One Good Horse Avonhead sits within the Avonhead Tavern complex but has its own restaurant identity, expressed through decor inspired by the horse-racing boom of the early twentieth century. References to champions such as Phar Lap, Seabiscuit and Cardigan Bay give the room a playful historical thread. The surrounding tavern adds a warm timber bar and outdoor area, so diners can choose between the themed restaurant and a more casual local-pub setting at the same Withells Road address.
The menu begins with shareable pub favourites, including pull-apart garlic bread, flatbreads, crispy squid, fried chicken, pork-belly bites and garlic prawns with house-baked focaccia. Main plates stay comforting and substantial: chicken parmigiana, market fish and chips, mushroom fettuccine carbonara, lamb shank and pork ribs all sit alongside a grill of Canterbury Angus cuts with a choice of sauces and sides.
Burgers and house-made pizzas make the restaurant easy to use for a mixed-age table. The burger list covers a classic double-cheese build, a beetroot-and-egg Kiwi version, buttermilk chicken with pineapple and bacon, and a vegetable patty with chipotle mayonnaise. Pizza choices range from margherita to spicy chicken and Moroccan lamb. Earlier in the day, the lunch menu adds a big Kiwi breakfast and open steak sandwich, while children's meals, vegetarian choices and gluten- or dairy-free options are identified across the menus.
Each day has a different reason to drop in, from Monday quiz night and midweek steak or parmigiana offers to live music on Friday and family-focused Sunday meals. The broader complex also has sports screens and an X-Golf simulator, extending a visit beyond the table. Those extras never displace the food, but they do position One Good Horse as an adaptable community venue for a family lunch, casual dinner, sporting occasion or group catch-up.
Address: 120 Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
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One Good Horse Avonhead Menu
Starters & Share
Available from 4pm. V – Vegetarian, VO – Vegetarian Option, GFO – Gluten Free Option, DFO – Dairy Free Option.
Pull-apart Garlic & Herb Loaf
V Home-made and served with confit garlic butter
O.G.H Flatbread
V GFO DFO Either four cheese & balsamic glaze with chilli flakes or pear & fig chutney, mozzarella & rocket leaves
Crispy Squid
GFO Chipotle mayo, crispy kumara ribbons & a lemon wedge
O.G.H Fried Chicken
Either sticky Korean or smoky BBQ or honey soy
Crispy Pork Belly Bites
GFO Hoisin sauce & sesame seeds
Creamy Garlic Prawns
Tender prawns in a creamy garlic & white wine sauce, served with freshly-baked home-made focaccia
Sides
V – Vegetarian, VO – Vegetarian Option, GFO – Gluten Free Option, DFO – Dairy Free Option.
Golden Fries
Wedges
O.G.H Coleslaw
Seasonal Salad
Mash and Gravy
Seasonal Vegetables
Cheesy Scalloped Potato
Side Sauce
Two Fried Eggs
Six Beer Battered Onion Rings
On a Plate
Available from 4pm. V – Vegetarian, VO – Vegetarian Option, GFO – Gluten Free Option, DFO – Dairy Free Option.
Seafood Chowder
Creamy chowder with toasted bread
Chicken Parmigiana
Panko crumbed, tomato Napoli, ham, cheese, golden fries & OGH coleslaw
Mushroom Fettuccine Carbonara
VO Pan-fried mushroom & bacon, porcini sauce, egg dough pasta, topped with shaved parmesan
Market Fish & Chips
GFO Battered market fish served with golden fries, tartare sauce & seasonal salad
Slow-roasted Lamb Shoulder (serves two)
GFO Tender lamb shoulder, slow-cooked with rosemary, served with crispy potatoes, minted peas, greens, and fluffy Yorkshire puddings, finished with a hearty lamb & red wine gravy
Classic Caesar Salad
VO GFO Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, croutons, caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and a poached egg
Lamb Shank
GFO Red wine slow cooked, creamy mash, braised red cabbage, caramelised onion jam, red wine jus
Pork Spare Ribs
GFO OGH original, golden fries, OGH coleslaw
Chef's Special
Ask our friendly staff for today’s special Price: POA
Burgers & Pizzas
All burgers served on a brioche bun, with golden fries. All pizzas made on home-made bases. Available from 4pm. V – Vegetarian, VO – Vegetarian Option, GFO – Gluten Free Option, DFO – Dairy Free Option.
