Ploughmans Restaurant

Medieval knights might have hung up their swords, but the period's attitude to chowing down on a mighty feast lives on at Ploughmans Restaurant.

An eatery that showcases the spirit of British jolly and camaraderie, washing down whopping meals that were once shared between friends with an array of thirst-quenching jugs of cocktails and real ale pints. Its rustic charm is matched by a selection of genuine antiques, collectables and memorabilia, which tastefully decorate the interior. Together, these atmospherics paint the picture of a traditional public house where guests are encouraged to socialise with old friends as well as make new ones.

Selected from a menu jam-packed full of home-cooked goodies, Ploughmans is particularly proud of its locally sourced and handpicked ingredients. Nothing gets the taste buds fired up like some cheesy garlic pizza bread with garlic, rosemary and mozzarella.

If you fancy something more substantial, take a peek at the NZ lamb shanks or the Ploughman's signature dish, a venison pie served with mash and house-made gravy. For something sweet to finish, their creamy vanilla bean brulee is sure to impress, beaten in popularity only by the banoffee sundae topped with lashings of caramel sauce, banana, biscuit crumb and whipped cream.