Tudors on Papanui is the public restaurant inside Scenic Hotel Cotswold, welcoming Christchurch locals as well as people staying at the hotel. The dining room belongs to the property's distinctive setting, while the kitchen keeps its attention on New Zealand produce and ingredients grown in the hotel's own herb and vegetable garden. A wine list with Waipara selections reinforces that local connection, giving the restaurant an identity that extends beyond the practical role of serving hotel guests.

Breakfast offers several ways to begin the day. Guests can choose a cooked plate, eggs Benedict served on potato rosti, pancakes or the fuller buffet experience, depending on whether the occasion calls for something quick or unhurried. That range gives Tudors a useful morning rhythm: it can handle a straightforward breakfast before a busy day, but it also has enough variety for diners who want to settle in. The restaurant's public welcome means those options are not limited to overnight guests.

At dinner, the menu moves through seafood, slow-cooked meat and grill dishes without losing sight of approachable favourites. Chilli-and-lime prawns can start the meal, while lamb shank, pork ribs and ribeye offer increasingly hearty choices. Fish and chips provides a familiar alternative, and a quinoa risotto gives vegetarian diners a composed main rather than a token side dish. The mix allows a table with different appetites to dine together while still finding something that feels considered.

Desserts and occasion dining round out the experience. Familiar sweets give dinner a traditional finish, while a children's menu makes family meals easier to plan. High tea introduces a slower daytime reason to visit, and the restaurant also hosts seasonal public lunches that turn the hotel setting into a destination for celebrations. Together, those offerings make Tudors more versatile than a breakfast room: it can serve an everyday meal, a relaxed afternoon gathering or a booked event with equal ease.

Address: Scenic Hotel Cotswold, 88–96 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand

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Tudors Restaurant & Bar Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Breakfast Menu

Available from 6.30am – 10am

Bacon & Eggs on Toast

$22

Two eggs cooked to your liking, served with Kiwi streaky bacon, grilled tomato, and toasted ciabatta

Three Egg Omelette

$22

A fluffy three-egg omelette with your choice of fillings: ham, spinach, onion, cheese, mushroom, or tomato

Eggs Benedict

$27

Crispy potato rösti topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Choose from: Ham, Streaky bacon, Smoked salmon, Sautéed mushrooms (V)

Tudors Breakfast – Fit for a King

$28

Two eggs any style, crispy bacon, grilled tomato, lamb sausages, grilled mushrooms, hash browns, tomato chutney, and toasted ciabatta

Smashed Avocado (VO, GFO, DFO)

$24

Seeded toast topped with smashed avocado, poached eggs, slow-roasted tomato, and bacon

Pancakes

$22

Fluffy pancakes served with maple syrup and whipped butter. Choose from: Classic, Kiwi bacon & banana, Berry compote & cream

Porridge (V)

$16

Creamy warm porridge served with berry compote and brown sugar

Continental Tray (In-Room Only)

$22

Croissant, Danish, juice (apple or orange), toasted ciabatta, condiments, yoghurt muesli cup, fresh fruit platter

Buffet Options

Full breakfast buffet

pp $36

Continental breakfast buffet

pp $27

Dinner Menu – Entrées

Available from 5pm – 9pm

Crispy Chilli Lime Tempura Prawns (DFO)

$22

Served with avocado ranch slaw

Salt & Pepper Squid (DF)

$22

Black garlic aioli, sauerkraut, and toasted ciabatta

Green Goddess Salad Bowl (V, GF)

$20

Broccoli, kale, spinach, pesto crumble, cottage cheese, and goddess dressing

Tandoori Chicken Bites

$24

Served with raita, warm roti, and petite green salad

Pulled Pork Sliders

$24

Soft slider buns filled with slow-cooked pulled pork

Dinner Menu – Mains

Available from 5pm – 9pm

Slow-Braised Lamb Shank (GF)

$46

Creamy potato mash and fresh green salad

Classic Butter Chicken

$32

Basmati rice, garlic naan, raita, and lemon pickle

Tempura Battered Fish & Chips (DF)

$32

Served with green salad and tartare sauce

Saffron & Fennel Poached Chicken Breast (GF)

$36

With avocado ranch mashed potatoes, maple-glazed carrots, and served with peppercorn sauce

Creamy Seafood Chowder

$28

Rich winter chowder with fresh seafood medley

Whisky-Glazed Pork Baby Back Ribs (GF)

$40

Sticky whisky glaze served with garden greens and chips

Mushroom & Feta Quinoa Risotto (V)

$30

Served with roasted beetroot bites

Asian Chicken & Coriander Dumpling Soup (DF)

$28

With bok choy and noodles

Chargrilled Rib-Eye Steak (200g) (GF)

$52

Served with creamy mashed potatoes, maple-glazed carrots, and your choice of: – Mushroom sauce – Red wine jus

Dinner Menu – Desserts

Available from 5pm – 9pm

Chocolate Lamington Cake (GF)

