Mayor of Ale is a Riccarton pub and sports bar built around the familiar combination of cold beer, substantial food and live sport. It opens from late morning every day, so the venue can cover lunch, an afternoon match, dinner or a later drink without changing location. Weekly quiz nights and Chase the Ace give local groups recurring reasons to visit beyond the sporting calendar.
The kitchen treats pub food as a broad category rather than a short list of fried standards. Snacks range from Southland cheese rolls and seafood chowder to za'atar focaccia with roast garlic hummus, falafel and pork belly bites. Seasonal salads, a mezze platter and charcoal-grilled chicken with Greek salad sit alongside nachos, giving groups lighter and plant-forward options as well as the expected shareable plates.
Larger dishes return to generous pub comfort. Burgers come in beef, chicken and vegetable versions, schnitzel can be ordered with several sauces, and the main list includes an Irish spice bag, ribeye, pork-belly roast, lamb shank and ale-battered Tasman Bay snapper. Dessert continues in the same spirit with sticky date pudding, chocolate lava cake and a brownie sundae, while a children's menu keeps family meals practical.
Beer remains central, with the tap selection supported by wine, cocktails, zero-alcohol drinks and coffee. On weekends, the Mayor's Long Lunch turns the venue into a group occasion, serving a shared platter of bao buns, calamari, fried chicken, focaccia, dips and chips with a choice of beverage package. That mix of everyday table bookings, live sport, regular events and a set social experience allows the pub to serve both spontaneous visits and planned celebrations.
Address: 22 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Moved or closed? Tell us: Moved·Temporarily closed·Permanently closed
Mayor Of Ale Menu
Snacks
Olives
House Za’atar Focaccia
Served with Roast Garlic Hummus
Lebanese Falafel
Served with Garlic Tahini
Southern Fried Chicken
Served with Pickles, Garlic Mayo
Crispy Pork Belly Bites
Served with Sweet Chilli Caramel, Pickled Daikon, Spring Onions
Crispy Calamari
Served with Spicy Mayo, Asian Slaw
Onion Rings
Served with Aioli and Tomato Sauce
Crispy Fries
Served with Aioli and Tomato Sauce; Add choice of Gravy $4
Crispy Potato Skin
Served with Tomato Salsa and Sour Cream; Add Bacon and Cheese $5
Pip’s Famous Seafood Chowder
Served with Focaccia
Southland Cheese Rolls
Salads/Light Fare
Winter Salad
Mixed Leaf, Roasted Vegetables, Muhammarа, Pickled Vege, Toasted Seeds, Candy Walnuts, Feta with a Sweet Lime Vinaigrette; Add Shawarma Chicken $8
Lebanese Fattoush Salad
Crispy Lebanese Bread, Feta, Seasonal Veg, Pomegranate Vinaigrette; Add Chicken $5
Charcoal Grilled Chicken Skewer
Greek Salad, Hummus, Toum, Grilled Pita
Nachos
Served with Spicy Beef, Beans, Tomato Charred Corn Salsa, Sour Cream and Guacamole; Add Bacon $5
Mezze Platter
Served with Falafel, Beef Koftas, Hummus, Labneh, Muhammara, Salad, Olives, Pickles and Pita Bread
Burgers
Shared price $29
Beef Burger
Served with Smoked Bacon, Onion Rings, Garlic Mayo, Cheddar, Pickles, Tomatoes, Onion Jam, Brioche Bun, Fries
Chicken Burger
Served with Smoked Bacon, Onion Rings, Hot Mayo, Cheddar, Farm Slaw, Tomatoes, Brioche Bun, Fries
Vege Lover Burger
Served with Vege Pattie, Onion Rings, Garlic Mayo, Cheddar, Tomatoes, Beetroot Relish, Brioche Bun, Fries
Schnitty
Shared price $29. Served with Farm Slaw and Fries OR Seasonal Vegetables; Choice of Craft Sauce: Mushroom & Roast Garlic Sauce, Brisket Gravy, Fried Eggs, Onion Rings, Red Wine Jus, Peppercorn & Irish Whiskey, Curry Sauce, Parmi (Ham, Napoli, Mozzarella – $6)
Chicken/Beef/Vegetarian
Served with Farm Slaw and Fries OR Seasonal Vegetables; Choice of Craft Sauce
Main Fare
Irish Spice Bag
A County Cork Favourite, Fried Chicken, Chips, Onions, Peppers, Curry Sauce
Beef Ribeye
250gm Served with Farm Slaw and Fries OR Seasonal Vegetables. Choice of Craft Sauce
West Coast Roast
