The Bower & Urban Corner Cafe in Christchurch Menu

BRUNCH (available till 2pm) BRUNCH (available till 2pm)
  • Fish of the Day $19.00
    • Market fresh fish in a tempura batter or pan fried served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Open Focaccia Sandwich $18.50
    • Tender pieces of chicken breast in a creamy mushroom & tamagan sauce, served on toasted focaccia
  • Steak Sandwich $20.00
    • cooked just the way you like it, served with Aioli, mustard lettuce, tomato, red onion on warm focaccia bread with fries
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, toasted sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
  • Chicken Filo $18.50
    • changes weekly, please check the specials board for the weeks flavor, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Caesar Salad
    • Crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg
  • Vegetarian $15.00
  • Chicken & Bacon $20.00
  • BLAT $18.50
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato on gorgeous Turkish bread served with fries
BURGERS BURGERS
  • All burgers served with fries
  • Bower Burger $22.00
    • 180g, Angus Meat Pattie, streaky bacon, hash-brown, egg, cheddar cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, with house made Aioli & smoky BBQ sauce stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Beef Bruger $20.00
    • 180g. Angus Meat Pattie, crispy bacon, lettuce, red onion, tomato & mustard, house made aioli stacked is a warm toasted bun
  • Chicken Burger $20.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast, cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, streaky bacon, house mayo & aioli stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Kiwi Burger $22.00
    • 180g. Angus meat pattie, egg, beetroot, cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, mustard & house mayo stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Fish Burger $20.00
    • Battered fresh market fish of the day, lashings of home made tartare sauce, gherkin, red onion, cheese, lettuce stacked in a warm toasted bun
  • Garden Burger $20.00
    • Falafel pattie, mushroom, feta, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo & aioli, in a warm toasted bun
  • Extras $2.00 each
    • bacon, egg, mushroom, hash brown, onion rings
PIZZAS PIZZAS
  • Meat Lovers $24.00
    • A meat lovers mix of Verkerks pepperoni, chorizo, ham of salami with mozzarella cheese & topped with a smoky BBQ sauce
  • Apricot Chicken $24.00
    • Smoked chicken, cashew nuts, cream cheese or mozzarella cheese, drizzled with a tangy apricot sauce
  • Chicken, Cranberry & Brie $24.00
    • Creamy brie cheese, smoked chicken & mozzarella, drizzled with a delicious cranberry sauce
  • Chicken & Shrimp $26.00
    • Smoked chicken, shrimps, baby spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, topped with sweet chilli sauce
  • Hawaiian $20.00
    • Classic Hawaiian pizza, tropical delight of ham & pineapple with mozzarella cheese
  • Cheese $18.00
    • cheese, cheese or more cheese
  • Vegetarian $20.00
    • Seasonal roasted veg, baby spinach, mushrooms, feta, mozzarella, drizzled with aioli
  • Motto Carne
    • see over page
  • All our pizzas are hand stretched, with our own homemade pizza sauce, and meats are sourced from Verkerks Butchery
DINNER MENU (available from 4.30) DINNER MENU (available from 4.30)
  • Bower Salad $20.00
    • Our signature salad, Harrisa chicken thigh, tossed with slow roasted seasonal veges & chick peas drizzled with a deep roasted sesame dressing (vegetarian option available)
  • Fish of the Day $23.00
    • Market fresh fish, battered or pan fried served with seafood salad & fries
  • Mushroom Fettuccine $18.00
    • Fettuccine pasta tossed in a flavoursome creamy mushroom sauce
  • add chicken $22.00
  • Chicken Filo $20.00
    • changes weekly, please check the specials board, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
  • Caesar Salad $20.00
    • Chicken, bacon, crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg
  • Creamy Chicken $23.00
    • Sliced breast of chicken, mushrooms, bacon, onion, in a creamy mushroom & white wine sauce, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Rib-eye Steak $32.00
    • 200g. Angus rib-eye, with garlic shrimps, served with salad & fries, choice of mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter
  • Surf & Turf $32.00
    • 200g. Angus Rib-eye, with garlic shrimps, served with salad & fries, choice of mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter
  • Baby Back Ribs Small $28 Large $35
    • Fall off the bone baby back ribs with a kick ass hickory sauce, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Extras $3.00
    • Onion rings, Eggs (2), Mushrooms, Tomato, Hash-browns (2)
KIDS $15 COMBO KIDS $15 COMBO
  • (Meal only, without combo $12.00)
  • Choose a meal, a drink (apple juice, orange juice, chocolate milk, or frizzy) and an ice cream
  • Pizza
    • Hawaiian or cheese
  • Fish Bites
    • served with fried & tomato sauce
  • Chicken Nuggets
    • 6 chicken nuggets, served in a basket with fries & tomato sauce
  • Popcorn Chicken
    • 8 pieces of popcorn chicken, served in a basket with fries
  • Mini Cheese Burger
    • 120g. Angus meat pattie, with lettuce, cheddar cheese & fries
  • Kids Platter
    • cocktail sausages, nuggets, popcorn chicken, seasonal fruit & salad
  • Kids Ice cream Sunday $6.00
  • Spider Drink (fizzy & ice cream) $6.00
KIDS PARTY MENU KIDS PARTY MENU
  • Option 3 $15.00
  • Fresh fruit
  • Option 1 $13.00
  • Fish bites
  • Chicken nuggets
  • Fries
  • Jelly
  • Drink
  • Option 2 $13.00
  • Hawaiian pizza
  • Fries
  • Jelly
  • Drink
  • Fairy Bread
  • Cheerios
  • Fries
  • Jelly
  • Drink
  • Kids party menu must be ordered minimum 3 days in advance, price is per child.
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Chocolate Mousse $12.50
    • A very delicately blended chocolate mousse, served with ice-cream, cream and berries
  • Sticky Date Pudding $12.50
    • Smothered with butterscotch sauce, ice-cream and berries
  • Creme Brulee $12.50
    • Served with ice-cream, cream and berry coulis
  • Chocolate Brownie $12.50
    • Warmed decadent chocolate brownie, served with ice-cream and cream
  • Daily Creation $10.00
    • Please check with our staff for today’s special dessert creation
  • Ice-cream Sundae $8.50
    • Your choice of chocolate, caramel or berry

