The Press Club is the public restaurant and bar inside Fable Dunedin on Princes Street. Its name looks back to the editors and publishers who gathered in the city during the 1870s, and the room translates that history into a polished contemporary setting. Hotel guests and local diners can book equally, making it a defined restaurant in its own right rather than an anonymous hotel dining service.
The kitchen draws its direction from southern New Zealand, using the seasons and the region as a framework rather than fixing the menu to one narrow format. Sharing dishes may bring together local kai moana, produce from the surrounding plains and native bush herbs. That approach gives the food a clear Dunedin identity while leaving chefs room to change ingredients and techniques as availability moves through the year.
Separate breakfast, lunch and dinner menus let the restaurant change pace across the day. Dessert and snack lists create options for a shorter visit, while a children's menu makes formal surroundings easier for families. The Press Club also serves a themed high tea, presenting savoury and sweet courses with specialty tea and optional sparkling wine for diners looking for an occasion between the main meal periods.
Drinks are treated as a central part of the experience. Cocktails share the bar with a tailored wine list and a selection of craft beer, supporting anything from a single pre-dinner drink to a complete meal. For larger occasions, four function rooms and a semi-private dining area extend the restaurant beyond ordinary tables, with set menus and cocktail-style events available for different group sizes.
Address: Fable Dunedin, 310 Princes Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
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The Press Club Dunedin Menu
Dinner – Starters
V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | GF – Gluten Free | V* – Vegetarian with modifications | VG* – Vegan with modifications | GF* – Gluten Free with modifications
Soup of the Day
V* | VG* | GF* | chefs daily creation | ciabatta
Sweet Chilli Fried Chicken
pickled raddish | peanut
Apricot Bruschetta & Brie Gratin
V | VG* | capers | basil
Duck Liver Pate
GF* | crostini | cumberland sauce
Orange Glazed Chorizo Croquette
black bean puree | cilantro
Warm Crab & Artichoke Dip
GF* | old bay spice | crostini
Hand Cut Beef Tartare
GF | smoky dressing | jalapeno aioli
Dinner – Sides
V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | GF – Gluten Free | V* – Vegetarian with modifications | VG* – Vegan with modifications | GF* – Gluten Free with modifications
Fries
VG* | garlic herb butter | aioli
House Salad
VG | GF | ranch dressing
Seasonal Vegetables
VG* | GF* | butter
Kumara Fries
VG | chilli maple | sour cream
Dinner – Mains
V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | GF – Gluten Free | V* – Vegetarian with modifications | VG* – Vegan with modifications | GF* – Gluten Free with modifications
Pan Seared Duck Breast & Cherry Jus
GF | dauphinoise potato | blue cheese mousse
Lamb Shank Rogan Josh
GF* | couscous | curry sauce | mint chutney
Mariner Style Black Mussel
GF* | cream sauce | crostini | thyme
Frutti Di Mare
linguine | clams | shrimps | artichoke pesto | tomato
Scallops & Pork Belly
GF | truffle potato confit | roasted tomato vinaigrette
Vegetarian Risotto
V | VG* | GF | chefs creation
Pan Seared King Salmon
GF | fennel & spinach flan | saffron beurre blanc
Eye Fillet
GF | bone marrow potato | choice of sauce: red wine or bearnaise
Eggplant & Mushroom Gratin
V | VG* | GF | quinoa balls | tomato sauce | spinach
Dinner – Burgers
V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | GF – Gluten Free | V* – Vegetarian with modifications | VG* – Vegan with modifications | GF* – Gluten Free with modifications
Beef Steak
GF* | cheese | pickles | fries
Chicken
aioli | pickles | fries
Vegetarian
V | GF* | beetroot relish | pickles | fries
Lunch – Starters
V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | GF – Gluten Free | V* – Vegetarian with modifications | VG* – Vegan with modifications | GF* – Gluten Free with modifications
Soup of the Day
V* | VG* | GF* | chefs daily creation | ciabatta
Sweet Chilli Fried Chicken
pickled raddish | peanut
Duck Liver Pate
GF* | crostini | cumberland sauce
Apricot Bruschetta & Brie Gratin
V | VG* | capers | basil
Lunch – Sides
V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | GF – Gluten Free | V* – Vegetarian with modifications | VG* – Vegan with modifications | GF* – Gluten Free with modifications
Fries
VG | lemon pepper salt | aioli
House Salad
VG | GF | ranch dressing
Seasonal Vegetables
VG* | GF* | butter
Kumara Fries
VG | chilli maple | sour cream
Lunch – Mains
