Bishop Brothers Sports Bar & Restaurant gives Bishopdale a neighbourhood tavern with enough food to function as a full restaurant throughout the day. Its retro-rustic design takes cues from the suburb's orchard history and the three brothers for whom Bishopdale was named. Doors open every day from morning until late, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery all supported. The room then shifts with the occasion, serving brunch and family meals earlier before quizzes, live music, televised sport and other bar activity add more energy later on.
Brunch and lunch cover both breakfast comforts and pub classics. Eggs Benedict can be ordered with bacon, smoked salmon or halloumi, while the big breakfast gathers eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato and hash browns. Chicken waffles lean into sweet-and-savoury contrast with bacon, whipped cream and maple syrup. Seafood chowder, beer-battered or pan-fried fish, corn fritters, steak sandwich, chicken or beef burgers, Thai beef salad and roast pork provide enough breadth for diners who arrive after breakfast but do not want to wait for the evening menu.
Dinner begins with shareable pork belly bites, southern fried chicken, prawns, shrimp cocktail and seafood chowder, then grows into a broad pub selection. Burgers, pizza and pasta sit beside crisp pork belly, chicken and beef schnitzels, barbecue ribs, roast pork and slow-cooked beef cheeks. Lamb shank, baked salmon and market fish bring further substantial choices. Diners can also order sirloin, Scotch fillet or ribeye from the grill, choose their preferred doneness and match the steak with mushroom sauce, pepper sauce, garlic butter or gravy.
Dessert keeps the mood familiar through crème brûlée, mini pavlova, sticky date pudding and a loaded ice-cream sundae. Younger diners have their own meal-and-dessert menu, including roast, macaroni cheese, cheeseburger or mini hot dogs. Beyond the table, Bishop Brothers operates as a social venue: the programme includes pub quizzes, live bands, Sunday sessions and major sport on large screens, alongside an 18-machine gaming lounge. A separate function room allows birthdays, meetings and other private gatherings to sit apart from the main bar's everyday activity.
Address: 119 Farrington Avenue, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
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Bishop Brothers Menu
Brunch / Lunch
All items $21.50. Monday to Friday 11am – 2.30pm. Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 9am – 2.30pm.
Eggs Benedict
Poached Eggs, served on sourdough with spinach and hollandaise sauce and your choice of bacon, smoked salmon or halloumi.
Big Breakfast
2 Eggs – Poached, Scrambled or Fried. Served with Bacon, Sausage Mushroom, tomato & hashbrowns. Served on Ciabatta.
Chicken Waffles
Two fluffy waffles with crispy southern fried chicken and bacon, served with whipped cream and maple syrup for a sweet and savoury combination.
Seafood Chowder
An all time favourite house made with a medley of seafood swimming in a thick creamy veloute sauce,. served with crostini.
Fish & Chips
Your choice of crispy beer-battered or pan-fried fish, served with golden fries, a side salad, tartare sauce, and a wedge of lemon.
Corn Fritters With Bacon
Corn fritters loaded with sweet corn kernels and topped with bacon, sweet chilli & sour cream.
Steak Sandwich
Thick sliced 150g rump served with house slaw, tomato, cheese and caramelized onion on ciabatta with a side of fries.
Bishop Burgers
A delicious, saucy burger of your choice: Chicken or Beef. Served on a bap bun with fries.
Thai Beef Salad
Tender beef strips served with a mesclun salad, cherry tomatoes. bell peppers. cucumber, onion and a spicy green chilli dressing.
Roast Pork
Traditional roast Pork, served with seasonal vegetables, apple sauce and gravy.
Dinner – Starters
7 Days A Week From 4.30pm
Bowl of Fries
Loaded Wedges
Garlic Bread
Pork Belly Bites
Dinner – Burgers
Classic Chicken Burger
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, cheese, lettuce, pickle, tomato, aioli, onion relish. Served with slaw & fries
Bishops Big Burger
Two Angus pure meat patties, bacon, cheese, egg, onion rings and a hash brown with relish. Served with fries.
Beef , Bacon & Cheese Burger
Angus meat patty, bacon, cheese, slaw, onion rings and onion relish with fries
Dinner – Southern Fried Chicken
Southern Fried Chicken
Beer-battered Prawns
Shrimp Cocktail
Seafood Chowder
Dinner – Pizzas & Pasta
Meat Lovers Pizza
Loaded with bacon, chorizo, beef, and pepperoni on a rich tomato base with melted mozzarella, finished with a drizzle of smoky BBQ sauce
Chicken Pizza
Tomato base, mozzarella, smoked chicken, spinach and cream cheese. Finished with ypi choice of either cranberry or spicy sauce.