Nearby Sample Menus

Rangoon Ruby (sample menu)
  • Ameyda Nut $16.00
    • Mild beef curry/stew slow cooked in shallots, garlic & light spices.
  • Yonbadedi $12.50
    • Okra blanched & dressed with garlic oil & soy.
  • Bei Hin Ye $7.50
    • Slow cooked chana dahl with light spices.
  • Ciandi Thoke $12.50
    • Grilled eggplant with sesame seeds, chilli, olive oil, shallots & coriander.
  • Beibyoke $12.00
    • Lightly spiced and sauteed blue peas, sprinkled with crispy shallots.
  • Muddy Mud Cake $10.00
    • For those who need their chocolate fix.
  • Nga Hin $12.00
    • A boneless fillet of fresh fish brazed in fresh tomato, chilli, coriander & tamarind sauce.
  • Shweji Moy $10.00
    • Semolina & coconut milk cake.
Salt On The Pier (sample menu)
  • Chicken or Vegetarian Nachos $18
    • Spicy tomato & bean sauce with your choice of chicken or fresh seasonal vegetables on corn chips with cheese, sour cream, guacamole & sweet chilli sauce
  • Breads & Dips 2 people $12 /Gluten free $14
    • Selection of baked breads and dips
  • Cheesecake of the Day $12.5
    • Homemade New York baked. Ask your waiter about today’s creation.
  • Cheese Board $16
    • Variety of local cheese’s accompanied by a selection of nuts, seasonal & dried fruits .
  • Breads & Dips 4 people $15 / Gluten free $17
    • Selection of baked breads and dips
  • Salt on the Pier Muesli $12
    • A tasty blend of oats, cereals and dried fruits served with yoghurt & berry compote
  • Extras can only be ordered with a main meal $N/A
  • Ham & Cheese Sandwich $4.5
Bombay Butler Sydenham (sample menu)
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
  • Butler's Venison $18.90
    • Mouth watering hundi style dish with Indian whole spices and herbs (medium - hot)
  • Lamb Vindaloo $17.90
    • Goan favourite - hot and spicy curry tossed with hot red chillies tomato and vinegar (hot)
  • Bengali Fish $18.90
    • Decadent seafood curry with hints of turmeric and fenugreek - simply wonderful (mild)
  • Chicken Wrap $12.00
  • Cheese Naan $6.00
  • Chicken Biryani $16.90
    • Blend of tender chicken and fresh basmati rice with seasonal vegetables - mixers choice (medium - hot)
  • Tamarind & Date $3.00
Ristretto (sample menu)
  • with pesto and cream cheese $9.00
  • Bagels:
  • Salad Plate: $15.00
    • Your selection from our freshly made salads with toasted foccacia
  • Children’s size Scrambled eggs on toast $9.00
  • Sides $5.00
    • Eggs (2), Hashbrowns (2), Bacon (2), Herb Sausages (4), Oven Roasted Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Smoked Salmon
  • with jam and cream cheese $8.00
  • with salmon and cream cheese $10.00
  • Scrambled eggs on toast: $12.50
The Lakes Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Flat Bread $9.00
    • Rosemary, garlic and parmesan baked flat bread
  • Poached Eggs on Toast $18.00
    • two eggs on toasted ciabatta, rye or gluten free toast w/ tomato relish
  • Seasoned Wedges $10.00
    • Potato wedges with sweet chilli dipping sauce & sour cream
  • Butter Milk Pancakes $18.50
    • served w/ Canadian maple syrup & your choice of: whipped cream & berry compote, or bacon & banana
  • Panko Chicken $15.00
    • Panko Crumbed chicken Skewers with Katsu dipping sauce
  • Full Breakfast $28.00
    • includes full continental breakfast w/ any main course selection below
  • Akaroa Warmed Smoked Salmon $23.00
    • pickled cucumber & radish, salmon caviar, baby winter herbs, creme fraiche with wasabi
  • Beer battered Fries / Fresh salad greens / Roasted seasonal vegetables $9.00
The Silk Road Food Post (sample menu)
  • Cheese $3.90
  • Mezza $11.20
    • Falafel, saltziki, hummus, tabouli, pita bread served with salad & sauces
  • Lunch Specials
  • Kofta (Beef minced with Egyptian flavour) $10.50
  • Extra Sauces 0.20¢
  • Smoked Chicken $12.00
  • Large $9.50
