The Beekeepers Wife

About The Beekeepers Wife

The Beekeeper's Wife is a bar and eatery built around the idea of being fresh, local and social, with a team made up mostly of locals who are passionate about providing a welcoming space to meet up with friends and family. The kitchen serves fresh, tasty food alongside great wines, a mix of mainstream and craft New Zealand beers, and classic cocktails.

It operates as an all-day trader, open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week, with a full breakfast offering that includes fresh juices, smoothies and coffee from 7:30am on weekdays and 8am on weekends. Dinner is served later in the week, and the kitchen also runs a dedicated woodfired pizza menu from midday.

The Beekeeper's Wife also has a private function space that can cater for up to 80 people, making it a option for planning events as well as everyday visits.

The Beekeeper's Wife: Fresh, Local, Social Dining

The Beekeeper's Wife describes itself simply: fresh, local, social. With a team made up mostly of locals, the bar and eatery is built around giving people a welcoming space to meet up with friends and family over good food and drink.

All-Day Trading

The Beekeeper's Wife opens for breakfast and lunch seven days a week, with a full breakfast offering that includes fresh juices, smoothies and coffee from 7:30am on weekdays and 8am on weekends. Dinner service runs later in the week, and the kitchen also turns on its woodfired pizza oven from midday, keeping pizza available across lunch and into the evening.

Brunch and Sharing Plates

Breakfast leans into hearty, flavour-forward dishes — the Beekeepers Benedict, built on a homemade potato and herb rosti with hollandaise and sumac, and Southern Fried Chicken Waffles, finished with whipped vanilla mascarpone and bees hot honey. For sharing, the Beekeepers Platter for Two brings together glazed honey BBQ pork ribs, Thai sizzled beef, roasted Tuscan chicken and chicken karaage with creamy slaw, fries and dips — a genuine crowd-pleaser on both the lunch and dinner menus.

From the Kitchen

The wider menu runs from salads and pasta — including a Thai Spiced Beef Salad and a Chicken & Chorizo Pappardelle — through to mains like Fish & Chips, a choice of burgers, and the Chef's Cut of the Day. The dinner menu steps things up further with dishes like Twice Cooked Pork Belly, Braised Beef Cheek, a Lamb Shank in rich tomato gravy, and the Bees BBQ & Honey Basted Pork Ribs, alongside seafood options such as Catch of the Day and Seafood Linguine.

Woodfired Pizza

From midday, The Beekeeper's Wife runs a dedicated woodfired pizza menu, spanning a classic Margherita through to the Carnivore, loaded with chorizo, ham, chicken and lamb, and more adventurous options like the Rustic Moroccan Lamb and Garlic Prawns pizzas. A full range of extra toppings is available for those wanting to build their own.

Families and Functions

A dedicated Little Bee Combo kids menu covers waffles, chicken tenders, burgers, fish and chips, linguine and pizza, each combo including a drink and an ice cream sundae for children under 12. Beyond the everyday menu, The Beekeeper's Wife also has a private function space that can cater for up to 80 people, positioning it as a spot for planning larger events as well as regular visits.

Dietary Care

The kitchen flags gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian options throughout the menu, and asks guests to let staff know of any food allergies or dietary requirements before ordering. A 1.8% surcharge applies to all credit card transactions.

With its focus on being fresh, local and social, The Beekeeper's Wife positions itself as a genuine neighbourhood gathering spot — whether that's a weekday breakfast, a share platter with friends, or a full dinner later in the week.

Signature items

• Beekeepers Platter for Two
• Beekeepers Benedict
• Southern Fried Chicken Waffles
• Bees BBQ & Honey Basted Pork Ribs
• Lamb Shank
• Carnivore Pizza

