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

Denny's (sample menu)
  • Kiwi Slam $20.80
    • a 150 grams pre cooked weight Sirloin steak cooked to order with eggs ,hash brown,grilled onion and a choice of toast( white or whole-grain.)
  • Beef lasagne $20.80
    • topped with spaghetti sauce,parmesan cheese and served with salad and a garlic roll.
  • Salmon salad $8.50
    • smoked salmon with grated cheese on lettuce.
  • Chocolate peanut butter lava $8.50
  • Senior fettuccini bolgnaise $17.50
  • Satay chicken $29.00
    • an authentic dish served with rice and salad accompanied by Denny's own Satay souce .
  • Junior chicken nuggets $9.00
    • chicken nuggets deep fried served with curly fries.
  • Senior Sirloin steak $19.00
Captain Ben's (sample menu)
  • CHEESE $3.00
  • CORN FRITTER $2.30
  • JAM WRAP DONUT $2.30
  • WHITEBAIT PATTIE
  • DONUT $2.30
  • CHEESE & EGG $3.80
  • FRIED MUSHROOMS WITH SAUCE
  • PAUA FRITTER
Wing Wah Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Tray of Fried Noodles $6.00
  • Vegetarian Foo Young $9.00
  • Chocolate Jam Rap $2.00
  • Crumbed Hoki $2.00
  • Chicken with Cashew Nuts $13.00
  • Chicken Chow Mein $10.00
  • $10pack $10.00
    • 1 Scoop of chips, 1 hot dog, 1 donut, 1 fish, 1 sausage, 1 crabstick
  • $18pack $18.00
    • ! Crabstick, 2 Hotdogs, 1 Jam Rap, 1 Donut, 2 Scoops of Chips, 2 Fish's, 1 Pattie
Velvet Burger (sample menu)
  • The Stag $13.90
    • It definitely won’t make you more attractive but it’ll make you feel great. Venison, Salad, Portobello Mushroom, Blue Cheese, with Aioli and Plum Chutney.
  • Mushroom or Egg $1.5
  • Manburger $22.90
    • Our biggest burger ever! Beef pattie, venison pattie, crumbed chicken breast, lamb pattie, streaky bacon, cheese, relish & aioli.
  • Animal Rights $12.50
    • We believe this is the most versatile vege burger in town. It’s a kumara & coriander pattie, salad, beetroot, a minty yoghurt sauce, Aioli and Velvet Relish. Also available with a mushroom or falafel pattie.
  • Native Kumara Chips $7.5
  • Mini Animal Rights $9.90
    • 1/2 size Kumara & Coriander Pattie, Salad, Yoghurt Sauce, Aioli & Velvet Relish.
  • Velvet Burger $10.90
    • It has Venison, Salad, Grilled Pineapple, with Chilli Mayonnaise and Velvet Relish. You definitely want to try this one with a bit of extra bacon.
  • Pineapple, Mango or Beetroot $1
Grampian Fish & Chips (sample menu)
  • -1/2 Scoops $1.70
  • Curry Rolls $2.70
  • Wontons (Dozen) $10.00
  • Plain Donuts $2.20
  • Sole Fillets (Crumbed) $5.70
  • Chips $2.60
  • Potato Fritters $0.90
  • Fish $2.60
Protocol (sample menu)
  • Duck Liver Pate $17.00
    • free range duck liver pate,lavosh, grape and pomegranate chutney
  • Tiramisu $14.50
    • classic Italian dessert with mascarpone, kahlua and espresso
  • Eggs Benedict $22.00
    • on grilled turkish bread, bacon, or smoked salmon, poached eggs, house made hollandaise with house made hash browns
  • MARGHERITA $24.00
    • tomato base, tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella, olive oil and fresh shaved parmesan
  • TROPICAL $24.00
    • ham off the bone, fresh cut pineapple, tomato base and mozzarella cheese
  • PANNA COTTA $14.50
    • with passionfruit and fresh berries
  • SICHUAN PEPPERED PRAWNS SHALLOTS AND AIOLI $15.00
  • PRIME HEREFORD BEEF BURGER $25.00
    • with onion jam, tomato, bacon, cheese
Curry Junction (sample menu)
  • Chicken Lollipop (6 pieces) $10.00
    • Spicy chicken nibbles marinated in chef's special sauce and deep fried
  • Lamb Rogan Josh $12.00
    • Lean Lamb cooked with roasted ground spices and onion, tomato gravy
  • Fish/Prawn Masala $16.50
    • Marinated fish/prawns with ginger, garlic and aromatic spices, cooked in onion, tomato and capsicum gravy
  • Tarka Dal $12.00
    • Yellow split lentils cooked with ginger and laced with royal cumin, fried garlic and asafoetida
  • Basmati Rice $2.50
    • Plain, steamed Basmati rice
  • Butter Vegetables $12.00
    • Vegetables cooked in a tangy tomato and butter sauce
  • Dal Makhani $12.00
    • Creamed lentils, tempered and seasoned with mild spices and clarified butter
  • Fish / Prawn Korma $16.50
    • Fish or Prawn cooked in a cream and cashew based gravy
Cafe Izone (sample menu)
  • Garlic loaf $9.50
    • Served with our garlic and herb butter
  • B.L.T $19.50
    • An oldie but a goodie. Bacon rashes, crisp lettuce and fresh tomato on lightly toasted bread with garlic aioli
  • Chicken and bacon wrap $21.00
    • Warmed 10” tortilla wrap with fresh lettuce, tomato Izone garnish, with seasoned chicken, streaky bacon and garlic aioli. Fries on the side
  • Hotcakes $17.00
    • Crispy bacon and grilled banana
  • Venison denver leg $34.60
