7 Bar & Restaurant

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About 7 Bar & Restaurant

7 Bar is a bar and restaurant on King Street in Upper Hutt, open seven days a week from 10am until late. Playing on its name — "there are 7 days a week, 7 colours in a rainbow, 7 deadly sins and Upper Hutt has 7 Bar" — the venue positions itself as an all-purpose local spot for a cold pint, a punt, a proper meal, or simply somewhere to relax.

The kitchen runs separate Brunch, All Day, and Dinner menus alongside a dedicated Desserts list, covering everything from cooked breakfasts and burgers to pizzas, salads, and hearty share platters. A particular point of difference is the Stonegrill menu — 7 Bar is Upper Hutt's only Stonegrill restaurant, searing food at a specific temperature without oils or fats for a lower-calorie meal that still delivers on presentation and flavour.

On tap, 7 Bar pours a solid beer range including Guinness, Panhead Pilsner, Panhead Supercharger, Fortune Favours The Wellingtonian, Tui, Export, Macs, Speights, Heineken, and Monteith's Apple Cider.

The venue has also built a reputation as a popular function space, with one side of the bar able to be separated off from the public for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, and other celebrations — complete with a designated area, dedicated staff, full use of the bar and dance floor, and free-of-charge function facilities.

7 Bar: Upper Hutt's Stonegrill Destination for Food, Drinks and Functions

Tucked on King Street in Upper Hutt, 7 Bar leans into its name with a bit of wordplay — "there are 7 days a week, 7 colours in a rainbow, 7 deadly sins and Upper Hutt has 7 Bar." It's positioned as a do-it-all local spot: a cold pint, a punt, a proper meal, or just somewhere to relax, all under one roof, open seven days a week from 10am until late.

Upper Hutt's Only Stonegrill Restaurant

One of 7 Bar's standout features is its Stonegrill offering — the only one in Upper Hutt. Stonegrill cooking sears food at a specific temperature without oils or fats, resulting in a meal that's lower in calories than traditionally cooked dishes while still delivering on presentation and flavour. The Stonegrill menu includes options like Chicken Scaloppine, Grilled Kangaroo, Grilled Sirloin, and a Surf & Turf, each served with a choice of two sides and a sauce from a list spanning beef gravy, creamy mushroom, oyster sauce, hollandaise, pesto, lemon herb, and garlic butter.

A Menu Built for Every Time of Day

7 Bar runs separate Brunch, All Day, and Dinner menus, plus a dedicated Desserts list. Brunch covers everything from Crispy Whitebait Fritters and Berry Pancakes to a hearty 7 Bar Big Brekkie loaded with mushroom, sausage, rosti, bacon, eggs, and beef brisket. The All Day menu expands into mains, salads, burgers and pizza, including dishes like Grilled Lamb Chop, Fried Chicken Salad, and a Tandoori Tango pizza. Dinner steps things up further with entrees like Prawn & Chorizo Skewers, mains such as Beef Wellington and Braised Lamb Shank, and shareable platters including a Seafood Platter and The Big Feast — a large spread of ribs, wings, squid rings, sirloin, lamb chops and more. There's also a dedicated kids menu, and desserts like Sticky Date Pudding and a Chocolate Bomb round things out. Many dishes carry gluten-free (GF/GFO) and vegetarian/vegan (V/VO) markers throughout the menu.

A Solid Tap Beer Lineup

On the drinks side, 7 Bar pours a full range of tap beverages including Guinness, Panhead Pilsner, Panhead Supercharger, Fortune Favours The Wellingtonian, Tui, Export, Macs, Speights, Heineken, and Monteith's Apple Cider — a lineup that covers both local Kiwi favourites and better-known international names.

A Go-To Function Venue

7 Bar has built a reputation as a popular function venue, with one side of the bar able to be separated off from the rest of the public space — ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, or any other celebration. Function bookings get a designated area, professionally trained staff to keep things running smoothly, and full use of the bar including the dance floor. Groups can arrange a DJ or bring their own playlist through the venue's music system, and catering can be arranged if needed. Notably, the venue states that its function facilities are provided free of charge, whether the event is on a weekday or weekend, for small or large groups.

Visiting 7 Bar

7 Bar is located at 3 King Street, Upper Hutt, and is open Monday to Sunday from 10am until late. For bookings, functions, or general enquiries, the team can be reached on 04 527 7870 or at [email protected]. Whether it's a Stonegrill dinner, a casual brunch, or booking out part of the venue for an event, 7 Bar positions itself as Upper Hutt's all-purpose local.