Menu

Mains

• Fish & Chips — Beer battered fish of the day with fries, garden salad and lime tartare sauce.
• Burgers — Salad leaf, pickles, tomatoes, red onion, cheese, aioli and fries. Choice of beef, veggie or chicken.
• Roasted Tuscan Chicken Fillet — Creamy mash, roast veggies, crispy fried onion rings and creamy mushroom sauce.
• Chef's Cut of the Day — Creamy mash, braised carrots, broccolini, chimichurri, port jus and parsnip crisp — ask staff for today's selection.
• Catch of the Day — Cumin spiced Bombay potatoes and chorizo, coconut romesco sauce, broccolini, braised carrots, pumpkin puree, watercress, fennel slaw and coriander pesto. Dinner menu.
• Twice Cooked Pork Belly — Pomme puree, baby bok choy, granny smith and fennel slaw, red wine port jus. Dinner menu.
• Bees BBQ & Honey Basted Pork Ribs — Buffalo chips, charred corn on the cob, creamy slaw, shichimi togarashi, crispy onion rings. Dinner menu.
• Braised Beef Cheek — Pomme puree, braised carrots, broccolini, pickled cabbage, parsnip crisp, red wine gravy. Dinner menu.
• Lamb Shank — Pomme puree, braised carrots, broccolini, green peas, parsnip crisp, rich tomato gravy. Dinner menu.

Pasta

• Chicken & Chorizo Pappardelle — Cajun marinated chicken with chorizo and mushrooms in a creamy white wine and parmesan sauce, tossed with pappardelle and fresh basil.
• Pesto Gnocchi — Gnocchi with roast pumpkin, sage butter, spinach, pine nuts, diced tomatoes, truffle arugula, parmesan and amaretto crumbs. Chicken can be added.
• Seafood Linguine — Aromatic mixed seafood with olive oil, garlic, onion, chilli and basil in a rich tomato marinara sauce with red wine and linguine, finished with citrus arugula and parmesan. Dinner menu.

Sides

• Straight Cut Fries — Side option.
• Curly Fries — Side option.
• Poutine Fries — Loaded fries with cheese and house gravy.
• Rocket & Pear Salad — Tossed with lemon honey dressing and parmesan.
• Sweet Broccolini — Topped with burnt butter, hazelnut, ricotta cheese and dukkha.

Salads

• Thai Spiced Beef Salad — Tossed with vermicelli noodles, salad leaf, sprouts, onions, Thai-inspired dressing, topped with crispy noodles.
• Classic Chicken Caesar Salad — Cajun spice chicken tossed with baby cos lettuce, poached egg, croutons, bacon, parmesan, onions, Caesar dressing and anchovy.

Dessert

• Dark Chocolate & Almond Brownie — Served with vanilla ice cream, shaved white chocolate and chocolate sauce.
• Coffee & Fig Mousse — With berry compote, whipped cream and toasted sliced almonds.
• Ice Cream Sundae — Bees hokey pokey, vanilla and chocolate ice cream, berry compote, whipped cream, chocolate crumbs and chocolate sauce.
• Classic French Vanilla Bean Brûlée — Topped with sugar brittle and biscotti.

Share & Starters

• Beekeepers Platter for Two — Glazed bees honey and BBQ pork ribs, Thai sizzled beef, roasted Tuscan chicken fillet, chicken karaage, creamy slaw, fries and dips.
• Woodfired Garlic Bread — Confit herb and garlic spread, olive oil, parmesan, mozzarella. Vegetarian. Dinner menu.
• Crispy Squid — Served with garden salad tossed in lemon honey dressing, harissa aioli and lemon. Dairy-free.
• Citrus Prawn Crostini — Pan-tossed garlic prawns, toasted crostini, avocado crema, pickled cabbage, tapioca caviar, coriander and lemon. Dinner menu.
• Beer Batter Fish Sliders — Toasted slider buns with pickled onion and fennel slaw, beer battered fish bites, tartar sauce and coriander. Dinner menu.
• Creamy Seafood Chowder — Served with sourdough.
• Fried Karaage Chicken — Served with shredded cabbage, ponzu, shichimi togarashi, lemon and bees honey mustard mayo. Dairy-free.
• Buffalo Jalapeño Bites — Buffalo hot sauce, ranch, pomegranate molasses. Dinner menu, vegan option available.