Classic Cheese
GFO 200gm beef patty, double cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato, O.G.H burger sauce & pickle
Kiwi Burger
GFO 200gm beef patty, cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato, beetroot & fried egg, O.G.H burger sauce
Chicken Hawaiian
GFO Your choice of… Either Buttermilk fried chicken or grilled chicken served with grilled pineapple, bacon, cheese, lettuce, O.G.H burger sauce
The Herbivore
V Homemade panko crumbed vegetable patty, coleslaw, chipotle mayo, pickle & beetroot chutney
Meatlovers
Crispy bacon, salami, beef mince, mozzarella cheese & BBQ sauce
Spicy Chicken
Roasted chicken breast, roasted bell peppers, red onion, mozzarella cheese & home-made spicy aioli
Moroccan Lamb
Slow-cooked Moroccan-spiced lamb, topped with roasted red peppers, sweet onion jam, and a cool mint yoghurt sauce
Margherita
V Tomato, basil pesto, bocconcini and mozzarella cheese
Hawaiian
Classic ham, pineapple and mozzarella cheese
Grill
Available from 4pm. All steaks are served with a garden salad & your choice of golden fries or cheesy scalloped potato. With your choice of: creamy mushroom sauce, whipped garlic butter, whiskey peppercorn sauce, jus. V – Vegetarian, VO – Vegetarian Option, GFO – Gluten Free Option, DFO – Dairy Free Option.
200gm Canterbury Angus Rump
200gm Canterbury Angus Fillet
300gm Canterbury Angus Ribeye
Daily Deals
Available from 4.30pm.
TEN TO ONE MONDAY
Monday from 4.30pm. All starters
CHAMPIONS' CUT TUESDAY
Tuesday from 4.30pm. 300g Ribeye steak served with golden fries & seasonal salad
PARMAGEDDON WEDNESDAYS
Wendesday from 4.30pm. Chicken parmas of the world served with fries and slaw: Original: Napoli, Ham, Cheese; New Zealand: Napoli, Beetroot, Ham, Egg, Cheese; Mexican: Napoli, Salsa, Jalapeños, Cheese; Hawaiian: Napli, Ham, Pineapple, Cheese
EACH-WAY THURSDAY
Thursday from 4.30pm. Burgers & Pizzas (Excludes Kiwi Burger)
WINNING CATCH FRIDAY
Friday from 4.30pm. Market Fish & Chips
Sideways Saturdays
Saturday from 5pm. House Cocktails
$14 Kids Meal
All Day Sunday. Includes meal, drink and a sundae
Junior Drivers
Available from 4pm. 10 years & under. All junior drivers meals come with a soft drink or juice. V – Vegetarian, VO – Vegetarian Option, GFO – Gluten Free Option, DFO – Dairy Free Option.
Chicken Tenders
Served with golden fries
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Served with golden fries
Cheeseburger
GFO Served with golden fries
Fish & Chips
GFO Served with golden fries
O.G.H Kids Pizza
GFO Classic ham, cheese & pineapple or Salami & cheese or pepperoni & cheese
O.G.H Kids Platter
Served with chicken tenders, seasonal fruit, carrot sticks and chocolate fish.
Ice Cream Sundae
With a wafer biscuit and your choice of chocolate, caramel or berry sauce
Desserts
Available from 4pm. V – Vegetarian, VO – Vegetarian Option, GFO – Gluten Free Option, DFO – Dairy Free Option.
O.G.H Sundae
Soft serve ice cream with… Either Chocolate Oreo Or Caramel Biscoff
House-Made Cheesecake
Ask staff for today’s flavour
Home-made Apple Pie
Served with vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, berry coulis & anglaise sauce
Salted Caramel Brownie
GFO A gooey home-made brownie topped with sweet caramel, served with vanilla ice cream & extra sauce
Lunch Menu
Everyday 10am – 4pm. V – Vegetarian, VO – Vegetarian Option, GFO – Gluten Free Option, DFO – Dairy Free Option.
Classic Caesar Salad
VO GFO Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, croutons, caesar salad dressing, Parmesan cheese and a poached egg
Chicken Parmigiana
Panko-crumbed, tomato Napoli, ham, cheese, golden fries & O.G.H coleslaw
Market Fish & Chips
GFO Battered market fish served with golden fries, tartare sauce & seasonal salad
Open Steak Sandwich
Grilled sirloin steak, lettuce, tomato relish, Swiss cheese, horseradish aioli & pickled onions
Big Kiwi Breakfast
VO GFO Free-range eggs, pork sausages, streaky bacon, hash browns, baked beans, mushrooms, toasted sourdough
Classic Cheese Burger
GFO 200gm beef patty, double cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato, O.G.H burger sauce & pickle
Chicken Hawaiian Burger
GFO Either Buttermilk fried chicken Or Grilled chicken served with grilled pineapple, bacon, cheese, O.G.H burger sauce
Meatlovers Pizza
GFO DFO Crispy bacon, salami, beef mince, mozzarella cheese & BBQ sauce
Margherita Pizza
V GFO DFO Tomato, basil pesto, bocconcini & mozzarella cheese
Lunch Menu Desserts
Everyday 10am – 4pm.
O.G.H Sundae
Soft serve ice cream with… Either Chocolate Oreo Or Caramel Biscoff
Kids Ice Cream Sundae
With wafer finger & your choice of chocolate, caramel, or berry sauce
Lunch Menu Junior Drivers
Everyday 10am – 4pm. 10 years & under. All Junior Drivers meals come with a soft drink or juice.
