The Roaming Giant is a Claudelands pub and restaurant built for social occasions, from a casual family meal to live sport and organised events. The Heaphy Terrace venue welcomes dogs, giving local walkers another reason to settle in rather than simply pass by. Daily offers add rhythm across the week, while sport and event programming keep the atmosphere connected to whatever is happening beyond the dining room. Food remains central enough that the venue works as a restaurant, not merely as a place to drink.
The snack list is designed for a table that wants to share. Korean-style cauliflower, squid, pork belly and chilli prawns sit alongside meatballs, fried chicken and brisket-loaded fries, creating a mixture of crisp, spicy and slow-cooked choices. A larger platter gathers several bites into one order. These plates can open a full meal, but they are also well suited to watching a game or meeting for drinks, when the group may prefer to order in rounds and keep the food moving.
Pub classics anchor the main menu through schnitzel, fish and steak, while gnocchi, pork belly, carbonara and a tahini-accented dish widen its range. Burgers and pizzas form substantial sections of their own, supporting the venue's relaxed, group-friendly identity. The choice is broad enough for diners to take different routes at one table, from a familiar battered-fish meal to pasta or a shared pizza, without making the offering feel detached from the hearty style expected of a neighbourhood pub.
Desserts allow room for a proper finish, and a separate children's selection makes family dining easier. Beer and cocktails serve the bar audience, while the bottomless brunch provides a more structured social occasion. Taken together, the food, drinks and programming explain the venue's versatility: it can handle a weeknight dinner, a family lunch, a dog-friendly stop or a gathering organised around sport. The menu's range supports those different uses while keeping an approachable pub character throughout.
Address: 789 Heaphy Terrace, Claudelands, Hamilton 3214, New Zealand
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The Roaming Giant Menu
Pub Snacks
Pull-Apart Garlic Loaf
garlic butter
Korean-Fried Cauliflower
Korean BBQ sauce, pickles
Salt & Pepper Squid
garlic aioli, fresh lemon
Sticky Pork Belly Bites
Gochujang BBQ glaze, chilli, sesame seeds
Loaded Fries
BBQ brisket, cheesy sauce, chipotle mayo, pickles, green onion
Garlic Chilli Prawns
blistered cherry tomatoes, green onion, chilli aioli on garlic butter pizza bread
Glazed Pork & Wagyu Brisket Meatballs
smoky herb butter jus, mustard cream, cheddar dust
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
honey sriracha, ranch, garden pickles
Onion Rings
chipotle mayo
Fries
confit garlic aioli
Tools Down Platter
sticky pork belly bites, buttermilk fried chicken, Korean fried cauliflower, salt & pepper squid, pork & wagyu brisket meatballs, grilled focaccia
Burgers
No gluten added bun +2.5 or lettuce bun available
Cheeseburger
150g brisket patty, American cheese, special sauce, ketchup, sweet & spicy pickles, milk bun, fries
The Cluckerson
crispy-fried chicken, American cheese, chipotle mayo, ranch, sweet & spicy pickles, lettuce, milk bun, fries
The Halloumingati
grilled halloumi, house-made vegan patty, American cheese, special sauce, sweet & spicy pickles, ranch, red onion, milk bun, fries
Sides
Cos Lettuce
pumpkin seed crunch, house dressing
Charred Winter Greens
garlic butter
Pub Mains
Chicken Schnitty
crumbed chicken breast, green herb slaw, gravy; choose fries or mash
Fish & Chips
beer-battered daily catch, house fries, green herb slaw, tartare sauce
Potato Gnocchi
leek & peas, Italian tomato sauce, lemon ricotta verde, crispy kale
Twice Cooked Pork Belly
potato gratin, winter greens, pear & fig relish, jus
Fettuccine Carbonara
creamy carbonara sauce, chicken, bacon, Grana Padano
Classic Caesar
cos lettuce, bacon, herbed croutons, anchovy dressing, soft-boiled egg, parmesan snow
Green Tahini Bowl
roast carrots, lemon ricotta verde, winter leaves, toasted buckwheat, pumpkin seed crunch
Butcher's Cut Steak
Rotating Cut of Premium NZ Beef. Fries, café de Paris butter, red wine jus, charred winter greens NGO
Pizza
10″ OR 18″. No gluten added base +2.5 | Dairy free mozzarella available
Margherita
cherry tomato, mozzarella, basil
BBQ
brisket, pork belly, pepperoni, mozzarella, smoky IPA BBQ sauce
Bianca
mushrooms, white sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, kale, parmesan
Chicken & Chorizo
red onion, fire-roasted peppers, jalapeños
Desserts
American Chocolate Brownie Sundae
chocolate peanut butter granola, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce
Baked Cheesecake Pop
chocolate crackle, raspberry gel, sherbet
Sticky Date Pudding
butterscotch sauce, vanilla bean ice cream
Bottomless Brunch
2 hours. Your choice of one brunch item followed by shared snacks for the table. Drinks: Tap cocktails, Mimosa, Bubbles, Select tap beers & shandy, Soft drinks & juices. Add Ons: egg (1) 3.0, bacon 7.0, rosti 6.0, halloumi 8.0, mushrooms 8.0, hollandaise 3.0. No double parking or skulling!
