The Old Vicarage turns a former minister's home into a relaxed Halswell restaurant without losing the domestic character of the building. Dining unfolds across a collection of rooms rather than one anonymous floor, and warm weather opens the experience to a sunny deck and established gardens. That variety makes the venue equally convincing for an everyday meal and a gathering with a little ceremony. Service begins with breakfast and continues through lunch and dinner, so the house changes mood across the day while keeping its welcoming, lived-in feel.

Breakfast uses recognisable favourites as a base, then adds enough detail to make them its own. Eggs Benedict combines an English muffin, potato rosti, spinach and house hollandaise, with choices including bacon, halloumi, mushrooms, fried chicken or smoked salmon. Avocado toast layers basil and cashew pesto, lemon ricotta, chilli oil and pistachio dukkah, while French toast brings together blueberry compote, lemon curd and mascarpone cream. The Vicar's Breakfast is the full savoury option, with eggs, bacon, sausage, rosti, mushrooms and tomato relish.

Later menus become broader and more seasonal. Small plates include pork-and-prawn dumplings, goat's-cheese croquettes with hot honey and apple, salt-and-pepper squid, buttermilk fried chicken and potato gnocchi with beef-and-pork ragu. At dinner, pork belly is paired with burnt apple and red-wine sauce, lamb rump with pumpkin, couscous and tapenade, and market fish with white-bean puree and preserved-lemon salsa verde. Eye fillet, pumpkin risotto and a fully plant-based winter salad ensure the table is not defined by one style of cooking.

Dessert can be as comforting as sticky toffee pudding or as restrained as chocolate cremeux with hazelnut, olive oil and sea salt. The bar and wine list help the restaurant stretch from coffee-and-cake visits into longer evenings, while the building's layout is especially useful for private occasions. A library with a fireplace suits a small dinner, the sunroom and front rooms fit mid-sized celebrations, and the larger bar and dining room can host a more animated crowd. The deck and garden complete a venue designed to let each group find its own corner.

Address: 335 Halswell Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand

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The Old Vicarage Cafe, Restaurant & Bar Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Breakfast

Breakfast available 8:30am-2:30pm. Gluten Free Option, Dairy Free Option, Vegan Option indicated where applicable.

Eggs Benedict

$26 / Bacon $26 / Haloumi $26 / Mushroom $26 / Fried Chicken $27 / Smoked Salmon $28

English Muffin, Potato Rosti, Poached Eggs, Baby Spinach & Home Made Hollandaise. With your choice of: Bacon, Haloumi, Mushroom, Fried Chicken, Smoked Salmon. Gluten Free Option.

Avocado Toast

Midnight Rye, Avocado, Basil & Cashew Pesto, Whipped Lemon Ricotta, Chilli Oil, Pistachio Dukkah & Poached Egg. With your choice of: Field Mushroom +7.0, Bacon +7.0, Haloumi +7.0, Salmon +9.0. Gluten Free Option – Dairy Free Option – Vegan Option.

Old Vic French Toast

$23

Blueberry Compote, Lemon Curd, Almonds, Marscarpone Chantilly. ADD: Maple Bacon +7.0.

Vicars Breakfast

$30

Grizzly Sourdough, Poached Eggs, Bacon, Cumberland Sausage, Potato Rosti, Mushroom, Tomato Relish. Gluten Free Option.

Eggs Your Way

$15

Eggs Your Way, Buttered Milk Loaf OR Grizzly Midnight Rye. Gluten Free Option.

Breakfast Sides

Smoked Salmon

Roasted Field Mushrooms

Buttered Baby Spinach

Streaky Bacon

Cumberland Sausage

Haloumi

Hollandaise

Potato Rosti

Avocado

Free Range Egg

Lunch

Lunch available 8:30am – 2:30pm. Gluten Free Option, Dairy Free Option, Vegan Option, Vegetarian Option indicated where applicable.

Soup Of The Day

$19

Ask Your Waitstaff. Served with Toasted Rye Bread. Gluten Free Option.

Mince On Toast

$25

Beef & Pork Ragu, Fried Egg, Parmesan, Salsa Verde, Milk Loaf. Gluten Free Option – Dairy Free Option.

Fish & Chips

$32

Beer Battered Market Fish, Salad, Fries, Tartare, Lemon. Gluten Free – Dairy Free.

Beef Burger

$28

Our Signature Blend, Cheese, Streaky Bacon, Pickles, House Mustard, Aioli, Chunky Fries. Gluten Free Option – Dairy Free Option – Vegan Option – Vegetarian option.

Chicken Schnitzel Caesar

$27

Romaine Lettuce, Streaky Bacon, Fried Sourdough, Broken Egg, Parmesan, Ranch Dressing. Gluten Free Option – Vegetarian Option.

Warm Winter Salad

$26

Miso Roasted Parsnip & Carrot, Rocket, Hummus, Quinoa, Pear, Witlof Seed. ADD: Fried Chicken (+8), Haloumi (+7), Salmon (+9), Tofu (+7). Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Vegan.