  • Extra Sauces 0.20¢
Tutto Bene Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Beef Fillet $39.50
    • 300 gram premium fillet; or
  • Grilled to your liking with your choice of: Rosemary & garlic; Mushroom red wine; or Brandy & green pepper jus
  • Scallopine Parmigiana $37.50
    • White veal baked in a light parmesan crust, topped with chargrilled eggplant & a roast capsicum sauce
  • Beans & Olives $10.50
    • Fresh green beans sautéed with garlic, olives & tomato
  • Della Casa $12.50
    • Salad of mixed leaves with tomato, cucumber, grated carrot, red onion, black olives & Italian dressing
  • Gamberoni alla Griglia $21.50
    • Juicy grilled king prawns with parsley, garlic & chilli
  • Risotto Piselli & Zucca One size ~ $24.90
    • Butternut pumpkin & pea risotto finished with mascarpone, crispy sage & pinenuts
  • Wild South Island Venison $39.50
    • Pan-roasted Wild South Island venison loin with spicy venison sausage, served with sweet pumpkin puree and green beans
Oopen Pasta & Grill - Ibis Hotel (sample menu)
  • Fillet of Beef $38.00
    • Grilled angus eye fillet with sweet bread ravioli, beef marrow bon bon, bordelaise sauce, Beetroot Mousse and creamed Spinach
  • Beer Battered Fries $8.50
  • Garden Salad / Chunky Fries $7.00
  • Trio of Pork $33.00
    • Apple tree farmed Pork loin wrapped in streaky Bacon, served on Kumara and Pumpkin mash with spiced Pear puree, Granny Smith and prune compote in Parmesan cup, Carrot and Courgette stack and finished with Pork Mousse and Jus
  • Caponata with Three Cheese Ravioli (V) M $24.50 / L $27.00
    • Tomato, courgettes, eggplant and fresh herbs tossed through fresh pasta and finished with olive oil and basil pesto
  • Rhubarb and Ginger Cheesecake $13.50
    • Delicious rhubarb cheesecake on gingernut base with rhubarb curd and Tuille with Manuka Honey ice cream
  • Garlic Bread (V) $9.50
    • Toasted baguette topped with garlic butter, pesto and Parmesan, served with aged balsamic and olive oil
  • Chilli and Garlic Prawns (GF)(DF) $17.00
    • Marinated prawns with avocado salsa, lemon aioli, lime & coconut
Empire Bar & Izakaya (sample menu)
  • Karrage $16.00
    • Crispy chicken with yurinchi sauce and mayo
  • Steamed corn custard with roast eel and radish $18.00
  • Black sesame panna cotta with pineapple granita and honey $12.00
  • Selection of homemade Ice Cream $10.00
    • Matcha, Adzuki and Yuzu
  • Tempura $18.00
    • Vegetables and seafood with tentsuyu
  • Chicken thigh with spicy tomato sauce $7.00
  • Soba and Miso Cookies $6.00
    • perfect with Sencha
  • Edamame beans $7.00
The Serious Sandwich (sample menu)
  • The Special (B.L.T Pictured) $13.50
  • Grilled Aged Cheddar $13.50
  • Serious Slaw $8.00
  • Serious Fries $6.00
  • Poached Chicken & Slaw $13.50
    • Contains peanuts
  • Porchetta Salsa Verde $13.50
  • The Breakfast Bap $13.50
  • Meatball & Parmesan $13.50
The Naked Baker (sample menu)
  • Work Shout Platter (Small) $37.40
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Slices and Fresh Fruit - For Approx 5 People
  • Savoury Platters $25.50 / $35.50
    • Mixed Savouries including: Mince, Cottage, Chicken, Sausage Rolls, Chilli Roll Bites & Dipping Sauces (Small - 24 piece / Large - 36 piece) (Can be delivered heated or cold for you to heat)
  • Kids Pack $7.20 / $6.70 / $6.20
    • Contains: 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Flavoured Milk (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Club Sandwiches $26.50 / $36.50
    • Small Club Sandwich platter - 16 pieces / Large Club Sandwich platter - 32 pieces
  • Fruit Platters $29.00 / $37.00
    • Small Fruit Platter / Large Fruit platter (Fruit platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices)
  • Sports Pack $11.80 / $11.20 / $10.80