Eggs Benedict
potato waffle, poached egg, honey sriracha fried chicken, green herb slaw, hollandaise
Chicken Parma Croissant
basil pesto, vodka sauce, three cheese blend, winter leaves, pumpkin seed crunch
Korean Cauliflower Flatbread
crispy Korean-spiced cauliflower, green tahini, lemon ricotta verde, warm flatbread roti, winter leaves, toasted dukkha
Bagel
BBQ pulled pork, mustard, jalapeños, American cheese, winter slaw, herb oil, pork crackle
French Toast
toffee apple, cheesecake crema, white chocolate soil, warm spiced custard
Kids
ALL SERVED WITH KIDS’ SUNDAE. Available to kids 12 years and under.
Mini Beast Burger
beef patty, cheese, ketchup, toasted bun, fries
Chook & Chips
crumbed chicken bites, fries, tomato sauce
Lil' Fish & Flicks
crispy fish bites, fries, tartare sauce
Meatballs
Italian tomato sauce, fettuccine, cheese
Grilled Chicken & Mash
gravy, greens
Fettuccine
Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella
Cheesy Mini Pizza
mozzarella, pizza sauce
Cheese & Bacon Loaded Fries
cheese sauce, mozzarella, gravy
Kids' Sundae
100s & 1000s, chocolate OR caramel OR strawberry sauce Price: FREE WITH ANY KIDS MEAL
Cocktails
Pink Gin Mojito
Beefeater pink gin, lime juice, strawberry purée, soda water, mint leaves
Espresso Martini
Finlandia vodka, Kahlúa, sugar syrup, espresso
Spicy Margarita
El Jimador blanco tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, jalapeños, sugar syrup
Fireball Mule
Fireball whiskey, Schweppes ginger beer, pineapple juice
Mocktails
Virgin Passionfruit Mojito
Passionfruit purée, mint, lime, soda
Elderflower Spritz
0% Edenvale sparkling wine, elderflower syrup, soda water, lime juice, mint
Tickled Pink
Lyre’s 0% white cane spirit, raspberry purée, pineapple juice, lime juice
Virgin Strawberry Mule
Strawberry syrup, Schweppes ginger beer, lime, soda
Non-Alcoholic
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
L&P
Fanta
Schweppes
Dry Lemonade | Lemon, Lime & Bitters | Ginger Ale | Tonic Water | Soda Water
Kids Drinks
Strawberry Fizz
Lemonade, orange juice, strawberry
Ocean Blue
Gummy fish, lemonade, blue syrup
Summer Sunset
Orange juice, pineapple juice, De Kuyper Grenadine syrup
Beer & Cider
On Tap and Bottles & Cans
Heineken
On Tap
Heineken Silver Low Carb
On Tap
Tiger
On Tap
Export Gold
On Tap
Wine
Champagne & Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Other Reds
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut
France
Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé
France
Edenvale 0%
South Australia
Cloudy Bay Pelorus Brut
Marlborough
Bottles & Cans
Heineken
Heineken 0.0%
Sol
Export Citrus Lemon 2.0%
RTDs
Jim Beam Bourbon & Cola
Canadian Club & Dry
Odd Company Pineapple & Passionfruit
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- Margherita pizza Typical in Hamilton: $26.00 $28.00
- Sticky date pudding Typical in Hamilton: $16.00 $15.00
- Cheeseburger Typical in Hamilton: $27.00 $27.00
- Carbonara Typical in Hamilton: $29.00 $29.50
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