    • Served with red wine jus (2 sides)
  • Fruit toast $9.00
    • Served with butter and cinnamon sugar
  • Add lamb $8.00
  • Soup of the day $14.50
    • Ask your waitperson
The Twisted Hop (sample menu)
  • Fish and Chips $12.00
    • tempura battered market fish served with fries, seasonal salad and house-made ketchup
  • Market Fresh Fish of the Day N/A
    • POA. Please ask your server
  • Salmon Nicoise $20.00
    • locally cold smoked Akaroa salmon, olives, green beans, new potatoes, tomato, croutons and sherry vinaigrette
  • Garlic and Parmesan Bread $12.50
    • thick cut sourdough baguette smothered in garlic butter, topped with mozarella and parmesan cheese and baked
  • Twisted Cheese Burger $25.00
    • prime Angus beef patty with Swiss cheese and smoked gouda, bacon, tomato relish and pickles in a brioche bun. Served with aioli, beer battered fries and salad garnish
  • Hop Platter $55.00
    • calamari, chicken wings, cheese fondue and onion rings
  • Onion Rings $8.50
    • house-made beer battered onion rings, with a choice of sauce: house-made ketchup, aioli or chipotle mayo
  • Seasonal Garden Salad $7.50
The Kingfisher Indian Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Poppadam (4 pcs) $3.00
  • Beef Madras $16.50
    • Beef cooked in South Indian style curry, prepared with coconut, mustard seeds & curry leaves.
  • Prawn Jalfrezi $18.50
    • Prawns prepared with large chunks of onions, green capsicum, tomatoes cooked in ginger, garlic, green chilli & coriander in sweet tomato based sauce.
  • Fish Dopiaza $18.50
    • Fish cooked with large chunk of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic & spices.
  • Chocolate Naan $5.00
    • Stuffed bread with sweet flakes of chocolate baked in tandoor.
  • Beef Jalfrezi $16.50
    • Beef prepared with large chunks of onions, green capsicum, tomatoes cooked in ginger, garlic, green chilli & coriander in tomato based sauce.
  • Lamb Madras $16.50
    • Lamb cooked in South Indian style curry, prepared with coconut, mustard seeds & curry leaves.
  • Tandoori Prawns (8 pieces) $14.00
    • Prawns marinated, grilled in the tandoor, with a hint of lemon & carom seeds.
Sandridge Hotel (sample menu)
  • Basket of Fries $6.00
    • Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
  • - Add fries for an extra $3.00
  • Toasted Sandwich $3.00
  • Asian Basket $10.00
    • Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces
  • Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
    • Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce
  • - Cheese and onion
  • Seafood Basket $10.00
    • Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces
  • - Cheese and ham
Daphnes (sample menu)
  • 20.Crayfish with spring onion and ginger POA
  • 26.Crab with spring onion and ginger POA
  • 38.Prawn ball with celery and lily bulbs $20.00
  • 19.Shredded chicken and shark fin soup $10.00
  • 3.Beef and OX tripe with chilli dressing $8.00
  • 36.Sweet and sour fried whole prawn $22.00
  • 2.Rolled pork and cucumber with garlic dressing $6.00
  • 28.Crab with tofu POA
Ditto Cafe (sample menu)
  • -small orange juice
  • smoked chicken, cream cheese & cranberry $7.90
  • smoked chicken, cream cheese & pesto $6.50
  • -yogurt
  • salmon & cream cheese
  • ham & cheese & pineapple $4.50
  • served with toast $7.00
  • chocolate, strawberry or caramel server with cream & nuts $7.50
Curry Time (sample menu)
  • -Combo $10.00
  • -Combo $10.00
  • Aloo Gobi $7.50
    • Chunks of potato, cauliflower & spices cooked in 'dryish' sauce garnished with coriander.
  • Vegetable Korma $7.50
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in creamy, cashew nut based sauce, garnished with almonds and raisins.
  • Shahi Paneer $7.50
    • Homemade cheese cooked in creamy sauce with almond paste and spices, garnished with almonds and raisins.
  • Dal - Black or Yellow Lentils $7.50
    • Black' or 'Yellow' dal boiled in turmeric, ginger and garlic then fried with onions, tomatoes and spices.
  • Anari Kebab (5 Pieces) $12.00
    • Chunky lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate, garlic and ginger grilled in tandoor, served with mint sauce.
  • Chicken Biryani $10.00
    • Curried flavoured rice cooked with chicken and spices, garnished with almonds, raisins and coriander.
Nuggets Bar (sample menu)
  • Fish Bites & fries $7.00
  • Wedges $7.00
    • Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli & Oil
  • Nachos & Sour Cream $6.50
  • Chicken Nugget & fries $7.00
  • Basket fries $4.50
    • w Tom sauce or aioli
  • Seafood Basket $12.50
  • Toasties $3.50
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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