborough, NZ
SM $18 / BTL $86
Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut NV Epernay, France
BTL $150
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Reims, France
BTL $180

White Wine

SM = Small glass; LG = Large glass; BTL = Bottle.

Rebel Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
SM $13.50 / LG $21 / BTL $62
Mill Flat Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
SM $15 / LG $24 / BTL $72
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
BTL $95
Pennello Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Italy
SM $15 / LG $24 / BTL $72

Rose

SM = Small glass; LG = Large glass; BTL = Bottle.

Rebel Rose, Hawkes Bay, NZ
SM $13.50 / LG $21 / BTL $62
Sud Rose, Aude Valley, France
SM $16 / LG $26 / BTL $77
Summerhouse Pinot Rose, Marlborough, NZ
BTL $72

Red Wine

SM = Small glass; LG = Large glass; BTL = Bottle.

Rebel Merlot, Central Otago, NZ
SM $13.50 / LG $21 / BTL $62
Rose & Rose Pinot Noir, Marlborough, NZ
SM $16 / LG $26 / BTL $77
Nga Waka 'Three Paddles' Pinot Noir, Martinborough, NZ
BTL $86
Two Paddocks Pinot Noir, Central Otago, NZ
BTL $130

Beer & Cider

On Tap and Bottles & Cans.

Panhead Road Hog NZ IPA

On Tap

Panhead Port Road Pilsner

On Tap

Panhead Supercharger APA

On Tap

Panhead Sandman Hazy Pale Ale

On Tap

Non-Alcoholic

Homegrown Juice
LG $7.80

Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Tomato, Cranberry, Feijoa or Grapefruit

Coca-Cola Soft Drinks
SM $6 / LG $6.60

Coke, Coke Zero Sugar, Tonic, Soda, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Lift, Lemon, Lime & Bitters

Red Bull
SM $8.20
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
SM $6.60

Coffee & Tea

ALT MILKS: Coconut, oat, almond or soy.

Espresso / Short Black
$4.60
Long Black / Americano
$5.10
Latte / Cappucino / Mocha
$5.10

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