Bridie’s Bar & Bistro is a seven-day Linwood local that starts with breakfast and continues through lunch, dinner and late-evening drinks. Its identity is broader than either half of the name alone: the bistro menu carries a full day of food, while live sport, live music and function service give the bar a clear social role. Families, neighbourhood regulars and larger groups can therefore use the same venue in quite different ways.
Breakfast draws character from both its range and its named local ingredients. Eggs Benedict, a big breakfast and the Bridie’s mixed grill cover substantial appetites, while avocado toast, beans on toast, salmon hash and corn fritters offer different savoury starts. Omelettes, porridge and pancakes extend the choice. Weedons free-range eggs, Beckenham Butchery sausages, Hand to Heart sourdough and Akaroa salmon give several of those plates a Canterbury connection.
Later in the day, the menu is easy to share or keep individual. Wings come with barbecue, bourbon and spicy Korean directions, and can be joined by nachos, mussels or a steak sandwich. Classic and gourmet pizzas suit a table ordering centrally, while the burger section ranges across beef, pork belly, chicken, halloumi and fish. The contrast lets one group move between pub snacks, meat-free choices and complete handheld meals without leaving the same menu.
The main courses lean into generous bistro and pub traditions. Chicken parmigiana, ribs, lamb shank, roast meals and pork belly sit beside fettuccine, fish and salmon, giving the dinner selection more breadth than burgers and pizza alone. Bookable functions can use set menus, platters or catering, while ordinary tables retain access to the full all-day atmosphere. That balance between everyday local and organised gathering is central to Bridie’s appeal.
Address: 401 Worcester Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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Bridie's Bar & Bistro Menu
Breakfast
Served until 12pm. [V] Vegetarian, [NGA] No gluten added option. Our meals marked “NGA” can be made without gluten ingredients added, but as our kitchen handles gluten, we can’t guarantee they’re completely gluten-free. Please note: we can adapt other meals to suit dietary requirements. Gluten-free bread is available.
Eggs Benedict
two free range poached eggs on an english muffin with spinach and hollandaise sauce [V]
Big Breaky
two free range eggs any style, streaky bacon, sausage, hash browns, sauteed mushrooms, beans and toasted sourdough
Bridie’s Mixed Grill
fillet steak, chicken, two free range eggs any style, streaky bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, sauteed mushrooms, beans and toasted sourdough
Avocado on Toast
sliced avocado, tomato, balsamic reduction, feta, topped with a poached free range egg on toasted sourdough [V]
Beans on Toast
baked beans on toasted sourdough with a free range poached egg topped with cheese [NGA]
Salmon Hash
akaroa smoked salmon and free range poached egg with potato hash topped with hollandaise [NGA]
Bacon Buttie
bacon, cheese and garlic butter in an english muffin
Bagels
toasted bagel with your choice of: smoked salmon, lettuce, cream cheese and capers | halloumi, tomato, lettuce and pesto | bacon, lettuce and tomato
Corn Fritters
two corn fritters layered with spinach, tomato relish and sour cream [V]
Omelette
free range egg open omelette with one of the fillings below: smoked salmon, cream cheese and spinach | ham, cheese and tomato | spinach, feta and mushrooms [V] [NGA]
Porridge
served with berry compote and your choice of milk or cream and brown sugar and cinnamon [V]
Pancakes
freshly made fluffy pancakes with your choice of: whipped cream and berry compote | streaky bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup | nutella, banana and cream
Kids Meals
All kids brekkies come with either a small juice, fluffy, or a hot chocolate.
Pancakes
two small pancakes with your choice of: nutella and cream | berry compote | nutella and banana
Bacon & Egg
one egg any style on toast with a piece of streaky bacon
Breakfast Sides & Sauces
Hashbrowns or Free Range Eggs
Sourdough, Beans, Grilled Tomato, Spinach, Avocado or Sautéed Mushrooms
Streaky Bacon, Hot Smoked Salmon or Sausage
Pizza
Takeaway available. Add anchovies, jalapeños, olives, cold cuts, pineapple, tomato +$2. Gluten Free Base +$3. Half and Half Pizza +$2.
