The Avonhead Tavern and One Good Horse Restaurant in Christchurch Menu

SNACKS (ALL DAY) SNACKS (ALL DAY)
  • Golden fries $6.0
    • with aioli
  • Seasoned wedges $9.5
    • with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce
  • Cob loaf $9.0
    • with lashings of garlic butter make it cheesy $2.5
  • Prawn twisters $12.0
    • filo wrapped prawns, served with Asian dipping sauce
  • Fried chicken wings $13
    • special spice coating and seasoning
  • Seafood basket $13
    • mussels, fish bites, a crabstick and squid rings. Served with golden fries and tartare sauce
LIGHT BITES & SALADS (12PM TILL 9PM) LIGHT BITES & SALADS (12PM TILL 9PM)
  • Flatbread $12
    • basil pesto, Mozzarella and cheddar
  • Shrimp cocktail $14.5
    • O.G.H classic with crunchy iceberg lettuce, avocado and Marie Rose dressing
  • Soft shell taco $7.5 for one $14.5 for two
    • with marinated chicken or crispy battered fish, avocado and a mango, coriander salsa
  • Salt and paper squid $13
    • flash fried, semolina dusted squid with spiced mayo
  • Roast chicken salad $23.5
    • with pumpkin, feta and roasted cashews
  • Lamb salad $24.5
    • with roasted baby beetroot, green beans and goat’s cheese, finished with balsamic
MEALS (12PM TILL 9PM) MEALS (12PM TILL 9PM)
  • Beer battered fish and chips $19.5
    • today’s fresh fish in a light and crispy batter, served with golden fries and a chunky tartare sauce
  • The filly cheese burger $18.5
    • 100gm beef patty, cheese, bacon, pickle and slaw. Served with golden fries
  • No horsing around burger $23.5
    • crispy falafel patty, swiss cheese, carrot slaw, roast mushroom, hummus and onion rings. Served with Kumara chips
  • The bird cage burger $23.5
    • grilled Cajun chicken breast with streaky bacon and guacamole. Served with golden fries
  • The winna winna chicken dinna burger $23.5
    • crispy chicken, grilled pineapple, streaky bacon and creamy slaw Served with golden fries
  • The Jockey burger $24.5
    • 200gm beef patty, double cheese, double bacon, onions rings, beetroot and a runny egg. Served with golden fries >>
  • Meatlovers pizza $20
    • chorizo, chicken, pepperoni and bacon, finished with our famous barbecue sauce
  • Cranberry and chicken pizza $20
    • chicken, cranberry, roasted cashew nuts and cream cheese Gluten free bases available – add $4.0
  • Loaded nachos $18.5
    • spiced beef, beans, avocado, sour cream, cheese, tomato salsa and jalapeños. Loaded!
  • Chicken parmigiana $23.5
    • crumbed chicken fillet layered with a Napoli sauce, ham and grilled cheese. Served with golden fries and a green salad
  • 200gm rump steak $26.5
    • cooked to your liking and topped with garlic butter, served with a green salad and golden fries
  • Weekend breakfast (11am-3pm) $19.0
    • sausage, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes, crispy bacon, baked Beans
  • Weekend omelette (11am-3pm) $16.0
    • three eggs, ham, cheese and mushroom
PLATTERS (12PM TILL 9PM) PLATTERS (12PM TILL 9PM)
  • The pub platter $35.0
    • fried chicken, prawn twisters, salt & pepper squid, cheerios, corn chips & salsa and seasoned wedges with a selection of dipping sauces
  • The antipasto platter $35.0
    • cured meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, pesto, house-made dips with toasted ciabatta & crackers
DESSERT (12PM TILL 9PM) DESSERT (12PM TILL 9PM)
  • Double chocolate brownie (GF) $12.5
    • served with berry compote and soft serve ice cream
  • Kahlua and caramello cheesecake made on-site with real Caramello $12.5
  • Crunchie ice cream cake $12.5
    • layers of whipped ice cream covered with hokey pokey and a caramel and chocolate sauce