    • Contains: 1 Sports Drink, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Piece of Fruit, 1 Sweet Treat (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Work Shout Platter (Large) $46.20
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Savoury and Sweet Twist Pieces, Scones and Muffins - For Approx 8 People
  • Sushi $47.00
    • Made to order - Only available after 11am
Hummingbird Coffee Cafe (sample menu)
  • tomato and avocado on toasted wholegrain $9.50
  • omelette with 2 fillings served with wholegrain toast $15.50
  • chicken breast and bacon burger $18.50
  • halloumi on toasted focaccia with avocado, fresh chilli and lime $17.50
  • full English, eggs your own way, sausage, bacon, mushroom, potato rosti and tomato $19.50
  • pancakes with maple syrup $11.50
  • 1 corn fritter or potato rosti with avocado salsa and house relish $7.50
  • - bacon, egg and tomato $9.50
Belgian Beer Cafe (sample menu)
  • Kipburger $23.50
    • Chicken Burger w marinated chicken breast, iceberg lettuce and grilled vegetable
  • Gestoofde Rundswangetjes - +Braised Beef Cheeks $32.50
    • W young carrots , truffle mash and red wine jus
  • Vegetarische Pannekoek - Vegetarian Pancake $24.80
    • Savoury pancake crepe filled w roasted eggplant, melting cheese and sliced almonds, w salad greens and lemon yoghurt dressing
  • Parmesan Lamssteak - +Half Lamb Rack $39.80
    • Parmesan and herb crusted half lamb rack w melted kale and roasted onions, rosemary jus
  • Wilde Paddestoelen $16.80
    • Ovenbaked field mushrooms w pesto and parmesan on herb mash with onion marmalade
  • Vis Van de Dag Op Vlaamse Wijze - +Flemish Fish Dish $36.50
    • Sauteed fresh fish w walnut lime butter, baby potatoes, braised spinach and leeks
  • Bowl of Wedges $7.50
  • Fresh steamed mussels w frites and mayonnaise. The traditional dish of Belgium, using Green Shell Mussels sourced from the clear sheltered waters of Marlborough Sounds.
Tommy Taco (sample menu)
  • Chicken Fajita With Red Onions, Garlic & Chilli Packed With Crunchy Lime Slaw, Smoked Corn Salsa & Chiptole Mayo N/A
  • Coffee & Cayenne Rubbed Beef Cheek, Carrot And Beetroot Slaw With Horseradish And Ranch Sauce N/A
  • Sauteed Garlic Mushrooms, With Zingy Coriander & Jalapeno Sauce & Red Cabbage N/A
  • 8 Hour Braised Pork Shoulder, Ranch Dressed Slaw, Crunchy Tortilla Chips With A Chipotle & Lime Sauce N/A
Pegasus Arms Restaurant & Bar (sample menu)
  • Pegasus pancakes $12.00
    • Bacon, banana & maple syrup or berry compote & creme fraiche
  • Pegasus pub steak (GF option) $28.00
    • 250g sirloin with fries and salad and your choice of sauce
  • -with chicken $21.00
  • Crunchy toasted muesli $13.50
    • Homemade, topped with yoghurt fresh fruit salad
  • Sauces: mushroom, garlic butter (GF), red wine jus, or peppercorn
  • Dukkah crusted lamb $28.00
    • Cooked medium rare and served on pumpkin, feta, sundried tomato and caramelized onion tart with fresh salad, gourmet roasted potatoes and harissa mint yoghurt
  • Creamy mushrooms on toast $13.50
    • Garlic mushrooms on toasted french stick with bacon or spinach
  • Eggs benedict $16.50
    • With bacon & hollandaise
The Bower & Urban Corner Cafe

The Bower & Urban Corner Cafe

location

Address

487 New Brighton Road, New Brighton, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8083, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033889138

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , Cafe Food , Italian , New Zealand , Pub Food

features

Features

Takeaway ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  Nightlife ,  Bar ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Disabled Friendly ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
487 New Brighton Road, New Brighton, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8083, New Zealand
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