Roasted Pork Belly served with Apple Sauce, Roast Potatoes, Vegetables, Red Wine Jus
Beef Ribeye on the Bone 350gm
Served with Fries, Farm Slaw OR Vegetables and your choice of Craft Sauce
Fish & Chips
Ale Battered Tasman Bay Snapper, Tartare, Fries, Farm Slaw, Lemon
Lamb Shank
Served with Garlic Mash, Roasted Vegetables, Lamb Gravy; Add 1x extra Shank $11
TMA Platter
Fried Chicken, Squid, Cold Cuts, Cheese Rolls, Pork Belly, Schnitty, Pickles, Dips, Focaccia, Pita Bread, Falafel, Cauliflower Bites
Dessert
Chocolate Lava Cake
Served with Caramel Sauce, Salted Caramel Fudge Ice Cream
Sticky Date Pudding
Served with Toffee Sauce, Chocolate Soil, Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Brownie Sundae
Served with Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Biscuit, Choice of sauce (Chocolate, Berry, Caramel)
Sorbet Selection
Kid’s Menu
Kid’s Nachos
Served with Beef, Tomato Salsa, Sour Cream and Guacamole
Kid’s Crispy Fried Chicken
Served with Farm Slaw, Fries
Kid’s Fish & Chips
Served with Farm Slaw, Fries
Kid’s Cheeseburger
Served with Beef Pattie, Cheddar, Aioli, Fries
Kid’s Dessert
Kid’s Sundae
Vanilla Ice Cream & Sprinkles; Choice of Sauce (Chocolate, Berry, Caramel)
Cocktails
Aperol Spritz
Espresso Martini
Mojito
Mimosa
Margarita
Mocktails
Ruby Oasis
Zero 0% Gin, Apple Juice, Lemon Juice, Sour Cherry
Nojito
Mint, Lime and choice of Passionfruit or Rose Syrup, topped with Soda
Trust the Bartender
Non Alcoholic
Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Ginger Ale
Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Apple Juice, Pineapple Juice
Tonic
Ginger Beer
Sparkling Water / Still Water
Wine – Chardonnay
Spy Valley
Marlborough
Nanny Goat
Central Otago
Man O' War Valhalla
Waiheke Island
Wine – Rose
Red Metal
Hawkes Bay
Petite Laurette
Occitanie, Provence
Amisfield
Central Otago
Wine – Pinot Noir
Greystone Nor Wester
Waipara
Lake Hayes
Central Otago
Amisfield
Central Otago
Tap Beers
Speights Ultra
Speights
Guinness
Asahi
Bottled Beers
Corona
Steinlager Light 2.5%
Corona 0%
Asahi 0%
From Happy Menu members
Reviews from locals: every member has confirmed a New Zealand mobile.
Been to Mayor of Ale? Be one of the first to rate it.
+ Log your visitHow prices compare
Against typical prices in Christchurch
- Fish and chips Typical in Christchurch: $28.00 $29.00
- Chicken burger Typical in Christchurch: $27.00 $29.00
- Sticky date pudding Typical in Christchurch: $16.00 $18.00
- Nachos Typical in Christchurch: $20.95 $26.00
- Beef burger Typical in Christchurch: $28.50 $29.00
From our guide
Best New Zealand and Contemporary Restaurants Near Me In Christchurch
Our closest guide to Mayor of Ale
-
5th Street
Christchurch · 2.7 km ·$$
New Zealand
-
INATI
Christchurch · 1.9 km ·$$
-
Pomeroy’s
Christchurch · 3.2 km ·$$
Brewery · Pub
-
Twenty Seven Steps
Christchurch · 2.4 km ·$$
European
- Wine Bar C Cellar Door Christchurch · 1.5 km ·$ Wine Bar
- European T Tussock Hill Vineyard and Cellar Door Restaurant Christchurch · 6.8 km ·$$ European
Around the corner
Within 1 km of Mayor of Ale
- Mediterranean B Burj Christchurch · 10 m ·$ Mediterranean · Middle Eastern
-
Thai Orchid Restaurant
Christchurch · 60 m ·$$
Thai
-
Dux Dine
Christchurch · 100 m ·$$
Vegetarian
-
Arjee Bhajee
Christchurch · 110 m ·$$
Indian
- Japanese S St Pierres Sushi Riccarton Christchurch · 210 m Japanese · Sushi
- International G Garden Court Brasserie Christchurch · 300 m ·$ International · New Zealand
More New Zealand nearby
Within 10 km
- New Zealand T The Grill House Christchurch · 580 m ·$ New Zealand · Grill
-
Mona Vale Kitchen & Events
Christchurch · 620 m ·$
New Zealand · Café
-
The Fox Riccarton
Christchurch · 730 m ·$$
British · New Zealand
- New Zealand T The Quarters at Riccarton House Christchurch · 1.1 km ·$$ New Zealand · Café
-
Speight's Ale House Tower Junction
Christchurch · 1.3 km ·$$
New Zealand · Pub
- New Zealand P Pegasus Arms Restaurant & Bar Christchurch · 1.7 km ·$$ New Zealand · Pub