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Pumpkin, bacon and feta salad at Dickens Inn in Whangārei

Dickens Inn is a long-running Whangārei restaurant and pub that combines an old-world personality with the practical welcome of a local meeting place. It has served the city for more than 21 years, with traditional bars, a fire through the cooler months and two alfresco areas for warmer days. Families are explicitly part of the audience, and the mix of a full restaurant, children's menu and relaxed drinking spaces lets groups settle in without everyone needing to order the same kind of meal.

The venue stretches across breakfast, lunch and dinner rather than reserving its kitchen for evening pub trade. Tables can be booked, while private rooms and function menus broaden the offer for birthdays, reunions and work gatherings. A regular Tuesday quiz and live music add life beyond meal service, but food remains central to the operation. That combination makes Dickens Inn useful for an easy daytime stop, a family dinner or a social evening where the table may stay for another round.

Current dishes favour hearty, recognisable food with enough variety for sharing. A large platter brings together buttermilk fried chicken, calamari, pork belly bites, rosemary fries, pickles and slaw. Seafood chowder combines market fish, prawns, mussels, bacon and leek, while crisp pork belly carries a hoisin glaze, cucumber and sesame. The pizza selection moves from margherita and pepperoni to pork belly with caramelised onion, giving groups a straightforward way to build a communal meal.

The cellar is as much a part of the pub's character as the kitchen, with craft beers, wines and a collection of more than 20 boutique gins and mixers. Diners who stay for dessert can choose warm sticky-date pudding with butterscotch, seasonal Eton mess, chocolate brownie or fruit crumble. Those comfortable finishes suit the surrounding old-world bar better than an overly formal dessert list would. They also underline the venue's broad appeal: Dickens Inn is designed for lingering, whether the occasion begins with lunch, a family meal or an evening event.

Address: 71 Cameron Street, Whangārei 0110, New Zealand

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Dickens Inn Menu

Sunrise Specials

Serving till 3 PM. (V) Vegetarian, (GFA) Gluten free available.

NYC Bagel
$22

Toasted bagel topped with zesty caper lemon crème, creamy avocado & premium smoked salmon.

Brioche French Toast
$24

Golden brioche topped with caramelised banana, crispy bacon, mascarpone, berry compote & a sweet drizzle of maple syrup.

Eggs Benedict
$20

Two perfectly poached eggs served on wilted spinach & toasted ciabatta, topped with smooth hollandaise sauce. (V) (GFA)

Dickens Full Breakfast
$34

A hearty plate with streaky bacon, Pork &Fennel sausage, grilled portobello mushroom, pork belly, crispy potato rosti, house-made relish, eggs your way & toasted ciabatta. (GFA)

Dickens Veggie Breakfast
$29

A colourful vegetarian plate with crispy potato rosti, grilled halloumi, portobello mushroom, wilted spinach, avocado, eggs your way, house-made relish & toasted ciabatta. (V) (GFA)

Snacks and Sharing

Garlic & Herb Ciabatta Bread
$14

Warm, toasty ciabatta brushed with rich garlic butter & a hint of fresh herbs. (V)

Nancy’s Bread Selection™
$34

Fresh Ciabatta, Sourdough & Focaccia from the oven, served with house-made dips, a selection of cheese, antipasto, sundried tomatoes & drizzled with olive oil. (V)

House made Cauliflower Bites
$16

Served warm with a side of zesty kimchi mayo, adding a tangy and flavourful kick to every bite. (V)

Calamari
$24

Served with a smooth and creamy wasabi mayo, adding a zesty kick to every bite.

Arancini of the week
$16

Ask the staff for the week special.

Fish Sliders
$24

Three mini buns filled with fresh fish in golden beer batter, topped with cos lettuce, rainbow slaw & tangy tartare sauce.

Creamy Garlic Prawns
$26

Succulent prawns simmered in a rich and creamy Matador garlic sauce, bursting with flavour in every bite.

Dickens’ Seafood Chowder
$28

Packed with fresh fish, mussels, squid, cockles & prawns, served with a slice of perfectly grilled garlic ciabatta.

Jack’s Sticky Rib Fingers
S $18 / L $28

Slow-cooked to perfection and glazed in our signature sticky sauce.

Fresh NZ Mussels
0.5kg $28 / 1kg $44

Cooked in white wine and a rich, creamy garlic sauce. (GF)

Loaded Braised Beef Nachos
$26

Topped with house relish, guacamole, pickled onions, cheese, jalapenos & sour cream.

