Two Doors Down

About Two Doors Down

Two Doors Down is the modern restaurant and bar on the ground floor of The Langlands Hotel in Invercargill. Enter through the hotel lobby and you'll find a beautiful collection of furniture framed by wall-to-ceiling windows — a calm, captivating room that invites you to settle in, whether you're staying at the hotel or calling in from the street.

Open daily from 4pm until late, the kitchen and bar aim for what the team calls a perfect blend of flavour, atmosphere and Southern hospitality. The menu moves from share-friendly starters — braised lamb croquettes, mushroom arancini with truffle mayonnaise, hot-honey chicken tenders, Texas braised beef brisket tacos — to platters for two, generous mains like saffron seafood chowder, double smashed beef and chorizo burger, wagyu braised beef cheek and grilled ribeye, and a dessert list that extends into 'liquid desserts': a lemon meringue cocktail, liqueur coffee and affogato.

Two Doors Down is one of five bespoke eateries and bars at The Langlands, which sits in Invercargill's prime CBD and entertainment precinct. Enquiries can be made at book@thelanglands.co.nz or on 0800 84 86 88.

Two Doors Down, Invercargill: Modern Restaurant and Bar at The Langlands Hotel

Some evenings call for a proper dinner out — the kind where the room feels special, the food has real thought behind it, and nobody rushes you. In Invercargill, Two Doors Down delivers exactly that. Sitting on the ground floor of The Langlands Hotel, this modern restaurant and bar opens daily from 4pm and pairs a genuinely inviting room with a menu that runs from grazing plates to slow-braised mains.

The approach alone sets the mood. You enter through the hotel lobby, where a beautiful collection of furniture sits framed by wall-to-ceiling windows. The light, the lines and the sense of calm make it easy to relax — a room built for lingering, whether you're staying upstairs or coming in from the street. It's the setting the team sums up as the perfect blend of flavour, atmosphere and Southern hospitality.

A menu that starts with sharing

The starters read like a wish list for grazers. There's an olive salad with toasted walnut, whipped feta and charred Turkish bread; braised lamb croquettes with verdi aioli and a pomegranate drizzle; mushroom arancini with truffle mayonnaise; and fried chicken tenders glossed with hot honey. Texas braised beef brisket tacos bring a smoky, spiced note, while salt and pepper calamari covers the seafood angle.

For two people who like to share, the platters do the talking. The artisan cheese platter gathers reserve brie, vintage blue and aged cheddar with fresh fruits, quince paste, fig relish and New Zealand honey. The antipasto platter swings savoury, with pepperoni salami, shaved ham, smoked chicken and grilled chorizo alongside hummus with dukkah, sundried tomato pesto, pickles and mixed olives.

Mains with substance

When it comes to the main event, Two Doors Down doesn't hold back. The saffron seafood chowder is loaded with mussels, blue cod, shrimp and salmon, and the Kiwi classic fish and chips pairs beer-battered blue cod with skin-on fries, sautéed peas and tartar sauce.

Meat lovers are well looked after. The double smashed beef and chorizo burger stacks a prime patty with streaky bacon, cheddar, gherkins and battered onion rings. The wagyu braised beef cheek arrives on potato mash with salsa verdi and a deep jus, and the grilled ribeye comes with your choice of two sides. Lighter eaters are covered too: a lemon grilled chicken breast on saffron risotto, a grilled beef cilantro salad, and a buffalo cauliflower plate that earns its place as a proper main rather than an afterthought.

Sweet finishes — and liquid ones

Dessert is worth saving room for. The pistachio pastry kunefe comes with raspberry coulis and pistachio crème; the dulce de leche mousse sits on oat crumbs with wild berry sorbet; and the crème brûlée lands with almond Florentine crisps and French vanilla ice cream. A coconut mango sago covers the fruit-forward, dairy-free end of the list.

Then there's the twist the bar is proud of: liquid desserts. The lemon meringue cocktail tops Empress 1908 Butterfly Pea gin and limoncello with toasted meringue, while the liqueur coffee pairs Brew'd Blend espresso with your choice of liqueur. An affogato — vanilla ice cream under a shot of espresso — rounds out the list.

Planning your visit

Two Doors Down opens daily from 4pm and runs until late, making it a natural pick for everything from an after-work drink to a full dinner. You'll find it on the ground floor of The Langlands Hotel — enter through the lobby; the hotel's main address is 59 Dee Street in the Invercargill CBD, with this dining room at 3 Don Street. Bookings and questions go to book@thelanglands.co.nz or 0800 84 86 88.

As one of five bespoke eateries and bars at The Langlands, Two Doors Down is part of a wider hospitality precinct in the heart of Invercargill — and a strong argument for making a night of it. Whether you come for the chowder, the ribeye or a meringue-topped cocktail, you'll leave understanding why the hotel puts it front and centre.

