Nellies Restaurant & Bar is the public dining room at Hotel Taieri, serving Mosgiel through lunch and dinner every day. Its identity rests on relaxed, warm hospitality and a menu that places modern flourishes beside familiar New Zealand and pub cooking. The restaurant can handle an ordinary family meal as readily as a larger gathering, with set menus available for groups. An adjoining bar broadens the experience beyond the dining room, but the substantial food programme keeps Nellies firmly in restaurant territory.
The classic side of the menu is deliberately reassuring. Roast of the day, crumbed schnitzel, fish and chips, porterhouse steak and burgers all appear in generous, straightforward forms, with blue cod offering a more distinctly southern choice. At dinner, the fisherman’s basket gathers battered fish, scallops, squid and prawns, while baby-back ribs and chicken parmigiana cover the heartier pub staples. These are dishes built for appetite and familiarity, supported by house-made gravies, tartare and the kinds of vegetable, mash, slaw and potato sides that complete a traditional meal.
Nellies becomes more individual in its starters and speciality dishes. Slow-cooked brisket is served rendang-style in bao with chilli and slaw, and Mumbai-style fish tacos use curry-lime mayonnaise to sharpen the batter. The seafood chowder combines blue cod, prawns and scallops in a creamy sauce; porchetta brings slow-roasted pork belly together with fennel-apple sauce. Smoked-chicken pappardelle, Thai seafood curry and roasted-pumpkin lasagne show how the kitchen moves beyond pub standards without abandoning comfort or generous portions. A changing market-fish special leaves room for the kitchen to respond to the day's catch.
Daytime service adds lighter portions and Gold Card choices alongside sharing platters, soup, eggs Benedict, salad and pappardelle. Dietary symbols on the menus identify dishes that can be adapted or already suit vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free or gluten-free needs, while staff guidance remains important for allergies. After the meal, the bar offers live sport, a pool table and recurring local music, giving regulars a social space as well as somewhere to dine. That blend of everyday lunch, full dinner and community pub life is central to Nellies' character.
Address: Hotel Taieri, 6 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, Dunedin 9024, New Zealand
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Nellies Restaurant and Bar Menu
Dinner – Starters / Sharing
Dinner service 17:00–20:00. Dietary codes: [Vegetarian], [Gluten free], [Dairy free] as printed.
Garlic Bread
Slices of thick cut sour dough loaf with roast garlic butter. [Vegetarian]
Bao Buns
Beef Brisket cooked slowly & served rendang style with coleslaw & chilli.
Mumbai Tacos (x3)
Mumbai style fish tacos with tempura batter & curry lime mayo. [Dairy free]
Prawn Cocktail
Tender prawns served over crisp lettuce with a Marie Rose sauce, lemon & fresh herbs. [Gluten free] [Dairy free]
Greek Style Chicken Skewer
Free range chicken skewers marinated with cumin, lemon, garlic & paprika accompanied with tzatziki & a wedge of lemon. [Gluten free]
Cheese Platter
A selection of fine cheeses, accompanied with seasonal sliced fruit, daily bread & cracker selection to share. [Vegetarian]
Charcuterie Board
A selection of fine cheeses, accompanied with Italian salami, chorizo, pancetta, prosciutto, daily bread, artichoke hearts, olives, basil pesto, ham on the bone & chilli tomato relish to share.
Dinner – Pub Classics
Served 17:00–20:00. GC = Gold Card / Lighter Meals. Dietary codes as printed.
Ham Steak
Served with pineapple salsa, chips & salad. [Gluten free] [Dairy free]
Corned Silverside
Served with potato mash, seasonal veg & mustard sauce. [Gluten free]
Fish & Chips
Beer battered fish of the day served with a fresh salad, chips & house made tartare sauce. [Gluten free] [Dairy free]
Daily Roast
Please ask about today’s option accompanied with roast potatoes & pumpkin, seasonal steamed vegetables & our flavoursome house stock gravy. [Gluten free] [Dairy free]
Fisherman’s Basket
A selection of tempura battered squid rings, crumbed scallops, battered fish fillet & prawn cutlets, accompanied with fries, tartare & fresh cut lemon.
Beef Schnitzel
Panko & herb crumbed schnitzel with crispy fries, cream slaw & our signature gravy.
Chicken Parmigiana
Panko & parmesan crumbed chicken breast topped with parmigiana sauce & mozzarella served with fries & coleslaw.
Classic Beef Burger
Angus beef brisket burger patty accompanied with streaky bacon, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, Spanish onion, with aioli, American mustard & tomato relish, served with fries.