Spud in a Bucket™
$14

Agria Fries or Kumara Fries with Aioli and tomato sauce. (V)

Small Fries
$7

(V)

Gourmet Pizza

Big Kiwi Roast
$38

A robust medley of slow-roasted lamb and Pork & Fennel sausage layered over a rich tomato base, complemented by sweet roast pumpkin, confit garlic, Monteith onion, melted cheese and a drizzle of mint sauce. (GFA)

Ocean Bounty
$38

A luxurious crème fraiche base adorned with smoked salmon and adobo prawns, accented by capers, blue cheese, red onion and a blanket of mozzarella. (GFA)

Barnyard
$36

Succulent smoked chicken and crispy bacon combined with Monteith onions, roasted red peppers, and cream cheese, all topped with golden melted mozzarella. (GFA)

Loaded Vege
$34

A vibrant vegetarian mix of Monteith onions, spinach, confit garlic, roasted red pepper, black olives, feta, sundried tomatoes & melted mozzarella. (V) (GFA)

Pasta

Creamy Chicken Fettuccine
$28

Tender chicken thigh, crispy bacon, and earthy mushrooms cooked in a rich velvety cream sauce.

Creamy Vege Fettuccine
$32

A delicate mix of spinach, sundried tomato, roasted red pepper & mushrooms in a smooth & silky cream sauce. (V)

Vegetarian Pasta
$29

Mushrooms, Spanish onion, spinach, garlic & roasted red peppers bound w creamy Basil Pesto white wine sauce, topped w shaved Parmesan.

Chicken Fettuccine
$34

Chicken, bacon, mushroom, garlic & parsley in a creamy white wine & Parmesan sauce.

Seafood Rigatoni
$34

Bounty of seafood, sautéed, tossed w fresh herbs & chilli butter w shaved Parmesan

Burger

All Burgers served with Fries and Tomato Sauce.

Fat Boy Chicken or Beef™
$28

Your choice of chicken or beef, Swiss cheese, pickles, cos lettuce, red onion, caramelized onion jam and aioli.

Fat Boy Unplugged™
$36

A decadent stack of chicken thigh, beef patty, fried egg, crispy bacon, cheese, pickles, cos lettuce, red onion, caramelized onion & creamy aioli.

Classic Sandwiches

Oliver’s Steak Sandwich™
$28

Seared sirloin steak topped with sauteed peppers & onions, Swiss cheese and a spicy jalapeno chutney (GFA)

Pickwick Club™
$28

Golden crumbed chicken thigh with crispy bacon, cos lettuce, parmesan, egg & creamy classic Caesar dressing (GFA)

Paddington Pork Belly™
$28

Crispy pork belly served with fresh garden greens, caramelized apples and a smear of aioli on artisan bread (GFA)

Lunch Mains

Sirloin Steak
$38

250g Prime New Zealand sirloin, grilled to your liking. Presented with a rich mushroom sauce, crisp garden salad and golden potato fries. (GF)

Beer-Battered Fish & Chips
$38

Market-fresh fillets in Monteith’s Golden beer batter. Served with chunky chips, garden salad, lemon wedge and house-made tartare sauce. (GF)

Oliver’s Steak™
$29 / ADD—A fried egg $4

125gm Prime Scotch on house baked lightly toasted sourdough bread w grilled tomato, cos lettuce & our famous Monteith’s Dark Ale braised onions, topped w creamy mushroom sauce. (gfa)

Pickwick Club™
$26 / ADD—A fried egg $4

Chicken & bacon on house baked lightly toasted sourdough bread w cos lettuce, red onion, avocado, tomato, dressed w our thyme aioli. Tomato salsa on the side. (gfa)

Fat Boy Chicken™
$26 / ADD—Streaky bacon $6

Chicken thigh, cos lettuce, apple cider slaw, red onion, tomato, Brie & avocado. Finished w our house made Dijon mayo.

Fat Boy Beef™
$26 / ADD—Streaky bacon $6

House made prime beef pattie w apple cider slaw, cos lettuce, dill pickles, tomato, beetroot, Edam, our Monteith’s Dark Ale braised onions, Dijon mayo.

Fat Boy Unplugged™
$30 / ADD—Streaky bacon $6

House made prime beef pattie, chicken thigh & a fried egg w apple cider slaw, cos lettuce, tomato, beetroot, avocado, Edam, our famous Monteith’s Dark Ale braised onions, Dijon mayo.

The Artful Dodger’s Burgers™
$19

Our house made Prime Beef pattie OR Grilled Chicken thigh w cheese, lettuce & tomato all on a FRESH sesame bun. Served w golden chips & tomato sauce.

Kiwi
$34

Smoked venison sausage, bacon, garlic, potato, Monteith’s Dark Ale braised onions, Mozzarella & sour cream.

Ocean Bounty
$36

Prawns, calamari & smoked salmon w Rose Marie sauce, Mozzarella, cream cheese & capers.

Cajun Chicken
$34

w coriander, sun-dried tomato, olives, Feta & Mozzarella. Drizzled w smoked aioli. (gfa)

Chicken Fettuccine
$29

Chicken, bacon, mushroom, garlic, onion & parsley in a creamy white wine & Parmesan sauce.

