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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
$15

two free range poached eggs on an english muffin with spinach and hollandaise sauce [V]

Big Breaky
$25

two free range eggs any style, streaky bacon, sausage, hash browns, sauteed mushrooms, beans and toasted sourdough

Bridie’s Mixed Grill
$30

fillet steak, chicken, two free range eggs any style, streaky bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, sauteed mushrooms, beans and toasted sourdough

Avocado on Toast
$17

sliced avocado, tomato, balsamic reduction, feta, topped with a poached free range egg on toasted sourdough [V]

Beans on Toast
$11

baked beans on toasted sourdough with a free range poached egg topped with cheese [NGA]

Salmon Hash
$18

akaroa smoked salmon and free range poached egg with potato hash topped with hollandaise [NGA]

Bacon Buttie
$8

bacon, cheese and garlic butter in an english muffin

Bagels
$12

toasted bagel with your choice of: smoked salmon, lettuce, cream cheese and capers | halloumi, tomato, lettuce and pesto | bacon, lettuce and tomato

Corn Fritters
$15

two corn fritters layered with spinach, tomato relish and sour cream [V]

Omelette
$17

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
$13

served with berry compote and your choice of milk or cream and brown sugar and cinnamon [V]

Pancakes
whipped cream and berry compote $16 / streaky bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup $17 / nutella, banana and cream $17

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
$12

two small pancakes with your choice of: nutella and cream | berry compote | nutella and banana

Bacon & Egg
$12

one egg any style on toast with a piece of streaky bacon

Breakfast Sides & Sauces

Hashbrowns or Free Range Eggs
$4
Sourdough, Beans, Grilled Tomato, Spinach, Avocado or Sautéed Mushrooms
$4
Streaky Bacon, Hot Smoked Salmon or Sausage
$5

Pizza

Takeaway available. Add anchovies, jalapeños, olives, cold cuts, pineapple, tomato +$2. Gluten Free Base +$3. Half and Half Pizza +$2.

Margherita
$20

italian classic with fresh tomato, basil pesto and mozzarella

Hawaiian
$20

smoked ham, pineapple and red onion

Pepperoni
$20

classic combination of cheese and pepperoni salami

Meatlovers
$24

onion, bacon, roast pork, chorizo, salami and bbq sauce

Chicken, Cranberry, and Brie
$24

cranberry sauce, chicken, red onions and brie

Italiano
$24

chorizo, salami, mushrooms, olives, capers and onions

Loaded Hog
$24

roast pork, bacon, red onion, capsicum and cream cheese

Smoked Salmon
$24

smoked salmon, red onions, capers and cream cheese

Vegetarian Medley
$24

medley of tomato, onion, mushroom, spinach, feta and olives

Francesse
$24

white sauce base, spinach, bacon, mushroom, red onion and cheese

Starters & Light Meals

Fries
$12

served with aioli

Wedges
$12

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

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
$12

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
$12

mini cob loaf served warm with pesto dip; add cheese +$2

Chicken Wings
$18

500g of chicken wings with your choice of: smokey bbq, bourbon glaze, spicy korean

Nachos
$18

beef or vegetarian chilli beans on corn chips topped with cheese and sour cream (jalapeños optional)

Steak Sandwich
$21

grilled eye fillet steak, lettuce, cheese, tomato, caramelised onion and aioli in a toasted ciabatta bun, served with fries (sourdough option)

BLT
$18

bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli and tomato relish in a toasted ciabatta bun, served with fries (sourdough option)

Cajun Chicken Sandwich
$21

spiced cajun chicken breast with fresh greens, cajun ranch dressing on a toasted ciabatta bun, served with fries

Soup of the Day
$14

homemade seasonal soup served with toasted sourdough; ask your server for today’s offering

Caesar Salad
$18

lettuce, bacon, parmesan, croutons with a poached egg and tossed in aioli; add chicken or hot smoked salmon +$5; add anchovies +$2

Mussels
$25

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
$15

american cheddar, onions, pickles and bridie’s burger sauce

Firecracker
$15

american cheddar, slaw, pickles, onion, jalapeños, and hot sauce

BBQ Bacon
$15

bbq sauce, bacon, cheddar cheese, onion and pickles

BBQ Pork Belly
$15

slow braised bbq pork belly, slaw, gherkins and red onion

Spicy Korean Chicken
$15

chicken breast, sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, lettuce and slaw

