Old Courthouse Eatery
cafe — Levin · Levin
About Old Courthouse Eatery
Old Courthouse Eatery is a newly renovated eatery on Cambridge Street in Levin, open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, with dinner now served Tuesday to Saturday nights.
The kitchen covers breakfast until 11:30am, lunch from 11:30am, and pizza from 11:30am, with a daily happy hour running from 3pm to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday. Each night of the week brings its own themed special, from steak night to Italian night, pizza and cocktail deals, ribs and wings, a Gin Club, and a Sunday brunch-till-lunch service.
Beyond the eatery, Old Courthouse Eatery caters for weddings, functions and events, and offers a range of salads for online order and pickup - described as a one-stop feeding shop for everything from a quick lunch to a full wedding.
Old Courthouse Eatery: Levin's Go-To for Breakfast, Dinner and Weekly Specials
On Cambridge Street in Levin, Old Courthouse Eatery has become a local go-to since its renovation, open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, and now serving dinner Tuesday through Saturday.
Feeding You and Your People
The eatery's philosophy is simple: feeding people is what they do, whether that's a quick breakfast, a long lunch, or a full night out. Breakfast runs until 11:30am, lunch kicks in from 11:30am, and pizza is available from 11:30am too, giving plenty of flexibility across the day.
Happy Hour and Themed Nights
Happy hour runs daily from 3pm to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday, and each night of the week has its own personality. Tuesday brings a Steak Night, Wednesday offers 2 for 1 pizzas alongside discounted cocktails, and Thursday is Italian Night with fixed-price mains. Friday's Ribs, Wings & Brews comes with fries, salad and a house drink included, Saturday features a Gin Club from 3pm followed by a two-course dinner deal from 5pm, and Sunday keeps things relaxed with brunch running through to lunch.
Public Holidays and Late Nights
Old Courthouse Eatery stays open on public holidays, from 10am to 3pm with no surcharge, and extends its weeknight hours later into the evening from Tuesday through Saturday to cover the dinner service.
Catering, Weddings and Functions
Beyond the eatery, Old Courthouse Eatery caters for weddings, functions and events, both in-house and elsewhere, and is described as a one-stop feeding shop. The team is currently taking bookings for summer weddings and end-of-year functions, and can also supply finger food menus for pickup.
Order Salads Online
For anyone catering their own event, Old Courthouse Eatery offers a range of salads for online order and pickup - from a Green Goddess Salad to a Thai Peanut Salad and a Red Rice, Pear, Hazelnut and Blue Cheese Salad - each sized to serve 12-15 people as a side portion. Note that the eatery is closed over the Christmas period (24, 25 and 26 December) and New Year (31 December, 1 and 2 January), and won't be taking online orders on those dates.
Visiting
Old Courthouse Eatery is located at 85 Cambridge Street in Levin, Horowhenua. With long hours, weekly specials and a strong catering arm, it's built to cover everything from a casual breakfast to a full wedding function.
Signature items
- Friday Ribs, Wings & Brews
- Wednesday Pizza Night
- Saturday Gin Club
- Green Goddess Salad
- Thursday Italian Night
- Tuesday Steak Night
Menu
Weekly Specials
- Tuesday Steak Night — A weekly fixed-price steak night.
- Wednesday Pizza & Cocktail Night — 2 for 1 pizzas alongside discounted cocktails.
- Thursday Italian Night — Fixed-price Italian mains.
- Friday Ribs, Wings & Brews — Includes fries, salad and a house drink.
- Saturday Gin Club & Two Courses — Gin Club from 3pm, with any two courses available from 5pm.
- Sunday Brunch till Lunch — Brunch service running through to lunch.
Catering Salads (Online Order)
- Green Goddess Salad — Serves 12-15 people as a side portion; order online for pickup.
- Maple Roast Pumpkin Salad — Serves 12-15 people as a side portion; order online for pickup.
- Celery, Apple and Walnut Slaw — Serves 12-15 people as a side portion; order online for pickup.
- Orange and Ginger Salad — Serves 12-15 people as a side portion; order online for pickup.
- Red Superfood Salad — Serves 12-15 people as a side portion; order online for pickup.
- Thai Peanut Salad — Serves 12-15 people as a side portion; order online for pickup.
- Parmesan and Apple Poppyseed Salad — Serves 12-15 people as a side portion; order online for pickup.
- Quinoa and Roast Cauliflower Salad — Serves 12-15 people as a side portion; order online for pickup.
- Macadamia Nut Slaw — Serves 12-15 people as a side portion; order online for pickup.
- Red Rice, Pear, Hazelnut and Blue Cheese Salad — Serves 12-15 people as a side portion; order online for pickup.
Frequently asked questions
- What are Old Courthouse Eatery's opening hours?
- Monday and Sunday 9am-3pm; Tuesday to Friday 8:30am-8:30pm; Saturday 9am-8:30pm.
- What nights is dinner served?
- Dinner is served Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm.
- Is there a happy hour?
- Yes, from 3pm to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday.
- Does Old Courthouse Eatery cater for weddings?
- Yes, they cater for weddings, functions and events, and are currently taking bookings for summer weddings and end-of-year functions.
- Can I order salads online?
- Yes, a range of catering salads can be ordered online for pickup, each serving 12-15 people as a side.
- Is Old Courthouse Eatery open on public holidays?
- Yes, from 10am to 3pm with no surcharge.
- Is Old Courthouse Eatery open over Christmas and New Year?
- No, it's closed 24-26 December and 31 December to 2 January.
Tips
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