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Carlton Bar & Steakhouse is a longstanding Christchurch meeting place with a clear modern identity. The Carlton name has been part of the city since 1863, while today's venue works as both a substantial steakhouse and an easygoing local for lunch, dinner or a drink. It trades every day from its prominent Merivale corner, and the atmosphere can shift from a straightforward meal to live entertainment, a weekly special or a larger celebration without losing the feel of a familiar neighbourhood institution.

Beef is the kitchen's central subject. The restaurant buys pasture-reared cattle from Canterbury farms, then lets diners choose among cuts such as sirloin, wagyu rump, flat iron, eye fillet and ribeye. Larger dry-aged steaks, including bone-in sirloin and T-bone, can suit a generous appetite or a table that wants to share. Sauces, seasoned butters and condiments provide the finishing point, while sides such as mash, seasonal vegetables, salad or mushrooms let each plate take a different direction.

The rest of the menu has enough range for a group that is not ordering steak alone. Mushroom arancini and baked focaccia sit beside steak tartare, salmon gravlax and fried squid among the smaller plates. A butcher's board brings ribs, selected steak cuts, pork belly and bone marrow together as a deliberately communal order. Lunch choices, hearty salads and a separate dessert list round out the food, so the venue works just as naturally for a midday stop as it does for a full evening meal.

Drinks are treated as part of the occasion rather than an afterthought, with wine, beer and signature cocktails available alongside the food. That broad bar offering helps explain why the Carlton can cover several kinds of visit: a steak dinner, drinks with friends, live sport or music, and private events. Function spaces can be adapted for large bookings or more tailored dining experiences, while the regular food and bar service remains approachable for diners who simply want a well-cooked cut and a relaxed table.

Address: 1 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand

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Carlton Bar & Steakhouse Christchurch Menu

To Start or To Share

(V) Vegetarian | (VG) Vegan | (VO) Vegetarian option | (VGO) Vegan option | (LG) Low gluten | (LD) Low dairy | (LGO) Low gluten option | (LDO) Low dairy option

Charcuterie Board
$28

A selection of cured meats, sun-dried tomato pesto, kumara hummus, house-made pickles, fig and rhubarb chutney, garlic rosemary crostini (LD, LGO)

Warm Marinated Olives
$11

A selection of olives, dried herbs, citrus (LD, LG, V, VG)

Sticky Pig
$52

Slow cooked braised pork ribs and pork belly bites with BBQ sauce and rocket slaw (LD, LGO)

Buffalo Chicken Wings
$19

Topped with pickled red onion. Served with aioli

Beef Tartare Bites
$28

Beef tartare served on crispy wontons with gherkins, mustard horseradish mayo, shallots, Worcestershire sauce and parsley (LGO)

Fried Calamari
$19

Lemon pepper fried squid, served with pickled onion, lime aioli and charred lemon on a bed of sweet and sour rocket slaw (LGO, LDO)

Hot Snack Platter
$59

Fried buffalo chicken wings, smoked chorizo, jalapeño poppers, Carlton seasoned chips, fried squid, served with bourbon BBQ sauce and lime aioli

Sweet Potato Garlic Bread
$14

Smoked garlic butter, rosemary salt (LDO, LG, V, VGO)

Pork Belly Bites
$23

Glazed pork belly bites. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and pickles (LD, LGO)

Pulled Brisket Loaded Fries
$23

BBQ pulled beef brisket, jalapeños, cheese sauce, dark ale caramelised onion, chorizo and bacon crumb (LDO, LGO, VO)

Kiwi Cob Loaf
$19

Served with classic creamy Kiwi onion dip & smoked garlic and herb oil (V)

Smoked Chorizo Jalapeño Croquettes
$22

Topped with shaved parmesan, served with lime aioli

Panko Crumbed Camembert
$22

Cranberry, honey and rosemary glazed. Topped with pistachios

Bruschetta
$17

Toasted sourdough with thyme whipped honey goats cheese, candied walnuts, charred pear and a balsamic glaze (LGO, V)

Fries
$14

Coated in Carlton seasoning. Served with ketchup (LD, LGO, V, VG)

Mains

Pork Ribs Full-Rack
$49

Smoked 12-hour cooked ribs, coated in Carlton chilli bourbon BBQ glaze, served with herb slaw (LD, LG)