Signature items

  • Grilled Sirloin Stonegrill
  • Beef Wellington
  • The Big Feast
  • 7 Bar Big Brekkie
  • Op-Tomahawk Steak
  • Steak & Guinness Pie

Menu

Kids

  • Kids Steak — Served with fries and salad
  • Chicken Nuggets — Served with fries and tomato sauce
  • Fish Bites — Served with fries
  • Hot Dog & Chips
  • Chicken Fettuccine

Pizza

  • Margherita (V) — Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil pesto
  • Smoked Chicken & Cranberry — Brie, red onion, capsicum, cranberry sauce
  • Meaty Madness — Tomato base, mozzarella, beef, lamb, pork, onion, jalapeno
  • Hawaiian — Pineapple, ham, mozzarella
  • Pepperoni — Pepperoni, mozzarella, pizza sauce
  • Cheese Pizza (V) — Mozzarella, garlic oil
  • Tandoori Tango — Marinated tandoori chicken, red onion, tomato sauce, coriander, jalapeno, tandoori aioli

Brunch

  • Crispy Whitebait Fritters — Capers hollandaise, tomato relish, seasonal green salad
  • Berry Pancakes (V) — Brulee banana, bacon, whipped cream, vanilla mascarpone cream, maple syrup, berry coulis
  • Tandoori Chicken Melt — Marinated chicken, cheddar, chipotle mayo, fresh spinach on toasted panini, tomato & fries
  • Smashed Avocado on Toast (GFO/V) — Micro herbs, chili flakes, ciabatta bread, pickled red onion
  • 3-Egg Omelette (GFO/V) — Mushroom, spinach, tomato, cheese, served with ciabatta bread
  • Veggie Stuffed Jacket Potato (GF/V) — Roasted vegetables, black beans, sweetcorn, melted cheddar, salad
  • BLT Sandwich — Bacon, lettuce, tomato chutney, served with fries
  • Mushrooms on Toast (V) — Creamy mushroom, parmesan, ciabatta bread
  • Banger & Mash (GF) — Local sausage, creamy mash potato, caramelised onion, gravy
  • Eggs Benedict — Potato rosti, poached eggs, hollandaise, buttered spinach, bacon
  • 7 Bar Big Brekkie (GFO) — Mushroom, sausage, rosti, bacon, eggs, ciabatta, beef brisket, hollandaise, grilled tomato
  • Open Steak Sandwich — Toasted bread, creamy mushroom sauce, fries, lettuce
  • Eggs Your Way (GFO/VO) — Scrambled, poached, or fried on ciabatta with bacon

Salads

  • Moroccan Spiced Lamb Salad — Hummus, mango & habanero sauce, couscous, green salad, feta, coriander
  • Surf & Turf Salad (GFO) — House dressing, green salad, coleslaw mix, spring onion
  • Fried Chicken Salad — 7s bar spices, summer salad, fried chili oil, spring onion, sesame seeds, coriander, Maggi noodles, peach
  • Fried Squid Salad — House dressing, green salad, lemon, aioli

Burgers

  • Fried Rooster Booster — Fried chicken, jalapeno tartare, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, burger sauce, fries
  • Halloumi Burger (V) — Gherkin, lettuce, tomato, burger sauce, fries, beetroot relish
  • Korean Pork Burger — BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, aioli, chips, sauerkraut
  • Beef Whisperer Burger — Burger sauce, gherkin, bacon, Swiss cheese, onion jam, cabbage pickle, red onion
  • Tex Mex Beef Brisket — Chipotle aioli, jalapeno, lettuce, tomato

Desserts

  • Sticky Date Pudding — Caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream
  • Vanilla Panna Cotta — Rhubarb coulis, vanilla ice cream
  • Chocolate Bomb — Vanilla ice cream, frozen anglaise, cluster nuts, honeycomb, Oreo crumbs, hot chocolate sauce
  • Warm Baked Cherry Tart — Custard, vanilla ice cream, cherry sauce

Platters

  • Meat Platter — Pork ribs, sirloin steak, chicken bites, fries, coleslaw, lamb chops, bread
  • Mixed Platter — Squid, chicken nuggets, onion rings, fish bites, fries, wedges, spring rolls
  • Pork Ribs Platter (Small) — Pork ribs, fries, gherkin, coleslaw
  • Pork Ribs Platter (Large) — Pork ribs, fries, gherkin, coleslaw
  • Dirty Chicken Wings — Coleslaw, fries, chipotle BBQ sauce
  • Seafood Platter — Beer battered fish, prawns, squid, prawn twisters, fries, coleslaw, pickles
  • The Big Feast — BBQ ribs, chicken wings, squid rings, sirloin steak, lamb chops, broccoli cheese balls, onion rings, ciabatta, fries, kransky, chicken bites, slaw, sour cream, sweet chili sauce

