Karori Taphouse Menu

Ricotta base with chocolate cremeux and pistachio ice cream topped with kataifi

6 Profiteroles filled with cream, served with ice cream and caramel sauce

Crumbled meringue with berries and whipped cream

Ice-cream served with double chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and sprinkles

Served with sticky toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream

Ciabatta bread, 2x eggs, spicy beef sausage, bacon, hashbrown, mushrooms, tomato halves with hollandaise sauce

Ciabatta bread, 2x eggs, hashbrown, mushrooms, tomato halves, halloumi, roasted onions and pepper with wilted spinach and hollandaise sauce

Ciabatta bread with smashed avo, salad greens, feta cheese, dukkah and balsamic glaze

Ciabatta bread with 2x eggs served your way and hollandaise sauce

2 eggs on potato rosti served with hollandaise sauce served with your choice of bacon, or wilted spinach

2 eggs on potato rosti served with salmon, cream cheese, capers and hollandaise sauce

Open sandwich with sirloin steak on ciabatta bread, green salad, tomato relish, caramelised onions, aioli sauce with fries on the side

Served with maple syrup and sliced banana

Served with house made aioli and tomato sauce

Toasted with aioli sauce

Served with sriracha mayo

Served with sweet chilli and sour cream

With extra cheese, bacon, served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce

Slow cooked pork belly bites tossed in our house smokey BBQ sauce

Seasoned pineapple cut calamari with sweet chili sauce

Corn chips topped with beef ragu, melted cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli sauce

Serves 4 people. Selection of chicken, pork belly, beef sausage, squid and fish bites, served with fries, salad, pickles, garlic bread, and dipping sauce

Bite sized chicken pieces served with korean bbq sauce

Four cheese Pizza with Napoli sauce

Chorizo, pepperoni, bbq pork, mozzarella, red chilli, roasted peppers, onion, Napoli sauce and spiced honey

Zucchini, spinach on white cheese sauce

Spicy beef sausages with creamy mash potato, rich gravy, caramelised onions and pea puree

Crumbed chicken with tomato, cheese, and ham served on a creamy pasta base

With creamy mash potato, rich gravy, garden peas and carrots

Cooked to your taste, served with either a fresh garden salad & fries or creamy mash & vegetables, and your choice of sauce: Garlic butter, Red wine jus, Peppercorn & mushroom sauce

Beer battered fish served with fries, house salad and house made tartare

Pan-fried fish served with creamy mash, carrots, green beans, and pea puree

Roast pork belly served with homemade apple sauce, with either a fresh garden salad & fries, or creamy mash & vegetables

Fried chicken served with mash, mixed salad and gravy

Salad greens with cucumber, pickles, capsicum, carrot drizzled with mango sauce

Grilled spicy halloumi with fresh greens and light balsamic dressing

Succulent beef tossed in a salad of fresh greens, crunchy veg & Asian herbs topped with crispy noodles and Thai dressing

Double-smashed beef patties on a bed of shredded iceberg lettuce with cheese, onions and a house made burger sauce

Southern style fried chicken with salad, cheese, pickles, sriracha mayo and chilli maple sauce.

Beer battered fish with house salad, house made tartare sauce and pickled onions

Rice and vegetable patty, with zucchini, and spinach with pesto and green chilli dressing

Style: American Amber Ale ABV: 4.7% — A rich, malty amber ale with caramel and vanilla sweetness balanced by dry fruit and toffee notes. Zesty hop bitterness provides a dry, refreshing finish.

Style: Pacific Pale Ale ABV: 5.1% — A multi-awarded pale ale packed with vibrant character from Riwaka, Motueka, Simcoe, Mosaic and Citra hops. A soft malt base balances the generous hop profile to create a highly approachable pale ale.

Style: Hazy IPA ABV: 6.2% — A juicy New England-style Hazy IPA brewed with oats, wheat and a combination of tropical fruit-driven hops from New Zealand, Australia and the USA. Expect loads of tropical fruit flavour and aroma with restrained bitterness and a seriously juicy finish.

Style: Dry Apple Cider ABV: 5.8% — A dry, lightly carbonated traditional cider made from hand-picked heritage apples from the Wairarapa. Naturally rich in apple character with a crisp, distinctly dry finish.

Style: Hazy Pale Ale ABV: 2.5% — A hazy, low-strength pale ale delivering plenty of hop character while keeping the alcohol at an easy-drinking 2.5%. Juicy and refreshing with gentle bitterness, making it perfect for a session.

Style: Hazy Session Pale Ale ABV: 3.8% — A smooth, session-strength pale ale brewed with NZ02, Peacharine and Rēkrau hops, bringing passionfruit, sweet orange and ripe stone fruit flavours. Light in alcohol but full of juicy hop character.

Style: Hazy Pale Ale ABV: 5.0% — A refreshing and juicy take on a pale ale, with plenty of bright citrus character and a soft, hazy profile. An easy-drinking beer that delivers generous hop flavour without the intensity of a full-strength Hazy IPA.

Style: English Stout ABV: 5.0% — A smooth, full-flavoured stout with refined roasted malt character and subtle chocolate notes. Served on nitro for a creamy mouthfeel and silky finish.

Style: NZ Pilsner ABV: 4.9% — A classic Kiwi pilsner showcasing Nelson-grown Riwaka hops, with vibrant citrus and passionfruit aromas and flavours. A touch of malt sweetness gives way to a crisp, lengthy dry finish.

Style: NZ Pilsner ABV: 5.0% — A recreation of Emerson’s original Pilsner, made with Riwaka hops and bursting with passionfruit, lime and bold citrus character. Single-hopped with a crisp, dry finish and refreshing bitterness.

Style: American Pale Ale ABV: 5.7% — A hop-forward American Pale Ale packed with tropical hop aromas, balanced bitterness and a light malt backbone. Juicy and aromatic with a satisfying lingering finish.

Style: Hazy Pale Ale ABV: 5.2% — A tropical and juicy hazy pale ale designed as an easy-drinking Southern Hemisphere summer beer. Soft, fruit-forward hop character makes Sandman a refreshing choice for a sunny afternoon or a session with mates.

Style: Hazy Pale Ale ABV: 5.5% — A juicy, refreshing hazy pale ale bursting with mango, pineapple and citrus flavours. Light-bodied with honeyed malt undertones and just a touch of bitterness.

Style: Red IPA ABV: ABV TBC — A rich Red IPA combining a deep malt character with a balanced hop profile. Expect a fuller, malt-driven beer with a satisfying hop bitterness.

Style: Bright IPA ABV: 5.2% — Bright and aromatic, with zesty citrus and tropical fruit from Riwaka, Motueka and Citra hops. A soft malt backbone and crisp, subtly bitter finish make it highly refreshing.

Style: Hazy IPA ABV: 5.7% — An oat-heavy grist gives this hazy IPA a smooth, silky mouthfeel, while generous New Zealand and US hops deliver passionfruit, grapefruit, lime, mango and floral notes. Juicy, aromatic and softly bitter, it’s a full-flavoured IPA.