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Battered fish with chips, salad and dipping sauce at Hokowhitu Cafe and Bar

Hokowhitu Cafe & Bar occupies the Manawatū Golf Club clubhouse, but the welcome extends well beyond golfers and club members. Visitors can settle into the dining room or choose an outdoor table with a view across the tree-lined course and 18th green. Parking and ramp access make the setting practical as well as scenic. Open for daytime service from Tuesday to Sunday, the cafe offers a green retreat close to Palmerston North rather than the pace and outlook of a conventional city-centre dining room.

Brunch draws on familiar cafe combinations while introducing enough detail to keep them distinctive. Waffles pair bacon with blackberry and apple compote, cherry mascarpone, honeycomb and maple syrup. Eggs Benedict replaces the usual bread base with kūmara rosti, with bacon or salmon available, while avocado toast adds beetroot hummus, pickled beetroot and feta. Corn fritters, cheesy mince and a full Kiwi breakfast cover more savoury appetites, allowing the morning menu to move easily between a light plate and a substantial start.

The lunch side of the kitchen travels further. Seafood chowder gathers prawns, calamari, clams, mussels, fish and salmon into a substantial bowl, while beef katsu comes with Japanese curry. Fish and chips and a changing pasta dish provide familiar main-course choices. Thai beef salad and Moroccan chicken salad bring spice into lighter meals, and the burger selection ranges from vegetable and chicken fillings to a smashed beef version. It is a broader offering than the clubhouse setting might initially suggest.

On selected evenings, the bar becomes more prominent, with drinks accompanied by easy shared food such as nachos, wedges, pizzas and seafood baskets. That relaxed format suits groups watching the course or lingering after a round, while the clubhouse's event and catering facilities can accommodate more organised gatherings. The combination of open public access, broad daytime cooking and a compact evening bar menu makes Hokowhitu useful for breakfast with a view, an unhurried lunch or an informal local function.

Address: Manawatū Golf Club, 19 Centennial Drive, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand

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Hokowhitu Cafe & Bar Menu

Breakfast

Soup of the Day
$20 / Half portion $16

Homemade soup with garlic focaccia, ask your server for flavour, changes daily. (GF available)

Waffle
$26

Warm waffle, streaky bacon, blackberry and apple compote, whipped cherry mascarpone, honeycomb, and maple syrup and fresh berries.

Eggs Benedict
$28

on kumara rosti with wilted spinach, and hollandaise. Bacon | Smoked Salmon

Smashed Avocado on Toast
$20

on multigrain bread, beetroot hummus, pickled beetroot feta and rocket. Add Streaky Bacon $3. Add Poached Egg $3. (**)

Corn Fritters
$26 / Half portion $20

Corn fritters with herbed sour cream, streaky bacon and a sweet chilli relish and a side of garden salad. (GF & Veg Options available) (**)

Kiwi Breakfast
$28

Crispy streaky bacon, free range eggs done to your liking, Kransky sausage, grilled tomato, hash brown with grain bread toast and butter. (GF available) (Vege Available)

Smashed Avocado on Toast
$20 / Add Streaky Bacon + $3 / Add Poached Egg + $3

on multigrain bread, beetroot hummus, pickled beetroot feta and rocket. (**)

Bar Menu

Beef Nachos
$25

House corn chips, topped with tomato salsa, minced beef, kidney beans, sweet corn, cheese, avocado & sour cream. (**)

Vege Nachos
$21

House corn chips, topped with tomato salsa, kidney beans, sweet corn, cheese, avocado & sour cream. (**)

Plain Wedges
$18

Crispy coated wedges served with sour cream & sweet chilli.

Loaded Wedges
$25

Crispy coated wedges topped with bacon, cheese, sour cream & sweet chilli.