Vegetarian Burger
$15

halloumi, lettuce, grilled tomato, tomato relish, and pesto mayo

Fish Burger
$15

crumbed fish, lettuce, tomato, onion and tartare sauce

Main Meals

Chicken Parmigiana
$26

thyme crumbed chicken breast with mozzarella and napoli sauce, served with salad and fries; mushroom or hawaiian parmy +$1

Bridie’s Ribs
$28

pork ribs in a smokey bbq or bourbon glaze served with wedges and slaw

Lamb Shank
$26

served with creamy mashed potato, minted peas and red wine gravy; add shank +$10

Creamy Bacon & Mushroom Fettuccine
$25

served with shaved parmesan – vegetarian option available; add chicken +$5

Pasta of the Day
$25

ask your server for today’s offering

Bangers and Mash
$19

cumberland sausages from beckenham butchery served with minted peas, caramelised onions and gravy; add sausage +$5

Fish of the Day
$28

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
$28

grilled akaroa salmon with a pickled vegetable salad and wasabi mayo

Bridie’s Roast
$22

roast pork or lamb served with roast vegetables, greens, yorkshire pudding and gravy

Crispy Pork Belly
$22

creamy mashed potato, seasonal vegetables and port wine sauce

Grill

Ribeye Steak, Eggs & Chips
$36

300gm premium cut ribeye steak, fries and two fried eggs; add sauce +$4

Premium Fillet Steak
$35

200gm fillet with your choice of sauce served with smashed baked potato and creamy leeks; add sauce +$4

Pesto Chicken Breast
$26

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
$6

fries, garden salad, slaw, seasonal vegetables, roast potato, baked smashed potato, creamy mashed potato, onion rings, streaky bacon, fried eggs (2)

Sauces
$4

pepper sauce, creamy mushroom, gravy, hollandaise, garlic butter, bbq sauce, bourbon sauce, red wine gravy, sautéed onions

Sauces
$2

aioli, tartare sauce, sour cream, sweet chilli

Dessert

Gourmet Sundae
$10

chocolate or caramel or berry topped with nuts, whipped cream and wafer

Baked Cheesecake
$12

ask your server for today’s flavour, served with whipped cream

Apple Crumble
$12

spiced apple, coconut crumble served with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream

Affogato
$10

served with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream; add a liqueur +$5

Creme Brûlée
$12

vanilla bean custard with a crisp caramelised sugar top

Maple Walnut Semifreddo
$12

creamy maple semifreddo with toasted walnuts and caramel

Breakfast Cocktails

Mimosa
$10

prosecco and orange juice

Kir Royale
$12

prosecco and chambord liqueur

Irish Coffee
$10

vivace coffee, jameson whiskey and fresh cream

Bloody Mary
$14

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
Small $4 / Large $5

espresso | americano | long black

White
Small $5 / Large $6

piccolo | macchiato | flat white | latte | cappuccino

Mocha
Small $5 / Large $6
Hot Chocolate
Small $5 / Large $6

Cold Drinks

Soda
$5

coke | coke zero | sprite | L&P | ginger ale | tonic

Juice
$6

orange | apple | pineapple | cranberry | tomato

Ginger Beer
$6
Red Bull
$6

Tap Beer

Export Gold lager 4%
12OZ $7.50 / PINT $10 / JUG $16
Export Ultra Low Carb 4.2%
12OZ $7.50 / PINT $10 / JUG $16
Tui East Indian Pale Ale
12OZ $7.50 / PINT $10 / JUG $16
Monteith’s Golden Lager 5%
12OZ $8.50 / PINT $12 / JUG $18

Beer

Quart Bottles 750ml DB, Export Gold, Tui
$12
Heineken
$10
Heineken Silver
$10
Sol
$10

RTDs

Canadian Club and Dry
$10
Jack Daniel’s and Coke
$12
Jim Beam and Coke
$11
Coruba and Cola
$10

Wines

Lindauer Mini, Malborough, NZ 200ML
BOTTLE $13
Nua Prosecco, Italy
GLASS $9 / BOTTLE $45
Deutz Cuvée, Marlborough, NZ
BOTTLE $65

Cocktails & Spirits

Absolut Vodka
$11
Beefeater Gin
Havana Club 3YO White Rum

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