Vegetarian Pasta
$25

Field & button mushrooms, Spanish onion, spinach, garlic & roasted red peppers bound w creamy Basil Pesto white wine sauce, topped w shaved Parmesan. (v)

Seafood Rigatoni
$34

Bounty of seafood, sautéed, tossed w fresh herbs & chilli butter. Finished w shaved Parmesan.

Dickens’ Caesar
$25 / ADD—Chicken $6

Our take: Cos lettuce, streaky bacon, anchovies, shaved Parmesan, croutons & our classic Caesar dressing, topped w a soft boiled egg. (gfa)

Scallop & Bacon
$34

w avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, mesclun & honey mustard dressing. (df) (gf)

Medley of Roast Beetroot
$22 / ADD—Chicken OR Lamb $10

w red onion & Feta cheese on garden salad w Balsamic dressing. (v) (gf)

FRESH NZ Mussels Steamed in Thai Green Curry
½ kg $28 / 1 kg $38

Coconut cream, coriander, lemon grass.

Fish & Chips
$36

Market FRESH fillets in our crispy Monteith’s Golden Beer batter, chunky chips, garden salad, lemon wedge & Tartare.

St. Louis BBQ Pork Ribs—the very BEST ribs—
Regular $28 / Large $38

Braised in our original BBQ sauce & served w Golden potato chunkies & our apple cider rainbow slaw.

Steak of the Establishment
$43 / ADD—A fried egg $4 / ADD—Large Aussie garlic prawn $7

250gm Scotch, creamy mushroom sauce, golden chunky chips & garden salad.

Salad

Add Chicken – $7 | Add Lamb – $10

Roasted Garden Salad
$24

A seasonal medley of roasted pumpkin and beetroot, garden greens, feta, toasted seeds (V) (GFA)

Cajun Pan fried fish Salad
$28

Served with fresh garden salad, dukkah, creamy aioli and a drizzle of honey dressing (GFA)

Sides

Duck Fat Potatoes
$12

Golden roasted potatoes infused with rich duck fat, finished with sea salt and fresh thyme. (V) (GFA)

Steamed Butter Vegetables
$14

Seasonal garden vegetables gently steamed and glazed with cultured butter. (V) (GFA)

Fresh Garden Salad with Honey Dressing
$14

A crisp medley of greens, cucumber, and herbs, dressed in a house-made honey vinaigrette. (V) (GFA)

Dijon Mash
$10

Creamy mashed potatoes delicately blended with Dijon mustard and a touch of cream. (V)(GF)

Curtain Slaw
$10

Shredded root vegetables and cabbage tossed in a tangy apple cider mayonnaise. (V)(GF)

Gratin Dauphinois
$11

Thinly sliced potatoes layered with garlic and cream, baked to a golden crust. (V)(GF)

Hand Crafted Lamb Meatballs
$25

w coriander, cumin & garlic. Served on pita bread triangles & tzatziki

Dickens Sampler Platter (to share)
$66

Golden crumbed calamari, lamb meatballs, honey & ginger soy chicken nibbles, smoked cheddar & Brie. Served w pita bread triangles & dips. ( suits 4 to 5 people)

Vegetarian Filo Parcel
$21

with mushroom, baby spinach, capsicum & Haloumi

Soup of the Day
$16

Chefs choice made from seasonal produce. Served w top grilled Parmesan sourdough bread

Dickens’ Seafood Chowder
$28

Stocked w FRESH fish, mussels, squid, cockles, prawns. Served with toasted Ciabatta.

Garlic Prawns
$26

in a creamy garlic & chorizo sauce w toasted ciabatta

Oliver’s Potato Wedges™
$22

chunky & spicy w sour cream, topped with bacon and cheese Or tomato salsa & guacamole

Chicken Nibbles
$22

w honey & ginger soy, sesame seeds, spring onion

Calamari
$23

w golden crumb crust, mango sweet chili & ailoi dips

Fish Taco's
$26

Two with Fresh panfried cajun fish, salsa, slaw & aioli.

Spud in a Bucket™
$13

Chunky chips, tomato sauce, our chilli mayo.

Fresh Baked Sourdough Cobb Loaf
$16

Butter, olive oil & balsamic. Or Butter, chicken liver pâté $17

Grilled Garlic & Fresh Herb Ciabatta
$13

Desserts

Sticky Date Pudding
$14

Warm, rich pudding topped with creamy butterscotch sauce & a scoop of vanilla ice cream (V)

Brulee of the Week
$14

Silky smooth custard, perfectly torched & served with buttery house-made shortbread (V)

Apple Strudel
$15

Flaky pastry filled with spiced apples, served with vanilla ice cream & whipped cream (V)

Skillet Cookie Pie
$15

Warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie baked in a skillet & topped with creamy vanilla ice cream (V)

Chocolate Lava Cake
$16

Rich molten chocolate cake served with walnut-coated vanilla ice cream (V)

Signature Mains Menu

Serving from 5 PM till late. (V) Vegetarian, (DF) Dairy free, (GF) Gluten free, (GFA) Gluten free available. Please advice if you are celiac or have any other allergy!

