Bessie in Christchurch Menu

ENTREES ENTREES
  • Artisan Stone-Baked Sourdough $9
    • culture butter
  • Market Oysters
  • Cloudy Bay Clams $18
    • Seaweed Butter, Chilli, Parsley
  • Octopus $18
    • Romesco Sauce, Fried Paprika Chicken, Rocket
  • Pork Jowl Croquettes $15
    • Brunt Apple, Radish
  • Chicken Liver Parfait $15
    • Fig, Pistachio, Crostini
  • House Hung Dry Aged Charcuterie $28
    • Condiments
  • Marlborough King Salmon $24
    • Escabeche, Fennel, Buckwheat
  • Manuka Smoked Egg $21.5
    • Onion Veloute, Bacon, Truffle, Mushroom
SALADS SALADS
  • Cod Lettuce $12
    • Pea Shoots, Radish, Buttermilk Dressing
  • Chopped Salad $12
    • Swede, Red Cabbage, Apple, Hazelnut
OUR PRIME CUTS OUR PRIME CUTS
  • Rib Eye 250g $39
  • Eye Fillet 180g $37
  • Grass Fed Prime Beef
  • Sirloin 300g $33
  • Eye Fillet 200g $29
  • Firstlight Grass Fed Wagyu MarbleScore 7-9
  • Rump 350g $48
  • Rib Eye 200g $58
  • Wakani Ashburton Go Day Grain Fed Beef
SAUCES SAUCES
  • White Peppercorn $5.5
  • Smoked Hollandaise $3
  • Chinichurri $3
  • Black Garlic, Mushroom $3
  • Red Wine Jus $5
  • Seaweed Butter $4
  • Horseradish $3
SIDES SIDES
  • Cauliflower, Vadouvan, Curry Leaves, Almonds $13
  • Roasted Brussels, Leaves, Bacon, Walnut Crema $15
  • Spring Carrots, Honega, Sheep’s Feta, Mint $13
  • Duck Fat Potatoes, Mushroom, Rosemary Salt $8
  • Freekah Wheat, Broccolini, Dates, Pine Nuts $13
  • White Polenta, Mushroom, Crispy Cavolo Nero, Parmesan $15
  • Potato Skins, Black Pepper Sour Cream, Pickles Onion, Dill $10
MAINS MAINS
  • Westwood Organic Chicken $34
    • Black Barley, Roasted Carrots, Miso
  • Canterbury Venison Cheek $37
    • Pumpkin Tahini, Sprouting Broccoli, Dukkah
  • Freedom Farms Pork Belly $34
    • Celeriac, Kale Sprouts, Persimmon
  • Market Fish $37
    • Cauliflower, Spinach, Meyer Lemon, Caper, Raisin
SPECIALTY CUTS SPECIALTY CUTS
  • Specially Cuts-Dry Aged $55
    • aged rib eye on the bone 500g
  • Specially Cuts-To Share
  • Merino Lamb Shoulder 1Kg $80
  • Wagyu Cross Cut Skirt Steak 500g $55
  • Specially Cuts-Butchers Block
  • Beef Intercostals 350g $26
  • Lamb Collar 350g $30

