Quench Restaurant & Bar

About Quench Restaurant & Bar

Quench Restaurant & Bar offers à la carte dining in the heart of Blenheim, located at the Cnr High & Henry Streets, on-site at the Chateau Marlborough. The restaurant serves breakfast and dinner seven days a week, with an indoor dining room suited to relaxed catch-ups and elegant special occasions, plus al fresco dining by the pool.

Breakfast runs each morning with dishes like the Quench Big Breakfast, Eggs Benedict or Royale, and a Savoury Breakfast Bowl, alongside barista coffee, loose leaf tea and breakfast cocktails like the Mimosa and Bloody Mary. Dinner is a proper à la carte affair, running from entrées like Bouillabaisse and Blue Cheese Souffle through to mains such as Carved New Zealand Lamb Rump, Beef Fillet and a plant-based Baked Vegetables dish, finished with desserts and a dedicated list of dessert cocktails.

Quench also hosts social hours daily from 4-6pm (4-7pm on Fridays), occasional live music, and caters for functions and events of all sizes, including Christmas celebrations with set menu options. Many dishes across both menus are gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian or vegan, or available in those options on request.

Quench Restaurant & Bar: À La Carte Dining in the Heart of Blenheim

Quench Restaurant & Bar sits on the corner of High and Henry Streets in Blenheim, located at the Chateau Marlborough, offering à la carte breakfast and dinner seven days a week. The space is designed to suit a range of occasions, from casual catch-ups in cosy indoor corners to elegant, special-occasion meals, with al fresco dining by the pool adding a different atmosphere entirely.

A Proper Breakfast Menu

Breakfast at Quench runs from 6:30am to 10am on weekdays and 7am to 10am on weekends, with a menu that goes well beyond the basics. The Quench Big Breakfast brings together bacon, crushed potatoes, savoury tomatoes, breakfast sausages and eggs cooked to order, while Eggs Benedict or Eggs Royale with cold-smoked salmon offer a more classic option. A Savoury Breakfast Bowl with kimchi, beetroot hummus and roasted pepita gives plant-based diners a genuine option too, and the drinks list extends to barista coffee, loose leaf tea, and breakfast cocktails like a Mimosa or a proper Bloody Mary.

Dinner Built Around Local Produce

Dinner runs from 5:30pm to 9pm daily, opening with entrées like a rich Bouillabaisse built on Marlborough seafood and a twice-baked Blue Cheese Souffle served with poached pears. The mains lean into premium ingredients — a Carved New Zealand Lamb Rump with pomegranate molasses and tahini yoghurt, a Beef Fillet with horseradish mash and red wine jus, and a panfried Snapper finished with citrus hollandaise. A Baked Vegetables main, built on Moroccan ratatouille and za'atar, gives vegan diners a dish with the same care as the meat-based options.

Dessert and Dessert Cocktails

To finish, Quench's dessert list includes a Pineapple and Passionfruit Cheesecake, a Whittaker's Milk Chocolate Mousse, and a Cheese Selection featuring local cheeses. The restaurant also runs a dedicated dessert cocktail list, pairing sweet drinks like a Lemon Meringue Pie cocktail and a Hazelnut Martini with the after-dinner menu, alongside classics like Irish Coffee and Affogato.

Bar, Social Hours and Live Music

Beyond the dining menus, Quench operates social hours daily from 4pm to 6pm, extending to 4pm-7pm on Fridays, either in the cosy indoor bar area or outdoors by the pool. Occasional live music adds to the atmosphere, making it a genuine spot for a drink with friends or colleagues, not just a place to eat.

Functions and Events

Quench caters for groups of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations, including dedicated Christmas functions with a themed menu and set menu options for lunch or dinner bookings. The team is available to help plan events, meetings, dinners or functions directly.

Dietary Options Throughout

Across both the breakfast and dinner menus, many dishes are marked gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian or vegan, or available in those options on request, making it straightforward for most diners to find something suited to their needs.

Visiting Quench

Quench Restaurant & Bar is open 7 days a week for breakfast and dinner, located at the Cnr High & Henry Streets, Blenheim, at the Chateau Marlborough.

Signature items

• Bouillabaisse
• Carved New Zealand Lamb Rump
• Beef Fillet
• Quench Big Breakfast
• Blue Cheese Souffle
• Marlborough Smoked Salmon

Menu

Desserts

• Citrus Crêpes — Lemon curd, suzette butter, poached citrus (GF available)
• Pineapple and Passionfruit Cheesecake — Fresh pineapple, vanilla crumb, passionfruit ice cream, coconut crisps (GF available)
• Whittaker's Milk Chocolate Mousse — Chocolate fudge sauce, espresso and hazelnut praline (GF)
• Apple and Peach Crumble — Cinnamon, rolled oats, mixed spice, peach ice cream, warm custard
• Cheese Selection — A selection of local cheeses with condiments, crostini and crackers (can be served GF)