Breakfast (Till 3pm)

• Eggs on Sourdough — Free range eggs your way served with toasted sourdough and tomato kasundi.
• Beekeepers Benedict — Free-range poached eggs on homemade potato and herb rosti, topped with spinach, homemade pesto, hollandaise and sumac. Add bacon, mushroom, smoked salmon or halloumi.
• Beekeepers Big Breakfast — Free range eggs your way with streaky bacon, sausage, potato rosti, roasted tomatoes, creamy mushrooms and toasted sourdough.
• Halloumi & Mushroom Bruschetta — Halloumi and mushroom on toasted sourdough with beetroot hummus and a poached egg, topped with arugula, dukkha and balsamic glaze. Vegetarian.
• French Toast — Vanilla-soaked brioche toast with mango and chia seed coconut yoghurt, berry compote, seasonal fruits and beekeeper's hokey pokey crumbs.
• Avocado on Toast — Avocado on sourdough with beetroot hummus, cherry tomatoes, rocket, ricotta, honey and dukkha. Vegan option available.
• Southern Fried Chicken Waffles — Crispy fried chicken and bacon on a toasted waffle, topped with whipped vanilla mascarpone, bees hot honey, cinnamon syrup and toasted seeds.
• Berry Bliss Smoothie Bowl — Mixed berries, banana, mango and coconut topped with crunchy muesli, fresh fruits, honey and toasted coconut.
• Chilli Scramble Egg — Scrambled eggs with roasted vegetables, chorizo, spinach, lemon dressing, dukkha and ricotta.

Woodfired Pizza (From 12pm)

• Margherita — Tomato, mozzarella, basil and parmesan. Vegetarian.
• Portobello — Italian tomatoes, mozzarella, portobello, roasted pepper, ricotta, olives, parmesan, herb pesto.
• Hawaiian — Mozzarella, smoked ham, pineapple.
• Carnivore — Mozzarella, Italian tomatoes, chorizo, ham, chicken, lamb, drizzled with BBQ sauce.
• Rustic Moroccan Lamb — Italian tomatoes, pickled red onions, ricotta cheese, arugula, mint yoghurt.
• Garlic Prawns — Pesto, lemon garlic prawns, roasted peppers, olives, mozzarella, watercress, lemon aioli.
• Tandoori Chicken — Italian tomatoes, mozzarella, tandoori spiced chicken, tomatoes, onions, mint yoghurt, coriander.
• Spicy Double Pepperoni — Italian tomatoes, mozzarella, pepperoni, onion, parmesan.

Kids Menu (Little Bee Combo, Under 12)

• Kids Waffle — Fluffy waffles served with maple syrup, whipped cream and banana.
• Chicken Tenders & Fries — Deep-fried crumbed chicken tenders served with fries and ketchup.
• Kids Beef Burger with Fries — Warm toasted buns with lettuce, beef patty, melted cheese, fries and ketchup.
• Kids Fish & Chips — Battered fish bites and fries served with ketchup.
• Kids Linguine — Linguine pasta cooked in a rich creamy cheese sauce.
• Kids Pizza — Choice of pepperoni, Hawaiian or margherita.
• Kids Sundae — Vanilla ice cream with strawberry syrup, sprinkles and wafers, or chocolate ice cream with chocolate sauce, sprinkles and wafers.

Frequently asked questions

What are The Beekeeper's Wife's opening hours?

Breakfast and lunch are served 7 days a week, from 7:30am Monday to Friday and 8am on weekends. Dinner is served later in the week.

Does The Beekeeper's Wife have a kids menu?

Yes, the Little Bee Combo covers waffles, chicken tenders, burgers, fish and chips, linguine and pizza for children under 12, each with a drink and ice cream included.

Is pizza available all day?

Woodfired pizza is available from 12pm.

Can I book a function at The Beekeeper's Wife?

Yes, there is a private function space that can cater for up to 80 people.

Does the kitchen cater for allergies and dietary requirements?

Yes, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian options are available — ask staff before ordering.

Is there a surcharge on card payments?

Yes, a 1.8% surcharge applies to all credit card transactions.

What's a good dish to share?

The Beekeepers Platter for Two, with glazed honey BBQ pork ribs, Thai sizzled beef, chicken and karaage.

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