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

  • BBQ chicken & bacon $11.00
    • Succulent chicken, onion, bacon & melting mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Garlic bread $3.50
  • Strawberry cheesecake $3.50
  • Super supreme $9.00
    • Spicy pepperoni, ham, cabanossi, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Pepperoni lovers $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
  • Dipping sauces $0.50
    • Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
  • Chocolate mousse $3.50
  • Beef and onion $5.00
    • Beef & onion topped with mozzarella
  • Available from 11am daily
  • -Add Fries $3.00
  • Vege pizza $22.50
    • Spinach, feta, thyme, tomato, red onion, mozzarella & basil pesto.
  • Brickworks beef burger $25.00
    • Homemade beef pattie, bacon, onion jam, cheese served in a bap and finished with onion rings.
  • Works wedges $16.50
    • Cheese & Bacon Wedges served with Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream
  • Traditional caesar salad $22.50
    • with crusty croutons shaved parmesan, streaky bacon, cos lettuce tossed in a rich caesar dressing sauce topped with an egg.
  • Free range chicken salad $14.50
    • Drizzled with aioli.
  • Open steak sandwich $25.00
    • On rustic ciabatta bread with lettuce, tomato, onion jam finished with a fried egg & drizzled with bbq & bearnaise sauce served with fries
  • BACON & EFF $5.70
  • FAMILY PACK OPTION2 $22.00
    • 3 FISH, 3 HOTDOGS, 5 POTATO FRITTERS, 2 CRABSTICKS, 2 SCOOPS
  • VEGETARIAN (mushroom, pineapple, cheese & tomato) $4.70
  • CHEESE $4.70
  • CHEESE & ONION PATTIE $2.40
  • CHEESE & BACON $5.60
  • FAMILY PACK OPTION1 $16.00
    • 2 FISH, 2 HOTDOGS, 2 MEAT PATTIES, 2 SCOOPS
  • MUSHROOM $4.70
  • Double chocolate gateau with berry coulis & cream $12.50
  • Chateau club sandwich $18.50
    • bacon, tom ato, cheese, egg mayonnaise & French fries
  • Selection of assorted breads & spreads $10.50
  • Beef fillet $39.50
    • in smoky bacon / seared scallops / sauteed kale / roesti potatoes
  • Market fresh soup of the day $9.50
  • Selection of assorted breads & spreads $10.50
  • Herb & garlic bread $5.50
  • Duck liver pate $19.50
    • in pancetta / seasonal fruit chutney / French baguette
  • Pad Sea Eaw ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried rice noodle with vegetables and egg.
  • Beef Oyster Sauce $10.00
    • Stir fried beef vegetables with oyster sauce.
  • Stir Fried Red Curry Paste ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Steam fried vegetable with red curry paste, coconut, thai herb.
  • Pineapple Fried Rice ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Stir fried steamed rice with pineapple, egg,curry powder.
  • Thai Laksa Chicken $10.00
    • Egg noodle with chicken, bean sprouts, crispy noodle.
  • Thai Fried Rice ( Chicken, Beef, Pork ) $10.00
    • Steamed rice stir fried with mix vegetables and egg.
  • Open lunch: tuesday - saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Won Ton Soup $10.00
    • Won ton and bean sprouts.
  • Falafel $13.90
  • Falafel (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Falafel $9.90
  • Soft Drinks (420ml) $3.00
  • Chicken $9.90
  • Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Chicken (Small / Medium / Large) $10.90 / $12.90 / $16.90
  • Combo $19.90
    • Drink and chips
  • Whero Pea Taco $60.00
  • Whero Pea Taco $10.00
  • -Add Cheese Toastie $7.00
  • Bell Bird Sourdough and Black Truffle Butter. $60.00
  • Small Cheese or Nut Cheese Plate - $10.00
  • -Add Grains $5.00
  • Served from 6pm - 11pm Wednesday - Saturday. (Bar opens at 4pm)
  • These are small complimentary dishes to our wine list. They will be served when the bar is open from 4pm and throughout the evening for those that would prefer a snack and a glass of wine.
  • All Souvlaki Served With A Choice Of Pita Bread Or Wrap, Green Salad. Symrose'S Signature Hummus Sauce, Tomato Onion Sauce, Garlic Mayo, Tzatzki (Organic Yoghurt) And Chilli Sauce. All Sauces Are Prepared To Give You A Authentic Middle Eastern Cusine Taste. N/A
  • Chilly Chicken $11.99
    • Chicken Cooked With Capsicum, Cauliflower And Onions
  • All Mains Served With Fried Rice Or Noodles N/A
  • Extra Large Souvlaki Of Your Choice + Fries + Can Of Drink $18.50
  • Fries $4.00
  • Souvalaki & Kebabs S $8.00/ L $11.00 / El $14
    • Chicken
  • Chips $3.00
    • Regular
  • Chicken Noodles $11.99
    • Noodles Cooked With Chicken, Capsicum, Onions And Cabbage
  • Chicken Choe Mein $16.00
  • Fish Cakes
  • Khmer Salad-Beef
  • Char Me Fried Instant
  • Chicken Fried Rice $15.00
  • Vegetarian Chew Kua Teaw $14.00
  • Khmer Style Curry
  • -Seafood $17.00
  • Omelette $18.90
