Is there a kids menu?

Yes, a dedicated kids menu is available.

Is there a pensioner menu?

Yes, a dedicated pensioner menu is offered.

Does Springlands Tavern cater for functions?

Yes, functions and fundraiser quiz nights are hosted, with a dedicated function menu.

What is Springlands Tavern known for?

Armadillo's Signature Ribs, alongside a range of steaks, burgers and seafood.

Can I buy gift vouchers?

Yes, gift vouchers are available online.

Springlands Tavern & Restaurant

Name: Springlands Tavern & Restaurant
Address: 18 Boyce Street, Springlands, Blenheim 7201, Springlands, Blenheim, NZ
Telephone: 03 578 2686
Price range: $$
Rating: 4

restaurant — Springlands · Blenheim

About Springlands Tavern & Restaurant

Springlands Tavern & Restaurant is the Blenheim branch of Armadillos, serving a hearty menu of steaks, burgers, seafood and pub classics. It's open 11am till late, seven days a week.

The menu covers starters like garlic bread and sizzling king prawns, mains ranging from a prime ribeye steak to a seafood workshop, and Armadillo's Signature Ribs — slowly braised pork ribs in a house-made BBQ sauce. A range of signature burgers, sides, and dedicated lunch, pensioner, kids and function menus round out the offering.

Springlands Tavern also hosts functions and fundraiser quiz nights, and gift vouchers are available for those wanting to share the Armadillos experience.

Springlands Tavern & Restaurant: Steaks, Ribs and Burgers in Blenheim

Springlands Tavern & Restaurant is the Blenheim branch of Armadillos, a New Zealand tavern and restaurant brand built around hearty steaks, burgers, seafood and pub classics. Open 11am till late, seven days a week, it's set up as a reliable spot for lunch, dinner, or a late meal.

Starters and mains

The menu opens with starters like garlic bread, chilli cheese bread, and sizzling king prawns served hot in a cast-iron ramekin. From there, the mains lean heavily into red meat, with a 250gm prime ribeye, a 300gm prime rump, and the Armadillo's Signature Ribs — slowly braised pork ribs smothered in a home-made BBQ sauce. A Sirloin Surf 'n' Turf combines a New York sirloin steak with garlic prawns for those wanting the best of both.

Chicken, seafood and pasta

Chicken dishes include a Classic Chicken Schnitzel, a Chicken and Bacon Stack with cajun cream sauce, and a Warm Chicken Salad tossed with the restaurant's own house dressing. On the seafood side, the Seafood Workshop pairs pan-fried gurnard with garlic prawns and fresh salsa, while a beer-battered Fish 'n' Chips and a creamy Seafood Chowder round out the options. A Chicken Bacon and Mushroom Pasta and an NZ Lamb Hotpot with puff pastry cover the rest of the mains.

Signature burgers

Springlands Tavern also runs a dedicated burger line-up, including a Grilled Chicken Burger, an NZ Prime Angus Beef Burger with beetroot relish, a beer-battered Fish Burger, and a Mushroom & Halloumi Burger for a vegetarian option. All are served with crispy fries.

Sides and other menus

A range of sides — from duck fat potatoes to garlic prawns and house salad — let guests build out their meal. Beyond the main menu, Springlands Tavern also offers dedicated dessert, lunch, pensioner, kids and function menus.

Functions and events

Springlands Tavern caters for functions and hosts fundraiser quiz nights, and gift vouchers are available online for those wanting to share the experience with others.

Visiting Springlands Tavern & Restaurant

Springlands Tavern & Restaurant is open 11am till late, seven days a week, at 18 Boyce Street, Blenheim. It can be reached by phone or email for bookings and function enquiries.

Signature items

Armadillo's Signature Ribs
Prime Ribeye Steak
Seafood Workshop
NZ Prime Angus Beef Burger
Sizzling King Prawns
Warm Chicken Salad

Fried Egg — Side of fried egg.
Mash Potato — Side of mashed potato.
Duck Fat Potatoes — Side of duck fat potatoes.
Extra Sauce — Extra side sauce.
Vegetables — Side of vegetables.
Mushrooms — Side of mushrooms.
Garlic Prawns (4) — Four garlic prawns as a side.
House Salad — Side house salad.

Dessert

Dessert Menu — A dedicated dessert menu is available.

