No.4 Bar & Restaurant has served Merivale as a neighbourhood gastropub since 2004. Its Mansfield Avenue address gives the name a literal anchor, while a 2026 change of ownership brought a refreshed chapter without replacing the familiar No.4 identity. The venue opens every day and balances the ease of a local pub with a kitchen serious enough for a planned meal. Diners can settle in for lunch or dinner, meet over drinks, or use one of the adaptable spaces for a private gathering.
The newer food direction joins English pub traditions with New Zealand ingredients and sensibilities. A scotch egg with mustard makes a fitting small plate, while fish and chips arrives with mushy peas and tartare sauce. A wagyu and white pepper sausage is paired with horseradish mash and onion jus, giving the banger-and-mash format extra depth without losing its comforting shape. The No.4 pie follows the same spirit, served with mash, salad and gravy as a complete pub meal.
For a more elaborate main, beef Wellington brings together pastry, beef and a classic red wine jus, accompanied by gratin, carrots and broccolini. That plate shows how the menu can move from casual bar food to something suited to a longer dinner. Desserts remain generous and recognisable: chocolate fondant is lifted by cherry and mascarpone, while sticky date pudding and a fruit crumble deliver the warm, familiar finish expected from a gastropub rather than an overly formal dining room.
Beer, wine and cocktails are integral to the venue, with platters and shared food available when the visit is more social than structured. No.4 also hosts functions, offering private and semi-private areas that can be shaped around birthdays, work occasions and larger get-togethers. That versatility is the restaurant's strength: it remains approachable enough for a spontaneous drink, but the renewed menu, broad bar and event capability give diners reasons to stay for a full evening.
Address: 4 Mansfield Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand
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No.4 Menu
The No.4 Plank
The No.4 Plank
BBQ chicken wings, calamari, chicken liver parfait, deep fried pickles, crispy cauliflower, scotch eggs, banger, sambal prawns, cured salmon, cured meats, falafel bites, cheese, kumara wedges, house dips, marinated olives, bread. gfo/dfo/vgo
To Start / Bites
Local Artisan Breads
Extra virgin olive oil, balsamic. df/v
Flatbread
Beetroot yoghurt, caramelised onions, feta, hot honey. gfo/dfo/vo/vg
Chicken Liver Parfait
Fig & pear chutney, pickles, brioche. gfo
Cured Salmon
Beetroot & gin cure, pickled vegetables, dill crème fraîche. gf
Calamari
Sundried tomato mayonnaise, tomato & olive salt, lemon, basil. df
Tiger Prawns
Chilli & garlic butter, coriander, baguette. gfo
Chicken Wings 500g
BBQ sauce, pickled red onion & sesame seeds OR Buffalo, blue cheese sauce
Chicken Wings 1kg
BBQ sauce, pickled red onion, sesame seeds OR Buffalo, blue cheese sauce
Crispy Cauliflower
Burger sauce, herb & chilli crumb, pickles. df/vg
Deep Fried Pickles
Blue cheese sauce, chilli salt. vg
Scotch Egg
Mustard, rocket. df/vo
No.4 Classics
Macaroni & Cheese
Three cheese sauce, sundried tomato, bacon, mushroom, herb & chilli crumb. dfo/vg
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Mushy peas, tartare sauce. df
Banger & Mash
Wagyu & white pepper sausage, horseradish mash, caramelised onion jus, crispy shallots, chives. gf
No4 Pie
Mash, house salad, gravy
Beef Wellington
Potato gratin, baby carrots, broccolini, pomodoro sauce, caramelised onion jus
French Onion Soup
Gruyère baguette melt. gfo
Fish Sando
Crumbed fish, cos lettuce, tartare sauce, brioche, fries
Prime Cuts
Served with duck fat potatoes, seasonal greens, jus. Choice of sauce: red wine jus, peppercorn or mushroom. Add grilled tiger prawn 9, fried egg 4.