V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | GF – Gluten Free | V* – Vegetarian with modifications | VG* – Vegan with modifications | GF* – Gluten Free with modifications
Pan Seared Duck Breast & Cherry Jus
GF | dauphinoise potato | blue cheese mousse
Vegetarian Risotto
V | VG* | GF | chefs creation
Pan Seared King Salmon
GF* | fennel & spinach flan | saffron beurre blanc
Lamb Shank Rogan Josh
GF* | couscous | curry sauce | mint chutney
Lunch – Burgers
V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | GF – Gluten Free | V* – Vegetarian with modifications | VG* – Vegan with modifications | GF* – Gluten Free with modifications
Beef Steak
GF* | cheese | pickles | fries
Chicken
aioli | pickles | fries
Vegetarian
V | GF* | beetroot relish | pickles | fries
Lunch – Sweet Treats
V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | GF – Gluten Free | V* – Vegetarian with modifications | VG* – Vegan with modifications | GF* – Gluten Free with modifications
Mango Creme Brulee
GF* | madeleine | vanilla bean ice cream
Newyork Cheesecake
meringue | berries
Affogato
V | GF | coffee | vanilla bean ice cream; choice of frangelico, baileys or drambuie
Cheeseboard
V | fruits | crostini
Breakfast – A La Carte
V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | GF – Gluten Free | V* – Vegetarian with modifications | VG* – Vegan with modifications | GF* – Gluten Free with modifications
Creamy Mushrooms
V | GF* | sourdough toast
French Toast
V | banana | lemon curd
Oatmeal Porridge
V | butterscotch | granola crumble | rhubarb
Avocado
VG | GF | seed bread | carrot kraut
Eggs on Sourdough
V | GF* | eggs of your choice
Omelette
V | choice of 3 fillings: bacon, onion, tomato, cheese, capsicum, and spinach
Pancakes
V | custard | raspberry coulis | maple
Eggs Benedict
V* | english muffin | poached eggs | citrus hollandaise | choice of salmon, bacon or spinach
Continental Platter
V | GF* | granola topped chia & fruit coulis pudding | cut fruit | choice of danish pastries or sourdough toast with jam
Fable Big Breakfast
GF | rosti | bratwurst | tomato | mushroom | bacon | poached egg | spinach | hollandaise
Dumplings 6 Pcs
Pork or Vegetarian
Breakfast – Sides
Bacon
Bratwurst Sausage
Rosti
2 Eggs
Citrus Hollandaise
Mushrooms
Salmon
Snacks
V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | GF – Gluten Free | V* – Vegetarian with modifications | VG* – Vegan with modifications | GF* – Gluten Free with modifications
Sumac Spiced Nuts
VG | GF
Marinated Olives
VG | GF
Duck Liver Pate
GF* | crostini
Apricot & Brie Bruschetta
V | VG* | capers | basil
Orange Glazed Chorizo Croquette
black bean puree | cilantro
Sweet Chilli Fried Chicken
pickled radish
Cheeseboard
V | fruits | crostini
Fries
VG* | garlic herbs butter | aioli
Kumara Fries
VG* | chili maple | sour cream
Dessert – Sweet Treats
V – Vegetarian | VG – Vegan | GF – Gluten Free | V* – Vegetarian with modifications | VG* – Vegan with modifications | GF* – Gluten Free with modifications
Mango Creme Brulee
GF* | madeleine | vanilla bean ice cream
Choco & Caramel Mousse
chocolate sauce | sugar decor
Newyork Cheesecake
meringue | berries
Affogato
GF | coffee | vanilla bean ice cream | choice of frangelico, baileys or drambuie
Strawberry & Pistachio Charlotte
berry coulis
Cheeseboard
fruits | crostini
Kids Menu
PRESS CLUB KIDS’ MENU $16 – choose a main, includes dessert. Beverages $5. Please inform the wait staff of any allergies.
Fried Chicken
chips | petit salad
Cheese Burger
chips
Shepherds Pie
petit salad
Fish Burger
chips
Cheese Roll
chips | petit salad
Ice Cream Sandwich
vanilla ice cream | chocolate sauce
Breakfast – Beverages
Coffee
espresso | long black | americano
Flat White | Latte | Cappuccino | Mochaccino | Piccolo | Hot Chocolate
Flavoured Syrup
Soy | Almond | Oat
White Wine
Mt Difficulty Pinot Gris
Central Otago, New Zealand
Huntaway Pinot Gris
Gisborne, New Zealand
Carrick Riesling
Central Otago, New Zealand
Nga Waka Sauvignon Blanc
Martinborough, New Zealand
Red Wines
Duke De Cromwell
Central Otago, New Zealand
Te Tera Pinot Noir
Martinborough, New Zealand
Cecchi Chianti
Tuscany, Italy
Morton Black Label Merlot
Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Non-Alcoholic
Still | Sparkling water
500ml
Still | Sparkling water
1000ml
Coke
Coke Zero Sugar
Beer & Cider
Peroni
On Tap
Asahi
On Tap
Boundary Road Brewery Pilsner
On Tap
Panhead Pickup Hazy IPA
On Tap
Cocktails
Fable
Tequila | Cointreau | Cassis | Pineapple | Lemon | Champagne
Chocotini
Vodka | Baileys | Creme De Cacao | Cointreau
Creamsicle
Vodka | Cointreau | Orange | Cream
Wasabi Martini
Vodka | Wasabi | Vanilla Bean Syrup | Lemon
Spirits – Gin
Hayman’s
Roku
Scapegrace
Spirits – Rum
Bacardi
Bacardi Spiced
Kracken
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