Pork Ribs Half-Rack
$30

Smoked 12-hour cooked ribs, coated in Carlton chilli bourbon BBQ glaze, served with herb slaw (LD, LG)

Butcher's Board
$100

200g rump steak, half-rack pork ribs, BBQ beef brisket, 100g bratwurst sausage, roasted bone marrow, served with garlic sourdough, smoked paprika whisky charred corn, red wine jus and house slaw (LDO, LGO)

Slow Cooked Pressed Lamb Shoulder
$39

Served with gremolata peas, roasted kumara, smoked garlic parmesan crumb, red wine jus and cheese sauce (LDO, LGO)

Smoked Rolled Pork
$38

Rolled smoked pork, fig and rhubarb chutney. Served with pickled onion, sweet and sour rocket slaw, toasted spiced cashews, shallots, finished with red wine jus (LD, LG)

Seared Mt Cook Salmon
$38

Served with potato mash, butter seared seasonal greens, caper lemon beurre blanc, crisp fried parsnip (LDO, LGO)

Market Fish and Chips
$30

Lemon pepper market fish, Carlton seasoned chips, with charred lemon and house made tartar sauce (LD)

Beef Cheek Bourguignon
$39

18-hour slow cooked beef cheek in a rich bourguignon sauce. seasonal greens and creamed mash potato (LDO, LG)

Harissa Chicken
$35

Harissa coated chicken, served with smashed mustard potato, buttered seasonal greens, confit leeks and velouté sauce (LDO, LG)

Beef & Guinness Pie
$31

12-hour slow cooked beef Guinness pie, topped with roasted pumpkin and kumara smash, dark ale caramelised onion, red wine jus

Rocket Salad
$29 / ADD CHICKEN $7

Rocket, goat’s cheese, roasted beetroot, pumpkin, charred capsicum, grains, spiced seeds, sesame dressing (LDO, LGO, V, VGO)

Roast Vegetable Salad
$28 / ADD CHICKEN $7

Seasonal vegetables, spinach, mixed seeds, balsamic dressing (LD, LG, V, VG)

Carlton Chicken Parmigiana
$30

Topped with ham, a blend of melted cheeses and house made marinara, served with crushed garlic and herbed duck fat potatoes

Burgers

Wednesday & Thursday, grab a burger and a draught Speight’s, Mac’s or Steinlager product for $35

Carlton Cheeseburger
$32 / ADD EGG $3

Prime beef patty, cheddar cheese, gherkins, tomato, lettuce, dark ale caramelised onion, house sauce, served with Carlton seasoned fries (LDO, LGO)

Buffalo Chicken Burger
$31

Cheddar cheese, house made slaw, pickles, garlic aioli. Served with Carlton seasoned fries

Beef Brisket Burger
$31

Jalapeño bacon jam, mixed leaf, cheddar cheese, pickles and garlic aioli with chips (LDO, LGO)

Sunday Roast

Every Sunday, available lunch & dinner.

Your Choice of Roast Beef or Roast Pork
Adults $29 / Children $20

Served with all the trimmings, seasonal vegetables, rosemary roast potatoes, sage stuffing, homemade Yorkshire pudding and red wine jus (LDO, LGO)

Char-Grilled Steaks

The key to great steak is happy cattle, we source only the best all natural, pasture reared beef, exclusively from Canterbury farms. Choose your cut and how you would like it cooked. ADDITIONAL SAUCE OR BUTTER $4 each. Steak Sauces: Merlot Jus, Chilli Bourbon BBQ, Mushroom, Creamy Green Peppercorn. Steak Butters: Garlic and Parsley, Hot Honey Butter, Bone Marrow Butter. Steak Condiments: Horseradish, Wholegrain Mustard.