Nearby Sample Menus

Black Betty Cafe (sample menu)
  • French Toast Crumpets $17.50
    • with crispy bacon, grilled banana, maple syrup and roasted walnuts.
  • Two Eggs $4.00
  • Smashed Avocado $3.50
  • Black Betty's Vegetarian Big Breakfast $19.50
    • Two eggs, grilled haloumi, kumara rosti, roasted herb tomato, avocado smash, field mushrooms and spinach served with toast.
  • Benedict $18.00
    • with crispy bacon
  • Spinach $3.50
  • All meals can be made Gluten Free (except Granola). Kids size meals available from $8.50.
  • “Desayuno de Mexico” $19.50
    • Spicy Mexican beans topped with a poached egg, served with avocado smash, homemade salsa, roast mushrooms, fried tortillas and a chipotle sour cream. (Vegan option available for $17.50)
Hell Pizza (sample menu)
  • Creator $16.00 / $8.00
    • Create Your Own Masterpiece Up To 8 Toppings. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Purgatory $18.50 / $9.00
    • Onions, Garlic, Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes, Fresh Spinach and Feta. Optional Kalamata Olives (Double / Snack)
  • Trouble $18.50 / $9.00
    • Salami, Onions, Chicken, Bacon, Pineapple and Camembert. Made with 100% free range ingredients (Double / Snack)
  • Chicken Salad $7.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Free Range Chicken, Bacon & Avocado - with your choice of dressing on the side
  • Squid Rings $5.00
    • A dozen crumbed rings of calamari with a dip of your choice
  • Kali $9.50
    • Tender Marinated Tandoori Chicken Pieces served in a medium spiced Creamy Tomato Sauce, finished with Butter. Served on Spinach Fettuccine
  • Sea Salt Caramel Gelato $5.00
    • Our newest flavour from the award-winning Gellicious Gelato. Salted caramel is so hot right now and this one won't disappoint. Contains Dairy. 180ml tub - share it or smash it yourself
  • Camembert Salad $7.00
    • All the Essentials as well as Camembert, Avocado, Sundried Tomatoes & Sunflower Seeds - with your choice of dressing on the side
Mugen (sample menu)
  • Served on rice with miso soup
  • Served on rice with miso soup
  • Chicken curry $12.90
  • Unagi don $18.90
    • Fresh water eel
  • Plain udon $8.90
  • Tempura prawn udon $11.90
  • Ten don $13.90
    • Deep fried prawns and tempura veges
  • Chicken katsu curry $15.90
Le Xom (sample menu)
  • Deng Deng Balado $20
    • Caramelized short rib beef with kaffir lime chilli, lemon and basil
  • Sizzling Fish Steak $19.5
    • Fillets, lightly battered, then deep-fried, stir-fried tomato, red onions, mushrooms, garlic, chilli and black pepper sauce
  • Prawns $5
  • Roti $4
  • Salmon Green Curry $20
    • The flavourful salmon curry simmered with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, green peas, capers and sweet basil leaves
  • Honey Crispy Chicken $19.5
    • Lightly battered chicken, then fried to a crisp and stir-fried with homemade honey tangy sauce, served with kumara chips, fresh salad and dressings
  • Lamb Shank in Massaman Curry One $17 Two $22
    • Slow-cooked lamb shank in Massaman curry paste, creamy coconut, chunky potatoes, picked onions and peanuts
  • Cantonese Wok Fried Noodle with Basil (Chicken/Beef/Pork) $19
    • Flat rice noodles stir-fried with egg, seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and spicy paste
Kims Chinese Meals (sample menu)
  • Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.50
  • Mixed Vegetables Chow Mein $8.50
  • Pork Tomatoes on Fried Rice $10.50
  • Chicken Mushroom on Rice $10.50
  • Pottle Fried Noodles $6.00
  • Pottle Fried Rice $6.00
  • Steak Oyster Sauce $11.00
  • Chicken Fried Rice $9.50
Cleveland Chinese Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Crispy Chicken Half $10.00
  • Sweet & sour pork $13.00
  • Steak Satay on rice $12.00
  • Prawn Cashew Nut on Rice $14.50
  • Pork Fried Rice $ 12.00
  • Pork Cury on Rice $12.00
  • Pork Chill on Rice $12.00
  • Combination Foo Young $14.00
St Albans Seafood (sample menu)
  • Mushroom $3.90
  • Fish $2.40
  • Sole $5.00
  • Spring Roll $2.50
  • Cheese Onion Ring $5.50
  • Tomato $3.90
  • Wontons x6 $3.00
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.00
Station One Cafe (sample menu)
  • One Big Breakfast $19.80
    • Streaky bacon, eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), kransky sausages, hash brown, grilled tomato and mushrooms
  • French Toast $16.80
    • French brioche toast served with bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup
  • Eggs Florentine $16.80
    • Toasted focaccia topped with baby spinach, soft poached eggs and drizzled in hollandaise
  • Vegetarian Dish of the Day $18.00
    • Please see the Black board or ask our friendly staff for the dish of the day
  • Muesli with Natural Yoghurt $10.80
    • Home made toasted muesli served with wild berry compote, yoghurt and milk
  • Banana Split $7.00
    • Banana with Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce
