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 Brazil Churrasco (sample menu)
  • -Cordeiro
    • Lamb leg, marinated
  • Banana à Milanesa
    • Crumbed Banana
  • Mandioca Frita (DF/GF/V)
    • Cassava Chips
  • Tuesday to Sunday Dinner from 5:00pm
  • -Barriga de Porco
    • Pork belly
  • -Coxa de Frango
    • Chicken drumstick, marinated in barley malt
  • Salada Verde (DF/GF/V)
    • Fresh green salad mix, with homemade dressing
  • ●Sauces
Cashmere Fish & Chips (sample menu)
  • CHIPS 1/2 SCOOP WITH OTHER FOOD $1.80
  • CORN FRITTER $2.20
  • CURRY & RICE ROLL $3.20
  • FISH $2.50
  • EGG $4.30
  • HAWAIIAN $6.20
  • MINI DONUTS 4 FOR $2.00
  • JAM RAP $2.30
The Brickworks (sample menu)
  • Tequila flamed grilled chicken breast $28.50
    • Served on traditional Caesar salad with crusty croutons, shaved parmesan, cos lettuce tossed in a rich caesar dressing topped with a poached egg. Anchovies optional.
  • Vege pasta $26.00
    • Penne pasta tossed in cherry tomatoes, spinach, red onion & capsicums finished with parmesan & basil pesto.
  • Brickworks brekky $22.00
    • Served on a bed of mesclun with chilli, coriander, shallots & fried onions, garlic flakes drizzled with a refreshing vietnamese dressing.
  • Beef nachos $16.50
    • Mild nacho mince served with corn chips, cheese, sour cream & fresh tomato salsa
  • Prawn cocktail $14.00
    • Fresh shrimp tossed in a brandy and rose sauce infused with lemon zest served with rustic crusty bread.
  • Mini cheeseburger $14.50
    • Mini Cheeseburger, prime beef pattie with lettuce, tomato and cheese served with chunky fries & tomato sauce
  • Satay chicken skewers $17.50
    • 6 free range chicken skewers served with a satay dipping sauce on top of beer battered fries
  • Crème brulee $14.50
Wing Wah Takeaway (sample menu)
  • Steak Foo Young $11.50
  • 1 Scoop of Chips $2.30
  • Jam Rap $2.00
  • Honey Chicken Fried Noodles $11.00
  • Prawn Foo Young $13.00
  • Roast Pork Fried Rice $10.00
  • Sweet 'N' Sour Pork $11.50
  • Prawns on Rice $12.00
Cafe Kudos (sample menu)
  • Home Made Muesli $12.50
    • w’ seasonal fruit & natural yoghurt
  • Gluten Free Pancakes $18.50
    • mixed berries w‘ yoghurt
  • Iced Drinks $6.80
    • Iced Coffee, Chai, Chocolate
  • Bagels $8.50
    • w' raspberry jam OR basil pesto and cream cheese
  • Bagels $14.50
    • w' cold smoked salmon and cream cheese
  • Milkshakes $5.60
    • Banana, Raspberry, Chocolate, Strawberry, Lime, Caramel, Vanilla, Spearmint. Thick shakes add $0.50
  • Seasoned Wedges $10.00
    • w’sour cream & sweet chilli
  • BLT $18.50
    • streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato & our own aioli on turkish OR ciabatta, served with fries and green salad
Passengers & Co (sample menu)
  • Avocado Brunch Salsa $18.50
    • Gourmet Salad Greens, Green Pico De Gallo, Feta Cheese, Vincotto, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Poached Egg, Toasted Sourdough
  • Chilli Scrambled Eggs $18.50
    • Marinated Mushrooms, Black Sesame Seeds, House Ricotta, Toasted Ciabatta
  • Acai Bowl $17.50
    • House Granola, Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Coconut Flakes, Cacao Nibs, Bee Pollen, Almond Milk, Toasted Almonds, Seasonal Berries
  • Slow Baked Beans $17.50
    • Spicy Chorizo, Wilted Spinach, House Ricotta, Soft Boiled Egg, Toasted Ciabatta
  • Gluten & Dairy Free Bread / Free Range Egg / House Ricotta / Avocado / House Smoked Tomato Chutney $2.00
  • Extras
  • Eggs on Toast $11.50
    • Eggs cooked your way, House Smoked Tomato Chutney, Toasted Sourdough
  • Braised Beef Brisket $18.50
    • Whipped Cream Cheese, Sautéed Spinach, Poached Egg, Pomegranate Molasses, Pea Shoots, Toasted Sourdough
The China Kitchen (sample menu)
  • Squid and black bean sauce on rice $15
  • Hot and spicy beef Noodle Soup $15
  • Prawn crackers $4
  • Garlic and chilli prawns $21
  • BBQ pork on rice and teriyaki chicken on rice $15
  • Steamed chicken with ginger and spring onion $20
  • Lemon chicken $20
  • Slow cooked pork belly $21
Tasty Pizza (sample menu)
  • Fillet Burger $7.00
    • Fresh Chicken Breast, Mayo, Lettuce
  • Pizza Combo $9.99
    • Small pizza, reg, chips & drink
  • Double Pack $30.00
    • 2 Large pizza 12", dinner box & garlic bread
  • Butter Chicken
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, Marinated Chicken, Red Onion, Spinach, Fresh Tomato, Capsicum, Butter Chicken Sauce
  • Smoked Chicken ‘n’ Brie
    • Mozzarella, Smoked Chicken, Red Onion, Brie, Fresh Avocado, Spicy Plum Sauce
  • Surf ‘n’ Turf
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, BBQ Sirloin Steak, Black Pepper, Shrimps, Red Onion, Capsicum And Tomato, Tangy Sauce
  • Wild Venison
    • Mozzarella,Pizza Sauce,Venison,Capsicum,Olives,Feta, Roasted Pumpkin,Plum Sauce
  • Coppell Street
    • Mozzarella, Pizza Sauce, BBQ Sirloin Steak & Bacon, Mushroom, Tomato, Caramelized Onion, Cracked Pepper & Garlic Butter
