Address
165 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
The Happening Bar and Kitchen in Christchurch Menu
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ENTREE-
Chicken Liver Pate $ 14.00
- Crispbread, beetroot puree
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Our Soup $ 12.50
- Fresh local bread and butter
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Salt and Pepper Tiger Prawns $ 17.00
- Wasabi mayonnaise
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Hot Butter Cuttle Fish $ 10.00
- Served with a dressed salad
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Selection of Artisan Breads and Dips $ 15.50
- Marinated olives (two to share)
MAIN COURSE-
Crispy Pork Belly $ 28.00
- Slow roasted pork belly, carrot and cumin purée and mustard potatoes (Choice of one side)
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Canterbury Rack of Lamb $ 33.50
- Oven roasted with a rosemary and mint pistachio crust, sweet potato gnocchi (Choice of one side & sauce)
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Flintstone Steak $ 38.50
- A premium Canterbury steak cooked to your liking, truffle dressed watercress (Choice of two sides & one sauce)
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Signature Butter Milk Fried Chicken $ 28.50
- Chicken marinated in a selection of spices and buttermilk (Choice of one side)
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Baked Salmon Fillet $ 32.00
- Akaroa salmon served with stir fried sesame Bok Choi with a Chilli, lime and coriander rice
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Spanish skewers $ 34.00
- A selection of meats and seafood
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Happening Frenchsingha $ 34.50
- Inspiration of a traditional Portuguese Dish, side of gourmet fries
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Vegetable puff pastry pie $ 23.50
- Filled with spiced potatoes and smoked cheddar (Choice of one side)
MAIN MEAL SIDES- Hot Butter Cuttle Fish
- Filo Prawn Twisters
- Beer Battered Fries
- Gourmet Fries
- Garlic Focaccia Bread
- Mashed Potato
- Seasonal Vegetables
- Spring Rolls
SAUCES- Beer Buttered
- The Happening Sauce
- Chimichurri
- Mushroom
Nearby Sample Menus
- Green shell Mussels marinated in green harissa, capers, shallots, preserved lemon $12.00
- Couscous Royale "Beef and Merquez Sausage" $18.00
- Spanish famous paella (seafood and vegetables) $19.00
- Orange Almond Cake $7.90
- Simo's warm marinated olives $7.50
- Tiramlsu Cake $7.90
- Jewelled Couscous Salad with orange & cinnamon Med $7.50 Large $10.00
- Berber couscous (vegetarian) $ 17.00
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Legendary Lamb Shanks $25.50/ $29.99
- Slide-off-the-bone Canterbury lamb shanks braised in fresh garlic, tomato, and red wine sauce, served over fragrant jasmine rice and a medley of fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables. DF GF (R/ G)
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Costas Calamari $14.99
- Succulent calamari crumbed with our delicious semolina blend and topped with imported Greek oregano flakes, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and sundried tomato ‘n herb mayonnaise.
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Grilled Canterbury Lamb $25.50/ $29.99
- Export quality Canterbury lamb marinated with Costas® traditional herbs ‘n spices and cooked to tender perfection.(R/ G)
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The Fisherman's Catch $28.50
- Fresh-off-the-boat fish of the day, lightly pan-fried and served with fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables and garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes, finished with a rich roasted lemon cream sauce. GF
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Mamma's Moussaka $27.99
- Baked layers of herb crusted agria potato, fresh eggplant and rich mince sauce, topped with creamy béchamel and sprinkled with imported Kefalograviera cheese, served with a side of fresh garden salad.
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Flaming Saganaki $11.99
- Feel the heat of wild flames as your server pours Metaxa. Brandy over imported Greek Cheese and immediately flambés it before your eyes. V GF
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Fresco Lemonato Chicken $23.99/ $28.99
- Succulent 100% char-grilled chicken breast topped with Costas® zesty lemon herb sauce, served on a bed of baby spinach ‘n jasmine rice and fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables. DF GF (R/ G)
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Mountain Tea Smoked Pork Cutlets $33.99
- Tender pork cutlets smoked with Greek mountain tea, char-grilled and glazed with red wine syrup, served with fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables on a bed of garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes, topped with sweet chunky fruit chutney. DF GF
- Steak tomato on rice $12.00
- Lemon Blue Cod $13.50
- Prawn on noodles $13.50
- Vegetarian on Noodles $11.00
- Steak mushroom on rice $12.00
- Meats $4.50
- Chinese Beef $18.00
- Chicken with Black Bean Sauce $12.50
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Ribeye Steak $28.00
- 200grm Angus ribeye, choice of, mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter, served with seasonal salad & fries
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Bower Burger $22.00
- 180grm, 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
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Option 3 $15.00
- Fresh Fruit / Fairy Bread / Cheerios / Fries / Jelly / Drink
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Mushroom Fettuccine $18.00
- Fettuccine pasta tossed in a flavorsome creamy mushroom sauce - Add chicken $22.00
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Fish of the Day $19.00
- Market fresh fish in a tempura batter or pan fried served with seasonal salad & fries.
