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Walter's Tavern sits beside Queenstown's Village Green as a public house designed for more than a quick drink. Its bistro menu, sports bar setting and outdoor deck make it equally workable for a meal, a match on the big screens or an afternoon in the beer garden. Live music and several function spaces add another layer, but the substantial food offering is what lets the tavern serve families and dinner groups as comfortably as sports crowds.

The main plates lean into hearty tavern cooking. Rib-eye and wagyu rump steaks anchor the grill, while chicken parmigiana, slow-cooked pork belly and chicken schnitzel bring familiar, filling alternatives. Beer-battered fish and chips keeps a classic pub staple in the mix. These are straightforward dishes built for appetite rather than ceremony, which suits a busy central Queenstown venue where diners may be combining a meal with sport, music or a group gathering.

Burgers and sandwiches cover the more casual end of the menu. The beef burger layers bacon, cheese and caramelised onion with tomato, lettuce and mustard aioli, while a fried-chicken burger offers a crisp poultry option. A steak sandwich, bangers and mash and chilli nachos extend the pub standards beyond buns. Diners looking for a different balance can choose a vegan burger based on cauliflower, pumpkin and quinoa or turn to one of the salads.

The venue's layout supports several styles of visit without forcing them into the same room. A deck and beer garden make the most of the Village Green setting, the sports bar provides screens, and three function areas can accommodate gatherings of different sizes. That flexibility is central to Walter's character: the same address can handle a relaxed lunch, a full dinner, live entertainment or a planned group event while keeping recognisable pub food at the centre.

Address: 41 Ballarat Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

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Walter's Tavern Menu

Snacks & Small Plates

Dietary codes: LG – Low Gluten, LD – Low Dairy, V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan, LGO – Low Gluten Option, LDO – Low Dairy Option, VO – Vegetarian Option, VGO – Vegan Option.

Walter's Beef Stew Cobb Loaf
$27

Sourdough cobb, Speights braised beef stew, cheese, croutons

Fried Chicken
$19

Sticky crumbed thigh, hot honey, pickles

Bread & Dips
$23

House baked rye bread, kumara hummus, ciabatta, roast beetroot hummus

Fried Squid
$18

Aioli, lemon, dill | LD

Pork Belly Bites
$19

Chilli caramel, toasted sesame | LD, LG

Pub Crisps and Kiwi Dip
$14

House fried agria crisps, Kiwi onion dip | LD, LG

Three Cheese Arancini
$19

Mozzarella, parmesan, cheddar cheese, romesco sauce | VO

Battered Onion Rings
$16

Beer battered onion rings, confit garlic aioli, chimichurri | LD, V, VG

Fries
$14

Tomato sauce, aioli | LD, LG, V, VG

Mains

Dietary codes: LG – Low Gluten, LD – Low Dairy, V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan, LGO – Low Gluten Option, LDO – Low Dairy Option, VO – Vegetarian Option, VGO – Vegan Option.

Pulled Lamb Shepherd's Pie
$32

Slow braised lamb shoulder, potato puree, steamed broccoli | LG

Braised Lamb Shoulder Ragu
$28

Slow cooked shoulder, pappardelle, tomato, olives, parmesan

Slow Cooked Pork Belly
$29

Roast root vegetables, mash, gravy | LG

Classics

Dietary codes: LG – Low Gluten, LD – Low Dairy, V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan, LGO – Low Gluten Option, LDO – Low Dairy Option, VO – Vegetarian Option, VGO – Vegan Option.

Bangers and Mash
$28

Cumberland sausages, roasted root vegetables, mashed potato, gravy

Classic Caesar Salad
$25

Cos, croutons, parmesan, anchovies, soft boiled egg | LGO, VO

Hot Honey Root Vegetable Salad
$25

Roast pumpkin, beetroot, parsnip, carrots, pepitas, candied pecans, hot honey | LD, LG, V

Chilli Nachos
$25

House fried tortilla chips, nacho beans, melted cheese, sour cream, guacamole, tomato salsa | LD

Fried Chicken Burger
$28

Buttermilk fried chicken thigh, streaky bacon, cheese, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce, fries | LGO

Chicken Parmigiana
$33

Crumbed chicken, napoli sauce, cheddar cheese, ham, fries, house salad

Chicken Schnitzel
$29

Crumbed chicken, fries, house salad, gravy

Fish N Chips
$29

Beer battered fish, fries, house salad, tartare | LD, LGO

Vegan Burger & Skin On Fries
$26

Cauliflower pumpkin and quinoa patty, fresh tomato, lettuce, beetroot broccoli | LD, LG, VG

Walt's Beef Burger
$28

grilled beef patty, streaky bacon, cheese, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce, fries | LDO, LGO

Stacked Sirloin Steak Sanga
$28

Char-grilled sirloin, caramelised onions, cheddar, tomato, greens, grilled ciabatta, yellow mustard, fries

Tomato Soup with Cheese Toastie
$28

Creamy tomato soup, cheese toastie on sourdough bread, coriander sauce | V

Sunday Roast
$28

Alternating roast pork belly and roast beef rump, vegetables, all the trimmings, endless gravy!