300g Prime Ribeye Steak
$63

Ribeye steak, char-grilled to your liking and served with herbed duck fat roasted potatoes, red wine jus and smoked garlic butter (LDO, LGO)

300g NZ Rump
$46

Rump steak, char-grilled to your liking and served with herbed duck fat roasted potatoes, red wine jus and smoked garlic butter (LDO, LGO)

200g Eye Fillet
$56

Eye fillet steak, char-grilled to your liking and served with herbed duck fat roasted potatoes, red wine jus and smoked garlic butter (LDO, LGO)

Dry-Aged Large Cuts

Signature Tomahawk
$99

Dry aged 700g, served with red wine jus and smoked garlic butter (LDO, LGO) (Please allow 40 mins cooking time for Medium-Rare)

Complete Your Dish

Fresh Salad
$12

Mixed leaves, red onion, carrot, capsicum, sundried tomatoes, house made dressing, spiced seeds (LD, LG, V, VGO)

Agria Mash
$14

Creamy mash, truffle oil, chives (LG, V)

Roasted Bone Marrow
$13

Char grilled bone marrow (LD, LG)

Coleslaw
$13

Slaw, herbs, sesame dressing, rocket (LD, LG, V, VG)

2 x Fried Eggs
$7

(LD, LG, V)

Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
$17

Smoked yoghurt, lemon chilli herb oil, dukkah, honey (LG, V, VGO)

Duck Fat Potatoes
$13

Garlic and herbed duck fat potatoes (LD, LG, V, VGO)

Charred Corn
$15

Coated in smoked whiskey paprika butter, shaved parmesan and lime aioli (LDO, LG, VO)

Kumara and Pumpkin Smash
$14

Creamy smash, truffle oil, chives (LG, V)

Seared Mushrooms and Onions
$14

Pan seared mushrooms and onions, garlic butter (LDO, LGO, V, VGO)

Seasonal Greens
$14

Seasonal greens, spiced cashews, honey (LD, LG, V, VGO)

Lunch

Chicken Wrap
$25

Slaw, fried chicken, burger sauce, mixed salad, chips, tomato sauce

Buffalo Chicken Burger
$31

American smoked cheese, house made slaw, pickles, garlic aioli. Served with Carlton seasoned fries

Carlton Cheeseburger
$32

Prime beef patty, cheddar cheese, gherkins, tomato, lettuce, dark ale caramelised onion, house sauce. Served with Carlton seasoned fries (LDO, LGO)

Brisket Burger
$31

Jalapeño bacon jam, mix leaf, cheddar cheese, pickles and garlic aioli with chips (LDO, LGO)

Steak Sandwich
$28

Rump steak cooked medium-rare, horseradish mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, served on toasted sourdough. Served with Carlton seasoned fries (LGO)

Market Fish and Chips
$30

Lemon pepper market fish, Carlton seasoned chips, with charred lemon and house made tartar sauce (LD)

Rocket Salad
$29

Rocket, roasted beetroot, pumpkin, charred capsicum, grains, spiced seeds, sesame dressing (LDO, LGO, V, VGO)

Roast Vegetable Salad
$28

Seasonal vegetables, spinach, mixed seeds, balsamic dressing (LD, LG, V, VG)

Carlton Chicken Parmigiana
$30

Topped with ham, a blend of melted cheeses and house made marinara, served with crushed garlic and herbed duck fat potatoes

Lunch – Char-Grilled Steaks

ADDITIONAL SAUCE OR BUTTER $4 each. Steak Sauces: Merlot Jus, Chilli Bourbon BBQ, Mushroom, Creamy Green Peppercorn. Steak Butters: Garlic and Parsley, Hot Honey Butter, Bone Marrow Butter. Steak Condiments: Horseradish, Wholegrain Mustard.

200g Rump Steak
$33

Rump steak, char-grilled to your liking and served with herbed duck fat roasted potatoes, red wine jus and smoked garlic butter (LDO, LGO)

300g Prime Rib Eye Steak
$63

Ribeye steak, char-grilled to your liking and served with herbed duck fat roasted potatoes, red wine jus and smoked garlic butter (LDO, LGO)

Lunch – Sunday Roast

Every Sunday, available lunch & dinner. Whilst stocks last.