Grilled Chicken Burger
Grilled marinated chicken breast fillet accompanied with streaky bacon, brie cheese, lettuce, tomato and & onion, with aioli & smashed avocado, served with house fries.
Baby Back Ribs
Slow cooked pork spareribs finished in our sweet BBQ sauce, served with fries & coleslaw. [Gluten free] [Dairy free]
Porterhouse Steak
250g Porterhouse served with chips & coleslaw. [Gluten free] [Dairy free]
Dinner – Speciality Dishes
Dietary codes as printed.
Nellies Creamy Seafood Chowder
A fine selection of blue cod, prawn cutlets & scallops all encased within our creamy seafood sauce, accompanied with crusty bread. [Gluten free]
Thai Beef Salad
Marinated beef strips served with baby spinach, roast pumpkin, kaffir lime, fresh herbs & toasted peanuts. [Dairy free]
Porchetta
Herbed marinated pork belly, slow roasted & served with creamy mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, house stock gravy & fennel apple sauce. [Gluten free] [Dairy free]
Smoked Chicken Pappardelle
Smoked chicken breast sautéed with streaky bacon & mushroom, served with fresh pappardelle, encased within our creamy Alfredo sauce with parmesan & toasted pinenuts, accompanied with crusty bread. [Vegetarian]
Seafood Curry
Blue cod & prawns cooked in a Thai curry sauce, served with rice & fried bread. [Gluten free] [Dairy free] [Vegan] [Vegetarian]
Market Fish Special
Chef’s Blackboard special changed regularly. Price: POA
Blue Cod
Tempura battered blue cod chunky fries & tartare sauce. [Gluten free] [Dairy free]
Rib-eye Steak
250gm Rib-eye served with rustic roast potatoes and seasonal vege. [Gluten free] [Dairy free]
Chicken Supreme
Tender slow cooked chicken breast in a creamy garlic & white wine sauce with spring onion, sweet corn & fresh herbs, served with rustic potatoes & coleslaw. [Gluten free]
Vegetarian Lasagne
Ragout of roasted pumpkin, baby spinach & whipped ricotta, pomodoro sauce & creamy bechamel, layered between sheets of fresh pasta & oven baked, accompanied with daily bread. [Vegetarian]
Day Menu – Sharing
Served 11:00–17:00. Dietary symbols: 🍃 = Vegetarian option available, 🌾 = Gluten free option available, 💧 = Dairy free option available, 🐾 = Vegan option available.
Garlic Bread Sliders
Pull-apart sliders lathered in our house made garlic butter and sprinkled with crispy garlic granules. 🍃
Cheese Platter
A selection of smoked, havarti and aged-cheddar with a variety of crackers. 🍃
Antipasto Grazing Platter
A selection of aged-cheddar, havarti, blue and camembert, salami, prosciutto and crackers, accompanied by pickles, pesto and olives.
Day Menu – Gold Card / Lighter Meals
Served 11:30–14:00. Gold Card holders receive a free small tub of vanilla ice-cream and free coffee station with any purchase! Dietary symbols: 🌾 = Gluten free option available, 💧 = Dairy free option available, 🍃 = Vegetarian option available.
Fish & Chips
Beer battered tarakihi served with chips, salad and house made tartare sauce. 🌾 💧
Seafood Basket
A selection of crumbed and tempura battered fish, prawns and squid, served with chips, tartare sauce and a lemon wedge.
Small Beef Schnitzel
Herb and Panko breadcrumbed schnitzel served with peas, mash and gravy.
Roast Of The Day
Served with roasted and steamed vegetables, white sauce and house made gravy. 🌾 💧 🍃
Ham Steak
Served with a pineapple ring, chips and salad. 🌾 💧
Corned Silverside
Served with potato mash, seasonal vegetables and mustard sauce. 🌾
Day Menu – Pub Classics
Served 11:00–17:00. Dietary symbols: 🌾 = Gluten free option available, 💧 = Dairy free option available, 🍃 = Vegetarian option available.
Fish & Chips
Beer battered tarakihi served with chips, coleslaw and house made tartare sauce. 🌾 💧
Roast Of The Day
Served with roasted and steamed vegetables, white sauce and house made gravy. 🌾 💧 🍃
Pork Ribs
Marinated in our house made sticky sauce. Served with chips and coleslaw. 🌾 💧
Porterhouse Steak
250g Porterhouse served with chips and coleslaw. 🌾 💧
Beef Schnitzel
Herb and panko crumbed schnitzel with chips, coleslaw and house made gravy.
Chicken Burger
Seasoned chicken strips, bacon, cheese, lettuce, beetroot relish and Nellie’s kimchi mayo in a sourdough bun, served with chips and tomato sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana
Panko and parmesan crumbed chicken breast topped with house made parmigiana sauce and mozzarella, served with chips and coleslaw.
