Kork n Barrel occupies a West Quay position in Ahuriri where the working harbour, boats and distant ranges form part of the meal. The restaurant and wine-bar format runs from lunch until late, allowing the same waterfront setting to serve an afternoon plate, dinner or drinks with food. Indoor tables provide shelter while the deck makes the most of the view in fine weather. Its food is substantial enough to stand apart from a drinks-only bar, with tapas, full mains, pizza, dessert and a children's selection.
Tapas is the most flexible way to explore the kitchen. Green-lip mussels come with white wine, garlic, cream and chilli, while sticky pork belly is paired with grilled scallops. Chilli garlic prawns, crispy calamari and fish bites extend the seafood choices, and dumplings, sliders and tacos let a table mix formats. Brandy and cracked-pepper chicken pate adds something richer for bread, while polenta chips, camembert bites and halloumi fillings give vegetarian diners several shareable options rather than a single improvised plate.
Diners wanting a conventional main can move from sharing plates to scotch fillet with fries and salad, the current catch, beer-battered fish and chips, or creamy chicken fettuccine with spinach and sun-dried tomato. A beef burger and several pizzas keep the offering relaxed; the Margherita provides a straightforward vegetarian choice, while chicken and meat-lover versions are more substantial. This range allows one group to combine restaurant-style plates with casual bar food without the menu losing its focus on familiar, sociable eating.
Drinks and dessert are integrated into the experience rather than treated as afterthoughts. Wine and beer suit the harbour-bar setting, while cocktails range from a chilli-lime margarita to a salted-caramel espresso martini; alcohol-free mocktails offer equally considered alternatives. Creme brulee, sorbet, affogato and ice-cream sundaes give the meal a clear finish. A separate children's menu covers pasta, fish, chicken and burgers, and dietary markers across the main menu identify several vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free adaptations for varied dining tables.
Address: 58 West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier 4110, New Zealand
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Kork n Barrel Menu
Kids Menu
Chicken Nuggets
Chicken nuggets and fries.
Beef Burger
Beef patty, cheese, fries and tomato sauce.
Fish & Chips
Fish bites, fries and salad.
Pasta
Chicken fettuccine pasta.
Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream with your choice of sauce: chocolate, strawberry or caramel.
Tapas
Breads & Dips
Warm bread served with dukkah, olive oil and dip of the day. DFO/GFO/V/VGO
Garlic Bread
Warm ciabatta bread with garlic & herbs butter. V
Loaded Nachos
Nacho chips loaded with beef brisket OR maple bacon, with cheese and finished with sour cream and crispy shallots. GFO
Oyster Special
Please call the restaurant for today’s special.
Brandy & Cracked Pepper Chicken Pate
Housemade pate, fresh bread and crostini. GFO
Chicken Bites
Chicken bites and sweet chilli dip. DFO
Crispy Shrimp Bites
Crispy shrimp bites and aioli dip.
Fish Bites
Fish goujon bites and tartare sauce. DFO
Crispy Pork Belly Bites
Crispy pork belly bites and chilli soy caramel sauce. DFO/GFO
Crispy Calamari
Crispy calamari and tartare sauce. GFO
Prawn Twisters
Prawn twisters and sweet chilli dip. DFO
Camembert Cheese Bites
Camembert cheese bites and merlot & cranberry dip. V
Jalapeno Poppers & Bites
Stuffed jalapenos with cream cheese. V
Chilli Garlic Prawns
Chilli garlic prawns and bread sticks. DFO/GFO
Dumplings
Pork & chives OR vegetarian dumplings with soy sesame chilli dressing.
Crispy Wings
Crispy wings coated with your choice of sauce (GFO): Buffalo Sauce | Chilli Caramel Sauce. GFO
Scallops & Pork Belly Bites
Sticky pork belly bites topped with grilled scallops. DFO/GFO
Mussels Pot
Green lip mussels, white wine, garlic, cream, chillies, herbs and toasted ciabatta. GFO
Duo of Sliders
2 sliders served with a side of chips. Slider Options: Brisket | Fish | Halloumi | Pork Belly
2 Tacos
Taco Options (GFO): Brisket | Fish | Halloumi. GFO
Battered Onion Rings
Served with aioli. V/VGO
Polenta Chips
Served with salsa verde and sweet chilli. GFO/V/VGO
Loaded Fries
Fries loaded with beef brisket OR maple bacon, with cheese and finished with sour cream and crispy shallots. GFO
Classic Fries
Potato fries, tomato sauce and aioli. DFO/GFO/V/VGO
Mains
Scotch Fillet
250g scotch fillet served with salad and fries, with your choice of sauce (GFO): Garlic Butter | Jus | Mushroom Sauce. GFO
Catch of the Day
Please call the restaurant for today’s catch.
Creamy Chicken Fettuccine
Fresh pasta, chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan and cream. Vegetarian Option available.
Fish & Chips
Fresh beer-battered fish, fries, salad and tartare sauce. DFO
Beef Burger
Premium beef patty, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and aioli. Served with fries.
Margherita Pizza
Tomato, mozzarella and basil pesto. V
Chicken Pizza
Chicken, cream cheese, red onion, capsicum and baby spinach.
Meat Lover’s Pizza
Salami, bacon, beef and caramelised onion.
Desserts
Chocolate Trio
Please call the restaurant for today’s components. GFO/VGO
Creme Brulee
Classic vanilla creme brulee. GFO
Sorbet Duo
Please call the restaurant for today’s flavour. DFO/GFO
Affogato
Vanilla bean ice cream, coffee shot and your choice of: Baileys | Frangelico | Kahlua. GFO
Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream with your choice of sauce: Caramel | Chocolate | Berry.
Sides
Fries
Salad
Sauce
Seasonal Vegetables
Tap Beer/Cider
Asahi
Balter XPA
BRB Pilsner
Export 33
Export Gold
Guinness
Heineken Silver
Bottled Beer
Corona
Heineken
Heineken Zero
Peroni Zero
Speights Ultra Zero
Steinlager Light
Cocktails
Chilli Lime Margarita
Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice & Chilli
Watermelon Mint Daiquiri
Bacardi, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Mint and Watermelon Syrup
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, Triple Sec, Lime & Cranberry Juice
French Martini
Vodka, Chambord & Pineapple Juice
Salted Caramel Martini
Vodka, Kahlua, Salted Caramel Syrup and a shot of espresso
Pimm’s Cup
Pimm’s, Lemon Juice, Ginger Ale & Fruit
Mojito
Bacardi Rum, Sugar, Lime & Mint, topped with soda water
Mocktails
Love Bite
Cranberry, pineapple, passionfruit and lemon shaken together.
Virgin Mule
Ginger beer, lime and mint.
Daffodil
Orange, pineapple, passionfruit and lime shaken together for a vibrant yellow drop.
Iced Peach Tea
Just a really refreshing blend of peach syrup, soda, lime and mint.
Non-Alcohol
Cola
Diet Cola
Ginger Ale
Lemonade
Lemonade & Raspberry
Raspberry Cola
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Against typical prices in Napier
- Fish and chips Typical in Napier: $30.00 $28.90
- Margherita pizza Typical in Napier: $23.45 $21.90
- Garlic bread Typical in Napier: $14.00 $12.90
- Beef burger Typical in Napier: $29.90 $29.90
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