Lamb Rump
$45

Tender lamb rump served atop creamy kumara mash, accompanied by honey-glazed baby carrots and finished with a refreshing mint jus. (GFA)

Sirloin Steak
$38

250g Prime New Zealand sirloin, grilled to your liking. Presented with a rich mushroom sauce, crisp garden salad, and golden potato fries. (GF)

Scotch Fillet
$48

250g Scotch fillet, cooked to perfection. Served with garlic herb compound butter, red wine jus, potato gratin, and steamed broccolini. (GF)

Garlic & Herb Infused Pork Belly
$42

Twice-roasted pork belly, rubbed with aromatic garlic and herbs. Paired with duck fat potatoes, steamed bok choy, caramelized apples, and a red wine jus. (GF)

Beer-Battered Fish & Chips
$38

Market-fresh fillets in Monteith’s Golden beer batter. Served with chunky chips, garden salad, lemon wedge, and house-made tartare sauce. (GF)

Chicken Parmigiana
$38

Crumbed Chicken breast topped with Italian tomato sauce and parmesan. Accompanied by steamed buttered vegetables and Dijon mash.

Sticky Jack St. Louis Ribs
S $29 / L $39

Slow-braised in our signature BBQ sauce. Served with crispy potato fries and apple cider rainbow slaw. (GF) (DF)

Vegetable Filo Parcel
$32

Delicate filo pastry filled with mushrooms, baby spinach, fire-roasted capsicums, and haloumi. Served with a petite garden salad and honey mustard dressing. (V)

Breakfast

Served from opening until noon. Earlier for bookings by arrangement. (v) vegetarian, (vegan) vegan, (df) dairy free, (gf) gluten free, (gfa) gluten free available. Please advise if you are Celiac or have any other allergy.

House Made Granola w Yoghurt
$14

Loaded w walnuts, pecans, almonds, coconut & dried fruit. Served w seasonal compote. (v) (gf)

Toasted English Muffin
$16

w butter, avocado & Feta cheese. (v)

Toasted English Muffin
$19

OR—cream cheese, smoked salmon & capers.

House Made Pancakes
$18 / ADD—Streaky bacon $6

w caramelised banana, Maple syrup, whipped cream. (v)

Mushrooms on Toast
$20 / ADD—A soft poached egg $4

Medley of Button & Portobello mushrooms in a creamy sauce on toasted Ciabatta. (v)

Savoury Mince
$20 / ADD—A soft poached egg $4

w toasted Ciabatta.

Three Egg Omelette
$18 / ADD—Cheese $3 / ADD—Mushroom $4 / ADD—Bacon $4

Straight up OR (v)

Spanish Omelette
$26

three eggs folded w tomato, capsicum, jalapeños, red onion, potato, spring onion. (v)

Eggs Benedict
$18 / ADD—Streaky Bacon $6 / OR—Portobello Mushroom $5 / OR—Smoked Salmon $10

Two soft poached eggs on a toasted English muffin, w wilted spinach & finished w hollandaise sauce. (v)

Vegan Breakfast
$24 / ADD—Haloumi $5

Portobello mushroom, roast capsicum, grilled tomato, baby spinach, avocado & sauteed potato. (vegan) (v) (gf)

Eggs on Toast
$18 / ADD—Streaky Bacon $6 / ADD—Grilled tomato $4

two eggs, poached, fried OR scrambled our sourdough toast. (v)

Dickens’ BIG Breakfast
$31

two eggs YOUR WAY, streaky bacon, Kransky sausages, mushrooms, baked beans, grilled tomato, golden potato chunkies, sourdough toast & Worcestershire sauce.

Mushrooms on toast
$20

Mushrooms in a creamy sauce on toasted Ciabatta

Spanish Omelette
$26

3 eggs folded with tomato, capsicum, jalapenos, red onion, potato & spring onion

Granola with yoghurt
$14

House made granola loaded with walnuts, pecans, almonds, coconut and dried fruit. Served with seasonal fruit compote and Greek yoghurt.

toasted english muffin
$16 / $19

Served with your choice of avocado and feta OR smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers.

pancakes
$18

Two large freshly made pancakes served with caramalised banana and maple syrup & whipped cream

Eggs on toast
$18

2 eggs poached, fried or scrambled with grilled tomato.

mince on toast
$20

Savoury mince served on garlic ciabatta.

