Marlborough Public House has welcomed Blenheim diners since 2017, combining a formal dining room with a more casual bar and two generous outdoor areas. That layout allows the venue to shift between a planned dinner, an informal drink and a relaxed group gathering without forcing every guest into the same style of visit. The outdoor spaces are dog friendly for responsible owners, while online bookings and a broad menu give the public house the practical range expected of a neighbourhood restaurant as well as a bar.

The starter menu has a pronounced Asian-influenced thread. Buttermilk fried chicken comes with chipotle mayonnaise and slaw, salt-and-pepper calamari is matched with Asian slaw and cider aioli, and fried king prawns use a peri-peri sauce. Bao buns can be filled with chicken, pork or roast duck, while sticky chilli chicken brings a Chinese-style glaze. These plates are easy to share and establish brighter, spicier flavours before the menu moves into its larger pub and restaurant mains.

Main courses travel widely without losing their comforting character. Rib-eye is served with duck-fat potatoes, garlic butter and red-wine jus, and rolled pork belly layers apple, mustard, onion and chorizo around a rich centre. Massaman lamb shank and red-curry salmon bring Thai flavours into substantial plates, while duck-leg risotto, fish, stuffed chicken and lamb rump cover other preferences. Burgers, steak sandwiches and salads offer more casual or lighter routes through the same menu.

The dietary legend points diners towards vegetarian or vegan dishes and preparations that can accommodate gluten or dairy restrictions. A house-made vegetable burger and grilled halloumi salad are substantial meat-free options, while the children's menu keeps younger diners to recognisable favourites. Lemon tart, chocolate-almond brownie, white-chocolate raspberry cheesecake and sorbet finish the meal. With formal, bar and outdoor seating available, guests can choose surroundings that match anything from family lunch to a later social evening.

Address: 51 Scott Street, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand

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Marlborough Public House Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Starters

Peach, Ham And Brie Bruschetta

$18

Sliced peaches, prosciutto ham with brie cheese on ciabatta with peach and mango salsa

Crispy Bacon & Cheese Garlic Bread On Rustic Ciabatta

$18

Loaded crispy bacon & cheese…yum

Chef's Special Milk Squid

$19

White wine marinated squid tentacle, deep fried served with sweet chilli sauce

MPH Buttermilk Fried Chicken

$18

House’s favorite Buttermilk Fried Chicken served with chipotle mayo and coleslaw

Salt And Pepper Calamari

$18

Served with crunchy Asian slaw and cider aioli

Crispy Golden King Prawns

$19

Golden fried king prawns(5), with house made peri peri sauce served with fresh salad

Bao Buns

Crispy Chicken/Crispy Pork $18 / Roasted Duck $25

Asian classic Bao Buns served with Asian Slaw and house made BBQ sauce

Chilli Chicken (Kiwi Medium or Kiwi Hot)

$18.50

Chinese style Chilli Chicken is right here, marinated fried chicken thigh, coated with sticky chilli sauce

Fries

$10.50 / Additional sauce + $1

With your choice of aioli or tomato sauce (GF) (DFO) (V)

Mega Seasoned Wedges

$19

Mega Loaded Bacon and Cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli

Sweet Potato

$13 / Additional sauce + $1

Served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce (GF) (DF) (V)

Mains

Silver Fern Rib Eye

$39 / Add mushroom sauce + $4

Served with duck fat potatoes, red wine jus, garlic butter, choice of garden salad or seasonal greens (GF) (DFO)

Rolled Pork Belly

$39

Apple mustard & onion stuffed pork belly, chorizo and carrot hash wrapped in bacon served with confit garlic, creamy mash potato, broccoli and red wine jus (GF)

Massaman Lamb Shank (Mild, Kiwi Medium or Kiwi Hot)

$38

Beautiful slow cooked Massaman Lamb Shank, with potatoes, massaman curry paste, peanut, red capsicum, broccolini and onion served with Riceberry from Thailand (GF) (DF)