Taste of House Souvlaki (sample menu)
  • -Combo: Kebab meal of your choice + fries + can of drink $19.50
  • Mozzarella Cheese $2.00
  • Wedge $4.50
  • Feta Cheese $2.00
  • Open Souvlaki $15
    • Open souvlaki served with hot pita bread and gree salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce in a pizza box
  • Kebab Meal $15
    • Kebab meal served with green salad and T-House's signature sauce of hummus, tomato onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce, rice or couscous on a plastic container
  • Small Souvlaki $8
    • All small souvlaki served with half size of hot pita bread and green salad with T house's signature sauce of hummus, tomato, onion sauce, garlic mayo, organic yoghurt and your choice of chilli sauce
  • Turkish Delight $0.50
Spagalimis (sample menu)
  • Spags Special (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Bacon, pepperoni, sliced onions, freshly sliced tomato and mushrooms
  • Mexican (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Spags own chilli sauce, seasoned topside, red kidney beans, capsicum, topped off with sour cream
  • Cappricciosa (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Bacon, mushrooms, fresh sliced tomato, capsicum, black olives
  • Pepperoni (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Pepperoni nestled between sliced onions and freshly sliced tomato
  • Milano (Sml / Med / Lge) $11 / $15 / $19.5
    • Garlic salami, fresh sliced tomatoes, capsicum, herbs - delicimo
  • Asparago (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Asparagus served with red onion and crumbled feta cheese
  • Smoked Salmon (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Fresh smoked salmon, cream cheese, finished with lemon juice and a sprinkling of chives
  • Mediterranean Lamb (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Lemon and herb marinated lamb on a chutney base, topped with feta and red onions
Cafe Stir (sample menu)
  • Creamy Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti $18.20
    • Bacon, mushroom, onion, cream and garnished with capsicum and parmesan cheese
  • Hawaii Pizza $19.80
    • Tomato paste base with mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato slice and fresh basil and oregano
  • Open Chicken Sandwich
  • Chips Bowl $8.00
    • Served with tomato sauce and aioli sauce
  • Fish & Chips $15.20
    • Served with tomato sauce and aioli sauce
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Served on Ciabatta with mesclun (mixed lettuces) top with Hollandaise sauce
  • Omelets with toast $19.80
  • Tomato Chicken Spaghetti $18.20
    • Chicken, onion, mushroom, capsicum, tomato and cream
Sushi Rice Box (sample menu)
  • Chicken Don
    • Tender chicken bites, deep fried & coated with lightly flavoured soy sauce served on rice
  • -2 Burger deal only $9.00
  • - snack: $9.5
  • -reg: $10.5
  • -Add slice of cheese $0.50
  • Deal 2 $8.00
    • Burger with chips & pop tops drinks
  • - snack: $9.50
  • -Small $7
Taso's Seafood Shop (sample menu)
  • Fish $5.00
  • Bacon and Egg $4.50
  • Plain $3.50
  • Tarakihi $4.00
  • Cheese and Pineapple $4.00
  • Vegetarian $5.00
  • Chicken Satay $5.50
  • RodCod $4.00
Spice 'n' Life Indian Cuisine (sample menu)
  • Chicken Bhuna $19.00
    • A classic Indian recipe. Chicken sautéed in Onions, Tomatoes and a fine selection of Indian Herbs and Spices.
  • Chicken Jalfrezy $19.00
    • Chicken cooked in special paste with red and green capsicum
  • Garden Salad $5.00
    • Garden fresh blend with cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce and onion.
  • Vege Korma $18.00
    • Mixed vegetables cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
  • Punjabi Cholle $17.00
    • Deliciously spicy Chick peas curry a specialty from the North Indian state of Punjab
  • Chicken Biryani $18.50
    • Rice cooked with chicken in masala and various flavoursome spices
  • Traditional Chicken Curry $18.50
    • Traditional Indian Curry flavored with various (nearly 11) Indian spices.
  • Lamb Korma $21.00
    • Tender lamb cooked in a royal gravy enriched with cashew nut paste, fresh cream and subtle taste of spices.
Noodle Union (sample menu)
  • BBQ PORK NOODLES $9.80
    • egg noodles with roast pork tomato and vegetables in Cantonese BBQ sauce
  • GREEN CURRY CHICKEN $9.80
    • thin rice noodles with chicken tomato and vegetables in Thai spicy green curry sauce
  • VEGETARIAN SOY NOODLES $9.00
  • VEGETARIAN SOUP $9.00
  • CHICKEN CHOW MEE $9.80
    • egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce
  • TOM YUM SOUP $9.80
    • thin rice noodles with chicken tomato pineapple and vegetables in Thai hot and sour soup
  • LEMON PRAWNS NOODLES/RICE $12.80
  • CURRY LAKSA SOUP $10.20
    • egg noodles with king prawns chicken crab meat tofu and vegetables in Malaysian style creamy coconut curry soup
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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