Fairweathers is a central Blenheim restaurant, bar and function venue with a strong local-pub character. The building was once an engineering workshop, and its refit created several spaces rather than one uniform room. A decked garden bar, sliding doors, a louvred roof, patio heaters and fires allow the venue to shift between indoor and outdoor use as Marlborough weather changes.
Food runs across more than one part of the day. Breakfast, an all-day menu, finger food, fuller restaurant dishes and a children's menu make the venue adaptable, while the daytime cabinet adds quiches, savoury stacks, salads, cakes, muffins and scones for a shorter coffee stop. That range means the same address can work for breakfast, a bar meal, dinner or a quick baked item without forcing every visit into the same format.
The classic buttermilk chicken shows the kitchen's comfort-food side: crisp chicken is paired with duck-fat potatoes, house slaw and butter chicken sauce. A recurring Sunday sirloin offering takes a similarly direct pub approach, matching steak with salad, fries and house gravy. Both dishes favour generous, recognisable combinations while still adding a house detail through the sauce or accompaniments.
Fairweathers also leans into the social side of a restaurant and bar. Current programming includes quiz nights, karaoke, live entertainment and televised sport, while beer and cocktails sit alongside the food. Bookings are available, larger groups are asked to call, and dedicated function areas can be combined with the venue's catering service for celebrations and organised events.
Address: 36 Scott Street, Blenheim Central, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand
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Fairweathers Menu
Entrée
Freshly Baked Garlic Butter Loaf
Baked loaf | garlic butter | (V)
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Buttermilk fried chicken | butter chicken sauce | (GFO)
Sizzling Prawn Pot
Prawns | creamy sweet chilli sauce | (SF)
Pork Belly Bites
Hoisin and plum sauce
Tomato and Herb Bruschetta
Ciabatta | tomato salsa | coriander | balsamic reduction
Burgers & Salads
Buttermilk Chicken Burger
Buttermilk chicken | camembert | tomato | onion | lettuce | aioli | tomato relish | onion rings | crispy fries | (GFO)
Angus Beef Burger
NZ beef | bacon | aioli | BBQ sauce | lettuce | swiss cheese | onion rings | crispy fries | (GFO)
Fish Burger
Gurnard | lettuce | tomato | aioli | cheese | onion rings | crispy fries | (SF) (GFO)
Thai Beef Salad
NZ prime beef | lettuce | house salad | Asian soy dressing | (GFO)
Caesar Salad
Chicken breast | bacon | anchovies | lettuce | croutons | Fairweathers dressing | soft poached egg | (GFO)
Desserts
All Desserts $15.90
Affogato
Baileys Liqueur | espresso | almond | biscotti | vanilla ice cream | (GFO)
House made Chocolate Brownie
Housemade brownie | chocolate sauce | berry couli | vanilla ice cream | (GFO)
House made Hazelnut Cheesecake
Hazelnut chocolate cheesecake | toasted hazelnuts | nutella | cream | vanilla ice cream
Fairweathers Premium Sundaes
Your choice:
Strawberry and Cream Sundae
Strawberry coulis | cream | vanilla ice cream
Banoffee Pie Sundae
Caramel sauce | banana | oreo crumb | chocolate | cream | vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Brownie Sundae
Brownie crumb | chocolate sauce | cream | vanilla ice cream
Sandwich
Steak Sandwich
NZ prime sirloin | ciabatta | lettuce | tomato | caramelised onion | aioli
Chicken and Cranberry Sandwich
Grilled chicken | cranberry sauce | camembert | lettuce | tomato | aioli
Main Meals
Fairweathers King Salmon
King salmon | honey glaze | kumara rosti | seasonal vegetables | (SF) (GFO)
Beer Battered Gurnard
Gurnard | beer batter | garden salad | crispy fries | tartare | (SF) (GFO)
Fettuccine Carbonara
Fettuccine | bacon | mushroom | chicken | spinach | parsley
Pan-seared Gurnard with Chilli Prawns
Gurnard | sweet chilli coconut sauce | rice | grilled prawns | garden salad | (SF)
Fairweathers Classic !