Margherita
italian classic with fresh tomato, basil pesto and mozzarella
Hawaiian
smoked ham, pineapple and red onion
Pepperoni
classic combination of cheese and pepperoni salami
Meatlovers
onion, bacon, roast pork, chorizo, salami and bbq sauce
Chicken, Cranberry, and Brie
cranberry sauce, chicken, red onions and brie
Italiano
chorizo, salami, mushrooms, olives, capers and onions
Loaded Hog
roast pork, bacon, red onion, capsicum and cream cheese
Smoked Salmon
smoked salmon, red onions, capers and cream cheese
Vegetarian Medley
medley of tomato, onion, mushroom, spinach, feta and olives
Francesse
white sauce base, spinach, bacon, mushroom, red onion and cheese
Starters & Light Meals
Fries
served with aioli
Wedges
served with sour cream and sweet chilli
Loaded Wedges or Fries
gravy and cheese $14; chilli beans and cheese $15; beef chilli and cheese $16; bacon and cheese $16; bbq pork, gherkins, onions and cheese $16
Homemade Flat Bread
garlic and cheese; feta, olive oil and rosemary; sweet chilli and pesto; sour cream, bacon and red onion; onion jam and blue cheese +$2
Garlic Loaf
mini cob loaf served warm with pesto dip; add cheese +$2
Chicken Wings
500g of chicken wings with your choice of: smokey bbq, bourbon glaze, spicy korean
Nachos
beef or vegetarian chilli beans on corn chips topped with cheese and sour cream (jalapeños optional)
Steak Sandwich
grilled eye fillet steak, lettuce, cheese, tomato, caramelised onion and aioli in a toasted ciabatta bun, served with fries (sourdough option)
BLT
bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli and tomato relish in a toasted ciabatta bun, served with fries (sourdough option)
Cajun Chicken Sandwich
spiced cajun chicken breast with fresh greens, cajun ranch dressing on a toasted ciabatta bun, served with fries
Soup of the Day
homemade seasonal soup served with toasted sourdough; ask your server for today’s offering
Caesar Salad
lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons with a poached egg and tossed in aioli; add chicken or hot smoked salmon +$5; add anchovies +$2
Mussels
1kg of steamed mussels in a creamy white wine or spicy tomato sauce
Burgers
Add fries $6. Customise your smashie: Double Patty +$6, Triple Patty +$10, Bacon +$3, Lettuce and Tomato +$2.
Cheeseburger
american cheddar, onions, pickles and bridie’s burger sauce
Firecracker
american cheddar, slaw, pickles, onion, jalapeños, and hot sauce
BBQ Bacon
bbq sauce, bacon, cheddar cheese, onion and pickles
BBQ Pork Belly
slow braised bbq pork belly, slaw, gherkins and red onion
Spicy Korean Chicken
chicken breast, sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, lettuce and slaw
Vegetarian Burger
halloumi, lettuce, grilled tomato, tomato relish, and pesto mayo
Fish Burger
crumbed fish, lettuce, tomato, onion and tartare sauce
Main Meals
Chicken Parmigiana
thyme crumbed chicken breast with mozzarella and napoli sauce, served with salad and fries; mushroom or hawaiian parmy +$1
Bridie’s Ribs
pork ribs in a smokey bbq or bourbon glaze served with wedges and slaw
Lamb Shank
served with creamy mashed potato, minted peas and red wine gravy; add shank +$10
Creamy Bacon & Mushroom Fettuccine
served with shaved parmesan – vegetarian option available; add chicken +$5
Pasta of the Day
ask your server for today’s offering
Bangers and Mash
cumberland sausages from beckenham butchery served with minted peas, caramelised onions and gravy; add sausage +$5
Fish of the Day
beer battered or pan seared fish served with salad, fries and tartare sauce (ask your server for the fish of the day)
Skin on Salmon
grilled akaroa salmon with a pickled vegetable salad and wasabi mayo
Bridie’s Roast
roast pork or lamb served with roast vegetables, greens, yorkshire pudding and gravy
Crispy Pork Belly
creamy mashed potato, seasonal vegetables and port wine sauce
Grill
Ribeye Steak, Eggs & Chips
300gm premium cut ribeye steak, fries and two fried eggs; add sauce +$4
Premium Fillet Steak
200gm fillet with your choice of sauce served with smashed baked potato and creamy leeks; add sauce +$4
Pesto Chicken Breast
grilled chicken breast with pesto, broccoli, red capsicum tomatoes and parmesan, served with smashed baked potatoes
Sides & Sauces
Sides: fries, garden salad, slaw, seasonal vegetables, roast potato, baked smashed potato, creamy mashed potato, onion rings, streaky bacon, fried eggs (2) | $6. Sauces: pepper sauce, creamy mushroom, gravy, hollandaise, garlic butter, bbq sauce, bourbon sauce, red wine gravy, sautéed onions | $4. Sauces: aioli, tartare sauce, sour cream, sweet chilli | $2.
