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.

GFGluten Free  | VVegetarian  | EVOOExtra Virgin Olive Oil  | GFOA Gluten Free Option Available