Dickens BIG Breakfast
$31

Two eggs, streaky bacon, kransky sausages, mushroom, baked beans, grilled tomato, potato chunkies and toast. Served with Worcestershire sauce.

Vegan Breakfast
$29

Potato and herb rosti, sauteed spinach, roasted chickpeas, capsicum and caramalised onion. Served with vegan pesto and dairy free feta. (GF, V)

Omelette
$18 / add Cheese + $3 / add Mushroom + $4 / add Bacon + $4

Straight up or add Cheese $3, add Mushroom $4 or Bacon $4

Eggs Benedict
$18 / Add bacon + $6 / Add smoked salmon + $10 / Add mushroom + $5

Served with spinach, house made hollandaise. Add bacon $6, smoked salmon $10 or mushroom $5

Snacks & Sharing Plates

From 11:00am.

Grilled Garlic & Fresh Herb Ciabatta
$13

(v)

Fresh Baked Sourdough Cobb Loaf
$16

Warm from the oven w—butter, olive oil, balsamic & dukkah. (v)

Soup of the Day
$16

Please see the blackboard. Served w toasted Ciabatta.

Dickens’ Seafood Chowder
$28

stocked w FRESH fish, mussels, squid, cockles & prawns w toasted Ciabatta.

Calamari
$23

w golden crumb crust & mango sweet chili sauce.

Fish Tacos
$26

two w FRESH panfried cajun fish, salsa, our rainbow slaw & aioli.

Chicken Nibbles
$22

w honey ginger soy, sesame seeds & spring onion. (df) (gf)

Garlic Prawns
$26

in creamy garlic & chorizo sauce w toasted Ciabatta.

Hand Crafted Lamb Meat Balls
$25

w coriander, cumin & garlic. Served on pita bread triangles & Tzatziki.

Crumbed Camembert Bites
$19

served on a bed of garden salad w plum dipping sauce. (v)

Vegetarian Filo Parcel
$21

w mushrooms, baby spinach, fire roasted capsicums & Haloumi aside a petite garden salad w honey mustard dressing. (v)

Spud in a Bucket™
$13

Chunky chips, tomato sauce, our chilli mayo. (v)

Oliver’s Potato Wedges™
$22 / OVER—Tomato salsa & guacamole $22 / OR—Bacon & cheese $22

chunky & spicy w sour cream (v)

Dinner

Vegetatarian Pasta
$25

Mushrooms, Spanish onion, spinach, garlic & roasted red peppers bound w creamy Basil Pesto white wine sauce, topped w shaved Parmesan.

Lamb Rump
$42

w Dauphinoise potatoes,mushy peas, Yorkshire pudding & red wine jus.

Scallop & Bacon salad
$34

w avocado, red onion, tomato, mesclun & honey mustard dressing

Dickens’ Caesar
$25

Cos lettuce, streaky bacon, anchovies, shaved Parmesan, croutons & our Caesar dressing. Topped w a soft boiled egg. Add Chicken – $6

Roast Beetroot Salad
$22

with red onion & Feta cheese on garden salad, dressed with balsamic dressing. Add Chicken or Lamb $10

Seafood Rigatoni
$30

Bounty of seafood, sautéed, tossed w fresh herbs & chilli butter w shaved Parmesan

Chicken Fettuccine
$34

chicken, bacon, mushroom, garlic & parsley in a creamy white wine and Parmesan sauce. Skip the Chicken & Bacon – $23

Ocean Bounty Pizza
$36

Prawns, calamari & smoked salmon with Rose Marie sauce, mozzarella, cream cheese & capers

Cajun Chicken
$34

w coriander, sun-dried tomato, olives, Feta & Mozzarella. Drizzled w smoked aioli.

Kiwi Pizza
$34

Smoked venison sausage, bacon, garlic, potato, braised Monteith’s Dark Ale onions, Mozzarella, rosemary sour cream.

Fat Boy Unplugged™
$29

Our house made prime beef pattie, chicken thigh & a grilled egg w apple cider slaw, cos lettuce, tomato, beetroot, guacamole, Edam, our famous Monteith’s Ale braised onions, herb mayo. Add – Streaky Bacon $6

Vegetarian Filo Parcel
$32

with mushroom, baby spinach, capsicum & Haloumi

Pork Belly
$41

rubbed w garlic & herbs. Roasted & served w Dijon potato mash, buttered kale, red wine jus

BBQ Pork Spare Ribs
$28 / $43

Braised in our BBQ sauce. Served w apple cider slaw.

Mussels Thai Green Curry
$28 / $38

Coconut cream, coriander, lemon grass. 1/2kg or 1kg

Crispy Skin Salmon
$43

grilled w sage butter & capers. Served w dill potato mash, bok choy & sesame oil dressing

Fish & Chips
$35

Market FRESH fillets in our crispy Monteith’s Golden Beer batter w chunky chips, charred lemon & tartare sauce.