Sirloin 300g
Duck fat potatoes, seasonal greens, jus. gf/dfo
Beef Fillet 200g
Duck fat potatoes, seasonal greens, jus. gf/dfo
T-Bone 400gm
Potato gratin, seasonal greens, jus. gf/dfo
Mains
Smoked Salmon Cakes
Caper & dill yoghurt, lemon, rocket, fennel & chilli salad
Prawn Risotto
Coconut cream, chilli sambal, crispy shallot, sesame seeds. gfo/df/vo
Lamb Salad
Cos, beetroot yoghurt, pickled red onion, baby beetroot, broccolini, freekeh. dfo
No4 Roast
Yorkshire pudding, duck fat potatoes, peas, roast carrot & kumara, gravy. gfo/df
Smash Burger
Double smash patty, cheese, lettuce, pickles, burger sauce, onion ring, fries. gfo/dfo
Beef Cheek Pappardelle
Tomato, mushroom, pecorino, basil, truffle oil. dfo
Chicken Parmigiana
Napoli sauce, mozzarella, rocket, fries
Chicken Breast
Potato gratin, celeriac purée, creamed spinach, mushroom, red wine jus. gf
Pulled Lamb Tacos
Tzatziki, pickled red onion, red pepper, rocket. gfo/dfo
Beer Battered Fish Tacos
Lemon mayo, pickle relish. gfo/df
Fish Sando
Crumbed fish, cos lettuce, tartare sauce, brioche, fries
Lunch + Dinner Sides
Fries
Aioli, tomato sauce
Kumara Wedges
Sour cream, sweet chilli
Loaded Fries
with gravy, mozzarella, burger sauce
Creamed Spinach
Seasonal Vegetables
House Salad
Tacos
Pulled Lamb
Tzatziki, pickled red onion, red pepper, rocket. GFO/DFO
Beer Battered Fish
Lemon mayo, pickle relish. GFO/DFO
Prime Beef Cuts
Served with duck fat potatoes, seasonal greens. Choice of sauce: red wine jus, peppercorn or mushroom.
Sirloin 300g
GF/DFO
Beef Fillet 200g
GF/DFO
T-Bone 400gm
GF/DFO
Sides
Fries
Aioli, tomato sauce. DF/VG
Kumara Wedges
Sour cream, sweet chilli. DFO/VG
Loaded Fries
Gravy, mozzarella, burger sauce. DFO
Creamed Spinach
Seasonal Vegetables
House Salad
GF/DF/V
Kid's Menu
No.4 Kid's Bento Box
Each box includes fries, tomato sauce, vegetables, chocolate cake and seasonal fruit
Fish 'n' Chips
Chicken Tenders
Cheese Quesadilla
Kids Roast
Kid's Dessert
Kid's Sundae
Berry, caramel or chocolate sauce
Set Menu 1
$51 (2 courses) or $72 (3 courses). Shared entrée, main and dessert. GF – gluten free / DF – dairy free / V – vegan / VG – vegetarian / N – contains nuts / * – option available, please ask.
The Plank
BBQ chicken wings, calamari, chicken liver parfait, deep fried pickles, crispy cauliflower, scotch eggs, banger, sambal prawns, cured salmon, cured meats, falafel bites, cheese, kumara wedges, marinated olives, house dips, breads. GF*/ DF*/ VG*
NO4 Pie
Mash, house salad, gravy
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Mushie peas, tartare sauce. DF*
Smashed Burger
Double smash patty, cheese, lettuce, pickles, NO4 burger sauce, onion ring, hand cut fries. GF*/ DF*
Smoked Salmon Cakes
Caper & dill yoghurt, lemon, rocket, fennel & chilli salad. GF*/ DF
Sticky Date Pudding
Orange caramel, vanilla ice cream, honeycomb. GF*/ DF*
Fruit Crumble
Vanilla ice cream. GF/ DF/ V*/ N
Set Menu 2
$52 (2 courses) or $75 (3 courses). Shared entrée, main and dessert. GF – gluten free / DF – dairy free / V – vegan / VG – vegetarian / N – contains nuts / * – option available, please ask.