$16

Served with chantilly cream

Caramelised Lemon Tart

$16

Served with berry compote

Sorbet Duo (GF)

$12

Wildberry and mango sorbet

Sticky Date Pudding

$16

Served with vanilla bean ice cream

Kids Dinner Menu

Available from 5pm – 9pm (12 or under years of age). $15.00 Main Only | $18.00 Main & Dessert | $20.00 Main, Dessert & Drink*. Bowl of corn chips to start. *Drink choices: Apple Juice, Orange Juice or Lemonade

Healthy Kids Platter

Chicken, ham, cheese, slice fruit, green salad, and a bread roll

Fish ‘n’ Chips

Crisp battered fish fillets served with fries and green salad

Chicken Tenders

Crumbed chicken, garden peas, vegetable sticks and aioli

Beef Lasagne

With green salad and a garlic roll

Cotswold Ice Cream Sundae

With your choice of chocolate or berry topping

Banana Split

With cookies, ice cream and berry coulis

Fresh Fruit Salad

With yoghurt and fruit compote

24 Hour Room Service Menu

$5 room service fee applies, dial 731 to order

Toasted Sandwich

$22

Leg ham, Gruyére, mayo, mustard, tomato relish, and American pickle with a side salad

Toasted Sandwich (V)

$20

Haloumi cheese, tomato, pesto, with a side salad

Soup of the Day (DF, GFO)

$16

Chef’s seasonal soup served with grilled ciabatta

Garlic Bread

$10

Sorbet Duo

$12

Mango & berry sorbet

Winter Whisky Inspired Dishes

Available as part of our hotel’s dinner service

Whisky-Glazed Pork Ribs with Makikihi Fries (GFO, DFO)

$40

Tender pork ribs slow cooked and glazed with Laughing Owl whisky, local honey and warming spices. Finished with garlic aioli and fresh coriander, served alongside crisp South Canterbury Makikihi Fries and a crunchy red cabbage slaw.

Traditional Scottish Cranachan with Laughing Owl whisky

$18

A winter classic, toasted oats caramelised in butter and brown, folded through raspberries and whisky infused mascarpone cream. Finished with crunchy golden oats and fresh berries for a rich perfectly balance finish.

White Wine

Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Aromatics, Varietals, Chardonnay and Rosé. Glass and Bottle prices as shown.

Twin Islands

Glass $12 / Bottle $55

Marlborough

Nautilus Estate

Glass $14 / Bottle $65

Marlborough

The Ned

Glass $15 / Bottle $68

Marlborough

Pyramid Valley Sauvignon+

Bottle $75

North Canterbury

Red Wine

Pinot Noir, Cabernet & Bordeaux Blends, Shiraz/Syrah & Luscious Rich Reds. Glass and Bottle prices as shown.

Opawa

Glass $15 / Bottle $70

Marlborough

Mt Beautiful

Glass $16 / Bottle $75

Cheviot, North Canterbury

Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg

Glass $17 / Bottle $80

Central Otago

Misha’s Vineyard Cantata

Glass $18 / Bottle $85

Bendigo

Beer & Cider

Draft, local and international beers plus cider.

Speight’s Summit Ultra Low Carb

$10

Draft Beer

Guest Tap

$13

Draft Beer

Panhead Supercharger APA

$14

Draft Beer

Emerson’s Pilsner

$14

Draft Beer

Spirits

Cognac/Brandy served in 40ml measures. Port & Sherry, Liqueurs, Gin, Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Bourbon and Whisky.

St Remy VSOP

40ml $10

Loire Valley

Hennessy VS Cognac

40ml $14

Hennessy VSOP Cognac

40ml $19

Remy Martin VSOP Cognac

40ml $19

Non-Alcoholic

Soft drinks, tonics and water.

Coca-Cola / Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

Sprite

Ginger Beer

Schweppes Ginger Ale

Coffee & Tea

Coffee and tea selection.

Espresso, Short Black, Long Black, Americano

Piccolo

Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino

Mochaccino

$6.50

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz

$22

Aperol, prosecco, soda, orange

Limoncello Spritz

$22

Limoncello, prosecco, soda, orange

Pink Gin Sling

$22

Gin, blackberry, red fruit, soda

Breakfast Beverages

Orange Juice

Apple Juice

Flat White

$5.50

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Eggs benedict Typical in Christchurch: $25.80 $27.00
Long black Typical in Christchurch: $5.00 $5.00
Flat white Typical in Christchurch: $5.55 $5.50
Butter chicken Typical in Christchurch: $23.00 $32.00
Garlic bread Typical in Christchurch: $12.00 $10.00

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Tudors on Papanui Menu

Tudors Restaurant & Bar Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Breakfast Menu

Buffet Options

Dinner Menu – Entrées

Dinner Menu – Mains

Dinner Menu – Desserts

Kids Dinner Menu

24 Hour Room Service Menu

Winter Whisky Inspired Dishes

White Wine

Red Wine

Beer & Cider

Spirits

Non-Alcoholic

Coffee & Tea

Cocktails

Breakfast Beverages

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