The Happening Bar and Kitchen in Christchurch Menu

ENTREE ENTREE
  • Chicken Liver Pate $ 14.00
    • Crispbread, beetroot puree
  • Our Soup $ 12.50
    • Fresh local bread and butter
  • Salt and Pepper Tiger Prawns $ 17.00
    • Wasabi mayonnaise
  • Hot Butter Cuttle Fish $ 10.00
    • Served with a dressed salad
  • Selection of Artisan Breads and Dips $ 15.50
    • Marinated olives (two to share)
MAIN COURSE MAIN COURSE
  • Crispy Pork Belly $ 28.00
    • Slow roasted pork belly, carrot and cumin purée and mustard potatoes (Choice of one side)
  • Canterbury Rack of Lamb $ 33.50
    • Oven roasted with a rosemary and mint pistachio crust, sweet potato gnocchi (Choice of one side & sauce)
  • Flintstone Steak $ 38.50
    • A premium Canterbury steak cooked to your liking, truffle dressed watercress (Choice of two sides & one sauce)
  • Signature Butter Milk Fried Chicken $ 28.50
    • Chicken marinated in a selection of spices and buttermilk (Choice of one side)
  • Baked Salmon Fillet $ 32.00
    • Akaroa salmon served with stir fried sesame Bok Choi with a Chilli, lime and coriander rice
  • Spanish skewers $ 34.00
    • A selection of meats and seafood
  • Happening Frenchsingha $ 34.50
    • Inspiration of a traditional Portuguese Dish, side of gourmet fries
  • Vegetable puff pastry pie $ 23.50
    • Filled with spiced potatoes and smoked cheddar (Choice of one side)
MAIN MEAL SIDES 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 SAUCES
  • Beer Buttered
  • The Happening Sauce
  • Chimichurri
  • Mushroom