Function

Function Menu — A dedicated function menu is available for events.

Starters

Garlic Bread — Freshly baked ciabatta loaf smothered in home made garlic butter.
Chilli Cheese Bread — Freshly baked ciabatta loaf smothered in cheese, home made garlic butter and sweet chilli sauce.
Crumbed Camembert — Camembert cheese coated in bread crumbs, fried until crispy, served with plum sauce and garlic toast.
Sizzling King Prawns — Six prawns served sizzling hot in a cast-iron ramekin, tossed in a garlic, lemon and chilli sauce.
Entree Seafood Chowder — A medley of fresh seafood in a creamy white wine reduction, served with toasted ciabatta and topped with crispy kumara.
Chicken Tenders — Served with BBQ sauce.
Soup of the Day — Ask your wait staff for today's special.
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings — Battered cauliflower wings cooked until golden, served with aioli.

Pensioner

Pensioner Menu — A dedicated pensioner menu is available.

Mains - Other

NZ Lamb Hotpot — Lamb hotpot topped with puff pastry, served with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Chicken Bacon and Mushroom Pasta — Pan-fried bacon, chicken and mushrooms in a creamy white wine sauce, topped with parmesan.

Mains - Chicken

Warm Chicken Salad — Marinated chicken breast with bacon, grapes and salad greens, tossed with Armadillo's house dressing, topped with crispy noodles.
Classic Chicken Schnitzel — Crumbed chicken breast fried until golden, topped with mushroom sauce, served with house salad and crispy fries.
Chicken and Bacon Stack — Marinated chicken breast on creamy mash with crispy bacon, topped with mild cajun cream sauce, served with vegetables or house salad.

Mains - Seafood

Seafood Workshop — Pan-fried gurnard topped with garlic prawns, fresh salsa, and a choice of house salad or vegetables with duck fat potatoes or crispy fries.
Fish 'n' Chips — Fresh gurnard fillets in beer batter, served with house salad, crispy fries, tartare sauce and lemon.
Main Seafood Chowder — A medley of fresh seafood in a creamy white wine reduction, served with toasted ciabatta and topped with crispy kumara.
Southern Style Crispy Chicken Burger — Crispy crumbed chicken breast, swiss cheese, smoked tomato relish, bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli and peri peri sauce, toasted bun, served with crispy fries.

Mains - Red Meat

Prime Ribeye Steak (250gm) — Grilled to your liking, topped with garlic butter, mushroom sauce, gravy or peppercorn sauce; served with vegetables or salad and duck fat potatoes or crispy fries.
300gm Sirloin Surf 'n' Turf — New York sirloin steak topped with four prawns in a creamy garlic sauce; served with vegetables or house salad and duck fat potatoes or crispy fries.
Armadillo's Signature Ribs — Succulent, slowly braised pork ribs smothered in home made BBQ sauce, served with crispy fries.
300gm Prime Rump Steak — Grilled to your liking, topped with garlic butter, mushroom sauce, gravy or peppercorn sauce; served with vegetables or house salad and duck fat potatoes or crispy fries.

Signature Burgers

Grilled Chicken Burger — Marinated chicken breast, swiss cheese, smoked tomato relish, bacon, lettuce, tomato and aioli, toasted bun, crispy fries.
NZ Prime Angus Beef Burger — Beef patty, beetroot relish, swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and aioli, toasted bun, crispy fries.
Fish Burger — Beer battered gurnard, lettuce, tomato, aioli and tartare sauce, toasted bun, crispy fries.
Mushroom & Halloumi Burger — Portobello mushrooms, grilled halloumi, caramelised onion, lettuce, tomato and aioli, toasted bun, crispy fries.

Frequently asked questions

What are Springlands Tavern's opening hours?: 11am till late, seven days a week.
Where is Springlands Tavern located?: 18 Boyce Street, Blenheim.
Is there a kids menu?: Yes, a dedicated kids menu is available.
Is there a pensioner menu?: Yes, a dedicated pensioner menu is offered.
Does Springlands Tavern cater for functions?: Yes, functions and fundraiser quiz nights are hosted, with a dedicated function menu.
What is Springlands Tavern known for?: Armadillo's Signature Ribs, alongside a range of steaks, burgers and seafood.
Can I buy gift vouchers?: Yes, gift vouchers are available online.

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