Nearby Sample Menus

  • SPICY PORK $40.00
    • roasted pork (pettitioes) with chilli powder
  • DUCK JUMULUCK $45.00
    • duck strips cooked with fresh vegetables in spicy sauce
  • SPICY PORK & POTATO STEW IN HOT POT $15.00
    • pork backbone with potatoes served in hot pot
  • BIBIMBAB IN HOT POT $15.00
    • consisting of rice, cooked vegetable and beef, mixed with red chilli paste in hot pot
  • BEEF RIB SOUP $15.00
    • soup consisting of beef rib with eggs in hot pot
  • FRIED SQUID $20.00
    • crispy squid with sweet chilli sauce
  • BOILED DUMPLING $14.00
  • BULGOGI $15.00
    • pan broiled beef seasoned with red sauce
  • Mary’s affagato $11.00
    • espresso, tiramisu gelato, biscotti
  • Goose fat roasted $7.00
  • Potato salad $7.00
  • Beets & goats cheese $7.00
  • Iced chocolate parfait $16.00
    • chocolate crumb, plum jelly & merlot meringue
  • Whitestone totara tasty- Oamaru-Otago-New Zealand N/A
    • aged 18-24 months this is a classic strong flavoured vintage cheddar with a crunchy texture and sharp finish. cheddar made the way they made them in the “old days”
  • 4 braised lamb croquettes $ 14.00
    • mint sauce, aioli
  • Crisp apple slaw $7.00
  • Loh Mee (Gravied Noodle) $9.50
    • Boiled egg noodles and rice vermicelli with chicken, roast pork pieces served in Chinese five spiced gravy
  • Beef Brisket on Noodle $9.50
    • Stewed beef briskets and vegetables served on fried egg noodle
  • Hor Fun (Gravied Hor Fun) $9.50
    • Fried flat rice noodles and vermicelli covered in gravy with pork, chicken, prawn, squid and Chinese vegetables
  • Pork and Vegetables $11.00
    • stir fried with your choice of sauce
  • Hot & Sour Pork Leg $10.50
    • Pork leg pieces cooked in hot and sour soup with tofu and a boiled egg served with rice
  • Seafood Fried Rice $11.00
  • Char Beehoon (Fried Beehoon) $9.50
    • Rice vermicelli fried with pork, chicken, prawn, squid, bean sprouts and Chinese vegetables
  • Fried Egg $1.50
  • Fried Lettuce with Bean Curd Sauce $15.00
  • Hot And Sour Chicken On Sizzling Plate $22.00
  • Beef Mince with Eggplant $20.00
  • Chicken with Satay Sauce $22.00
  • Satay Beef on Rice $13.00
  • Kung-Pao Chicken $22.00
  • Pork Mince with Scrambled Eggs $22.00
  • Spring Rolls $7.00
  • Butler's Banquet $30.00 per person
    • For 4 Or More - Poppadoms - Dips / Bhajees - Any 4 curries / Naan and Garlic Naan
  • Palak Paneer $15.90
    • Cubes of Indian style cottage cheese in a spinach sauce with a splash of cream (medium)
  • Green Salad $6.00
    • Crunchy salad mix set on fresh lettuce, served with our mango and ginger dressing.
  • Lamb Vindaloo $17.90
    • Goan favourite - hot and spicy curry tossed with hot red chillies tomato and vinegar (hot)
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $16.90
    • Tender marinated chicken simmered in a masala sauce with tomatoes and fresh chillies - five million English football fans can't be wrong (medium)
  • Bengali Fish $18.90
    • Decadent seafood curry with hints of turmeric and fenugreek - simply wonderful (mild)
  • Vegetable Jaipuri $15.90
    • Variety of fresh vegetables in a creamy masala sauce (medium)
  • Pindi Chana $15.90
    • Chickpeas accompanied with tomatoes, ginger and garlic (medium - hot)
  • Combination Vegetable with Steamed Rice $16.50
    • Mixed Vegetables with chilli and ginger garlic sauce
  • Shanghai Fried Noodles $15.50