Nearby Sample Menus

Tavern Harewood (sample menu)
  • Steak sandwich $12.00
    • 150g ribeye on focaccia with lettuce, onions, cheese, tomato and egg to top it off
  • Add chicken $3.00
  • Eggs benedict $15.00
    • With a choice of bacon or salmon
  • Lamb burger $15.00
    • The classic (250g) of succulent lamb, stacked with lettuce, onion, beetroot and tomato with fries on the side
  • Baby back ribs $25.00
    • With a speight old dark bbq sauce, coleslaw, criss cut fries and green tomato and jalapeno chutney
  • Vegetarian salad $12.00
    • Our chefs combo of hot treats, honey glazed carrots, spinach and beetroot with toasted pinenuts and feta bound in tarragon mayo
  • The combo $16.00
    • Cheesecake, apple pie and meringue roulade
  • Seafood chowder $10.00
    • A selection of seafood bound in a creamy soup
Burwood Fish & Chips (sample menu)
  • Chips $2.60
  • Squid Rings $1.00
  • Deep fried Mars / Moro $3.40
  • Cod - Crumbed $5.50
  • Cod - Battered $5.30
  • Patties - Corn & Bacon $2.60
  • Battered Sausages $2.50
  • Donuts - Jam $2.50
Hornby Chinese Takeaways (sample menu)
  • Chicken satay sauce on fried rice $12.00
  • Crispy skin chicken (half) with vege / Chicken with lemon sauce / Chicken spring onion with ginger / Chicken with chilli sauce $12.00
  • Double Meat / Fish burger / Bacon & Egg / Cheese & Pineapple $4.90
  • Roast pork vegetable chow mein $11.00
  • Crab stick $1.50
  • Roas pork fried rice / Roast pork fried noodles $10.50
  • Combination fried rice / Combination fried noodles / Combination chow mein(gravy) $12.00
  • Chips / Fish $2.40
Valley Inn Tavern (sample menu)
  • Rosewater Meringues $10.00
    • Rosewater meringues served with cream and berry compote
  • Affogato $14.00
    • Vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso coffee and a shot of liqueur. From the following selection; Galliano Amaretto, Kahlua, Baileys, Cointreau or Yellow Galliano (vanilla liqueur)
  • Fish and Chips $22.00
    • Fresh market fish battered or crumbed, served with tartare sauce, fries and salad
  • Scallops in Bacon $20.00
    • Our famous pan seared scallops wrapped in bacon served on a bed of crispy potatoes and spinach topped with hollandaise sauce
  • Daily Roast $20.00
    • See today's specials board or ask your wait staff for today’s selection, served with roast potatoes, and vegetables with Hollandaise sauce
  • Chicken Satay Skewers $16.00
    • Grilled chicken skewers with rich satay sauce and cucumber salad
  • Bacon $6.00
  • Hash Browns (x2) $4.00
Tomi Japanese Restaurant (sample menu)
  • Crispy Chicken with rice $18.00
    • Fried crispy chicken with japanese brown sauce & mayo served with salad
  • Vege Roll (V) $10.50
    • 8pc
  • Teriyaki Salmon Bento Box $25.80
    • Grilled fresh salmon with teriyaki sauce
  • Pork Miso Katsu Bento Box $20.80
    • Deep fried pork cutlet with sweet miso sauce
  • Chef´s Sashimi Platter $18.50
    • 12 pcs
  • Salmon Roll $12.00
    • 8pc
  • Karage Chickeb Box $20.80
    • Fried chicken thigh marinated in ginger & soy base sauce
  • Salmon Nigiri $5.00
    • 2pcs
Tuk Tuk Takeaway (sample menu)
  • 26. Spicy Red Curry
  • 11.Homemade Peanut Sauce
    • Served with rice , stir fried with chef’s selected vegetables
  • 4. Chicken Satay (4 pieces) $10
    • grilled skewered marinated chicken with our Satay sauce on top
  • Crispy Chicken $18.50
  • Black Tiger Prawns (4 Pieces) added to your order $6
  • Black Tiger Prawns (7 pieces) $18
  • Combination Meat $16.50
  • Steamed Rice Per Portion $3
The Naked Baker (sample menu)
  • Sports Pack
    • 1 Sports Drink, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Piece of Fruit, 1 Sweet Treat
  • Small Platter $24.50
    • 24 pieces
  • Small Platter $29.50
  • -Savoury Ham and Onion
  • Fruits platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices
  • French Breakfast / Morning Tea Platter $55
    • Regular croissants, ham & cheese croissants, custard & fruit danish and chocolate croissants. Feeds 10 people. Supplied with: Jam, Cream, Butter & Napkins
  • -21+ $10.80 pp
  • Large Platter $39.50
Procope Coffee House (sample menu)
  • Fresh Fruit Salad & Toasted Granola (P) $12.00
  • Poached or Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Toast $17.00
  • Gluten Free Bread / Hollandaise Sauce $2.00
  • Brunch B.A.T. $17.00
    • Bacon, avocado & roasted tomato on turkish bread
  • Toast of Fruit Toas $5.00
    • Choice of spreads
  • Our eggs are local & free range. Our bacon is Freedom Farms from local butcher Peter Timbs
  • Bacon & Egg Bagel $15.00
  • Porridge
Duo Dining Room and Bar (sample menu)