Chicken Tenders
Served with golden fries & coleslaw
Spaghetti & Meatballs
House-made tomato sauce & Parmesan cheese
O.G.H Kids Pizza
GFO Classic ham, cheese & pineapple or salami & cheese
Cheeseburger
GFO Served with golden fries & coleslaw
Fish & Chips
GFO Served with golden fries & coleslaw
O.G.H Kids Platter
Chicken tenders, seasonal fruit, carrot sticks, grilled bread and a chocolate fish
All Day Menu Starters and Sharing
V – Vegetarian, VO – Vegetarian Option, GFO – Gluten Free Option, DFO – Dairy Free Option.
Pull-apart Garlic & Herb Loaf
V Home-made and served with confit garlic butter
O.G.H Flatbread
V G* Either four cheese & balsamic glaze with chilli flakes or pear & fig chutney, mozzarella & rocket leaves
Crispy Squid
G Chipotle mayo, crispy kumara ribbons, lemon wedge
O.G.H Fried Chicken
G* Either spicy buffalo or smoky BBQ sauce or honey soy
Crispy Shell Pulled Pork Tacos (2 per serve)
Pulled pork shoulder, coleslaw, mango salsa, pickles, toasted sesame & chipotle
Crispy Pork Belly Bites
G Hoisin sauce & sesame seeds
Golden Fries
V with aioli
Cajun Spiced Wedges
V Sweet chilli sauce & sour cream
All Day Menu Platters
Pub Platter
Spring rolls & samosas, mac ‘n’ cheese bites, jalapeño hotbites, fish bites, onion rings, wedges and dipping sauces
O.G.H Platter
Pulled pork bao buns, fried chicken, crispy squid, pork crackling, chicken spring rolls, pork belly bites, fries, pork gravy & dipping sauce
All Day Menu Meals
Chicken Parmigiana
Panko crumbed, tomato Napoli, ham, cheese, golden fries & OGH coleslaw
Classic Ceasar Salad
V* G* Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, croutons, ceasar dressing, parmesan cheese and a poached egg
Open Steak Sandwich
V* G Grilled sirloin steak, lettuce; tomato relish, Swiss cheese, horseradish aioli & pickled onions
Big Kiwi Breakfast (before 5pm)
V* G* Free range eggs, pork sausages, streaky bacon, hash browns, baked beans, mushrooms, toasted sourdough
Mushroom Fettuccine Carbonara
V* Pan-fried mushroom & bacon, porcini sauce, egg dough pasta, topped with parmesan cheese
All Day Menu Burgers
Classic Cheese
G* 200gm beef patty, double cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato, O.G.H burger sauce & pickle, served with golden fries
Kiwi Burger
200gm beef patty, cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato, beetroot & fried egg, O.G.H burger sauce
Chicken Hawaiian
G* Buttermilk fried chicken, grilled pineapple, bacon, cheese, lettuce & O.G.H burger sauce fried chicken breast, OGH coleslaw, bacon & O.G.H burger sauce, served with golden fries
The Herbivore
V Homemade panko crumbed vegetable patty, coleslaw, chipotle mayo, pickle & beetroot chutney, served with golden fries
All Day Menu Pizzas
Meatlovers
G* Crispy bacon, salami, beef mince, mozzarella cheese & BBQ sauce
Spicy Chicken
G* Roasted chicken breast, roasted bell peppers, red onion, mozzarella cheese & home-made spicy aioli
Pepperoni & Mushroom
G* Sliced pepperoni & mushrooms, mozzarella cheese
Margherita
G* Tomato, basil pesto, bocconcini and mozzarella cheese
Hawaiian
Classic ham, pineapple and mozzarella cheese
All Day Menu Lunch Special
Monday to Friday 12pm – 3pm.
200gm Canterbury Angus Rump
G Served with golden fries, whipped garlic butter & seasonal salad (normally $30)
Market Fish & Chips
G* Battered Market Fish served with golden fries, tartare sauce & seasonal salad. (normally $30)
All Day Menu Desserts
Home-made cheesecake
Ask staff for today’s flavour
Hot Fudge Sundae
G* Soft serve ice cream, hot fudge sauce & toffee shards
Classic Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Nut biscotti & pineapple compote
Christmas Menu
$40 PER PERSON 2 COURSES (DESSERT ADD-ON $12).
Baked Camembert Parcels
V Home-made focaccia, honey & cranberry sauce
O.G.H Flatbread
V G* Four cheese & balsamic glaze with chilli flakes
Honey-glazed Champagne Ham
G* Roasted baby potatoes, green beans, honey-glazed carrots, cranberry chutney
Chicken Parmigiana
Panko-crumbed, tomato Napoli, ham, cheese, golden fries & O.G.H coleslaw
Classic Cheese Burger
G* 200gm beef patty, double cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato, O.G.H burger sauce & pickle, served with golden fries
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Against typical prices in Christchurch
- Fish and chips Typical in Christchurch: $28.00 $15.00
- Margherita pizza Typical in Christchurch: $26.00 $23.00
- Chicken parmigiana Typical in Christchurch: $29.00 $23.00
- Seafood chowder Typical in Christchurch: $25.00 $28.00
- Caesar salad Typical in Christchurch: $24.00 $23.00
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