Dinner Mains

• Carved New Zealand Lamb Rump — Devilled roast vegetables, pomegranate molasses, tahini and mint yoghurt, pan reduction (GF)
• Seafood Creation — Panfried snapper, skordalia, fennel and orange salad, citrus hollandaise (GF, DF available)
• Baked Vegetables — Moroccan ratatouille, Swiss chard, za'atar, dates, toasted pepita (GF, DF, V, Vegan)
• Herb Roasted Chicken — Boneless chicken thigh, griddled potatoes, wild roquette, Dijon velouté (GF)
• Beef Fillet — Prime beef, horseradish mash, beetroot confit, tempura onion rings, red wine jus
• Twice Cooked Pork Belly — Apple compote, whipped sweet potato, cress and herbs (GF)

Dinner Sides

• French Fries — Garlic salt, balsamic mayonnaise
• Duck Fat Roasted Carrots — GF, DF; V and VG available
• Sauteed Brussel Sprouts — Chimichurri; GF, DF; V and VG available
• Cauliflower Mornay — Bubbly cheese sauce, herb crumb (V)

Breakfast Mains

• Free-Range Eggs on Sourdough Toast — Cooked to your liking: poached, fried or scrambled (GF and DF available)
• Grain-Free Granola — Coconut yoghurt, seasonal fruit, passionfruit, honey (GF, DF)
• Sweet Belgian Waffle — Nutella, vanilla bean ice cream, hot fudge sauce, roasted hazelnuts
• Bacon & Egg Buttie — Sourdough toast, grilled bacon, fried egg, BBQ sauce (GF and DF available)
• Savoury Breakfast Bowl — Crushed potatoes, spinach, kimchi, roasted pepita, beetroot hummus, green sauce, coriander (DF, GF, V, Vegan)
• Eggs Benedict / Eggs Royale — Toasted English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise, with bacon or cold-smoked salmon
• Mince on Toast — Savoury beef mince, sourdough toast, poached eggs (GF available)
• Marlborough Smoked Salmon — Scrambled eggs, crème fraîche, capers, toasted sourdough (GF)
• Quench Big Breakfast — Bacon, crushed potatoes, savoury tomatoes, breakfast sausages, eggs cooked to your liking, toasted sourdough (GF and DF available)

Breakfast Sides

• Avocado — Seasonal, per half
• Crushed Potatoes — Oven-baked with fresh herbs
• Free Range Eggs (2)
• Hollandaise
• Sauteed Greens — Seasonal garden greens
• Gluten Free Toast — GF, DF, grain-free
• Kimchi — Fermented cabbage, pak choy and chili
• Streaky Bacon
• Marlborough Cold-Smoked Salmon — 50 grams

Dinner EntréEs

• Marinated Olives — Stone in, served warm (GF, DF, V, VG)
• Crème of Cauliflower Soup — Parmesan and mustard croutons, garden chives (V, can be GF)
• Blue Cheese Souffle — Twice baked, poached pears, toasted walnuts (V)
• Bouillabaisse — Marlborough seafood, bouillabaisse broth, tomato, saffron, rouille, golden pastry straw (DF, can be GF)
• Chicken Liver Pate — Pancetta, thyme, verjuice gelee, cornichons, ciabatta (can be GF)
• Mini Yorkshire Puddings — Beef fillet, caramelised onions, jus, bearnaise sauce
• Vegetable 'Cutlets' — Chipotle, chickpea crunch, petit salad (GF, DF, V, VG)

Dessert Cocktails

• Lemon Meringue Pie — Vodka, lemon curd, limoncello, whipped cream
• Hazelnut Martini — Frangelico, chocolate liqueur, Armagnac, cream
• Irish Coffee — Jameson whisky, espresso, brown sugar, whipped cream
• Affogato — Vanilla bean ice cream, shot of coffee, choice of liqueur (can be served GF)

Breakfast Other Drinks

• Tea Selection — Loose leaf: English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Chamomile, Peppermint, Green Sencha, Tokyo Lime
• Juice by the Glass — Orange, pineapple, cranberry or tomato
• 'Karma' 100% Organic Juice — Orange, apple, blackcurrant & apple, or guava & apple
• Mimosa — Prosecco, orange juice, raspberry
• Bloody Mary — Vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, tabasco, olive, pickle

Barista Coffee & Hot Chocolate

• Barista Coffee — Short black, long black or piccolo
• Flat White / Cappuccino / Latte / Chai / Hot Chocolate — Regular or large
• Mochaccino / Vienna Coffee
• Deluxe Hot Chocolate — Whittaker's dark chocolate, whipped cream
• Extra Shot / Syrup / Milk Alternative — Vanilla, caramel or hazelnut syrup; oat, soy or almond milk

Frequently asked questions

What type of dining does Quench offer?

À la carte breakfast and dinner, plus bar and social hours, in the heart of Blenheim.

What are the hours?

Breakfast 6:30-10am Monday to Friday, 7-10am Saturday and Sunday. Dinner 5:30-9pm daily. Social hours 4-6pm daily, 4-7pm on Fridays.

Where is Quench located?

Cnr High & Henry Streets, Blenheim, on-site at the Chateau Marlborough.

Do they cater for dietary requirements?

Yes, many dishes are gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian or vegan, or available in those options.

Do they host functions and events?

Yes, including Christmas functions, with set menu options for groups of all sizes.

Is there outdoor dining?

Yes, al fresco dining by the pool.

Is there live music?

Yes, occasional live music in the bar area.

Tips

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