Small Plates

Served All Day. Gluten Free Option, Dairy Free, Vegan Option indicated where applicable.

Breads & Dips

$14 / Home Made Flatbread, Garlic Butter $8 / Hummus, Pinenuts, Curry Leaf $8 / Labneh, Confit Garlic, Chilli Oil $8 / White Bean Creama, Pistachio Dukkah $8

Selection of Breads, Whipped Butter (GFO, DFO, VGO). Home Made Flatbread, Garlic Butter. Choose Your Dips: Hummus, Pinenuts, Curry Leaf (GFO, DF, VG); Labneh, Confit Garlic, Chilli Oil (GF, V); White Bean Creama, Pistachio Dukkah (GF, DF, VG).

24 Hour Potatos

$20

Crispy Agria, Aleppo Pepper, Parmesan, Garlic Toume. Gluten Free Option – Dairy Free – Vegan Option.

Pork & Prawn Dumplings

$22

Spring Onion, Chilli Oil, Soy Dipping Sauce. Dairy Free.

Goat Cheese Croquettes

$24

Walnuts, Hot Honey, Apple. Gluten Free – Vegetarian.

Beef & Pork Ragu

$21 / Make it a Main $36

Potato Gnocchi, Pangrattato, Parmesan. Gluten Free – Dairy Free. Make it a Main – 36.0.

Old Vic Fried Chicken

$23

Buttermilk Thigh, Sweet & Spicy Glaze, House Pickles, Ranch Dressing. Gluten Free.

Duck Liver Parfait

$22

Rhubarb Chutney, Pickled Shallots, Crostini. Gluten Free Option.

Salt & Pepper Squid

$21

Crisy Fried Squid, Togarashi, Lime Mayo. Dairy Free – Gluten Free.

Dinner

Dinner available 5pm-Late. Gluten Free Option, Dairy Free Option, Vegan Option indicated where applicable.

Pork Belly

$43

Burnt Apple, Parsnip Puree, Savoy Cabbage, Red Wine Sauce. Gluten Free – Dairy Free Option.

Lamb Rump

$41

Slow Cooked Lamb, Dried Fruit, Pinenuts, Olive Tapenade, Pumpkin, Pearl Cous Cous. Gluten Free Option – Dairy Free.

Market Fish

$42

White Bean & Brown Butter Puree, Sauteed Greens, Caper & Preserved Lemon Salsa Verde. Gluten Free – Dairy Free Option.

Eye Fillet

$52

Truffle Potato Puree, Shallot, Oyster Mushroom, Heirloom Carrot, Porcini Jus. Gluten Free Option.

Pumpkin Risotto

$32

Roasted Buttercup, Lemon Creme Fraiche, Pumpkin Seeds, Parmesan. Gluten Free – Dairy Free Option – Vegan Option.

Warm Winter Salad

$33

Miso Roasted Parsnips & Carrot, Rocket, Hummus, Quinoa, Pear, Witlof, Seeds. ADD: Chicken + 8.0, Smoked Salmon + 9.0, Haloumi + 7.0, Tofu + 7.0. Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Vegan.

Sides

Gluten Free, Dairy Free Option, Vegan Option indicated where applicable.

Truffle Whipped Potatoes

$13

Parmesan, Pangrattato.

Seasonal Greens

$13

Charred Greens, Hazelnuts. (gf / dfo).

Roasted Carrots

$13

Labneh, Pistachio Dukkah. (gf / dfo / vgo).

Garden Salad

$11

Mixed Leaves, Cucumber, Carrot, Cherry Tomato, Mustard, Vinaigrette. (gf / df).

Desserts

Served All Day. Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan indicated where applicable.

New York Baked Cheesecake

$17

Blueberry Compote, Whipped Mascarpone. Gluten Free.

Sticky Toffee Pudding

$17

Butterscotch Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream. Gluten Free.

Dark Chocolate Cremeux

$17

Hazelnut, Olive Oil, Sea Salt. Gluten Free.

Ice Cream Sundae

$12

Caramel, Pistachio. Gluten Free, Dairy free, vegan.

Children

Childrens Breakfast Served Till 3pm. Childrens Mains Served All Day. $14 Meal & Drink.

Baby Benedict

Poached Egg, Bacon, English Muffin, Hollandaise. Gluten Free Option.

Kids Waffle

Banana, Maple, Whipped Cream.

Fish & Chips

Battered Fish, Chips, Salad. Gluten Free – Dairy Free.

Fried Chicken

Fries, Salad. Gluten Free.

Pasta

Chicken, Bacon, Cream Sauce, Cheese.

Mini Hotdogs

Fries, Tomato Sauce. Dairy Free.

Kids Sundae

Ice Cream / Cream / Sprinkles / Your Choice of Caramel or Chocolate Sauce. Gluten Free Option.