The Plank
BBQ chicken wings, calamari, chicken liver parfait, deep fried pickles, crispy cauliflower, scotch eggs, banger, sambal prawns, cured salmon, cured meats, falafel bites, cheese, kumara wedges, marinated olives, house dips, breads. GF*/ DF*/ VG*
Prawn Risotto
Coconut cream, chilli sambal, crispy shallot, sesame seeds. GF*/ DF*/ V*
Chicken Parmigana
Napoli sauce, mozzarella, rocket, fries
Banger & Mash
Wagyu & white pepper sausage, horseradish mash, caramelised onion jus, crispy shallots, chives. GF*
Lamb Salad
Cos, beetroot yoghurt, pickled red onion, baby beetroot, broccolini, freekah. DF*/ VG*
Sticky Date Pudding
Orange caramel, vanilla ice cream, honeycomb. GF*/ DF*
Fruit Crumble
Vanilla ice cream. GF/ DF/ V*/ N
Set Menu 3
$72 (2 courses) or $90 (3 courses). Entrée, main and dessert. Served with shared green salad & seasonal vegetables to share. GF – gluten free / DF – dairy free / V – vegan / VG – vegetarian / N – contains nuts / * – option available, please ask.
Chicken Liver Parfait
Fig & pear chutney, pickles, brioche. GF*
Cured Salmon
Beetroot & gin cure, pickled vegetables, dill crème fraiche. GF
Calamari
Sundried tomato mayo, tomato & olive salt, lemon, basil. DF
NO4 Roast
Yorkshire pudding, duck fat potatoes, peas, roast carrot & kumara, gravy. GF*/ DF*
Chicken Breast
Potato gratin, celeriac puree, creamed spinach, mushroom, red wine jus. GF
Beef Cheek Papardelle
Tomato, mushroom, pecorino, basil, truffle oil. DF*
200g Fillet Steak
Duck fat potatoes, seasonal greens, jus. GF
Chocolate Fondant
Cherry compote, vanilla marscapone
Sticky Date Pudding
Orange caramel, vanilla ice cream, honeycomb. GF*/ DF*
Fruit Crumble
Vanilla ice cream. GF/ DF/ V*/ N
Finger Food
GF – gluten free / DF – dairy free / V – vegan / VG – vegetarian / N – contains nuts / * – option available, please ask.
The Plank
BBQ chicken wings, calamari, chicken liver parfait, deep fried pickles, crispy cauliflower, scotch eggs, banger, sambal prawns, cured salmon, cured meats, falafel bites, cheese, kumara wedges, house dips, marinated olives, breads. GF*/ DF*/ VG*
Local Artisan Breads
Extra virgin olive oil, balsamic. DF/ V
Flatbread
Beetroot yoghurt, caramelised onions, feta, hot honey. GF*/ DF*/ V*
Chicken Liver Parfait
Fig & pear chutney, pickles, brioche. GF*
Crispy Cauliflower
Burger sauce, herb & chilli crumb, pickles. DF/ VG
Chicken Wings
BBQ sauce, pickled red onion, sesame seeds. DF*. Buffalo, blue cheese sauce
Deep Fried Pickles
Blue cheese sauce, chilli salt. VG
Calamari
Sundried tomato mayonnaise, tomato & olive salt, lemon, basil. DF
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Mushie peas, tartare, tomato sauce. DF
Fish Sando
Crumbed fish, cos lettuce, tartare sauce, brioche, fries
Smash Burger
Double smash patty, cheese, lettuce, pickles, burger sauce, fries. GF*/ DF*
Pulled Lamb
Tzatziki, pickled red onion, red pepper, rocket. GF*/ DF*
Beer Battered Fish
Lemon mayo, pickle relish. GF*/ DF*
Fries
Aioli, tomato sauce. DF/ VG
Kumara Wedges
Sour cream, sweet chilli. DF*/ VG
Loaded Fries
Gravy, mozzarella, burger sauce. DF*
Kid's Drinks
Fluffy
Fizz
Hot Chocolate
Mini Me OJ
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