Stonegrill

  • Chicken Scaloppine — Stonegrill-seared, choice of 2 sides & 1 sauce
  • Grilled Kangaroo — Stonegrill-seared, choice of 2 sides & 1 sauce
  • Grilled Sirloin — Stonegrill-seared, choice of 2 sides & 1 sauce
  • Surf & Turf — Stonegrill-seared, choice of 2 sides & 1 sauce
  • Sirloin & Prawns Seafood Grill — Stonegrill-seared, choice of 2 sides & 1 sauce

Dinner - Mains

  • Chicken Scaloppine (GF) — Pan-fried chicken breast, mushroom, baby spinach, white wine & sundried tomato cream, mash, summer vegetables, carrot puree
  • Braised Lamb Shank (GF) — Mash potato, summer vegetables, mint sauce, gravy
  • Beef Wellington — Spinach & mushroom duxelles, brie, seasonal vegetables, mash, beef gravy, beetroot puree
  • Braised Pork Belly (GF) — Potato mash, summer vegetables, carrot puree, apple chutney, pork jus
  • Market Fish of the Day — Chef's daily creation
  • Sirloin Steak (GF) — Bacon & potato gratin, seasonal greens, gravy, steak butter, beetroot puree
  • Op-Tomahawk Steak (GF) — Fries, coleslaw, gravy, steak butter
  • Scotch Fillet (GF) — Bacon & potato gratin, seasonal greens, gravy, steak butter, beetroot puree
  • Grilled Kangaroo Rump (GF) — Bacon & potato gratin, seasonal greens, gravy, steak butter, beetroot puree, peach

All Day - Mains

  • Seared Halloumi & Stuffed Mushroom (V) — Spiced apricot glaze, pickled red onion, labneh, fresh herbs, green salad
  • Chicken Fettuccine — Parmesan, creamy mushroom sauce, basil pesto
  • Grilled Lamb Chop (GFO) — Herb couscous, mint yoghurt, lamb sauce, seasonal vegetables
  • Seafood Chowder — Toasted bread, marinara mix
  • Chicken or Beef Schnitzel — Chicken salt chips, 7s salad, beef gravy
  • Fish & Chips (GFO) — Tartare sauce, beer-battered fish, 7s salad mix, fries
  • Baked Garlic Bread (V) — Aged vincotto & olive oil
  • Sirloin Steak & Chips (GFO) — Green salad, beef gravy, fries
  • Steak & Guinness Pie — Mash, seasonal vegetables, rich beef gravy

Dinner - Entree

  • Tacos (2) — Fried chicken or pork, corn salsa, aioli, slaw
  • Fresh Baked Garlic Bread (V) — Aged vincotto & olive oil
  • Baked Mushroom (GF/V) — Portobello mushroom, capsicum feta whip, parmesan, tandoori sauce
  • Crispy Chicken Bites — Tandoori mayo, pickles
  • Prawn & Chorizo Skewers (GF) — Corn salsa, lemon butter, pickles, fresh herbs
  • Slow-Cooked Beef Brisket (GF) — Salsa, beef jus, jalapeno, beetroot puree

Frequently asked questions

What is Stonegrill cooking?
A method that sears food at a specific temperature without oils or fats, giving a lower-calorie meal that still delivers on presentation and flavour. 7 Bar is Upper Hutt's only Stonegrill restaurant.
What are 7 Bar's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, Monday to Sunday, from 10am until late.
Does 7 Bar host functions and events?
Yes — birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, and more, with a designated area, dedicated staff, and full use of the bar including the dance floor.
Is there a cost to book a function at 7 Bar?
No, the venue states its function facilities are provided free of charge.
What beers are on tap at 7 Bar?
Guinness, Panhead Pilsner, Panhead Supercharger, Fortune Favours The Wellingtonian, Tui, Export, Macs, Speights, Heineken, and Monteith's Apple Cider.
Does 7 Bar have a kids menu?
Yes, including options like Kids Steak, Chicken Nuggets, Fish Bites, Hot Dog & Chips, and Chicken Fettuccine.
Where is 7 Bar located?
3 King Street, Upper Hutt.

Tips

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