Chocolate Brownie

Ice Cream. Gluten Free.

Bar Snacks

Served All Day. Gluten Free, Vegetarian Option, Vegan Option, Dairy Free Option indicated where applicable.

Makikihi Fries

$13

Local Potatoes, Confit Garlic Aioli. Gluten Free – Vegetarian Option – Vegan Option.

24 Hour Potatoes

$20

Crispy Agria, Aleppo Pepper, Parmesan, Garlic Toum. Gluten Free – Dairy Free Option – Vegan Option.

Breads & Dips

$14

Toasted Bread Selection, Whipped Butter. Add: Homemade Flatbread, Garlic Butter +8.0; Hummus, Pinenuts, Curry Leaf (GF, DF, VG) +8.0; Labneh, Confit Garlic, Chilli Oil (GF, V) +8.0; White Bean Crema, Pistachio Dukkah (GF, DF, VG) +8.0. Gluten Free Option.

Pork & Prawn Dumplings

$22

Spring Onion, Chilli Oil, Soy Dipping Sauce. Dairy Free.

Salt & Pepper Squid

$21

Crispy Fried Squid, Togarashi, Lime Mayo. Gluten Free – Dairy Free.

Old Vicarage Fried Chicken

$23

Buttermilk Thigh, Sweet & Spicy Glaze, House Pickles, Ranch Dressing. Gluten Free.

Goats Cheese Croquettes

$24

Walnuts, Hot Honey, Apple. Gluten Free – Vegetarian.

Beef & Pork Ragu

$21 / Make it a Main $36

Potato Gnocchi, Pangrattato, Parmesan. Dairy Free Available. Make it a Main – 36.0.

Duck Liver Parfait

$22

Rhubarb Chutney, Pickled Shallots, Crostini. Gluten Free Option.

Red Wine

Mount Brown Pinot Noir

150ml $12 / 250ml $20 / Bottle $55

North Canterbury.

Devils Staircase Pinot Noir

150ml $15 / 250ml $24 / Bottle $70

Central Otago.

Rua Pinot Noir

150ml $16 / 250ml $26 / Bottle $89

Central Otago.

Nga Waka Pinot Noir

Bottle $90

Martinborough.

The Maker Merlot

150ml $12 / 250ml $20 / Bottle $55

Gisborne.

Main Divide Merlot Cabernet

150ml $14 / 250ml $23 / Bottle $65

North Canterbury.

London Calling Cabernet Malbec

Bottle $75

Clare Valley.

Grant Burge Ink Shiraz

150ml $13 / 250ml $21 / Bottle $60

Barossa Valley.

Cote Mas Syrah

150ml $14 / 250ml $23 / Bottle $65

France.

Claymore "Dark Side of the Moon" Shiraz

150ml $16 / 250ml $26 / Bottle $75

Clare Valley.

White Wine

Henkell Troken Brut 200ml

Bottle $17

Wisebaden.

Henkell Troken Rose 200ml

Bottle $17

Wisebaden.

Edenvale Blanc de Blanc 200ml

Bottle $15

South Australia.

Mionetto Prestige Prosecco

120ml $12 / Bottle $65

Veneto, Italy.

Italy

120ml $14 / Bottle $75

Allan Scott Cecilia Brut

120ml $14 / Bottle $75

Marlborough.

Cloudy Bay Pelorus

120ml $16 / Bottle $79

Marlborough.

Moet & Chandon

Bottle $110

France.

The Maker Sauvignon Blanc

150ml $12 / 250ml $20 / Bottle $55

Marlborough.

Lake Challice The Falcon Lighter 9.5% Sauvignon Blanc

150ml $13 / 250ml $21 / Bottle $60

Marlborough.

Mount Brown Sauvignon Blanc

150ml $13 / 250ml $21 / Bottle $60

North Canterbury.

Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc

150ml $15 / 250ml $25 / Bottle $70

Marlborough.

The Maker Chardonnay

150ml $12 / 250ml $20 / Bottle $55

Gisborne.

Matawhero Chardonnay

150ml $14 / 250ml $23 / Bottle $65

Gisborne.

Main Divide Chardonnay

150ml $15 / 250ml $25 / Bottle $70

North Canterbury.

The Maker Pinot Gris

150ml $12 / 250ml $20 / Bottle $55

Marlborough.

Devil's Staircase Pinot Gris

150ml $14 / 250ml $23 / Bottle $65

Central Otago.

Main Divide Riesling

150ml $14 / 250ml $23 / Bottle $65

Waipara.

Bijou Rosé

150ml $12 / 250ml $20 / Bottle $55

France.

Squealing Pig Rosé

150ml $13 / 250ml $21 / Bottle $60

Marlborough.

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The Old Vicarage Menu

The Old Vicarage Cafe, Restaurant & Bar Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Breakfast

Breakfast Sides

Lunch

Small Plates

Dinner

Sides

Desserts

Children

Bar Snacks

Red Wine

White Wine

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