Fairweathers Buttermilk Chicken | Buttermilk chicken | duck fat potatoes | house salad | butter chicken sauce
Slow Braised Lamb Shank
Braised NZ lamb shank | mash potatoes | seasonal vegetables | jus
Asian Inspired Pork Belly
Slow cooked pork belly | apple julienne | seasonal vegetables | mash potatoes
Seafood Chowder
House made chowder | toasted garlic ciabatta | (SF)
The Grill
Choose your cut, choose two sides, choose one sauce. Additional Sides + $9.00. Additional Sauce + $4.00.
250gm Prime Ribeye
250gm Prime Sirloin
300gm Prime Rump
Grilled Chicken Thigh(2)
Sides
All sides $9.00
Fries
Duck fat potatoes
Onion rings
Portobello mushrooms
Eggs x2
Ranch slaw
Mash potatoes
Seasonal vegetables
Fairweathers house salad
Bar Snack Menu
7 DAYS A WEEK 11AM UNTIL LATE
GARLIC BREAD
OVEN BAKED LOAF WITH HERB & GARLIC BUTTER
BUTTERMILK CHICKEN
BUTTERMILK CHICKEN SERVED WITH BUTTER CHICKEN SAUCE
CORN NUGGETS AND CHIPS
CORN NUGGETS SERVED WITH CHIPS & AIOLI
WEDGES
CRISPY GOLDEN WEDGES SERVED WITH SOUR CREAM & SWEET CHILLI SAUCE
LOADED WEDGES
CRISPY GOLDEN WEDGES TOPPED WITH CHEESE, BACON, SOUR CREAM & SWEET CHILLI SAUCE
CRISPY FRIES
CRISPY GOLDEN FRIES SERVED WITH AIOLI & TOMATO SAUCE
ONION RINGS
CRISPY ONION RINGS SERVED WITH AIOLI & TOMATO SAUCE
OG PLATTER
CHICKEN NUGGETS, ONION RINGS, PRAWN TWISTERS CORN NUGGETS, FISH BITES & FRIES SERVED WITH A TRIO OF SAUCES
Lunch Specials
7 DAYS A WEEK 11AM UNTIL 4PM. ALL MEALS JUST $24.90
THAI BEEF SALAD
NZ PRIME BEEF | LETTUCE | HOUSE SALAD | ASIAN SOY DRESSING
FETTUCCINE CARBONARA
FETTUCCINE | BACON | MUSHROOM | CHICKEN | SPINACH
BEER BATTERED FISH
BEER-BATTERED GURNARD (1 PIECE) | HOUSE SALAD | CRISPY FRIES | TARTARE SAUCE
STEAK SANDWICH
NZ PRIME SIRLOIN | LETTUCE | TOMATO | TOASTED CIABATTA | CARAMELISED ONION | AIOLI
CHICKEN AND CRANBERRY SANDWICH
CHICKEN | LETTUCE | TOMATO | TOASTED CIABATTA | CRANBERRY | CAMEMBERT
ALL DAY BIG BREAKFAST
FRIED EGG | SAUSAGE | BACON | TOASTED CIABATTA | HASH BROWN | GRILLED TOMATO
Kids Menu
KIDS 12 AND UNDER. INCLUDES 7oz DRINK AND KIDS SUNDAE. ASK US ABOUT OUR GLUTEN-FREE KIDS OPTIONS.
THE BIG KID BURGER
Beef pattie with lettuce, tomato, aioli and cheese between a toasted bun, served with fries.
LITTLE EXPLORER PASTA
Fettuccine tossed with chicken and bacon in a creamy sauce.
JUNIOR MINI DOGS
Mini hot dogs on a stick, served with fries.
SCOUT’S CHICKEN NUGGETS
Battered chicken nuggets served with fries.
KIDS FISH & CHIPS
Battered fish bites served with fries.
Kids Dessert
YOUR CHOICE OF: Chocolate, Strawberry, Passionfruit, Caramel or Plain Sundae. INCLUDES 7oz DRINK AND KIDS SUNDAE
Chocolate Sundae
Strawberry Sundae
Passionfruit Sundae
Caramel Sundae
Plain Sundae
Kids Drinks
7oz. UPGRADE TO A PREMIUM KIDS MOCKTAIL FOR $4.50
COCA-COLA
COCA-COLA ZERO SUGAR
LEMONADE
GINGER ALE
APPLE JUICE
ORANGE JUICE
PINEAPPLE JUICE
CRANBERRY JUICE
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- Seafood chowder Typical in Blenheim: $22.75 $19.90
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