Your Choice of Roast Beef or Roast Pork
Adults $29 / Children $20

Served with all the trimmings, seasonal vegetables, rosemary roast potatoes, sage stuffing, homemade Yorkshire pudding and red wine jus (LDO, LGO)

Kids Menu

(V) Vegetarian | (VG) Vegan | (VO) Vegetarian option | (VGO) Vegan option | (LG) Low gluten | (LD) Low dairy | (LGO) Low gluten option | (LDO) Low dairy option

Carlton Ribs
$15

3 braised ribs, fries & BBQ sauce (LD)

Fish & Chips
$15

Battered fish, fries & tomato sauce (LDO, LGO)

Chicken Nuggets & Chips
$15

Chicken nuggets, fries & tomato sauce (LDO, LGO, VGO)

Vegan Nuggets & Chips
$15

Vegan nuggets, fries & tomato sauce (LD, V, VG)

Mini Carlton Burger
$15

Beef patty, cheese, fries & tomato sauce (LDO, LGO)

Churro Sundae
$15

Churros topped with 2 scoops of ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles and either chocolate or strawberry sauce (LGO, V)

Dessert Menu

(V) Vegetarian | (VG) Vegan | (VO) Vegetarian option | (VGO) Vegan option | (LG) Low gluten | (LD) Low dairy | (LGO) Low gluten option | (LDO) Low dairy option

Chocolate Brownie
$15

Chocolate brownie, pistachio praline, raspberry crumb, vanilla bean ice cream (LG, V)

Red Wine Pear & Custard Tart
$16

Warm red wine poached pear, custard tart, whipped mascarpone vanilla cream, hazelnut crumble (V)

Carlton Banoffee
$17

Chocolate chip cookie base, Biscoff caramel, caramelized banana, whipped mascarpone vanilla cream, shards of chocolate, crushed caramel popcorn (V)

Sorbet
$15

Mango sorbet, boozy berry compot, freeze dried raspberry (LD, LG V, VG)

Spritz

Aperol Spritz
$18.50

Aperol, House Sparkling, Soda, Orange

Limoncello Spritz
$18.50

Limoncello, House Sparkling, Lemon, Soda

Hugo Spritz
$18.50

Elderflower, House Sparkling, Lemon, Mint, Soda

Cocktails

Paloma
$23

100% Blue Agave Tequila Reposado, Lime, Grapefruit, Soda

Margarita
$21

100% Blue Agave Tequila Reposado, Triple Sec, Lime

Tommys Margarita
$21

100% Blue Agave Tequila Reposado, Lime, Agave

Chilli & Mango Margarita
$19

Tequila, Triple Sec, Chilli, Lime, Mango

On Tap

Speights GMA

NZ ALE, 4.0%

Carlton House Lager

MALT LAGER, 4.0%

Guinness

IRISH STOUT, 4.0%

Stella Artois (500ml)

LAGER, 5.0%

Bottle

Steinlager Pure
$13.40

LAGER, 5.0%

Corona
$13.40

PILSNER, 4.6%

Speights Old Dark
$14.30

DARK ALE, 4.0%

Speight's GMA 745ml
$16.20

NZ ALE, 4.0%

Low & No Alcohol

Steinlager Zero
$11.40

LAGER, 0.0%

Speights Summit
$11.40

LOW CARB, 0.0%

Speights Mid
$11.40

NZ ALE, 2.5%

Steinlager Light
$11.40

LAGER, 2.5%

Bubbles

SIZES: SML=150ml / LRG= 250ml / FLUTE=125ml. ALL WINES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV
SML $18 / BTL $86

Marlborough, NZ

Mount Paradiso Prosecco
SML $15 / BTL $72

Murray Darling, Australia

Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut NV
BTL $150

Epernay, France

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label
BTL $180

Reims, France

Whites

SIZES: SML=150ml / LRG= 250ml / FLUTE=125ml. ALL WINES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

Rebel Sauvignon Blanc
SML $13.50 / LRG $21 / BTL $62

Marlborough, NZ

Mill Flat Sauvignon Blanc
SML $15 / LRG $24 / BTL $72

Marlborough, NZ

Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc
BTL $95

Marlborough, NZ

Pennello Pinot Grigio
SML $15 / LRG $24 / BTL $72

Delle Venezie, Italy

Red

SIZES: SML=150ml / LRG= 250ml / FLUTE=125ml. ALL WINES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

Rose & Rose Pinot Noir
SML $16 / LRG $26 / BTL $77

Marlborough, NZ

Nga Waka 'Three Paddles' Pinot Noir
BTL $86

Martinborough, NZ

Two Paddocks Pinot Noir
BTL $130

Central Otago, NZ

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