    • Fried noodles with seasonal vegetable and Emperor Norman's special Toppings: Beef with (Oyster, spicy, black pepper) sauce
  • Norman's soy beef $18.00
  • San-Xian Noodle Soup $15.50
    • Pork, Shrimp and Bamboo Shoots with noodle in yummy stock soup
  • Fresh Beef and Capsicum, Mushroom, Potato, Onion $16.50
    • with Black Pepper sauce
  • Deep fried wontons (for five) $11.50
  • Spicy beef salad $16.00
  • Shanghai Sheng Jian Bao (for ten) $25.00
    • Shanghainess steam-fried yummy juicy bao zi stuffed with pork and chicken stock soup
  • Vegetarian Peanut Sauce $16.50
    • Stir fried vegetables with chef's special peanut sauce
  • Vegetarian Pad Thai $16.50
    • Traditional Thai rice noodles stir fried with fresh seasonal vegetables and topped with crushed peanut
  • Red Curry Stir Fried with Calamari $20.50
    • (Thai most popular dish) Stir fried calamari in red curry paste with green beans and capsicum topped with kaffir lime leaves and fresh chilli
  • Toong Thong (Golden Money Bags) $9.50
    • Wrapped with mix of prawn, chicken and Thai herbs served with a sweet-sour dipping sauce
  • Pad Prik Sod (Fresh Chilli Stir Fried) $18.50
    • Your choice of tender pieces of Chicken, Beef or Pork stir fried with fresh chilli, garlic and seasonal vegetable
  • Red Curry $18.50
    • Your choice of Chicken, Beef or Pork in a traditional red curry with vegetables and topped with kaffir lime leaves and fresh chilli
  • Pineapple Curry $18.50
    • Tender sliced Beef or Pork is used with pineapple to create the delicate sweet and sour flavours of this Thai curry
  • Massaman Curry $18.50
    • Your choice of Chicken, Beef or Pork in a village style curry, with potato and onion
  • Lamb Shank, Creamy Mash, Caramelised Onion Gravy $28 1 / $35 2
  • Cheese from the Canterbury Cheese Monger with condiments $21.00
  • Akaroa Salmon, Horseradish Cream Cheese, Toast $17.00
  • Chicken Wings $14.00
    • Chilli or BBQ w Sour Cream
  • Pumpkin, Chick Pea & Rocket Salad $9.00
  • Affagato $16.00
    • Shot of C4 coffee, Liqueur of your Choice, Ice Cream
  • Sticky Date Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream $14.00
  • Chicken Breast, Potato Gratin, Bearnaise $29.00
  • Steamed pork and prawn dumplings with crushed peanuts, chili vinegar sauce $16.00
  • Smoked salmon salad with lemon vinaigrette dressing (GF) $18.00
  • Chinese fried chicken with Sriracha mayo, crushed peanuts (GF) $18.00
  • Steamed vegetables $8.00
  • ​Ice cream sundae (GF)​ $10.00
  • ​Sweet and sour pork with capsicum, greens with steamed rice (GF) $25.00
  • Sago pudding with coconut cream, palm syrup, roast almonds (GF)​ $14.00
  • ​Bao bun $2.50
  • Chori Pan $9.00
    • House made chorizo and arepas
  • For one $28.00
    • A selection of different meat cuts: Beef, chorizo and chicken accompanied by your choice of 1 side and 1 sauce
  • Piña Asada $5.00
    • Pineaple slices marinated in a mixture of rum with sugar, cinnamon and other spices and roasted on the grill
  • Prime Rump 300 gr $21.00
    • A lean cut that has lots of flavours, best served medium rare
  • Sirloin 300 gr $28.00
    • A juicy prime cut of Angus Steakgrilled medium rare over the hot coals
  • Ceviche $12.00
    • Market fresh fish marinated in citrus juices with a twist of chilli and coriander
  • Chicken Salad $12.00
    • Market fresh fish marinated in citrus juices with a twist of chilli and coriander
  • Empanadas $10.00