Duck Leg Risotto

$39

Confit duck leg served on mushroom risotto with red wine jus (GF) (DFO)

Fish Of The Day

$36

Beer battered or pan-fried Orange Roughy with fries, tartare sauce and choice of salad or coleslaw (GFO) (DF)

Pan Fried Salmon With Red Curry (Kiwi Medium or Kiwi Hot)

$38

Pan fried Salmon fillet cooked with rich red curry paste, capsicum, broccolini served with Riceberry from Thailand (GF) (DF)

Stuffed Chicken Breast

$36

Asparagus, sundried tomato, mozzarella cheese stuffed chicken breast served with fries and salad (GF)

Salmon Pasta

$38

Herb crusted salmon fillet served on a bed of penne marinara (DFO)

Lamb Rump

$38

Served with potato gratin, green peas feta, mint puree, caramelised onion and red wine jus (GFO)

Burgers & Sandwiches

Served with fries and your choice of aioli or tomato sauce. Additional sauces $1

Public House Burger

$32

200gm house made brisket beef pattie, Swiss cheese, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mustard and bourbon BBQ sauce served inside a brioche bun (GFO) (DFO)

Buffalo Chicken Burger

$28 / spicy grilled chicken + $2

Buttermilk fried chicken, buffalo hot sauce, caramelised onion and coleslaw served inside brioche bun (GFO)

Vegetarian Burger

$29

House made crushed vegetables patties served with lettuce, roasted pepper walnut hummus, sliced tomatoes and aioli served inside brioche bun (VEO) (V)

Steak Sandwich

$30

Served with caramelised onions, Swiss cheese, lettuce, pickle, BBQ sauce and fresh sliced tomatoes with fries (GFO) (DFO)

B.L.T.

$28

Bacon, brie cheese, lettuce and sliced tomatoes served on ciabatta with aioli and fries (GFO) (DFO)

Salads

Thai Beef Salad

$35

Served on bed of Asian slaw, crispy noodles, cucumber and cherry tomatoes with New Formula Thai dressing from Chef Billy (GFO)

Grilled King Prawns with Bacon Salad

$38

Chef’s secret recipe marinated King Prawns, bacon bites, grated parmesan cheese, sliced black garlic fresh salad (GF)

Chargrilled Cajun Chicken Salad

$35

Grilled Chicken? You look no further…try this Chargrilled Cajun Chicken Salad, served with medley of roasted vegetables, mesclun, sliced black garlic, goat cheese, caramelized onion, toasted seeds, sliced cashew nut (GF) (DFO)

Grilled Halloumi Salad

$35

Grilled halloumi served on fresh leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, roasted beetroot, toasted almonds and spiced house dressing

Kid's Menu

Kid's Burger

$15 / Add cheese + $1

With your choice of beef pattie or crispy chicken served with lettuce, fries and tomato sauce (GFO) (DFO)

Kids Fish And Chips

$15

Orange Roughy fish served with coleslaw and tomato sauce (GFO) (DF)

Kids Creamy Penne Pasta

$15

With bacon and creamy cheese sauce (VO)

Chicken Nuggets

$15

Served with fries and tomato sauce (GF) (DF)

Sweet Treats

Lemon Tart

$17

Warm lemon tart served with passionfruit coulis and vanilla ice cream

Belgium Chocolate and Almond Brownie

$17.50

Served with your choice of berry compote or chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream

Cheesecake White Chocolate Raspberry

$15

Creamy white chocolate cheesecake filling on a vanilla biscuit base, swirled with a red raspberry filling, strawberry sauce, ice cream, whipping cream

Ice Cream Sundae

Served with marshmallows, whipping cream and your choice of berry compote or chocolate or caramel sauce

Sorbet Or Vegan Ice Cream

$14

Ask our friendly staff for today’s flavour (GF) (DF)

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