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The Bank Bar & Brasserie is a long-running anchor of Hamilton's south-end hospitality strip, occupying its Victoria Street site since the 1990s. It trades every day, moving from brunch and lunch into dinner, drinks and a particularly late Saturday finish. The room operates as both a family-friendly eatery and a central-city bar, which explains the menu's emphasis on generous, recognisable food. Diners can book a meal, stop after work, or join one of the regular events without needing a different venue for each part of the day.

Brunch covers several moods rather than following one formula. Pancakes come with vanilla cream, blueberry compote and maple syrup, while eggs Benedict uses a potato hash cake as part of its base. Chicken waffles combine crisp chicken, mascarpone, bacon and maple, and the big breakfast gathers eggs, chorizo, bacon, mushrooms, hash and tomato. A dedicated Sunday waffle menu takes the format further with sweet choices such as Biscoff or Nutella and savoury combinations built around hot-honey chicken or pork belly.

The main menu is grounded in pub and brasserie favourites. Beer-battered gurnard and chips, pork schnitzel with mash, slow-cooked lamb rump and chargrilled sirloin cover the traditional plates. The Bank burger adds beetroot, bacon and a fried egg, while nachos can be made with beef brisket or vegan jackfruit. Chicken satay, pork and prawn dumplings, potato gnocchi and a vegan burger move the choice beyond standard grill food, which is useful when a table wants familiar portions but not identical flavours.

Dessert remains equally generous: molten chocolate cake, crème brûlée, sticky date pudding, apple shortcake, cheesecake and a Nutella waffle all favour comforting finishes. A children's menu reinforces the family side, while the bar and late hours support drinks and entertainment later in the week. The venue can also host private events and large dinners, including in an upstairs area. That combination of broad food, central location and flexible spaces is why The Bank works as both an everyday Hamilton meal and a larger social meeting point.

Address: 117 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand

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The Bank Bar and Brasserie Menu

All Day Brunch

PANCAKES
$19

light fluffy pancakes, vanilla cream, blueberry compote, and maple syrup

EGGS BENEDICT
$25

poached eggs on a potato hash cake, ciabatta, bacon, baby spinach, and hollandaise

CHICKEN WAFFLES
$22

buttermilk Belgian waffles, crispy fried chicken, vanilla mascarpone, and streaky bacon, with maple syrup

BIG BREAKFAST
$29

your choice of poached, fried, or scrambled eggs, with chorizo sausage, bacon, mushroom, potato hash, tomato, ciabatta

LUNCH – Large Mains

CRISPY PORK SCHNITZEL
$26

two slow cooked pork scotch fillets crumbed and fried until golden served with potato mash, pepper caramel, a fresh cos salad, and jus

CLASSIC FISH AND CHIPS
$24

New Zealand gurnard fillet in a crispy Monteith’s golden beer batter with golden fries, tomato sauce, tartare, lemon and a fresh cos salad

LAMB RUMP
$26

slow cooked New Zealand lamb rump, with creamy potato mash, minted peas, and rich jus

THE BANK’S SIGNATURE NACHOS
$21

pulled beef brisket or vegan jackfruit, with refried beans on crispy corn chips, served with cheese sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and tomato salsa

THE BANK BURGER
$25

1/3 pounder patty with melted cheese, smoky BBQ sauce, beetroot, crispy bacon, a fried egg, cos lettuce, and red onion, served with golden fries

CHARGRILLED SIRLOIN
$39 / Add mushroom sauce $2

250gm prime New Zealand beef sirloin seared on the chargrill to your liking and served with a fried egg, golden fries, fresh coleslaw, and garlic butter

$15 Mains

PORK BELLY BAOS
$15

two bao buns with crispy pork belly, ginger pickles, sriracha mayo, peanuts, and coriander

TWICE COOKED PORK RIBS
$15 / Add fries $5

a half kilo of sticky pork ribs blanched in honey and spices, oven roasted and served with a hoisin, orange, and sesame seed sauce

SPICED CHICKEN SALAD
$15

mild Ras El Hanout spiced chicken, sundried tomato slaw, sunflower seeds, hummus, and a date syrup dressing

POTATO GNOCCHI
$15

served in a creamy mushroom sauce with wilted spinach and shaved parmesan

PORK AND PRAWN DUMPLINGS
$15

8 pan fried dumplings with homemade medium spiced Szechuan chili oil and soy sauce

CHICKEN SATAY
$15 / Add Paratha Roti $3

marinated chicken breast cooked in a rich peanut satay sauce, with onion and capsicum, served with basmati rice

HAM AND CHEESE TOASTY
$15

Champagne ham, melting Swiss cheese and mustard in toasted garlic sourdough, served with golden fries and tomato relish

BACON AND EGGS
$15

two poached eggs and crispy streaky bacon on toasted ciabatta with tomato relish

CHICKEN QUESADILLA
$15

a grilled tortilla encasing spicy chicken strips, with cheese, sweet corn and fresh herbs, finished with sour cream, salsa, and jalapeños