Grill

Dietary codes: LG – Low Gluten, LD – Low Dairy, V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan, LGO – Low Gluten Option, LDO – Low Dairy Option, VO – Vegetarian Option, VGO – Vegan Option.

Rib Eye Steak
$43

250g South Island rib eye, skin on fries, house salad, choice of sauce | LD, LG

Rump Steak
$37

200g NZ rump steak, skin on fries, house salad, choice of sauce | LD, LG

New Zealand Lamb Rump
$36

Char-grilled medium-rare, mashed potato, seasonal greens, mint jus | LG

Mt Cook Salmon
$40

Roasted broccoli, brussels and bacon, pesto, crushed parmesan potatoes, romesco | LD, LG

Sauces

Dietary codes: LG – Low Gluten, LD – Low Dairy, V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan, LGO – Low Gluten Option, LDO – Low Dairy Option, VO – Vegetarian Option, VGO – Vegan Option.

Mint Jus
$8

LD, LG

Guacamole
$2

LD, LG, V, VG

Onion Radish
$2

LD, LG, V

Coriander Sauce
$2

LD, LG, V, VG

Sides

1 for 10 | 2 for 15 | 3 for 18. Dietary codes: LG – Low Gluten, LD – Low Dairy, V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan, LGO – Low Gluten Option, LDO – Low Dairy Option, VO – Vegetarian Option, VGO – Vegan Option.

Charred Broccoli

Confit garlic, toasted almond, flaky salt | LD, LG, V, VG

Garden Salad

Lettuce leaves, charred corn, capsicum, red onion, vinaigrette, crispy shallots | LD, LG, V, VG

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

Seasonal selection, roasted seeds | LD, LG, V, VG

Crushed Roasted Potatoes

Garlic oil, parmesan, flaky salt | LD, LG, V

Truffled Mashed Potato

Smooth mash, hint of truffle oil, chives | LG, V

Desserts

Dietary codes: LG – Low Gluten, LD – Low Dairy, V – Vegetarian, VG – Vegan, LGO – Low Gluten Option, LDO – Low Dairy Option, VO – Vegetarian Option, VGO – Vegan Option.

Apple Crumble
$15

Caramelised walnuts, vanilla custard | LDO, V

NY Cheesecake
$15

NY style baked cheesecake, lemon curd, citrus mascarpone | LDO, VO, VGO

Biscoff Bread & Butter Pudding
$15

Biscoff brioche, chocolate chips, vanilla custard

Double Chocolate and Cherry Brownie
$15

Whittaker’s dark and white chocolate, morello cherry, vanilla bean ice cream | LG

Cocktails

Paloma
$24

100% Blue Agave Tequila Reposado, Lime, Grapefruit, Soda

Margarita
$20.50

100% Blue Agave Tequila Reposado, Triple Sec, Lime

Tommys Margarita
$20.50

100% Blue Agave Tequila Reposado, Lime, Agave

Chilli & Mango Margarita
$20

Tequila, Triple Sec, Chilli, Lime, Mango

Non-Alc Cocktails

Sweet16
$13

Strawberry, Lime, Mint, Pineapple, Lemonade

Rose Fizz
$13

Rose, Lime, Pepper, Lemonade

Creamy Dream
$13

Mango, Pineapple, Coconut

On Tap

Walter's Lager
Speights Summit Ultra (Low Carb)
Speights Gold
Steinlager Ultra (Low Carb)

Bottle

Corona
$12.80
Speights Old Dark
$12.10
Speights Gold (745ml)
$15.90
Speights Summit (745ml)
$15.90

Sparkling

SM = Small, LG = Large, BTL = Bottle.

Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV
SM $17.50 / BTL $84

Marlborough, NZ

Mount Paradiso Prosecco
SM $14.50 / BTL $89

Murray Darling, Australia

Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut NV
BTL $150

Epernay, France

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label
BTL $180

Reims, France

White

SM = Small, LG = Large, BTL = Bottle.

Rebel Sauvignon Blanc
SM $13 / LG $22 / BTL $63

Marlborough, NZ

Mill Flat Sauvignon Blanc
SM $14.50 / LG $23.50 / BTL $70

Marlborough, NZ

Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc
BTL $95

Marlborough, NZ

Pennello Pinot Grigio
SM $14.50 / LG $23.50 / BTL $70

Delle Venezie, Italy

Red

SM = Small, LG = Large, BTL = Bottle.

Rebel Merlot
SM $13 / LG $22 / BTL $63

Central Otago, NZ

Rose & Rose Pinot Noir
SM $15 / LG $24.50 / BTL $72

Marlborough, NZ

Nga Waka 'Three Paddles' Pinot Noir
BTL $84

Martinborough, NZ

Two Paddocks Pinot Noir
BTL $135

Central Otago, NZ

Non-Alcoholic

Juice
Half $5.40 / Pint $7.60
Lemon Lime & Bitters
Half $6.40 / Pint $8.60
Soft Drink
Half $5.40 / Pint $7.60

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