    • Ham, Cheese & Tomato or Spinach, Feta & Red Onion
  • Open Steak Sandwich $22.90
    • 200gm Sirloin Steak, Greens, Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms and with a warm Cream Fraiche & Mustard Sauce served on Focaccia Bread
  • French Fries $5.50 / $8.00
    • Small / Large
  • Raisin Bread $8.90
    • Toasted served with Preserves
  • Savoire’s Cooked Breakfast $19.90
    • Eggs any style, Bacon, Sausages, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Hash Browns & Toast
  • Bagel - Toasted $12.90
    • with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Basil Pesto
  • Toasted Sandwiches $9.90
    • Choices of Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Pineapple and Onion
  • Home Made Toasted Muesli (gluten free) $13.90
    • served with Milk, Organic Yoghurt and Fresh Fruit
  • COTSWOLD PORRIDGE $12.00
    • porridge and banana dusted with brown sugar, served with cream or milk
  • OMELLETE $16.50
    • a three egg omelette with your choice of ham, onion, cheese, mushroom and tomato
  • BARRY'S BAY CHEESE SELECTION(for one/for two) $18.00/$28.00
    • a selection of local cheese from Barr's Bay, Cheddar crisps, sliced apple, home grown quince paste
  • EGGS BENEDICT $17.50
    • toasted ciabatta topped with poached eggs, hollandaise and streaky bacon
  • SOUP OF THE DAY(V)(GFO) $12.00
    • made with fresh local in season ingredients, served with toasted ciabatta
  • PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM(GF) $17.00
    • canterbury portobello mushroom grilled with goats cheese topped with a poached egg hollandaise sauce and a balsamic reduction, topped with parsnip crisps
  • CANTERBURY TASTING PLATTER(for 1/to share) $20.00/$35.00
    • barry's bay cheese, Aoraki smoked salmon, duck liver parfait, pickled onions, steamed mussels, crumbed prawns, quince paste, and toasted ciabatta
  • TUDORS BREAKFAST FIT FOR A KING $22.50
    • two eggs any style, crispy bacon, grilled tomato, Cumberland sausage, grilled mushrooms, hash browns, tomato chutney and grilled ciabatta
  • Cajun Wedges $7.5
    • Cajun wedges cooked in 100% vegetable oil, served with sweet Thai chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Volcano (Sml / Med / Lge) $10.5 / $14.5 / $19
    • Pepperoni, Jalapenos (hot) and lava (hot spags chilli)
  • Mexican (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Spags own chilli sauce, seasoned topside, red kidney beans, capsicum, topped off with sour cream
  • BBQ Chicken (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Chicken, bacon, capsicum, onions, topped with Spags special BBQ Sauce
  • Vegetable Delights $7.5
    • Bite sized filo wraps filled with veges and a hint of peanut. Served with sweet Thai chilli sauce. 12 filo wraps per serve
  • Plain Wedges $7
    • For those who don't like spice in their life. Served with sour cream and sweet Thai chilli sauce
  • Venison (Sml / Med / Lge) $12.5 / $17.5 / $21
    • Wild venison served with kalamata olives, red onion, feta, roasted garlic and topped with plum sauce and parsley
  • Baby Spinach Salad $9
    • Baby spinach leaves, red onion and sliced tomato. Served with Balsamic vinegar
  • Gourmet Fries
  • Crispy Pork Belly $ 28.00
    • Slow roasted pork belly, carrot and cumin purée and mustard potatoes (Choice of one side)
  • Beer Buttered
  • Canterbury Rack of Lamb $ 33.50
    • Oven roasted with a rosemary and mint pistachio crust, sweet potato gnocchi (Choice of one side & sauce)
  • Happening Frenchsingha $ 34.50
    • Inspiration of a traditional Portuguese Dish, side of gourmet fries
  • Garlic Focaccia Bread
  • Mushroom
  • Chimichurri
  • Soup of the Day $12.00
    • With toasted bread.
  • Thai Chicken Curry $20.00
    • Chicken with coconut cream, fried shallots, lemon and aromatic rice.
  • Lamb Shank $20.00
    • Lamb shank with parsnip and potato mash and seasonal vegetables. Served with rosemary and onion gravy.
  • Roast of the Day $20.00
  • Bread and Spreads $11.00
    • A selection of 3 breads and 3 spreads.
  • Chicken Breast $28.50
    • Cashew nut and herb stuffed chicken breast encased in filo pastry on parsnip and potato mash. Served with seasonal vegetables and sherry gravy.
  • Calamari $22.50
    • Tender salt and pepper calamari served with salad, chips and a lemon pepper aioli.
  • Liqueur Coffee $8.50
    • Baileys, Drambuie, Jamesons or Kahlua
  • Beetroot $4.00
  • Fish $2.40
  • Meat $4.00
  • Hawaiian $5.00
  • Curry & Rice Roll $2.80
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken $12.50
  • Donut $2.00
  • Fish $5.00
Bessie

Bessie

location

Address

Level 1, 178 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central,

phone

Phone

035952799

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,