  • Sticky pork belly bao buns, topped with crushed chili peanuts (2 buns) $14.00
  • ​Mongolian stir-fry lamb with cumin, chili, served with steamed buns or steamed rice (GF) $28.00
  • ​Katsu chicken burger with Korean BBQ sauce served with French fries $21.00
  • ​Crispy eggplant, fragrant Sichuan sticky sauce, pickled ginger (VG&GF)​ $16.00
  • ​Sweet and sour pork with capsicum, greens with steamed rice (GF) $25.00
  • Smoked salmon salad with lemon vinaigrette dressing (GF) $18.00
  • Steamed pork and prawn dumplings with crushed peanuts, chili vinegar sauce $16.00
  • ​Duck confit and orange salad, with citrus dressing (GF) $20.00
Pita Pit (sample menu)
  • Extra Dip $1.00
  • Chicken Caesar Pita $11.5 Reg / $9.5 Petita
  • Super Vege (3 Fillings) $4.00
  • Marmite Mania $4.00
  • Signature Mix $10.00 per head
  • Roast Beef Pita $10.9 Reg / $8.9 Petita
  • Cookie Fix $2.00
  • Signature Kids $5.00 per head
Tutto Bene Restaurant (sample menu)
  • T-Bone $39.50
    • 500 gram classic T-Bone (what more can we say)
  • Penne Napolitana $19.50
    • Penne sauteed with fresh tomato and basil
  • Scallopine Parmigiana $37.50
    • White veal baked in a light parmesan crust, topped with chargrilled eggplant & a roast capsicum sauce
  • NZ’s finest beef, aged for a minimum of 28 days ~ Supplied by Traiteur of Merivale ~ All our steaks are served with creamy potato gratin & chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables
  • Beans & Olives $10.50
    • Fresh green beans sautéed with garlic, olives & tomato
  • Antipasto Misto $35.50
    • The classic way to start your Tutto Bene dining experience. Italian & local delicacies: prosciutto, mortadella & salami; smoked salmon & white anchovies; boccocini; marinated olives, artichokes, Mediterranean vegetables; and tapenade & pesto. Served with Tutto Bene grissini, ciabatta & focaccia
  • Polenta Chips $10.50
    • Crispy, soft-centred golden polenta chips served with our classic aioli
  • Bruschetta con Burrata e Prosciutto $19.50
    • Toasted focaccia topped with Tutto Bene burrata, basil pesto and crispy prosciutto
Kebab Palace (sample menu)
  • -Beef
  • - Mixed
  • Lamb, Beef, Chicken $4.00 each
  • Large $13.00
  • - Falafel
  • Medium $11.00
  • Available on Pita Bread
  • Pita Bread $1.50
Sushi Kim (sample menu)
  • Special Family Pack/Any Large Sushi 3 for $20.90
  • Prawn & Koroket $7.90
  • Special Bento $10.50
  • Platter/medium $35.00
  • Salmon Nigiri $7.90
  • Sakura Bento $10.50
  • Nicy & Spicy $7.90
  • Platter/big $45.00
The Naked Baker (sample menu)
  • Sandwiches (Healthy Choice) $31.00 / $42.00
    • Small platter / Large platter
  • Club Sandwiches $26.50 / $36.50
    • Small Club Sandwich platter - 16 pieces / Large Club Sandwich platter - 32 pieces
  • Cracker & Dip Platters $35.50 / $47.50
    • Carrot & Celery Sticks, Pickled Onions, Gherkins, Tomato, Ham, Salami & 2 types of Crackers. Includes: Cream Cheese & Chili Dip (Small / Large)
  • Work Shout Platter (Small) $37.40
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Slices and Fresh Fruit - For Approx 5 People
  • Average Joe Pack $9.00 / $8.50 / $8.00
    • Contains: 1 Can of Drink, 1 Sandwich Pack, 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Piece of Fruit (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Morning / Afternoon Tea Platters $29.80 / $39.80
    • Assorted Muffins and Scones cut into bite sizes. Includes butter sachets (Small Platter - 24 piece / Large Platter - 36 piece)
  • Kids Pack $7.20 / $6.70 / $6.20
    • Contains: 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Flavoured Milk (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Fruit Platters $29.00 / $37.00
    • Small Fruit Platter / Large Fruit platter (Fruit platter prices are approximate and subject to current fruit prices)
Shamiana Cuisines of India (sample menu)
  • CHICKEN KORMA $10.00
  • VEG. PAKORA (3 pieces) $ 2.50
  • Green Pea & Paneer Curry $8.00
  • Aloo Paratha $0.00
  • Tikka Wrap $6.00
  • Rojan Josh (with rice) $10.00
  • Chicken Tikka Masala $10.00
  • VEG. KORMA $7.00
The Happening Bar and Kitchen

The Happening Bar and Kitchen

location

Address

165 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

032619114

email

Email

thehappening@outlook.co.nz

clock

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 range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Bar , European , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Wine and Beer ,  Groups ,  Bar Scene ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Full Bar

Location
165 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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