- All our pizzas are hand stretched, with our own homemade pizza sauce, and meats are sourced from Verkerks Buchery
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Garden Burger $20.00
- Falafel pattie, mushroom, feta, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo & aioli in a warm toasted bun
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Caesar Salad
- Crispy cos lettuce drizzled in a Caesar dressing, topped with croutons & a poached egg
- Chicken $4.40
- Bacon $3.40
- Steak $3.50
- Egg $2.50
- Tomato $3.40
- Beetroot $3.40
- Chicken Nuggets 1/2 doz $3.80
- Vegetarian $4.40
- Caesar salad - add chicken $4.00 $10.00
- Soup of the day $15.00
- French toasted banana bread with maple mousse and berries $15.00
- Mince on toast w a poached egg $16.00
- Creamy Pumpkin $15.00
- Granola with natural yoghurt and berries $9.00
- Toast w selection of jams $5.80
- Eggs Benedict $16.50
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Nachos $ 10.00
- Beef & bean minced with sour cream and sweet chilli
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Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
- 3 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
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Oak bread $ 9.00
- With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
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Chips $ 5.00
- With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
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Farmhouse wedges $ 8.00
- With cheese, bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli
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Toasted Sandwiches $ 5.00
- Bacon & Egg
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Toasted Sandwiches $ 4.00
- 2 fillings (Cheese, Ham, Onion, Tomato, Pineapple)
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Garlic bread $ 8.00
- With either Homemade aioli, relish, garlic butter or gravy (Choose 2)
- Ceasar salad with bacon, garlic herb croutons, cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing and soft boiled egg. Choose beetroot cured salmon or lemon and thyme chicken tenderloins. D/F avail. G/F avail. $34.50
- Chicken liver parfait with whb pickles, caramelised onion and thyme jam, toasted baguette. G/F avail. $15.00
- Crispy fried heritage beetroot cubes with blue cheese sour cream dip and truffle salt. G/F. V $12.50
- Steak sandwich with rocket, cheese croquette and smashed potatoes $14.00
- Chicken supreme $31.00
- "Anti-cheese platter" of baked banana cheesecake with chocolate pate, biscotti and salty sweet pecan nuts. $14.00
- Sauted greens with herb and feta crumbs and truffled pomme puree. G/F n/a
- Poached egg on toast w/ choice of hash brown or bacon. (G/F avail) $8.00
- SCALLOPS 6 FOR $9.00
- BLUFF OYSTERS EACH $2.50
- PINEAPPLE RINGS $1.50
- SAUSAGE $1.50
- SPRING ROLLS $2.80
- CURRY ROLLS $2.80
- JAM RAPS $2.00
- FISH BITES 3 FOR $1.00
- Toast and Home-Made Preserves $8.50
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Toasted Muesli $11.50
- served with fresh seasonal fruit, yoghurt and berry coulis
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Open Steak Sandwich $18.00
- served with tomato, cheese, onions and salad greens, on toasted ciabatta with a side of fries
- Mini Chicken Salad $9.50
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Bowl of Fries $7.00
- served with aioli
- (A) Bacon $17.50
- (B) Salmon $18.50
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Creamy Mushrooms $12.80
- served on ciabatta
- Large $33.00
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Chicken, Cranberry & Brie
- Lashings of smoked chicken on a cranberry base and topped with brie and rosemary. A Winnie's favourite.
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Vegetali
- Basil pesto, mushroom, broccoli, green beans, sundried tomatoes, roast pumpkin, kumara, feta, thyme, garlic, red onion and topped with garlic aïoli
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Carbonara $18.00
- Bacon, mushroom and onions sauteed in a cream white wine sauce and fettuccine.