Day Menu – Speciality Dishes
Served 11:30–14:00. Dietary symbols: 🌾 = Gluten free option available, 💧 = Dairy free option available, 🍃 = Vegetarian option available.
Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs with spinach and bacon, served on an English muffin and smothered in hollandaise sauce. 🌾 🍃
Soup of the Day
House made soup changed regularly, served with two cheese rolls.
Lamb Pappardelle
Fresh pasta tossed through a slow cooked lamb ragu finished with shredded parmesan and a slice of crispy bread. 🍃
Blue Cod & Chips
Beer battered blue cod served with chips, salad and house made tartare sauce. 🌾 💧
Asian BBQ Pork Bao Buns (x3)
Pork belly and lettuce topped with our house made sticky sauce.
Open Steak Sandwich
Served on crispy ciabatta with bacon, cheese, caramelised onions and aioli, served with chips and tomato sauce. 🌾 💧
Teriyaki Chicken Winter Salad
Marinated chicken thigh served on a seasonal roast vege salad with spinach, feta and our Japanese Salad Dressing. 🌾 💧 🍃
Day Menu – Extras
Served 11:00–17:00. Dietary symbols: 🌾 = Gluten free option available, 💧 = Dairy free option available, 🍃 = Vegetarian option available, 🐾 = Vegan option available.
Chips
💧 🍃
Onion rings
🍃
Seasonal veg
🌾 💧 🍃
Egg
Salad
💧 🐾 🍃
Mushroom sauce
Desserts
Dietary symbols: 🌱 = Gluten free option available, 🍼 = Dairy free option available.
Classic Crème Brulee
Vanilla crème brulee served with a chocolate dipped biscotti. 🌱
Individual Choc Self-saucing Pudding
Served with vanilla bean ice-cream.
Pavlova
House made pavlova served with fresh fruit, lemon curd & chantilly cream. 🍼
Rice Pudding
Home made baked rice pudding served with spiced plum.
Cheesecake
Flavour of the moment, served with chantilly cream.
Ice Cream Sundae
Your choice of Berry Meringue, Chocolate Oreo or Caramel Hokey Pokey with vanilla bean ice-cream, chantilly cream & a wafer. 🌱
Cheese Platter
Selection of smoked, Havarti and aged cheddar with a variety of crackers. 🌱
Kids Menu – Mains
12 years & under. Free soft drinks while dining (Coke range & orange juice). Small & Regular options available: Small $8 / Regular $12.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Small & Regular options available.
Cheerios & Chips
Add extra Cheerios $1 each.
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
Add extra Cheerios $1 each.
Battered Fish & Chips
(GF available)
Bacon & Cheese Pizza
(GF)
Vegetable Medley
(Vegetarian)
Kids Menu – Desserts
12 years & under.
Tub of Ice Cream
Kids Sundae
Vanilla ice cream and your choice of Berry, Chocolate or Caramel Sauce topped with cream, a chocolate fish and sprinkles.
Spider
Vanilla ice cream with coke or lemonade and sprinkles.
Dessert Cocktails
$20.00 each.
Limoncello Delight
Lemon Sorbet, topped with Limoncello Liqueur & our house made torched meringue, sprinkled with a candied lemon sugared peel, garnished with a lemon macaron.
White Chocolate & Berry Heaven
Berry Sorbet topped with Chambord’s Black Raspberry Liqueur, smothered in fresh chantilly cream, sprinkles of raspberry crumble, flaked white chocolate & garnished with a white chocolate dipped raspberry macaron.
After Dinner Mint
To die for! Vanilla ice cream topped with crème de menthe, peppermint chocolate emersed in chantilly cream, garnished with a peppermint dipped chocolate macaron.
Tea
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Peppermint
Green Tea
Lemon / Ginger
Coffee
Extras: Caramel / Vanilla syrup $1.00.
Short Black
Long Black
Americano
Flat White
Cappuccino
Mochaccino
Latte
Chai Latte
Hot Chocolate
Liqueurs & Port
Coffee Liqueur
Coffee with something extra, topped with fresh cream. Irish / Baileys / Tia Maria / Kahula / Frangelico
Taylors Ruby Port
Taylors Tawny Port
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Against typical prices in Dunedin
- Eggs benedict Typical in Dunedin: $24.00 $24.00
- Flat white Typical in Dunedin: $6.00 $5.50
- Hot chocolate Typical in Dunedin: $6.00 $6.00
- Chicken burger Typical in Dunedin: $25.95 $28.00
- Garlic bread Typical in Dunedin: $12.00 $12.00