On a quick overnighter in Christchurch we were looking for an early dinner. We could have had a generic hotel dinner or a choice of quite a few “pub” restaurants nearby, but on seeing the fireplace and the menu I wouldn’t be swayed. I’m so glad we tried it. We ended up sharing a chicken liver pate which was very tasty. The portion size was a little small with a lot of pickled vegetables, but the flavour was delicious. Weirdly the Favourite Husband and I both opted for a Sunday roast. He had pork (piggy) and I had beef. We won’t put anything in brackets for that … I also ordered a side of the cauliflower bake as “it’s only $12, go on” he said. I’d like it noted he NEVER encourages frivolous spending so I wasn’t going to not. I can honestly say, I enjoyed every single mouthful. I savoured it as if it was Gordon Ramsay’s finest. I can’t remember the last time I’ve had a roast that I haven’t cooked for myself so it was such a treat. And good. Three big, thick slices of medium rare, tender beef. Not the tough insole of a sneaker you’d usually expect. Roast potatoes, pumpkin, veggies, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing (unusual with beef but I’m not complaining) and a jus. The pork crackling wasn’t quite there, but to be fair my waist doesn’t need it. The cauliflower bake was small and a little bland, but who cares. The roasts were $25, absolutely outstanding. Also worth noting, the service was super friendly, quick, efficient. So much so that I managed to sneak in a second glass of wine without the Favourite Husband complaining. Great work team

I made a reservation for 6:30 Saturday 20th July 2023 and I was pleasantly greated by the security guard I couldn't help but notice his amazing Maori ta moko and we had a wonderful chat while my mate was grabbing his I.d when I went in I was greated by the staff so wonderfully they looked after me and I was pleased I chose these guys the swinging tomahawk was outstanding!! Same with a rack of pork ribs 😋 my two cocktails were amazing well worth the money I spent thanks guys for looking after me