The Rockpool is an all-day Christchurch venue where breakfast, pub dining and late-night entertainment occupy the same Hereford Street address. Weekdays begin at 7am and weekends at 8am, then the doors remain open late as the emphasis shifts from coffee and meals to pool tables, live entertainment and the dance floor. A well-stocked bar keeps the room social, but the kitchen is central enough to support ordinary restaurant bookings and group functions. The atmosphere is deliberately inclusive: early risers, lunchtime diners, families, pool players and evening crowds can use the venue differently without changing locations.
Breakfast runs until midday and covers both simple and substantial starts. Toasted and filled bagels, porridge and house coconut-cranberry granola sit beside eggs on sourdough, avocado toast and three versions of eggs Benedict. Corn fritters layer spinach, avocado, sweet chilli and sour cream, while huevos rancheros brings vegetarian chilli to toast. The big breakfast combines eggs, bacon, pork-and-cider sausage, hash brown, tomatoes and mushrooms; a vegetable version uses chilli and spinach instead. Pancakes, smoothies, espresso coffee and breakfast cocktails make the morning menu flexible enough for a quick stop or a slower weekend gathering.
Later service leans into familiar, generous pub food. Chicken parmigiana, smoky pork ribs, lamb shank, roast meat with Yorkshire pudding, bangers and mash, fish and chips and creamy fettuccine form the comfort-food core. Steaks range from rump to fillet and ribeye, while burgers cover beef, buttermilk chicken, battered fish and a vegetarian combination. Snacks include loaded fries, nachos, fried chicken, buffalo wings and fish bites. Pizzas move from Margherita and pepperoni to pulled pork, buffalo chicken, smoked salmon, lamb and vegetable toppings, giving groups plenty to divide across the table.
The Rockpool's social side is built into the physical venue. Rows of pool tables and a dance floor sit alongside live entertainment, and larger groups can arrange pre-orders or a dedicated function menu. Dietary flexibility is practical rather than hidden: gluten-free bread and pizza bases are available, meat can be removed from suitable dishes, and vegan cheese and adaptations appear across the menu. Desserts stay squarely in pub territory with brownie, cheesecake, apple crumble, sticky toffee pudding, crème brûlée and sundaes. The result is a venue that can begin with breakfast, continue through dinner and finish as a night out.
Address: 85 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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The Rockpool Menu
Breakfast
Served until midday. Dietary codes: V Vegetarian, VE Vegan, GF Gluten Free, DF Dairy Free. Other meals can be adapted for dietary requirements, meat can be removed, and gluten-free bread and pizza bases are available. Please advise your server.
Toasted Bagel
with two of the following: cream cheese, jam, honey, pesto, sliced tomato, vegemite, peanut butter
Filled Bagel
smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers and red onion; bacon, lettuce, tomato and cream cheese
Porridge
V VE DF. served with berry compote and your choice of milk or cream and brown sugar
Granola
V VE GF DF. homemade coconut and cranberry granola, served with seasonal fruit, berry compote and coconut yoghurt
Eggs on Toast
V DF. two eggs any style on toasted artisan sourdough
Butties
crispy bacon and HP sauce
Avocado on Toast
V VE GF DF. smashed avocado, baby spinach, crumbled feta and slow roasted tomatoes on toasted artisan sourdough topped with a poached egg (subject to availability)
Eggs Benedict
V GF DF. two poached eggs on either potato hash or an english muffin and hollandaise sauce. HOUSE FAVOURITE. slow roasted portobello mushroom; streaky bacon or house smoked akaroa salmon
Open Omelette
V GF DF. three egg open omelette with any of the fillings below: smoked salmon, cream cheese and spinach; ham, cheese and mushroom; spinach, feta and mushroom
Corn Fritters
V. corn fritter stack layered with spinach, avocado, sweet chilli and sour cream
Huevos Rancheros
V. spicy vegetarian chilli on toasted artisan sourdough
Pancakes
V. fluffy stack of homemade pancakes: berry compote, whipped cream and icing sugar; nutella, banana and whipped cream; grilled banana, streaky bacon and maple syrup
Big Breakfast
GF DF. two eggs any style, streaky bacon, peter timbs pork and cider sausage, hash brown, slow roasted tomatoes, roasted mushroom and toasted artisan sourdough. HOUSE FAVOURITE
Big Vege Breakfast
V VE DF. two eggs any style, vegetarian chilli, spinach, brown, slow roasted tomatoes, roasted mushroom and toasted artisan sourdough
Kids' Breakfast
$12. All kids’ brekkies come with either a small juice, fluffy, or a hot chocolate.