Signature items

• Saffron Seafood Chowder
• Double Smashed Beef & Chorizo Burger
• Kiwi Classic Fish and Chips
• Wagyu Braised Beef Cheek
• Grilled Ribeye
• Artisan Cheese Platter

Menu

Mains

• Saffron Seafood Chowder — Mussels, blue cod, shrimp, salmon, sweet corn, crispy shallots, Turkish bread.
• Lemon Grilled Chicken Breast — Saffron risotto, romesco, grated pecorino, lemon wild rocket, chorizo crumbs, balsamic glaze, jus demi glaze (GF).
• Double Smashed Beef and Chorizo Burger — Prime beef and chorizo patty, streaky bacon, American burger sauce, gherkins, cheddar, battered onion rings, skin-on fries (GF on request).
• Kiwi Classic Fish and Chips — Beer-battered blue cod, skin-on fries, sautéed peas, market lettuce salad, tartar sauce (GF/DF on request).
• Grilled Beef Cilantro Salad — Marinated grilled beef, seasoned corn ribs, greens, chorizo crumbs, chipotle aioli, whipped feta, smashed gourmet potato, cilantro avocado drizzle (GF on request).
• Buffalo Cauliflower — Charred seasonal greens, capsicum coulis, romesco sauce, charred capsicum, rocket salad (GF, DF, V; VG on request).
• Wagyu Braised Beef Cheek — Potato mash, charred seasonal greens, pickled radish, salsa verdi, watercress, crispy shallots, jus demi glaze (GF).
• Grilled Ribeye — Served with your choice of two sides and jus demi glaze (GF/DF on request).

Sides

• Charred Seasonal Greens — With romesco, whipped feta and crispy shallots (GF, V).
• Potato Mash — Creamy mash with chives (GF, V).
• Market Lettuce Salad — Charred pepper, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, lemon vinaigrette, grated pecorino (GF, V).
• Battered Onion Rings — Golden battered onion rings (V).
• Crispy Skin-On Fries — Served with garlic aioli (GF, DF, V).
• Fried Eggs — Fried eggs (GF, DF, V).

Desserts

• Pistachio Pastry Kunefe — Raspberry coulis, pistachio crème, biscotti delight (V).
• Dulce de Leche Mousse — On oat crumbs, served with wild berry sorbet (V).
• Crème Brûlée — Almond Florentine crisps, French vanilla ice cream (V).
• Coconut Mango Sago — Creamy tapioca pudding (VG, GF, DF).
• Ice Cream Trio — French vanilla, strawberry and chocolate with a chocolate flake (V).

Starters

• Olive Salad Bazerkani — Toasted walnut, whipped feta, capsicum coulis, charred Turkish bread (V).
• Braised Lamb Croquette — Verdi aioli, pickled red onion, lemon wild rocket, pecorino, pomegranate drizzle.
• Mushroom Arancini — Grated pecorino, truffle mayonnaise, capsicum coulis, chives (GF, V).
• Fried Chicken Tenders — Hot honey drizzle, chipotle aioli, pickled red onion (GF).
• Texas Braised Beef Brisket Tacos — Toasted tortilla, chorizo crumbs, avocado drizzle, chipotle slaw, fresh salsa.
• Salt and Pepper Calamari — Capsicum coulis, garlic aioli, crunchy slaw, lemon (GF).
• Crispy Skin-On Fries Basket — Served with garlic aioli and tomato sauce (GF, DF, V).

Liquid Desserts

• Lemon Meringue Cocktail — Empress 1908 Butterfly Pea gin and limoncello, topped with toasted meringue.
• Liqueur Coffee — Brew'd Blend espresso coffee with your choice of liqueur and cream.
• Affogato — Vanilla ice cream topped with Brew'd Blend espresso.

Platters For Two

• Artisan Cheese Platter — Reserve brie, vintage blue, aged cheddar, fresh fruits, quince paste, crackers, fig relish and New Zealand honey (V).
• Antipasto Platter — Pepperoni salami, shaved ham, smoked chicken, grilled chorizo, charred garlic Turkish bread, hummus with dukkah, sundried tomato pesto, pickles, mixed olives.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Two Doors Down and how do I find it?

It's on the ground floor of The Langlands Hotel in the Invercargill CBD — enter through the hotel lobby. The listing address is 3 Don Street, and the hotel's main address is 59 Dee Street.

What are the opening hours?

Two Doors Down is open daily from 4pm until late.

How do I book or get in touch?

Email book@thelanglands.co.nz or call 0800 84 86 88.

Are there gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes — the menu flags GF, DF, V and VG dishes, such as mushroom arancini (GF, V), buffalo cauliflower (GF, DF, V; VG on request) and coconut mango sago (VG, GF, DF). Mains like the fish and chips and grilled ribeye can also be prepared gluten- or dairy-free on request.

What should we order for two?

The platters for two are made for sharing — choose between the artisan cheese platter and the antipasto platter.

What is a 'liquid dessert'?

It's the bar's dessert list in drink form: a lemon meringue cocktail with Empress 1908 Butterfly Pea gin and limoncello, a liqueur coffee on Brew'd Blend espresso, and an affogato.

Do I need to be a hotel guest to dine there?

No — while it sits inside The Langlands Hotel, Two Doors Down is promoted as a dinner destination for anyone looking for a great evening out in Invercargill.

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