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

She Universe Cafe (sample menu)
  • Irish Cream
    • Baileys Caramel
  • Cacao beans, cacao butter, single origin chocolate, chocolate fondue, chocolate thins, chocolate moments, seasonal truffles and tasting notes for a true chocolate appreciation.
  • 4 for $10.00
  • Sticky Date Pudding
  • Chocolate Lover's Sharing Platter - The Chocolate Journey $27.90
    • Journey through the evolution of chocolate with tastings from the cacao bean to the finest truffles. Cacao beans, cacao butter, single origin chocolate, chocolate fondue, chocolate thins, chocolate moments, seasonal truffles and tasting notes for a true chocolate appreciation.
  • Mixed salad with chocolate trail mix and balsamic dressing $7.80
  • Bread & Dips $16.50
    • Crusty warm breads with three house dips, whole roasted garlic and cashew, cacao and walnut butter. - Extra bread $6.00
  • - Add prawns $7.00
Kinji Japanese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Flying Fish Roe (tobiko) $6
  • King Prawn Tempura (6pcs) with Dipping Sauce $20
  • Tempura Combination $20
    • 2pcs Prawn, 3pcs Fish, 6pcs Veges
  • Tuna $9
  • Venison Tataki (Lightly Smoky Grill) $18
    • with Ponzu Citrus Soy
  • Groper & Fresh Shiitake Mushroom Tempura $18
  • Scampi(#1x2pcs) Sashimi $30
    • head → miso soup
  • Deep Fried Fish Wing $6
Theo's (sample menu)
  • Spring roll $2.50
  • SCALLOP MEAL $19.50
    • scallops (6), chips, salad, tartare sauce, lemon
  • Potato fritter $1.50
  • FISH MEAL $10.50
    • fish, chips, sauce, lemon
  • FAMILY PACK $29.50
    • 5 Fish, 2 Chips, 2 Hot Dogs, 2 Donuts, 1 salad
  • Tempura prawns $1.80
  • Curry roll $2.50
  • Chips - Large $3.80
Ilex Cafe (sample menu)
  • Chicken pretzel roll with garlic aioli, soft weens, cheese and cucumber $9.00
  • Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00
  • Cured local bacon, poached eggs, rosti, confit tomatoes, smoked Portobello, hollandaise and soft herbs $22.00
  • Toasted muesli, yogurt and poached fruits $8.00
  • Ouinoa falafel wrap with hummus, smoked yogurt, cucumber, lettuce and tomato salsa $9.00
  • Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
  • Local beef and Kapiti cheddar pie with tomato relish served with salad greens, hazelnuts, currants and radish $9.00
  • Kids 'fish and chips' with sustainable snapper, fries, salad and Watties sauce $9.00
Charcoal BBQ (sample menu)
  • Chicken heart $1.50
  • Scones $1.00
  • Mixed Seaweed Salad $5.50
  • Cold beef tendon $6.80
  • Handmade Meat ball $8.00
  • Extra egg $0.50
  • Spiced Pork Leg $6.80
  • Beancurd jelly with syrup $4.00
Hillview Fish Supply (sample menu)
  • Battered Mushroom (Doz) $ 6.00
  • Hot Dog or Battered Sausage $2.00
  • Chicken $4.40
  • Onion Rings (Doz) $6.00
  • Crumbed Blue Cod Fillet $6.50
  • Chips - ½ Scoops. $1.50
  • Hawaiian (Pineapple & Chow Chow) $4.80
  • Tomato $2.50
The Rockpool (sample menu)
  • ANGUS RUMP STEAK SPECIAL $20.00
    • 250gm Angus steak, cooked just the way you like it, served with salad and fries or seasonal vegetables
  • Mushroom, gravy, pepper sauce, garlic butter $3.00
  • ANTIPASTI PLATTER $32.00
  • Cream cheese and salmon $10.00
  • add sauce $3.00
  • FISH BURGER
  • ROCKPOOL PANCAKES
  • CRISPY SKIN SALMON $25.00
    • 250gm salmon fillet served with salad of the day and hollandaise sauce
Craythorne's Public House (sample menu)
  • Fries (GF) $6.00
    • With aioli
  • Steak Sandwich $17.50
    • 200gm sirloin with salad greens, beetroot relish and crispy onion rings in artisan bread, served with fries
  • Quesadilla $8.00
    • Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
  • Roast of the Day $15.00
    • (GF available) Ask your server about today’s roast
  • Beer Battered Fish of the Day $15.50
    • With fries, chop salad and house made tartare sauce
  • Beef Short Rib (GF) $15.50
    • Slow cooked beef short rib with roast gourmet potatoes and slaw
  • Seafood Chowder $12.50
    • With artisan soup roll
  • Caesar Salad $15.50
    • (GF available) Streaky bacon, toasted croutons, caesar dressing, cos lettuce, oregano shaved parmesan and anchovies (optional)(Add Chicken $4.00)
Brigittes Restaurant and Bar (sample menu)
  • Soup of the Day $16.00
