Kelburn Village Pub has spent more than 15 years as an Upland Road local, balancing the familiarity of a neighbourhood pub with a more considered approach to food and drink. The mood remains relaxed enough for a quick pint, but the kitchen, table service and warm interior also accommodate long lunches, family meals and evenings with friends from Tuesday through Sunday.
The food menu reaches beyond a narrow list of pub standards. Tapas and other starters suit a shared opening, while burgers and handcrafted pizzas cover the casual middle ground. Premium cuts, fresh fish and seasonal greens give the larger plates more breadth, and separate sides, children's dishes and desserts make it possible to shape the meal around a group with different appetites.
Drinks retain a strong local focus. Eight rotating taps pour craft beer and cider, joined by a curated wine list, New Zealand gins and house margaritas. That mix supports both the food and the pub's community role: there is enough choice for someone settling in for dinner, yet the bar still works naturally for an informal round after work.
A separate gelato window adds an unexpectedly family-friendly dimension, with rotating flavours and dairy-free sorbet available without booking a table. For planned occasions, the pub offers reserved areas, customisable food packages and space for corporate drinks or private celebrations. These layers let Kelburn Village Pub remain a dependable local while serving many more purposes than an ordinary corner bar.
Address: 87 Upland Road, Kelburn, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
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Kelburn Village Pub Menu
Tapas
KVP Fries
Served with smoked paprika salt & aïoli
Tacos (x2)
Fish w/ ChimichurriCrispy Cauliflower w/ PicoPulled Pork w/ Avocado
Chicken Liver Pâté
served with pickles, quince & house grilled flat bread
Cauliflower Bites
with aïoli
Pizza
San Marzano tomato base & fresh basil. Gluten-free options available.
Margherita
San Marzano tomato, fresh basil, mozzarella
Prosciutto
Rocket, parmesan & balsamic glaze
Cheese & Garlic
Ham & Cheese
Pepperoni
Mushroom & Thyme
Burgers
Served with fries
Signature Double Beef Burger
With cheddar cheese & pickle mayo
Crispy Fried Chicken Burger
With hot honey, pickles & greens
Beer Battered Fish Burger
with mesclun slaw & aïoli
Mains
Chargrilled Steak
House salad, fries or mash. Red wine jus, béarnaise or mushroom sauce.
Pappardelle Ragù
Slow-cooked lamb ragù with braised red wine tomato sauce, sofrito & herbs
Chicken Parmigiana
Crispy panko crumbed chicken breast in Napoli sauce, ham, Dutch mozzarella, fries & salad
Fish of the Day
Beer battered fish served with house tartare sauce, mesclun slaw salad & fries
Pasta Rigatoni
Creamy parmesan sauce, feta, spinach, & sundried tomato
Rigatoni Bolognese
Slow cooked beef mince in house bolognese sauce, served with parmesan
Sides
Roasted Seasonal vegetables
Mesclun Salad
Desserts
Tiramisu
Chocolate Brownie
Topped with vanilla bean gelato
Crème Brûlée
with mixed berry compote
Affogato
With vanilla bean gelato
Gelato & Sorbet
Vanilla bean, chocolate, berry forest fruit yoghurt, after 8, mango, lemon (sorbet)
Kids Menu
Under 12 only. All kids meals include a free juice or fizzy.
Cheeseburger & Fries
With tomato sauce & fries
Chicken Nuggets & Fries
Golden chicken bites with fries
Fish Bites & Fries
Battered fresh fish with fries and tomato sauce
Kids Rigatoni Bolognese
Slow cooked beef mince in house bolognese sauce
Cocktails & Gin
Please see our full list at the bar.
Espresso Martini
Vodka Slushy
Strawberry, Passionfruit, Mango
Aperol Spritzer
Margarita
Classic, Mango Chilli, Strawberry
LightHouse, Martinborough House Gin
Victor, Auckland
Bombay Sapphire
Twelfth Hour, Auckland
Blush Rhubarb, Auckland
Wine
Ask our staff for seasonal recommendations.
House Pinot Gris
House Sauvignon Blanc
House Chardonnay Hawkes Bay
Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc, Martinborough
Palliser Pinot Gris, Martinborough
Te Mata Chardonnay, Hawke’s Bay 2022
Nga Waka Chardonnay, Martinborough 2024
Pol Remy Brut, France
Borgo San Leo Prosecco, Italy 2022
On Tap & Bottles
Draft beers rotate regularly, ask what is fresh.
Heineken
Speights Gold
Steinlager Classic
Cassels Milk Stout
Guinness
Parrotdog Watchdog >0.5%
Ginger Bear Crimson
Keruru GF
Corona
Soft Drinks
Juices
Apple, Orange, Cranberry, Apple Feijoa
Fizzie
Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Kombucha, Ginger Beer, Lemon Lime Bitters
Mocktails
Mango, Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Strawberry
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Against typical prices in Wellington
- Margherita pizza Typical in Wellington: $24.00 $24.00
- Tiramisu Typical in Wellington: $16.90 $15.00
- Chicken parmigiana Typical in Wellington: $30.00 $32.00
- Pepperoni pizza Typical in Wellington: $24.00 $24.00
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