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
$15 / Add fries $5

crispy fried chicken strips, seasoned with The Bank’s secret recipe, served with chipotle mayo

BACON AND MUSHROOM CARBONARA
$15 / Add chicken $6.50

mushroom, bacon, and parmesan cheese, served with classic fettuccine, in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce

SEAFOOD CHOWDER
$15

rich and creamy chowder made with a selection of the sea’s finest catch, served with a slice of toasted ciabatta

CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER
$15 / Add fries $5

1/4 pounder patty with two slices of melted cheese, tomato sauce, mustard, pickles, and onion

BBQ TEXAN CHICKEN BURGER
$15 / Add fries $5

Southern-fried chicken breast with streaky bacon, melted cheese, smoky BBQ sauce, battered onion rings, and mayo

THE VEGAN BURGER
$15 / Add fries $5

plant based ‘chicken’ pattie with onion rings, tomato salsa, fresh slaw and vegan mayo

Snacks

CURLY FRIES
$14
GOLDEN FRIES WITH AIOLI
$12
CHEESE AND BACON WEDGES
$18

crisp golden wedges, covered with bacon and cheese, topped with sweet chilli, and sour cream

SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARI
$14

fried calamari rings served with wasabi mayo, kelp furikaki, and lime

THREE CHEESE ARANCINI
$14

risotto balls, lightly fried in golden crumb, stuffed with mozzarella, brie and parmesan, served with garlic aioli

CHEESY GARLIC BREAD
$14

chunky slices of toasted ciabatta spread with garlic butter, and topped with melted cheese

Dinner Starters

CHEESY GARLIC BREAD
$14

chunky slices of toasted ciabatta spread with garlic butter, and topped with melted cheese

SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARI
$15

fried calamari rings served with wasabi mayo, kelp furikaki, and lime

PORK BELLY BAOS
$17

two bao buns with crispy pork belly, ginger pickles, sriracha mayo, peanuts, and coriander

THREE CHEESE ARANCINI
$16

risotto balls, lightly fried in golden crumb, stuffed with mozzarella, brie and parmesan, served with garlic aioli

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
$17

crispy fried chicken strips, seasoned with The Bank’s secret recipe, served with chipotle mayo

CHEESE AND BACON WEDGES
$18

crisp golden wedges, covered with bacon and cheese, topped with sweet chilli, and sour cream

SEAFOOD CHOWDER
$17

rich and creamy chowder made with a selection of the sea’s finest catch, served with toasted ciabatta

DINNER – Large Mains

TENDER BRAISED LAMB SHANK
$39

New Zealand lamb shank slowly braised in a rich red wine and rosemary stock, served on potato mash with roasted root vegetables, steamed seasonal greens, and finished with jus

CHARGRILLED SIRLOIN
$39 / Add mushroom sauce $2

250gm prime New Zealand beef sirloin seared on the chargrill to your liking and served with a fried egg, golden fries, fresh coleslaw, and garlic butter

THE BANK’S SIGNATURE NACHOS (LARGE SIZE)
$39

pulled beef brisket or vegan jackfruit, with refried beans on crispy corn chips, served with cheese sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and tomato salsa

TWICE COOKED RIBS (ONE KILO)
$39 / Add fries $6.90

A kilogram of sticky pork ribs blanched in honey and spices, oven roasted and served with a hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce

$20 Mains

CHICKEN SATAY
$20

marinated chicken breast cooked in a rich peanut satay sauce, with onion and capsicum, served with paratha roti, and basmati rice

CHICKEN QUESADILLA
$20 / Additional quesadilla $12

grilled tortillas encasing spicy chicken strips, with cheese, sweet corn and fresh herbs, finished with sour cream, salsa, and jalapeños, served with golden fries

POTATO GNOCCHI
$20

served in a creamy mushroom sauce with wilted spinach and shaved parmesan

CHICKEN CARBONARA
$20

chicken, mushroom, bacon, and parmesan cheese, served with classic fettuccine, in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce

PORK AND PRAWN DUMPLINGS
$20

12 pan fried dumplings with homemade medium spiced Szechuan chili oil and soy sauce

THE BANK’S SIGNATURE NACHOS (REGULAR)
$20

pulled beef brisket or vegan jackfruit, with refried beans on crispy corn chips, served with cheese sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and tomato salsa

TWICE COOKED RIBS (HALF KILO)
$20 / Add fries $6.90

a half kilo of sticky pork ribs blanched in honey and spices, oven roasted and served with a hoisin, orange and sesame seed sauce

SPICED CHICKEN SALAD
$20

mild Ras El Hanout spiced chicken, sundried tomato slaw, sunflower seeds, hummus, and a date syrup dressing

CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER
$20

1/3 pounder patty with two slices of cheese, tomato sauce, mustard, pickles, and onion, served with golden fries

BBQ TEXAN CHICKEN BURGER
$20

southern-fried chicken breast with streaky bacon, melted cheese, smoky BBQ sauce, battered onion rings, and mayo, served with golden fries