    • 2 Delicious pastry fritters filled with beef or chicken and sauce
  • Ham, Cheese & Tomato $12.00
  • Ham, Cheese, Pineapple $7.80
  • Toasted Sandwich $6.60
    • Choice of any 3 fillings. Cheese, ham, spring onion, tomato, mushroom, pineapple.
  • Muesli $10.50
    • Homemade with berry compote & yogurt
  • Gorilla Burger $17.90
    • Double meat, egg, tomato, lettuce, bacon, cheese, mayo, tomato sauce, hashbrown & coleslaw
  • Bagels $7.00
    • Cream cheese & jam
  • Porridge $8.50
    • Spicy fruit porridge with brown sugar & cream
  • Free Range Egg $0.50
  • -Bacon and aioli sauce with chips $21.00
  • Open Chicken Sandwich
  • Pumpkin Soup $12.00
    • With bacon served with two toast and butter
  • Garlic Mussels Spaghetti $19.20
    • Mussels, onion, mushroom, cream, cheese and garnished with basil
  • Cajun Chicken Salad $19.80
    • Grilled chicken on gourmet salad with honey roasted cashew nuts. Can be gluten free
  • -With green lettuces, tomato $17.50
  • Eggs w Bacon on Focaccia $15.00
  • VG= Vegetarian
  • Meso Platter $32.00/$44.00
    • Selection of cured meats, seafood, cheese, pickled vegetables, nuts and dips. Served with pita bread, focaccia and ciabatta (Serves 2/Serves 3)
  • Classic Caesar $24.00
    • with grilled chicken breast or prawns
  • Chocolate Brownie $13.00
    • Warm triple chocolate brownie served with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge sauce
  • Sides $9.00
    • Seasonal Vegetables
  • Margherita $20.00
    • Sliced tomato, fresh basil and mozzarella
  • Sides $9.00
    • Seasoned Wedges
  • Pescado $27.00
    • Estrella beer battered fresh fish, salad, fries and tartare sauce
  • Lamb Shawarma $24.00
    • Pita pockets of lamb, tomato, cucumber and lettuce, tahini and aioli, Served with chickpea and tomato couscous - Falafel option $22.00
  • Chicken R $8 / L $10
  • Lamb/Chicken $14
  • Combination Lamb & Chicken L $14
  • R= Regular / L= Large
  • Falafel R $8 / L $10
  • Combination Chicken & Falafel L $13
  • Piroshkies
  • Split Peas & Lamb (Gheymeh) $15.00
  • Tuck-ln breakfast with two poached eggs, grilled bacon, homemade hash cakes, local mushrooms, tomato salsa and hollandaise $17.00
  • Slow cooked Canterbury lamb with Down South vegetables mash and jus $20.00
  • Bircher muesli with poached rhubarb, diced coconut, Jordan dates, paw paw , macadamia with bio dynamic yogurt $6.00
  • Steak sandwich with onion jam, crispy bacon wild roquette, hollandaise and fries $17.00
  • Fresh fruit salad with toasted granola and yogurt $5.50
  • Caesar salad with bacon, shaved pecorino, cos, soft poached egg and Caesar dressing with chicken $13.50
  • 'The Floater' beef and pie with pea puree, whipped potato and gravy $10.00
  • Soup of the day with toasted ciabatta $8.00
The Avonhead Tavern and One Good Horse Restaurant

The Avonhead Tavern and One Good Horse Restaurant

location

Address

120 Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8042, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033588960

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Cafe Food , European , Gastropub , Gluten Free , Kiwi , New Zealand , Pizza , Pub Food

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Bar ,  Lunch ,  Kid Friendly ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Cards accepted ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly

Location
120 Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8042, New Zealand