Seafood Basket
$24

Delicious bowl of calamari rings, crumbed prawns, battered fish bites served with golden fries & chipotle aioli. serves 2-3

Bar Basket
$30

Crispy fried pork wontons, jalapeno & corn bites, vege samosa, vege spring rolls & chicken nuggets on a bed of golden fries. serves 4

Cauliflower Bites
$12
Golden Fries
Bowl $13 / Side $8

Bowl of fries | Side of fries

Kumara Fries
$17
Golden Fries
$13

Bowl of fries

Side of fries
$8

Pizza

$24. (**) – gluten free ingredients used. (*) – vege option available

Apricot & Chicken
$24

Spiced apricot sauce, grilled chicken, brie & mozzarella.

Margherita
$24

Our take on the Margherita with buffalo mozzarella, grated mozzarella, basil pesto on a Neapolitan base.

Salads

Thai Beef Salad
$28

Grilled beef sirloin strips marinated with soy, ginger & garlic, served on a bed of lettuce, pickled onion coleslaw, cherry tomatoes, cucumber & mint, dressed with sweet chilli & aioli, peanuts & crispy noodles. (**)

Italian Chicken Salad
$28

Grilled chicken with chickpeas, arugula, cos, orange segments, artichoke hearts, celery and cheese, with a orange, honey and mustard dressing. (Gluten Free) (**)

Mains

Seafood Chowder
$28

Our homemade chowder, packed with fresh seafood like prawns, calamari, clams, mussels, fish and smoked salmon and vegetables in a creamy, comforting broth, served with garlic bread.

Open Bánh Mì Chicken Sandwich
$26

Open Bánh Mì Chicken Sandwich A vibrant, open‑style take on the classic Bánh mì — layered with savoury mayo, crisp pickled daikon, carrots, onion, and fresh cucumber. Finished with flavourful soy‑, chili‑ and ginger‑marinated chicken, drizzled with bold Sriracha for a punchy finish. Served with golden fries.

Beef Schnitzel
$26

Crispy beef schnitzel served with fresh coleslaw and rich, homestyle gravy.

Fish & Chips
$31 / Half size $24

Beer battered tarakihi, golden fries served alongside garden salad, lemon wedge & homemade tartar sauce. (**)

Pasta of the Day
$28

Changes daily. Ask your server for today’s flavour.

All Day Menu

Omelette
$25

with side salad. Pick any three fillings. (GF available) Bacon | Ham | Chicken | Mushroom | Spinach | Tomato | Cheese | Onion

Toastie
$13

with side salad. Choose one meat & two other fillings: Corned beef, bacon, ham, chicken, egg, mushroom, spinach, tomato, cheese, corn, onion, pineapple. add extra meat $3. add extra filling $2. swap salad for fries $2. (**)

Toastie
$13 / add extra meat + $3 / add extra filling + $2 / swap salad for fries + $2

with side salad. Choose one meat & two other fillings: Corned beef, bacon, ham, chicken, egg, mushroom, spinach, tomato, cheese, corn, onion, pineapple. (**)

Burgers

All burgers served with golden fries

Vege Burger
$26

Black bean patty, egg, lettuce, beetroot relish & aioli in a toasted brioche bun. (**) (V)

Smashed Burger
$28

Smashed burger patty with cheese, lettuce & tomato on a toasted brioche bun with aioli & tomato relish. (**)

Friday Night Dining – Entree

Loaded Cheesy Garlic Bread
$18

Focaccia topped with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, capers, parsley and cheese.

Friday Night Dining – Mains

Lamb Shanks
$32

Fall-off-the-bone lamb in a rich red wine reduction. Served over buttery mashed potatoes with a side of fresh minted peas and onion rings. (GF)

Beef Rump
$32

Select Angus Rump cooked to your liking served with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy and a fried egg.

Butter Chicken
$32

Tender roasted chicken pieces simmered in a velvety tomato and butter gravy, infused with aromatic fenugreek and mild spices. Served with fluffy steamed basmati rice. (GF)

Fish and Chips
$30

beer battered tarakihi, golden fries, garden salad, tartar sauce and lemon wedge.