Dippy Soldiers
two boiled eggs with vegemite soldiers
Bacon & Egg
one egg any style on toast with a piece of streaky bacon and tomato sauce
Pancakes
two small pancakes served with whipped cream, maple syrup and sprinkles
Breakfast Sides
Toasted artisan sourdough, two eggs, slow roasted tomatoes, roasted mushroom, hollandaise, beans, avocado, hash browns
Streaky bacon, peter timbs sausage, house smoked akaroa salmon
Snacks & Sharers
Fries
V GF. add aioli $2
Wedges
served with sour cream and sweet chilli | V
Loaded Wedges or Fries
choose fries or wedges, then add your topping. add gravy and cheese $3; add bacon and cheese $6; add beef chilli and cheese $7; add pulled pork, gherkins, onions and cheese $8
Garlic Loaf
mini loaf served warm with lashings of garlic butter and pesto dipping sauce | V. add cheese $3
Homemade Flat Bread
pesto and sweet chilli | feta, confit garlic and fresh rosemary | blue cheese and onion jam | V | HOUSE FAVOURITE
Nachos
corn chips, cheese, sour cream and jalapeños with your choice of vegetarian chilli $17; chilli beef $19; pulled pork and pineapple salsa $19 | V GF
Kickn' Chicken
special recipe boneless fried chicken with chipotle aioli
Buffalo Wings (12)
served with blue cheese ranch
Hāpuku Fish Bites
beer battered hāpuku groper bites with tartare and lemon wedges
Cheeseboard
choose from brie, creamy blue or cheddar, served with accompaniments. one cheese $15; two cheeses $24; three cheeses $33
Antipasto Platter
smoked salmon, calamari, prosciutto, chorizo, salami, kalamata olives, sundried tomato, onion jam, crackers, artisan sourdough bread, blue, brie and aged cheddar cheese
Starters & Light Meals
Soup of the Day
served with toasted artisan sourdough, ask your server for today’s offering | V
Salt & Pepper Calamari
served with aioli, lemon and salad | HOUSE FAVOURITE
Caesar Salad
cos lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons, a poached egg and anchovies (optional). add grilled chicken $6; add crispy buttermilk chicken $6; add salmon $8
Mediterranean Lamb Salad
with sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, creamy feta and pesto dressing | GF
BLT
crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato with bbq sauce and aioli in a ciabatta bun. add grilled chicken $6; add crispy buttermilk chicken $6; add an egg $3; add brie $5
Open Steak Sandwich
fillet steak cooked to your liking, with lettuce and tomato, on toasted artisan sourdough with onion jam and aioli | HOUSE FAVOURITE. add egg $3; add american cheddar $3
Pulled Pork Sliders (3)
served with slaw and pineapple salsa
Grilled Veggie Stack
grilled portobello mushroom, red onion, roast pumpkin, spinach, cream cheese and pesto in a toasted ciabatta roll (vegan option available) | V VE
Mains
Chicken Parmigiana
crumbed chicken breast with mozzarella and your choice of napoli sauce $23 or creamy mushroom $25, served with salad and fries | HOUSE FAVOURITE
Rockpool Ribs
pork ribs in a smokey bbq sauce served with curly fries. add slaw $3
Lamb Shank
served with creamy mashed potato, seasonal vegetables and gravy | GF. add shank $8
Rockpool Roast
your choice of lamb or pork, served with creamy mash potato, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, yorkshire pudding and a rich gravy
Bangers and Mash
beckenham butchery sausages on creamy mash, with seasonal vegetables and gravy | GF
Smoked Salmon & Caper Fettuccine
in a creamy white wine sauce
Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Fettuccine
served with parmesan (vegetarian option available). add chicken $6
Hāpuku Fish and Chips
hāpuku groper, pan-seared or beer-battered, served with salad, fries, and tartare sauce
Beef Lasagne
rich beef lasagne. add salad $6
Burgers
served with fries
Rockpool Smash Burger
smashed beef patty, american cheddar, house-made burger sauce, pickles, crispy onion | HOUSE FAVOURITE. add patty $5; add lettuce and tomato $2; add jalapeños $2; add bacon $4
Chicken Burger
buttermilk crispy chicken, slaw, american cheddar and chipotle sauce
Beer Battered Fish Burger
beer battered hāpuku with salad and tartare sauce
Vegetarian Burger
hash brown, portobello mushroom, brie, lettuce, tomato, onion rings and aioli | V
Steaks
Rockpool Steak
250gm angus rump steak, served with fries and salad or creamy mash and seasonal vegetables | GF. add sauce $4
Premium Fillet Steak
220gm fillet with beer battered onion rings, served with fries and salad or creamy mash and seasonal vegetables | HOUSE FAVOURITE. add sauce $4
Ribeye Steak
250g ribeye steak served with fries and two fried eggs | GF. add sauce $4
Sides & Sauces
Sides
fries, garden salad, seasonal vegetables, creamy mashed potato, onion rings, bacon, fried eggs (2)
Sauces
pepper sauce, creamy mushroom, gravy, hollandaise, garlic butter
Classic Pizza
2 classic pizzas $40. Bases rolled to order with tomato base and mozzarella. Gluten-free bases +$3.