Bacon Chicken Penne Pasta
Chicken, Jalapenos, peppers, mushrooms, corn chips and chilli flakes with hot buffalo sauce
Dinner – Mains
Crispy Pork Belly
Perfectly cooked pork belly with a crispy crackling, served with jacket potatoes, garlic-sautéed vegetables, and a rich jus.
Chicken Schnitzel
Crumbed chicken served with apricot sauce. Served with salad and fries.
Beef Schnitzel
Crumbed beef schnitzel with cheese, ham and s erved with salad and fries.
BBQ Ribs
Slow-cooked pork ribs smothered in smokey tangy BBQ sauce. Served with crispy fries and a fresh side salad
Roast Pork
Roast pork with seasonal vegetables, and apple sauce & gravy.
Beef Cheeks
Slow-cooked beef cheeks in a rich red wine sauce. Served on creamy mashed potatoes and with seasonal vegetables
Lamb Shank
low-cooked beef cheeks in a rich red wine sauce. Served on creamy mashed potatoes and accompanied by seasonal vegetables
Baked Salmon
Baked salmon served on a creamy mash with garlic asparagus, seasonal vege and hollandaise sauce. with a wedge of lemon
Fish with Lemon Caper Sauce
Served with mash and seasonal steamed vegetables
Fish of the Day
Your choice of crispy beer-battered or pan-fried, served with fries, a side salad, tartare sauce, and a wedge of lemon
Chicken Salad
Grilled marinated chicken breast tossed with crispy bacon, mixed lettuce, edamame beans, cherry tomatoes & parmesan with ranch
Dinner – Char-Grilled Steaks
Chargrilled to your liking, rested & seasoned. Served with fries and salad. Swap your sides fro Mash & stemed vegetables $2. Choose your Sauce $2.50: Mushroom Sauce, Pepper Sauce, Garlic Butter,Gravy.
250g Sirloin
200gm Scotch Fillet
Ribeye Steak
Dinner – Extra Sides
2 fried eggs
Onion Rings
Garlic Prawns
Dinner – Desserts
All desserts $16.
Creme Brulee
A classic vanilla-infused custard with a crisp caramelized sugar topping, complemented by a tangy berry compote and buttery shortbread biscuits
Mini Pavlova
Soft and spongy mini pavlova served with berries and whipped cream
Sticky Date Pudding
A moist, date-infused sponge cake drizzled with rich caramel sauce, served warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream
Ice Cream Sundae
Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream served with Marshmallows, Caramel Popcorn, M&Ms, a Wafer and Mini Toffee Pops. Drizzled with your choice of: Chocolate, Passionfruit, Raspberry
Bar Menu
7 Days A Week From Open – Close. Some dishes can be made vegetarian – please ask our friendly bar staff.
Bowl of Fries
Crispy agria fries, seasoned and served with tomato sauce
Loaded Wedges
Golden wedges loaded with goodness & sour cream.
Southern Fried Chicken
Secret recipes coating – Served with petite salad, aioli or hot sauce
Pork Belly Bites
Crispy pork belly bites cooked to perfection.
Garlic Bread
Toasted ciabatta slices generously spread with a blend of roasted garlic, butter, and fresh herbs.
Meat Lovers Pizza
Bacon, chorizo, beef, and pepperoni over a rich tomato base with cheese, and smoky BBQ sauce
Chicken Pizza
Tomato base, melted cheese, smoked chicken, spinach, and crème cheese with cranberry sauce
Kids Menu
7 Days A Week From 5PM – 9PM. Main & Dessert $15 (12 years and under).
Mini Roast
Roast of the day
Mac n' Cheese
Creamy, cheesy macaroni made with a rich, velvety sauce
Cheese Burger & Fries
Bap bun with beef patty, tomato sauce and cheese
Mini Hotdogs & Fries
Battered mini hotdogs served with and fries
Kids Ice Cream Sundae
Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream drizzled with your your favourite topping flavour: Chocolate, Passionfruit, Raspberry
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- Fish and chips Typical in Christchurch: $28.00 $21.50
- Chicken burger Typical in Christchurch: $27.00 $29.90
- Eggs benedict Typical in Christchurch: $25.80 $21.50
- Garlic bread Typical in Christchurch: $12.00 $13.90
- Seafood chowder Typical in Christchurch: $25.00 $19.90
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