Burger Wellington 2026 · Karori
El Pepinillos
The Pickle Jar · 5 Parkvale Road, Karori, Wellington · $30
El Pepinillos is a Burger Wellington 2026 entry from The Pickle Jar at 5 Parkvale Road, Karori, Wellington, priced at $30. Beef patty, with bourbon bacon jam, chimichurri, smoked cheese, cheddar, potato chips, and mayonnaise in a Brumbies Karori potato bun, with seasoned fries. It is matched with Loud & Clear (DDH Bright IPA), $42 as a combo. It is available from 3–23 August 2026 during Visa Wellington On a Plate.
El Pepinillos at a glance
| Burger | El Pepinillos |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Pickle Jar |
| Address | 5 Parkvale Road, Karori, Wellington |
| Price | $30 |
| Beer match | Loud & Clear (DDH Bright IPA) · $42 combo |
| Dietary | nut free |
| Served | lunch and dinner |
| Venue rating (Google) | 4.5 out of 5 |
| Festival | Visa Wellington On a Plate, 3–23 August 2026 |
How it compares
At $30 it is $3 above the $27 median across all 244 Burger Wellington 2026 entries, with 41 priced higher. Karori has 1 festival burger in 2026. It is flagged nut free by the festival.
What else is on at The Pickle Jar
- Quiz Night · Tuesday — Karori's neighbourhood pub quiz, first question at 7pm sharp. Bookings recommended.
- Half Price Steak Night · Wednesday — 250g sirloin steak, half price ($19), with fries, house salad and your choice of sauce. From 5pm.
- Burger Night · Thursday — Buy any burger (including the week's special), your first drink is on us. From 5pm.
- Friday Night Special · Friday — Rotating weekly chef's special dish, price varies (examples seen: $32 apricot & prosciutto chicken, sausage/steak platter).
All The Pickle Jar deals, hours and map →
Frequently asked
- How much is the El Pepinillos burger?
- The El Pepinillos at The Pickle Jar is $30 during Burger Wellington 2026. A combo with Loud & Clear (DDH Bright IPA) is $42.
- Where can I get the El Pepinillos burger in Wellington?
- The Pickle Jar, 5 Parkvale Road, Karori, Wellington. It runs 3-23 August 2026 as part of Visa Wellington On a Plate.
- What is in the El Pepinillos burger?
- Beef patty, with bourbon bacon jam, chimichurri, smoked cheese, cheddar, potato chips, and mayonnaise in a Brumbies Karori potato bun, with seasoned fries.
- Is the El Pepinillos burger nut free?
- The festival flags this burger as nut free. Check with The Pickle Jar directly for anything severe - kitchens change and shared fryers are common.
- What beer goes with the El Pepinillos burger?
- The official 2026 match is Loud & Clear (DDH Bright IPA), $42 as a combo with the burger.