Margherita
italian classic with fresh basil and buffalo mozzarella
Hawaiian
smoked ham, pineapple, mozzarella cheese and red onion
Pepperoni
classic combination of mozzarella cheese and cured™ pepperoni salami
Gourmet Pizza
$24. All pizzas come with a pomodoro base and mozzarella cheese. Add anchovies, jalapeños, olives $2. Gluten-free base $3. Half and half $2.
Meatlover's
bacon, pulled pork, chorizo, salami, onion and bbq sauce
Italiano
chorizo, salami, portobello mushroom, olives, capers and onions
Loaded Hog
pulled pork, bacon, red onion, capsicum and cream cheese | HOUSE FAVOURITE
Buffalo Chicken
buffalo buttermilk fried chicken, onion jam, spring onions and blue cheese ranch
Smoked Chicken, Cranberry, and Brie
chicken, red onion, brie and cranberry sauce
Smoked Salmon
smoked salmon, red onions, capers and cream cheese
Prosciutto & Rocket
buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, topped with fresh rocket, shaved parmesan and extra virgin olive oil
Greek Lamb
lamb fillet, sundried tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese
Vegetarian Pizza
$24. All pizzas come with a pomodoro base and mozzarella cheese. Vegan cheese available.
Vegetarian Medley
medley of tomato, onion, portobello mushroom, spinach, feta and olives | V
Sun Worshipper
roast pumpkin, sun-dried tomato, red onion, spinach, cream cheese and pine nuts | V VE vegan option available
The Fun Guy
portobello mushroom and blue cheese | V
Dessert
Chocolate Brownie
with kapiti vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
Gourmet Kapiti Sundaes
chocolate brownie and berry | caramel toffee pudding
Cheesecake
ask your server for today’s flavour, served with whipped cream
Apple Crumble
served with kapiti vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding
served with butterscotch sauce, kapiti vanilla ice cream and whipped cream | HOUSE FAVOURITE
Crème Brûlée
vanilla bean custard with a crisp caramelised sugar top
Affogato
served with kapiti vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. add liquor $5
Rice + Noodles
Pad Thai
stir-fried rice noodles cooked in a pad thai sauce with beansprouts and a fried egg, topped with roasted peanuts. GFO ••
Pad Kee Mao (Spicy Thai Stir-Fry Noodle)
Fresh chili, garlic, peppercorns, and fragrant Thai basil and kaffir lime leaves. GFO ••
Pad See-Ew
stir fried rice noodles, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower with egg and dark soy sauce. GFO •
Micky's Fried Rice
fried rice with seasonal vegetables and egg. GFO •
Salads, Soups + Light Meals
Chicken Roti (2)
chicken satay served on roti with cos lettuce and Sriracha mayo
Five Spice Pork Belly
slow-braised pork belly in a rich, aromatic soy-based sauce with warm spices, served with a crisp green apple salad. •
Spicy Thai Salmon Fillet
steamed salmon fillet with chilli, coriander and garlic sauce
Thai Salad
mixed salad with thai herbs and a spicy dressing, served with your choice of rib-eye steak, crispy tofu, or grilled salmon. •
Micky's Chicken Som Tum
grilled marinated chicken thigh served with a som tum style salad and topped with roasted peanuts. ••
Larb
traditional thai salad with minced chicken, ground toasted jasmine rice with spring onions, thai herbs, chilli and lime juice. •
Tom Yum Soup
aromatic thai herb broth with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime, mushrooms, tomatoes and spring onion. •
Tom Kha Soup
mild coconut cream soup with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime, mushrooms, tomatoes, spring onion and coriander. •
Snacks + Starters
Fries
add aioli $3
Wedges
served with sour cream and sweet chilli
Garlic Loaf
mini loaf served warm with lashings of garlic, butter and pesto dipping sauce. add cheese $3
Satay Chicken Skewers
four chicken skewers topped with satay sauce, served with spicy pickled cucumber sauce. •
Hāpuku Fish Bites
beer battered hāpuku groper bites with tartare and lemon wedges. •
Crispy Coconut Prawns (5)
crunchy coated prawns served with sweet chilli sauce
Hot & Spicy Wings
fried chicken wings in an aromatic crispy coating with kaffir lime leaves served with sweet chilli sauce. •
Prawn Rangoon Wontons (4)
wontons stuffed with prawn, spring onion and cream cheese served with sweet chilli sauce
Vegetarian Curry Puffs (5)
deep fried kumara and potato in puff pastry
Pub Classics
Hāpuku Fish & Chips
hāpuku groper, pan-seared or beer-battered, served with fries, and tartare sauce. GFO •
Steak, Eggs & Chips
250g ribeye, served with chips, two fried eggs and mushroom sauce
Chicken Burger
crispy chicken burger with american cheese and bacon served with fries
Curry + Stir Fry
All curries and stir fried dishes come with a side of steamed jasmine rice.