  • Steak Burger $21.00
    • Succulent grilled 150gm Ribeye steak served in Turkish Bun with lettuce, tomato, egg, beetroot, caramelised onion & brie cheese, served with steak fries
  • Creme Brulee $7.00
    • Rich Custard, Caramel top with Berry fruit & Whipped Cream
Flat White Cafe and Bar (sample menu)
  • Pasta of the Day T.B.A
    • Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
  • Sirloin Steak $22.00
    • Cooked to your liking with fresh garden salad, onion rings, fries and garlic butter
  • Garlic and Parmesan Flat Bread $12.00
  • Beer Battered Fish and Chips $22.00
    • Today's catch served with salad and fries served with lemon caper mayonnaise
  • Breads and Dips $15.00
    • Served with Brie Cheese
  • Salad of the Day T.B.A
    • Please see our blackboard for tonight's creation
  • Macaroni and Cheese $12.00
    • With salad
  • Trio of Gelato $12.00
    • Please ask for tonight's flavour selection
The China Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Sweet and sour chicken $20
  • Zhar Choi, sliced pork noodle soup $15
  • Combination stir fried noodles $17
  • Satay Beef $20
  • Pan fried dumplings 1 dozen $14
    • Pork and chievs, Chicken and Spinach, Vegeterian
  • Chicken fried rice with cashew nuts $17
  • Combination fried rice $17
  • Prawn crackers $4
Tasty Pizza (sample menu)
  • Double Pack $30.00
    • 2 Large pizza 12", dinner box & garlic bread
  • Wild Venison
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce,Venison,Capsicum,Olives,Feta, Roasted Pumpkin,Plum Sauce
  • Bargain Box $20.00
    • 6 pieces of chicken, 1 reg. chips & 1 reg. drink
  • Sides Combo $9.99
    • Onion rings, reg.chips, drink & garlic bread
  • Hot ‘n’ Spicy
    • Mozzarella, Capsicum, Caramelized Onion, Jalapenos, Garlic Butter, Ginger, Chunky Sauce, Spicy Sauce
  • Spicy Chicken $7.90
    • Breast Fillet, Mayo, Cheese, Onion, Sweet Chilli Sauce, Lettuce
  • Tangy Veg. Supreme
    • Chunky Sauce, Mozzarella, Capsicum, Caramelized Onion, Pineapple, Mushroom, Tangy Sauce, Ginger
  • Kiwi Roast
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce, Roasted Lamb, Pumpkin, Potato, Veggies, Red Onion, Tomato, Minted Sauce
Empire Bar & Izakaya (sample menu)
  • Ocean beef tataki with egg miso, garlic chips and crispy soba noodles $18.00
  • Fresh Sashimi Platter POA
    • The best from the market today
  • Selection of homemade Ice Cream $10.00
    • Matcha, Adzuki and Yuzu
  • Chicken thigh with scallion sauce $7.00
  • Broccoli Served with sesame sauce $5.00
  • Buta Wakame Pork belly with sweet miso $10.00
  • Miso soup $3.00
  • Kinoko Portobello mushroom with green onion sauce $7.00
Farrington Tavern (sample menu)
  • Mussel Chowder
    • Creamy traditional chowder with NZ green lipped mussels, potatoes and bacon. Served with toasted bread.
  • Available – Mon to Fri 10am – 4pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 9am – 4pm
  • Bishop’s Wicked Wings
    • Your choice of 500gm OR 1kg with one of the following sauces: Whiskey BBQ, Honey Mustard, Teriyaki Orange, Jamaican Jerk
  • Cheesy Pesto Sticks $12.00
    • Baked Turkish bread topped with lashings of basil pesto and cheddar cheese.
  • STARTERS
  • SWEET ENDINGS
  • BITS ‘N’ PIECES
  • ALL PIZZAS – $20.00
Persian Delight (sample menu)
  • Beef:
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Combination with Mushroom: $1.50 extra
  • Combinations:
  • Regular: $14.50
  • Lamb on rice:
  • Regular: $19.00
  • Beef on rice:
EAT Cafe - Excellence and Taste (sample menu)
  • NEW YORK TOASTED CHEDDAR CLUB $16.50
    • with chicken tenderloins, bacon, tomato, avocado and melted swiss cheese, served with side salad
  • OMELETTE
    • served with rosti, choice of fillings, bacon, ham, tomato, cheese, mushroom and onion
  • HOMEMADE MUESLI $8.50
    • served with fresh fruit and yoghurt
  • BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST $15.50
    • served with bacon, banana and maple syrup
  • BLAT $16.50
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato served on toasted freshly baked bread, served with fries
  • RAISIN BREAD TOASTED $6.50
    • served with jam
  • BEEF AND BACON BURGER $17.50
    • a premium beef burger served on toasted freshly baked bread with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and relish, served with fries
  • FRIES $8.50
    • served with aioli and sauce
Bessie

Bessie

location

Address

Level 1, 178 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central,

phone

Phone

035952799

email

Email

bessie@cookbrothersbars.co.nz

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
price range

Price

$50+

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Steak , Steakhouse

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Groups ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Full Bar

Location
Level 1, 178 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central,
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