THE VEGAN BURGER
$20

plant based ‘chicken’ pattie with onion rings, tomato salsa, fresh slaw and vegan mayo, served with golden fries

$25 Mains

OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST
$25

stuffed with mozzarella and smoky bacon, served with crispy potato, steamed seasonal greens, and capsicum mayo

CLASSIC FISH AND CHIPS
$25 / Additional fillet $12

New Zealand gurnard fillet in a crispy Monteith’s golden beer batter with golden fries, tomato sauce, tartare, lemon, and a fresh cos salad

CRISPY PORK SCHNITZEL
$25

two slow cooked pork scotch fillets, crumbed and fried until golden, served with potato mash, pepper caramel, a fresh cos salad, and jus

LAMB RUMP
$25

slow cooked New Zealand lamb rump, with creamy potato mash, minted peas, and rich jus

THE BANK BURGER
$25

1/3 pounder patty with melted cheese, smoky BBQ sauce, beetroot, crispy bacon, a fried egg, cos lettuce, and red onion, served with golden fries

Sides

STEAMED SEASONAL GREENS
$8.90
TEMPURA ONION RINGS
$6.90
CREAMY SEASONED POTATO MASH
$8.90
CRISP GARDEN SALAD
$6.90
ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES
$6.90
COLESLAW
$6.90
CURLY FRIES
Small $6.90 / Large $11.90
GOLDEN FRIES WITH AIOLI
Small $6.90 / Large $11.90

Bank Platter

BANK PLATTER
$69

three cheese arancini, salt and pepper calamari, southern fried chicken, pork and prawn dumplings, and cheesy garlic bread

Dessert

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE
$13.90

hot chocolate cake with a molten centre served with salted caramel ice cream and rich chocolate ganache

CRÈME BRÛLÉE
$12.90

vanilla and raspberry crème brûlée served with berry gel

ICE CREAM SUNDAE
$11.90

salted caramel ice cream and chocolate mousse topped with chocolate sauce, Maltesers, roasted white chocolate, and a milk chocolate flake

STICKY DATE PUDDING
$12.90

warm sticky date pudding served with vanilla bean ice cream and hot homemade butterscotch sauce

APPLE SHORTCAKE
$12.90

warm apple shortcake served with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and roasted white chocolate, topped with rum and maple sauce

CHEESECAKE
$12.90

dark chocolate cheesecake served with chocolate mousse, pecan and Biscoff crumb, and chocolate flake

NUTELLA WAFFLE
$12.90

fresh made Belgian waffle, Nutella cream icing, Maltesers, chocolate ganache, roasted hazelnuts

Kids Menu

$5 for 12 years and under

BBQ RIBS

BBQ pork ribs, with fries and tomato sauce

HOT DOGS

four mini hotdogs, with fries and tomato sauce

KID’S BURGER

classic cheeseburger, with fries and tomato sauce

CHICKEN NUGGETS

six chicken nuggets, with fries and your choice of tomato or BBQ sauce

FISH AND CHIPS

lightly battered fish, with fries and tomato sauce

KID’S SUNDAE

your choice of Hokey Pokey OR Goody Gum Drops, with choc top sauce, sprinkles, and a chocolate flake

Coffee

add a shot of your favourite Monin syrup for $1; alternative milks available on request for $1

FLAT WHITE
$6
CAPPUCINO
$6
HOT CHOCOLATE
$6.50
SHORT BLACK
$5.50

Special Coffee

double espresso or hot chocolate served with a shot of your favourite liqueur

BAILEYS
$11.90
FRANGELICO
$11.90
KAHLUA
$11.90
DRAMBUIE
$11.90

Tea

your own teapot with your choice of

EARL GREY
$4.90
ENGLISH BREAKFAST
$4.90
GREEN
$4.90
LEMON AND GINGER
$4.90

RTD

ABSOLUT AND SPRITE
$10.90
HARD RATED
$10.90
SMIRNOFF RED
$10.90
SMIRNOFF BLACK
$11.90

Beer/Cider on Tap

Glass | Pint | 1l Jug | 1.8l Jug

HEINEKEN
Glass $11.50 / Pint $14.90
HEINEKEN SILVER
Glass $11.50 / Pint $14.90
ASAHI
Pint $13.50
PERONI
Pint $13.90

Non-Alcoholic

$23 1.8L Soft Drink Jugs; $25 1.8L Juice Jugs

COCA COLA
$6.90
COKE ZERO SUGAR
$6.90
SPRITE ZERO SUGAR
$6.90
LEMON, LIME AND BITTERS
$7.20

Cocktail List

Good George Espresso Martini
$17.90

Good George small batch vodka, Raglan Roast cold brew, coffee liqueur

Moscow Mule
$17.90

vodka, lime, mint, L&P ginger beer

Mango and Pineapple Mojito
$16.90

white rum, mango syrup, pineapple, sugar, fresh lime, soda water

Red Bull

RED BULL & VODKA
$14
RED BULL SUGARFREE & VODKA
$14
RED BULL & JAGER
$15

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