250gm Scotch Fillet
$43
Chicken Parmigiana
$32

Chicken thigh stuffed with spinach & parmesan, crumbed, baked & served with Italian tomato sauce, mushroom mash & seasonal vegetables.

Mussels Thai Green Curry
1/2kg $28 / 1kg $38

Coconut cream, coriander, lemon grass. 1/2kg or 1kg

Dickens Classic Sandwiches

Pickwick Club Sandwich™
$26

Chicken & bacon w cos lettuce, red onion, avocado, tomato, dressed w our thyme aioli.

Oliver’s Steak Sandwich™
$29

150gm Prime Sirloin w roasted vine tomato, our famous Monteith’s Dark Ale braised onions, cos lettuce, topped w mushrooms in sauce.

Fat Boy Burgers™

Fat Boy Unplugged™
$30

Our house made prime beef pattie, chicken thigh & a grilled free range egg w apple cider slaw, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, guacamole, Edam, our famous Monteith’s Ale braised onions, Dijon mayo.

Fat Boy Beef™
$26

Beef Pattie, lettuce, apple cider slaw, red onion, tomato, Brie & Guacamole. Finished w our house made Dijon mayo.

Fat Boy Chicken™
$26

Chicken thigh, lettuce, apple cider slaw, red onion, tomato, Brie & Guacamole. Finished w our house made peach chutney & herb mayo.

Gourmet Pizzas

Ocean Bounty Pizza
$36

Prawns, calamari & smoked salmon with Rose Marie sauce, mozzarella, cream cheese & capers

Cajun Chicken Pizza
$34

Coriander, sun-dried tomato, olives, Feta & Mozzarella. Drizzled w smoked aioli.

Kiwi Pizza
$34

Smoked venison sausage, bacon, garlic, potato, braised Monteith’s Dark Ale onions, Mozzarella, rosemary sour cream.

Salads

Roast Beetroot Salad
$22

with red onion & Feta cheese on garden salad, dressed with balsamic dressing.

Scallop & Bacon Salad
$34

w avocado, red onion, tomato, mesclun & honey mustard dressing.

Dickens’ Caesar
$26

Cos lettuce, streaky bacon, anchovies, shaved Parmesan, croutons & our Caesar dressing, topped w a soft boiled free range egg. Add Chicken – $6

Seafood

Fish & Chips
$36

Market FRESH fillets in our crispy Monteith’s Golden Beer batter w chunky chips, charred lemon & tartare sauce.

Mussels Thai Green Curry
1/2kg $28 / 1kg $38

Coconut cream, coriander, lemon grass.. 1/2kg or 1kg

Meats

Steak of the establishment 250g Scotch
$43

mushroom & Monteith’s Black beer sauce, golden chunky chips & salad. Add a fried free range egg – $4. Large Aussie Garlic Prawn – $7.

BBQ Pork Spare Ribs
$28 / $38

Braised in our BBQ sauce. Served w apple slaw & golden potato chunkies .

All Day Menu – Snacks & Starters

Dickens Loaded Poutine
$19

Fries with cheese curds and drenched in rich red wine gravy.

Rosemary Salted Fries
$12 / Add parmesan + $3

Golden fries tossed in rosemary salt. (V)

Garlic & Herb Ciabatta
$15

Toasted ciabatta brushed with garlic butter and fresh herbs.

Salt & Pepper Squid
$22

Served with chilli and our house herb-garlic aioli.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
$22

Buttermilk chicken drizzled with hot honey and served with blue cheese dip.

Whole Baked Camembert
$24

Topped with confit garlic and hot honey, served with garlic ciabatta.

Pork Belly Bites
$22

Pork belly glazed in hoisin with pickle, house slaw and sesame. (DF)

Creamy Garlic Prawns
$23

Simmered in a Matador garlic cream sauce, served with toasted bread. (GF)

All Day Menu – Gourmet Pizza

Margherita
$20

Tomato, mozzarella and olive oil — simple and perfect. (V)

Classic Veg Supreme
$24

Mushrooms, olives, onions, slow-roasted garlic, sun-dried tomato and mozzarella. (V)

Pepperoni
$24

Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni and a drizzle of chilli honey.

Cajun Chicken
$26

Cajun spiced, capsicum, onion and mozzarella.

Pork Belly & Caramelised Onion
$26

Hoisin glaze, mozzarella, pork belly, caramelised onion and sesame.

Moroccan Lamb
$26

Topped with red onion, roast capsicum & whipped feta.

All Day Menu – Burgers

Dickens Double Smash Burger
$30

Smashed Wagyu beef with melted cheddar, pickles, caramelised onions and our signature house sauce. Served with fries.

Pork Belly Burger
$27

Pork belly with hoisin glaze, pickle, house slaw and house aioli. Served with fries.