Sides
fries, garden salad, slaw, seasonal vegetables, roast potato, baked smashed potato, creamy mashed potato, onion rings, streaky bacon, fried eggs (2)
Sauces
pepper sauce, creamy mushroom, gravy, hollandaise, garlic butter, bbq sauce, bourbon sauce, red wine gravy, sautéed onions
Sauces
aioli, tartare sauce, sour cream, sweet chilli
Dessert
Gourmet Sundae
chocolate or caramel or berry topped with nuts, whipped cream and wafer
Baked Cheesecake
ask your server for today’s flavour, served with whipped cream
Apple Crumble
spiced apple, coconut crumble served with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream
Affogato
served with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream; add a liqueur +$5
Creme Brûlée
vanilla bean custard with a crisp caramelised sugar top
Maple Walnut Semifreddo
creamy maple semifreddo with toasted walnuts and caramel
Breakfast Cocktails
Mimosa
prosecco and orange juice
Kir Royale
prosecco and chambord liqueur
Irish Coffee
vivace coffee, jameson whiskey and fresh cream
Bloody Mary
absolut vodka, horseradish, spices, tabasco and tomato juice
Hot Drinks
Coffee: Black (espresso, americano, long black) Small $4; Large $5. White (piccolo, macchiato, flat white, latte, cappuccino) Small $5; Large $6. Extras: extra shot, syrup: vanilla, caramel, hazelnut $.70; whipped cream, almond, oat, soy $1.
Black
espresso | americano | long black
White
piccolo | macchiato | flat white | latte | cappuccino
Mocha
Hot Chocolate
Cold Drinks
Soda
coke | coke zero | sprite | L&P | ginger ale | tonic
Juice
orange | apple | pineapple | cranberry | tomato
Ginger Beer
Red Bull
Tap Beer
Export Gold lager 4%
Export Ultra Low Carb 4.2%
Tui East Indian Pale Ale
Monteith’s Golden Lager 5%
Beer
Quart Bottles 750ml DB, Export Gold, Tui
Heineken
Heineken Silver
Sol
RTDs
Canadian Club and Dry
Jack Daniel’s and Coke
Jim Beam and Coke
Coruba and Cola
Wines
Lindauer Mini, Malborough, NZ 200ML
Nua Prosecco, Italy
Deutz Cuvée, Marlborough, NZ
Cocktails & Spirits
Absolut Vodka
Beefeater Gin
Havana Club 3YO White Rum
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- Margherita pizza Typical in Christchurch: $26.00 $20.00
- Eggs benedict Typical in Christchurch: $25.80 $15.00
- Chicken parmigiana Typical in Christchurch: $29.00 $26.00
- Caesar salad Typical in Christchurch: $24.00 $18.00
- Hot chocolate Typical in Christchurch: $6.00 $5.00
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