Mushroom Risotto
$32

A velvety, slow-stirred Arborio rice folded with a medley of sautéed wild mushrooms, finished with nutty Parmesan and a touch of truffle oil. Rich, earthy, and perfectly creamy, it’s a comforting classic that celebrates deep, savory flavors (GF)

Pappardelle ai Frutti di Mare Cremoso
$32

Wide ribbons of artisanal egg pasta served with succulent clams, mussels, king prawns, and flaky white fish, in a silky lemon-cream, with aged Parmesan and fresh Italian parsley, and finished with a bright infusion of hand-zested lemon rind.

Friday Night Dining – Desserts

Persian Ice Cream Sundae
$15

Tall refreshing sundae with rose syrup, raspberry jelly, cherries and basil seed

Cheese Cake of the day
$15

with whipped cream and fresh strawberry

Tres Leches De Leche
$15

Velvety sponge cake infused with sweet evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. Topped with fresh Chantilly cream and seasonal berries.

White Wines

Member | Guest

House- Haha Sauvignon Blanc, Hawke’s Bay
Member $9.90 / Guest $11 / Bottle Member $46.80 / Bottle Guest $52
House – Haha Chardonnay, Hawke’s Bay
Member $9.90 / Guest $11 / Bottle Member $46.80 / Bottle Guest $52
House – Haha Pinot Gris, Hawke’s Bay
Member $9.90 / Guest $11 / Bottle Member $46.80 / Bottle Guest $52
ClearView Reserve Chardonay, Bottle
Member $74.70 / Guest $83

Red Wines

Member | Guest

House – Haha Pinot Noir, Hawke’s Bay
Member $10.80 / Guest $12 / Bottle Member $54 / Bottle Guest $60
Brookfields Burnfoot Merlot, Hawke’s Bay
Member $11.25 / Guest $12.50 / Bottle Member $55.80 / Bottle Guest $62
Clearview Cape Kidnappers Syrah, Hawke’s Bay
Member $10.80 / Guest $12 / Bottle Member $54 / Bottle Guest $60
Trivento Malbec, Argentina – Bottle only
Member $57.60 / Guest $64

Rosé Wines

Member | Guest

Clearview Black Reef Blush, Hawkes Bay
Member $10.80 / Guest $12 / Bottle Member $43.20 / Bottle Guest $48
Estandon Saint Louis de Provence, France
Member $11.70 / Guest $13 / Bottle Member $55.80 / Bottle Guest $62

Sparkling Wines

Member | Guest

Italian Prosecco (200ml)
Member $17 / Guest $19
Lindauer Brut (200ml)
Member $13.50 / Guest $15
Lindauer Sav Blanc (200ml)
Member $13.50 / Guest $15
Lindauer Rose (200ml)
Member $13.50 / Guest $15
Lindauer Pinot Gris (200ml)
Member $13.50 / Guest $15

Bottled Beer & Cider

Member / Guest

Corona
Member $10.35 / Guest $11.50
Heineken
Member $10.80 / Guest $12
Steinlager Classic, Steinlager Pure
Member $10.35 / Guest $11.50
Export Gold
Member $9 / Guest $10
Export Citrus 2%
Member $9 / Guest $10

On Tap – Pint

Guinness
Member $13.50 / Guest $15
Export 33
Member $10.35 / Guest $11.50
Gordon’s Pink Gin
Member $10.80 / Guest $12
Tui
Member $10.35 / Guest $11.50
Heineken
Member $12.60 / Guest $14

RTD – Bottle

Coruba
Member $10.80 / Guest $12
Jim Beam
Member $10.80 / Guest $12
Long White
Member $9.90 / Guest $11
CC & Dry
Member $10.80 / Guest $12
Jack Daniels & Coke
Member $10.80 / Guest $12

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