Hot Honey Fried Chicken Burger
$27

Buttermilk chicken with house slaw, pickles, hot honey and creamy aioli. Served with fries.

All Day Menu – Share Plates / Salad

Dickens Big Plate
$65

A feast of buttermilk fried chicken, pork belly bites, calamari, rosemary fries, pickles, slaw and dipping sauces. Feeds 4–5 people.

Roasted Winter Vegetable Salad
$19 / Add confit chicken thigh + $6

Sweet roasted pumpkin, roasted potato and carrot layered with rocket, toasted seeds and creamy feta, finished with a warm honey mustard dressing.

All Day Menu – Mains

Seafood Chowder
$26

Creamy chowder with market fish, prawns, mussels, smoked bacon, leek and herbs. Served with garlic ciabatta.

Creamy Garlic Prawn Fettuccine
$26

Served with confit garlic, spring onion, topped with parmesan.

Pumpkin Risotto
$27 / Add confit chicken thigh + $6

Creamy pumpkin risotto topped with whipped feta, toasted walnuts and fresh herbs. (V, GF)

Confit Chicken Thigh
$31

Served with winter root-veg medley, pickled veg & whipped feta. (GF)

Beer-Battered Fish & Chips
$32

Beer-battered gurnard with rosemary fries, fresh salad, tartare and lemon.

Char Grilled Sirloin
$36

Grilled beef sirloin finished with garlic butter, rosemary salted fries and salad.

Fish of the Day
$38

Ask your server for today’s selection.

Chargrilled Ribeye Surf & Turf
$49

Chargrilled ribeye topped with garlic prawns and mussels, served with chips & salad.

All Day Menu – Desserts

Sticky Date Pudding
$14

Warm sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla bean ice cream. (V)

Warm Chocolate Brownie
$15

Rich chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and chocolate mousse. (V, GF)

Seasonal Fruit Crumble
$13

Served with vanilla ice cream & whipped cream.

Breakfast / Brunch Sides

Subject to change.

Hand Crafted Lamb Meatballs
$25

w coriander, cumin & garlic. Served on pita bread triangles & tzatziki

Dickens Sampler Platter (to share)
$66

Golden crumbed calamari, lamb meatballs, honey & ginger soy chicken nibbles, smoked cheddar & Brie. Served w pita bread triangles & dips. ( suits 4 to 5 people)

Vegetarian Filo Parcel
$21

with mushroom, baby spinach, capsicum & Haloumi

Soup of the Day
$16

Chefs choice made from seasonal produce. Served w top grilled Parmesan sourdough bread

Dickens’ Seafood Chowder
$28

Stocked w FRESH fish, mussels, squid, cockles, prawns. Served with toasted Ciabatta.

Garlic Prawns
$26

in a creamy garlic & chorizo sauce w toasted ciabatta

Oliver’s Potato Wedges™
$22

chunky & spicy w sour cream, topped with bacon and cheese Or tomato salsa & guacamole

Chicken Nibbles
$22

w honey & ginger soy, sesame seeds, spring onion

Calamari
$23

w golden crumb crust, mango sweet chili & ailoi dips

Fish Taco's
$26

Two with Fresh panfried cajun fish, salsa, slaw & aioli.

Spud in a Bucket™
$13

Chunky chips, tomato sauce, our chilli mayo.

Fresh Baked Sourdough Cobb Loaf
$16

Butter, olive oil & balsamic. Or Butter, chicken liver pâté $17

Grilled Garlic & Fresh Herb Ciabatta
$13

Entrees, Snacks & Sharing

Hand Crafted Lamb Meatballs
$25

w coriander, cumin & garlic. Served on pita bread triangles & tzatziki

Dickens Sampler Platter (to share)
$66

Golden crumbed calamari, lamb meatballs, honey & ginger soy chicken nibbles, smoked cheddar & Brie. Served w pita bread triangles & dips. ( suits 4 to 5 people)

Vegetarian Filo Parcel
$21

with mushroom, baby spinach, capsicum & Haloumi

Soup of the Day
$16

Chefs choice made from seasonal produce. Served w top grilled Parmesan sourdough bread

Dickens’ Seafood Chowder
$28

Stocked w FRESH fish, mussels, squid, cockles, prawns. Served with toasted Ciabatta.

Garlic Prawns
$26

in a creamy garlic & chorizo sauce w toasted ciabatta

Oliver’s Potato Wedges™
$22

chunky & spicy w sour cream, topped with bacon and cheese Or tomato salsa & guacamole

Chicken Nibbles
$22

w honey & ginger soy, sesame seeds, spring onion

Calamari
$23

w golden crumb crust, mango sweet chili & ailoi dips

Fish Taco's
$26

Two with Fresh panfried cajun fish, salsa, slaw & aioli.