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Scallop and Bacon $18.00
- Scallops and bacon tossed in a chilli and lime sauce and served with spaghetti
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Jalapeno Bites $12.00
- A perfect blend of jalapeños and cream chesse encased in a golden panko-crumbed shell.
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Margarita $18 Med / $21 Lge
- Tomato base, basil, mozzarella, garlic and fresh tomato
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Honey Beef
- Honey BBQ beef, bacon, pepperoni and chorizo topped with a horseradish aïoli and garlic
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Mexican Pulled Pork Burger $22.70
- Pulled mild adobo braised pork shoulder with corn salsa, salad garnish and chipotle aioli in a grilled brioche bun
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Bacon & Banana Pancakes $18.20
- Light Pancakes served with caramelised banana & crispy bacon topped with maple syrup
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Spiced Pork filled Conchiglioni Pasta Shells $27.50
- Spiced pulled pork baked in pasta sea shells and served with an arugula, mizuna and apple salad, sweet pork jus and finished with shaved parmesan
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Eggs Benedict $18.00
- Poached eggs on a toasted English muffin with avocado & hollandaise sauce with Crispy Bacon
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Vegetarian Linguine V $24.50
- Sautee courgettes, aubergine, garlic and olives tossed with linguine and finished with cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, olive oil and butter topped with shaved parmesan
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Eggs Benedict $18.80
- Poached eggs on a toasted English muffin with avocado & hollandaise sauce with Smoked Salmon
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Passionfruit Crème Brulee [G] $14.50
- Classic brulee, caramelised and served with a raspberry macaroon and blood orange & cranberry sorbet
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Garlic Prawn Gazpacho G $28.50
- Sautéed garlic prawns, chilled and served in a lightly spiced cold tomato and cucumber soup finished with avocado pieces, tomato & cucumber salsa and garlic bruschetta
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Roasted Eggplant & Salsa Verde $8.00 / $13.00
- Locally grown organic eggplant roasted until tender and then topped with a piquant salsa verde, served with house-made slaw and Chow-Chow (Without / With Salad)
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Decadent Chocolate, Coffee & Raspberry Tart $6.00
- Less is more with this decadent favorite, served with berry coulis and creme fraiche'
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Banbury Cake $6.00
- Made to an age old family recipe, flaky frosted puff pastry encasing a sweetmeat filling of fruits and spices
- Deep Dish Apple Pie with Ice-Cream $6.00
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Rice Crackle $4.00
- A perennial favorite of young and old alike!!
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Filled Mini Croissants $5.00/each
- Served warm or straight from the cabinet, an ideal nibble as you go about your day
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Scones / Scrolls / Danish $5.00
- Changing Daily - served with butter
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Muffins $5.00
- Changing daily, light and fluffy packed with real fruit
- Toasties $3.50
- Fish Bites & fries $7.00
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Wedges $7.00
- Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli & Oil
- Nachos & Sour Cream $6.50
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Basket fries $4.50
- w Tom sauce or aioli
- Chicken Nugget & fries $7.00
- Seafood Basket $12.50
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Pacific Oysters
- natural or beer battered
- Add chicken $7.50
- Dozen $30.00
- Fries & aioli $10.00
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Fish & Chips $26.50
- Fresh market fish with Cassels and Sons Pilsner batter, salad, fries & tartare sauce
- Add chicken $7.50
- Wood-fired flatbread with sweet chili, garlic butter & cheese $15.50
- Cassels chicken strips marinated in yoghurt & cajun spices served with Kaitaia Fire mayonnaise $14.50
The Happening Bar and Kitchen
Phone
032619114
Opened hours
Friday 11:30am–2:30pm, 5:30pm–1am
Saturday 11:30am–1am
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11:30am–2:30pm, 5:30–10:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am–2:30pm, 5:30–10:30pm
Thursday 11:30am–2:30pm, 5:30–10:30pm
Price
$10 - $20
Type
None
Service
Table Service
Cuisine
Bar , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian
Features
Mastercard , Visa , Romantic , Wheelchair accessible , Business meetings , Reservations , Waitstaff , Wine and Beer , Groups , Bar Scene , Seating , Highchairs Available , Serves Alcohol , Full Bar
165 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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