The Smoking Barrel

19/06/2026

HOME, SWEET HOME 🏆

Back to back champs and proudly on display!

Great to be home again but jeez, did we have a great time up in Auckland at The Monteith's Brewing Co Wild Food Challenge finals.

1st place 2025 & 2026. PROUD AS.

Come on down this weekend and say hi!

18/06/2026

Our BRAND NEW DONUT this week is inspired by BROWN SUGAR BOBA TEA!
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Fresh n fluffy hand-made donut filled with brown sugar boba tea custard w locally made brown sugar boba balls (from the team at House of Li) then dipped in caramelised sugar for that creme brulee CRUNCH!

Make sure you get down to try one this week!

THIS WEEK'S EPIC LINEUP: 👇👇👇

🍩NEW!!! BROWN SUGAR BOBA CREME BRULEE
Brown sugar boba custard / caramelized sugar brulee dip (Available from Thursday)
🍩FERRERO ROCHER (featured)
Gooey Nutella / milk chocolate glaze / dark chocolate drizzle / roasted hazelnut crumble
🍩STRAWBERRY CUSTARD BOMBS
Tangy strawberry / gooey vanilla custard / crunchy cinnamon sugar / freeze-dried strawberries
🍩NEW!!! GINGER KISS FRESH CREAM CRO-NUTS
Light n flakey cinnamon sugar cro-nut / fresh whipped ginger cream / ginger glaze
🍩CINNAMON SUGAR MORO BAR
Whole Moro bar / secret donut dough / crunchy cinnamon sugar - best served warm!
🍩BOYSENBERRY WHITE CHOC CHEESECAKE
Whipped boysenberry cheesecake filling / white chocolate glaze / vanilla shortbread crumb / freezedried boysenberries
🍩APRICOT CUSTARD CRUMBLE
Apricot compote / fresh vanilla custard / toasted maple oat crumble / cinnamon sugar powder
🍩GF: FERRERO ROCHER
Gooey Nutella / milk chocolate glaze / dark chocolate drizzle / roasted hazelnut crumble
🧀CHEESE SCONES

PLUS SATURDAY & SUNDAY
(in addition to the above flavours)

🍔THE CHEESEBURGER
Grilled NZ beef patties / dill pickles / gooey cheddar cheese / signature house-made BBQ sauce / American mustard / sesame seed glaze
(Best served warm)

DOORS OPEN @ 8:30am WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY!

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT.......... WE DID IT!

FIRST PLACE - WIINNERS OF THE 2026 Monteith's Brewing Co Wild Food Challenge. We couldn't be more proud!

Soaking up the moment & living it up!

17/06/2026

TODAY IS THE BIG DAY - FINALS BABY!

After months of hard work, planning, preparing, visualizing, tweaking, creating & refining this beautiful wild food story - it all comes down to this. Today is the day. From 11:30am we'll be cooking it out for the top spot. Wish us luck!

A massive thank you to everyone who joined with us to get to this point.

Stay posted today for the results a bit later on!

16/06/2026

$20 DEAL - "CHICKEN, CHIPS & KIWI DIP BURGER"
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GET DOWN TODAY for our wicked $20 WEDNESDAY BURGER DEAL and be one of the first to try our BRAND NEW BURGER!

EAT + VOTE for our Burger Nelson Tasman entry:
"CHICKEN, CHIPS & KIWI DIP BURGER"

Crispy Southern fried chicken / salt n vinegar seasoning / kiwi onion dip / manuka smoked streaky bacon bits / smoked cheese / spring onion / Snackachangi chicken chips / grilled brioche bun / curly fries $20

Add a crisp ice-cold Wakachangi Lager for $8.

***$20 deal available Wednesday 17th June, 8.30am till 8.30pm - DINE IN ONLY***

After winning last year's competition, we had to come up with a showstopper this year and HERE IT IS BABY!

Burger available from 8:30am till late, Wednesday to Sunday 15th June till 12th July.

16/06/2026

FERRERO ROCHER DONUTS for the win & here to stay ALL WEEK LONG!!!
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Fresh n fluffy hand-made donut filled with Nutella then dipped in dairy milk, topped with roasted hazelnuts and dark chocolate drizzle!

It's essential that you get your hands on one of these this week!

THIS WEEK'S EPIC LINEUP: 👇👇👇

🍩NEW!!! BROWN SUGAR BOBA CREME BRULEE
Brown sugar boba custard / caramelized sugar brulee dip (Available from Thursday)
🍩FERRERO ROCHER (featured)
Gooey Nutella / milk chocolate glaze / dark chocolate drizzle / roasted hazelnut crumble
🍩STRAWBERRY CUSTARD BOMBS
Tangy strawberry / gooey vanilla custard / crunchy cinnamon sugar / freeze-dried strawberries
🍩NEW!!! GINGER KISS FRESH CREAM CRO-NUTS
Light n flakey cinnamon sugar cro-nut / fresh whipped ginger cream / ginger glaze
🍩CINNAMON SUGAR MORO BAR
Whole Moro bar / secret donut dough / crunchy cinnamon sugar - best served warm!
🍩BOYSENBERRY WHITE CHOC CHEESECAKE
Whipped boysenberry cheesecake filling / white chocolate glaze / vanilla shortbread crumb / freezedried boysenberries
🍩APRICOT CUSTARD CRUMBLE
Apricot compote / fresh vanilla custard / toasted maple oat crumble / cinnamon sugar powder
🍩GF: FERRERO ROCHER
Gooey Nutella / milk chocolate glaze / dark chocolate drizzle / roasted hazelnut crumble
🧀CHEESE SCONES

PLUS SATURDAY & SUNDAY
(in addition to the above flavours)

🍔THE CHEESEBURGER
Grilled NZ beef patties / dill pickles / gooey cheddar cheese / signature house-made BBQ sauce / American mustard / sesame seed glaze
(Best served warm)

DOORS OPEN @ 8:30am WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY!

16/06/2026

TRUCKS, BIKES 'N' BARBEQUE!

Flashback to that time Barry parked his bike inside by the Austin! Had a good yarn about his build & enjoyed a coffee while admiring the character of the two vehicles.

Got a classic bike or car of your own? Show us a photo in the comments below 👇👇👇

We LOVE the old school!

15/06/2026

"KEEN AS" TO TRY OUR BRAND NEW BURGER???
⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Then BOOK NOW for our wicked $20 WEDNESDAY BURGER DEAL and be one of the first to try it!

EAT + VOTE for our Burger Nelson Tasman entry:
"CHICKEN, CHIPS & KIWI DIP BURGER"

Crispy Southern fried chicken / salt n vinegar seasoning / kiwi onion dip / manuka smoked streaky bacon bits / smoked cheese / spring onion / Snackachangi chicken chips / grilled brioche bun / curly fries $20

Add a crisp ice-cold Wakachangi Lager for $8.

***$20 deal available Wednesday 17th June, 8.30am till 8.30pm - DINE IN ONLY***

After winning last year's competition, we had to come up with a showstopper this year and HERE IT IS BABY!

Burger available from 8:30am till late, Wednesday to Sunday 15th June till 12th July.