Satay Stir Fry
vegetables cooked in a homemade peanut sauce. GFO ••
Garlic & Black Pepper
vegetables cooked with fried garlic and black pepper sauce. •
Sweet & Sour
stir fried pineapple, tomatoes and vegetables cooked with sweet and sour sauce. •
Green Curry
green curry sauce with steamed bok choy and south-east asian herbs. •
Grilled Chicken in Spicy Red Curry
a rich and aromatic thai red curry made with coconut milk, red chili paste, and fragrant herbs. Served with tender grilled chicken. ••
Beef Cheek Curry
slow cooked beef cheek in penang curry, served with steamed broccoli topped with crushed peanuts. •
Massaman Lamb Shank
slow cooked lamb shank with potatoes in a rich coconut and spice infused massaman curry sauce, topped with kumara chips and fried shallots. ••
Sides
Steamed Rice
Peanut Sauce
Roti
Coconut Steamed Rice
Specials
$12 Breakfast
Enjoy 2 eggs your way, toasted artisan bread, crispy bacon, and your choice of coffee or juice for just $12.
$25 Ribs Deal
A proper feed for just $25. Enjoy sticky ribs, curly fries and any house drink with family, friends, or your work mates.
Pizza Deal
Two classic pizzas for $40 from 12pm–10pm, or make it a late one with two classic pizzas for $30 from 10pm–close. Fresh homemade bases, easy to share, and perfect for mate dates, catch-ups, or easy dinners.
Aperol Spritz
This one’s for the girls, the catch-ups, and the sunny afternoons. Aperol Spritz for just $10.
Heineken Deal
$17 for 2 bottles
$6 House Wine
A glass of house wine for just $6. Easy choice.
Breakfast Cocktails
Mimosa
prosecco and orange juice
Kir Royale
prosecco and chambord liqueur
Bloody Mary
absolut vodka, horseradish, spices, tabasco and tomato juice
Irish Coffee
vivace coffee, jameson whiskey and fresh cream
Cold Drinks
GLASS | PINT
Soda
coke | coke zero | sprite | L&P | ginger ale | tonic
Juice
orange | apple | pineapple | cranberry | tomato
Homegrown Orange Juice
raw cold pressed
Ginger Beer
Tap Beer
GLASS | PINT | JUG
Micky's Gold Lager 4%
Export Ultra Low Carb 4.2%
Monteith's Golden Lager 4.5%
Monteith's Wayfarer Pilsner 4.9%
Bottled Beer
Quart Bottles (750ml) Export Gold 4% | DB 4% | Tui 4%
Heineken 5%
Sol 4.5%
Asahi Super Dry 5%
Cocktails
Black Apple
jamesons black, chambord, apple juice, lemon juice, blackcurrant, apple slices
Pot of Gold
jamesons, islay whiskey, lemon, ginger, honey, egg whites, edible gold flakes
Irish Maid
jamesons, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, sugar syrup, cucumber slice
Moneyshot
vodka, butterscotch, banana, gingerbread, cream
Hot Drinks
COFFEE Vivace Espresso. SMALL | LARGE. TEA t leaf T organic loose-leaf teas.
Black
espresso | americano | long black
White
piccolo | macchiato | flat white | latte | cappuccino
Mocha
Hot Chocolate
Sparkling Wine
GLASS | BOTTLE
Lindauer Mini, Marlborough, NZ (200ml)
Brut, Sauvignon Blanc, Fraise
Nua Prosecco, Italy DOC
Deutz Cuvee, Marlborough, NZ
Pinot Noir
GLASS | BOTTLE
Heaphy, Nelson, NZ
Misfits, Central Otago, NZ
The Lakes, Central Otago, NZ
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