Spud in a Bucket™
$13

Chunky chips, tomato sauce, our chilli mayo.

Fresh Baked Sourdough Cobb Loaf
$16

Butter, olive oil & balsamic. Or Butter, chicken liver pâté $17

Grilled Garlic & Fresh Herb Ciabatta
$13

Dickens Inn Kid's Menu

For Children 12 Years & Under. Under 5 Eat Free: Available until September with a full-paying adult.

Cheeseburger & Fries
$16

A soft, kid-sized burger with a juicy smash pattie and classic flavours, served with crispy fries.

Fish & Chips
$16

Lightly coated fish cooked golden and served with crunchy chips for a simple, tasty favourite.

Chicken Tenders & Chips
$15

Crispy, tender chicken pieces served with hot chips and tomato sauce.

Cheese Pizza
$12

A warm, cheesy pizza with a soft base — perfect for little hands. (V)

Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream & Sauce
$10

A warm brownie paired with cold ice cream and sweet sauce.

Mini Eaton Mess
$10

A fun mix of cream, fruit and crunchy meringue pieces. (GF)

Pepperoni Pizza
$14

A kid-friendly pepperoni pizza with a mild, savoury flavour.

Pumpkin & Parmesan Risotto
$14

Creamy, comforting risotto with a gentle pumpkin sweetness and a hint of parmesan. (V, GF)

Premium Ice Cream Sundae
$10

A deluxe treat with chocolate sauce, tempered chocolate, homemade berry jam and marshmallows.

Kids Menu – Breakfast Favourites

For Children 12 Years & Under. Under 5 Eat Free available until September with a full-paying adult.

Two Eggs Scrambled
$13

Served with two rashers of crispy bacon & toasted sourdough bread.

Little Em's Mini Pancakes
$13

House-made pancakes topped with strawberry, banana, Nutella & whipped cream.

Kids Menu – Lunch & Dinner Delights

For Children 12 Years & Under.

Artful Dodger's Burger
$18

House-made beef pattie in a fresh sesame bun with cheese, lettuce & tomato. Served with golden chips & tomato sauce.

Chicken Fettuccine
$16

Creamy pasta with chicken, bacon, onion & parsley.

Chicken Tenders
$16

Panko-crumbed chicken served with golden fries & tomato sauce.

Hawaiian Pizza
$16

Cheese, ham & pineapple on a pizza base. Served with golden fries.

Kids Menu – Sweet Treats

For Children 12 Years & Under.

Ice Cream Sundae
$8

Topped with your choice of chocolate & strawberry OR caramel sauce.

Warm Chocolate Brownie
$8

Served with vanilla ice cream.

Hot Beverages

Serving till 3 PM. Extras: Flavour $1, Alternative Milks $1, Extra Shot $1, Decaffeinated $1, Take-away $0.4. Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut.

English Breakfast
$5
Earl Grey
$5
Ask about our selection
$5
Herbal
$6.50
Americano
$5

Long or short black

Espresso
$5
Vienna
$5.50

Short with chocolate & creamy frothy milk

Chai Latte
$6.50

Creamy milk flavoured with Chai

Cocktails

Mojito
$19

Refreshing blend of rum, mint & lime.

Margarita
$20

Tequila,triplesec, lime juice, served straight or frozen.

Passionfruit Margarita
$19

Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, served straight or frozen.

Long Island Ice Tea
$22

Gin, Bacardi, Tequila & lime w Coke or Ginger ale.

Pina Colada
$21

Ablendofrums, coconut & pineapple.

Espresso Martini
$19

Vodka, Kahlua & coffee.

Mojito
$18.50

Refreshing blend of rum, mint & lime.

Margarita
$18.50

Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, served straight or frozen.

Spirits / Wines / Bubbles

Campari
$12
Ouzo
$12
Pernod
$12
Pimms
$12
Jim Beam Black Label
$13
Jack Daniels
$13
Wild Turkey
$14

Wines

Glass 150 ml, Glass 250 ml, 750ml Bottle.

Kopiko Bay Chardonnay
Glass 150 ml $13 / Glass 250 ml $21 / 750ml Bottle $62
Leefield Station Chardonnay
Glass 150 ml $14 / Glass 250 ml $22 / 750ml Bottle $65
Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Riesling—Central Otago
Glass 150 ml $15 / Glass 250 ml $25 / 750ml Bottle $71
Kopiko Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Glass 150 ml $13 / Glass 250 ml $21 / 750ml Bottle $62
Leefield Station Sauvignon Blanc
Glass 150 ml $14 / Glass 250 ml $22 / 750ml Bottle $65
Kopiko Bay Pinot Gris
Glass 150 ml $13 / Glass 250 ml $21 / 750ml Bottle $62
Leefield Station Pinot Gris
Glass 150 ml $15 / Glass 250 ml $25 / 750ml Bottle $71

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