    • See the blackboard or ask your server for details
  • Eggs Benedict $19.50
    • Choice of bacon or cold smoked salmon with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on house-made focaccia
  • Brigettes Beef Burger $21.50
    • 180g house made beef patty with lettuce, tomato, bacon, red onion jam served in a toasted Turkish bun with waffle fries and aioli
  • Oven Baked Salmon $26.50
    • Served with creamy kumara mash, sauteed spinach, candied baby carrots and Bearnaise sauce
  • Smoked Salmon $7.50
  • Duck Liver Parfait $18.00
    • Brigettes house-made parfait and served with fig & apple chutney and grilled ciabatta
  • Mushrooms $5.00
  • Toasties $11.00
    • Ham, cheese and tomato; or Spinach, mushroom and caramelised onion; or Chicken, cranberry and brie; Served on house-made vienna or multigrain bread
The Beach Bar (sample menu)
  • Eggs on toast $16.5
    • with bacon or hot smoked salmon
  • House smoked salmon $15.5
    • with horseradish cream, smoked beetroot puree & crispy capers
  • Egg on toast $6
  • Rosemary & chilli marinated olives $9.5
  • Goat’s cheese & caramelised onion tart $24.5
    • with courgette, smoked beetroot puree & candied walnuts
  • Rasher of bacon $2.5
  • Add $5
    • Potato scone, house bread, roast tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, sausages or hot smoked salmon
  • Prawn, chorizo & green pea risotto $26.5
    • with shaved parmesan
Bao Bar (sample menu)
  • Fried Tofu $5.50
    • Vietnamese tamarind sauce
  • Beef Baoce $13.50
    • A plate of rice served with: Slow cooked beef, Bok choy, Mushroom, Spiced corned egg
  • Bao Tasting Plate $28.00
  • Baoce Combo $21.50
    • Your choce of Baoce + Fries + Soft drinks/Coffee/Tea
  • Beef Baorrito $11.50
    • A Chinese handmade crepe wrapped with: Braised beef, Lettuce, Tomato relish, Cheddar cheese, Golden cracker
  • Add ice cream $2.00
  • Spiced corned egg $2.50
  • Beef Baoger $7.50
    • A steamed bun stuffed with: Braised beef, Lettuce, Tomato, BBQ sauce
Bully Hayes Restaurant Bar (sample menu)
  • With grilled 200g aged Beef Rib-eye Fillet $13.00
  • Steamed Marlborough Mussel Bowl G $17.80/ $26.80
    • Premium green lip mussels steamed in white wine & cream with fresh herbs. Served with grilled pumpernickel bread to mop up the juices (500g/ 1kg)
  • With Hot Smoked Akaroa Salmon $10.00
  • Toast & Preserves $8.90
    • Selection of brioche, ciabatta & country grain breads. Toasted & served with butter, manuka honey & Bully’s homemade berry conserve
  • Akaroa Sea Run Salmon G $29.80
    • Skin fried 180g salmon fillet served over a Jamaican style coconut rundown. Sautéed seafood with aromatic spices, gourmet potatoes and peas in a coconut and seafood reduced sauce
  • Roasted Tomatoes[2] $5.00
  • With a Breast of house Smoked Chicken $9.50
  • With Hot Smoked Akaroa Salmon $10.00
Cave Rock Sumner Bar (sample menu)
  • Big breakfast $20.00
    • Sausages, bacon, eggs, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato & a side of toast
  • Eggs benedict $16.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, streaky bacon and poached eggs topped with hollandaise
  • Vegetarian breakfast $16.00
    • Eggs, spinach, mushroom, hash brown, grilled tomato & toast
  • Omelette $16.00
    • Freshly made to order with a choice of three fillings- mushroom, ham cheese, spinach, onion, tomato.
  • Breakfast stack $15.00
    • Hash Browns, grilled tomato, bacon & eggs
  • Eggs florentine $14.00
    • Hot buttered english muffins, poached eggs with creamed spinach and hollandaise sauce
Hard Wok (sample menu)
  • Pork & wonton soup $9.00
  • Thai Chicken & Peanut Sauce $11.90/$12.90
  • Combination Chow Mein $11.90/$12.90
  • Sweet & Sour Pork $11.90/$12.90
  • Seafood Supreme Chow Mein $11.90/$12.90
  • Cheesecake (boysenberry & strawberry $3.50
  • BBQ Pork on Vegetables $11.90/$12.90
  • Wontons $5.00/$9.00
    • with sweet & sour sauce (1/2 dozen/dozen)
Subway (sample menu)
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
  • Subway Club N/A
  • Avocado Toasties N/A
  • Thousand Island N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Beetroot N/A
  • Pork Riblet N/A
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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