EAT

    The Menu

    Hand-cut Canterbury steaks, Fiordland venison, stone oven pizzas, and dishes built for sharing.

    Welcome to The Core Bar & Grill, the premier dining destination in the heart of Christchurch Central City. Whether you are joining us for a casual bite or a premium dinner, our chef-curated menu features the finest local ingredients — from Canterbury prime steer to Fiordland venison and fresh NZ King Salmon.

    Entrée

    • Bread & Dips

      Mixtures of fresh breads, homemade hummus, aged balsamic & EVOO. (GFOA)

      $16.50
    • Lamb Rissole

      Grilled spiced lamb served with tzatziki sauce & roquette

      $19.50
    • Coconut Prawn

      Coconut breaded king prawns, lemon dill creme fraiche, lemon, mango & pineapple salsa. (GF)

      $22.00
    • Buttermilk Chicken (GF)

      Chicken thigh marinated in butter milk & spices, sriracha mayo.

      $18.50
    • Tomato & Basil Bruschetta

      Crispy ciabatta, tomatoes, basil, shaved parmesan, aged balsamic & EVOO. (V) (GFOA)

      $17.50

    Mains

    • NZ King Salmon (GF)

      New Zealand salmon fillet, rosti potatoes, green vegetables, lemon dill creme fraiche, mango & pineapple salsa

      $44.50
    • Fiordland Venison (GF)

      Venison medallion, carrot & ginger puree, fondant potato, beans & plum jus

      $46.00
    • Lamb Shoulder for Two (GF)

      35 hours slow cooked oyster shoulder, duck fat agria potatoes, broccoli & almond slaw, red wine jus & mint jelly

      $105.00
    • Prawn & Chorizo Linguine

      Fresh linguine with king prawns, chorizo, chilli garlic, white wine & cream sauce

      $38.00
    • Pork Loin Chop (GF)

      Truffle kumara puree, charred corn on cob, honey roasted carrots, apple & fennel sauce

      $38.00
    • Baby Spinach & Mango Salad (GF)(V)

      Baby spinach, mango, goat cheese, roasted pistachio & peanut toast with honey basil pesto dressing. Add grilled chicken +$9 or king prawns +$14

      $27.50

    From The Grill

    All our steaks, accompaniments and sauces are made with gluten free ingredients

    • Eye Fillet

      200gm Canterbury prime steer. Served with truffle kumara puree, rosti potatoes and portobello mushroom.

      $48.00
    • Ribeye

      300gm Southland prime steer. Served with truffle kumara puree, rosti potatoes and portobello mushroom.

      $52.00
    • Sirloin

      250gm Canterbury angus prime steer. Served with truffle kumara puree, rosti potatoes and portobello mushroom.

      $44.00
    • Ribeye Flintstones

      350gm Canterbury prime steer ribeye on the bone. Served with truffle kumara puree, rosti potatoes and portobello mushroom.

      $52.00
    • Extra Sauces

      Mushroom Sauce, Port Wine Jus, Garlic Butter

      $3.00 each

    Hand Rolled Pizza

    • Margherita (V)

      House-made pizza sauce, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, bocconcini & basil

      $26.50
    • Pepperoni

      House-made pizza sauce, mozzarella, sopressa salami

      $26.50
    • Meat Lovers

      House-made tomato sauce, mozzarella, bacon, salami, chorizo, lamb mince beef & BBQ sauce

      $30.50
    • Hawaiian

      House-made pizza sauce, mozzarella, shaved ham & fresh pineapple

      $26.00
    • Fungi (V)

      House-made pizza sauce, mozzarella, roasted field mushrooms, parmesan & dash of truffle olive oil

      $26.00
    • Salmon

      House-made pizza sauce, mozzarella, baby spinach, house hot smoked salmon, capers & lemon dill creme fraiche

      $29.50
    • Moroccan Lamb

      House-made tomato sauce, mozzarella, moroccan spiced lamb, red onion, roquette & tzatziki sauce

      $28.50
    • Extra Toppings

      Olives, baby spinach, caramelized onion, mushrooms, pineapple, extra cheese

      $3.00 each
    • Extra Meat Toppings

      Ham, bacon, pepperoni, chorizo, smoked salmon, lamb

      $5.00 each

    Burgers

    • Beef Burger with Fries

      100% beef pattie, greens, tomato, swiss cheese, onion jam, pickles, bacon, sriracha aioli. (GFOA $2.50)

      $28.00
    • Chicken Burger with Fries

      Memphis grilled chicken, greens, tomato, swiss cheese, onion jam, pickles, bacon, garlic aioli. (GFOA $2.50)

      $28.00
    • Veggie Burger with Fries

      Grilled halloumi, beetroot relish, greens, tomato, red onions, pickles, sriracha aioli. (GFOA $2.50)

      $28.00

    Sides

    • Straight Fries

      Served with tomato sauce or garlic aioli

      $11.50
    • Curly Fries

      Served with tomato sauce or garlic aioli

      $13.00
    • Broccoli Slaw

      Broccoli, almonds, currants, apple cider vinegar & yogurt dressing

      $15.00
    • Seasonal Vegetables

      Fresh local vegetables tossed in garlic butter & parsley

      $15.00
    • Duck Fat Agria Potatoes

      Duck fat agria potatoes, truffle seasoning, parmesan

      $16.00
    • Roquette Salad

      Roquette, tomatoes, bocconcini cheese with basil and balsamic glaze

      $17.50

    All menu items are prepared in a kitchen that contains gluten, dairy, nuts & seeds. Please inform staff of any allergies.

    GF Gluten Free  | V Vegetarian  | EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil  | GFOA Gluten Free Option Available