Kong is a Christchurch cocktail lounge with enough food substance to work as a dining destination, not simply a place for a late drink. Its 1930s New York and classic King Kong inspiration comes through in leather booths, cinematic details and a terrace that opens the room to Hereford Street. Table bookings run alongside the bar service, and the sharing menu encourages guests to linger over several plates rather than rush through a single course. The result is a polished central city setting that suits cocktails for two, a lively group meal or a larger celebration.

The vegetable and cheese plates are thoughtfully composed rather than treated as afterthoughts. Porcini and taleggio arancini arrive with capsicum coulis, while stracciatella is paired with pistachio, beetroot, pumpkin and pizza crust for a mix of creamy, earthy and crisp textures. A caprese salad keeps to tomato, mozzarella and basil, and the witloof salad layers pear and gorgonzola through its bitter leaves. Truffle potatoes and fried fior di latte add richer options for a table that wants to order broadly and share everything as it lands.

Meat and seafood take the menu in several distinct directions. Venison polpette are set against potato, Napoli sauce and grana, while beef carpaccio provides a lighter contrast to the warm meatballs. Tuna tartare brings avocado, fennel, citrus and sesame together; cured Mount Cook salmon is sharpened with horseradish, and octopus salami carries nduja and capers. An antipasto plate of Italian cured meats rounds out the savoury range, giving groups a useful mix of delicate raw preparations, charcuterie and comforting cooked dishes.

Drinks are designed with the same sense of theatre as the room, spanning house signature cocktails, established classics, wine and beer. That breadth lets the bar lead the evening without pushing the food into the background, since the plates are substantial enough to build into dinner. Cocktail classes turn the drinks programme into a hands on group activity, while flexible function arrangements can accommodate celebrations and events of different sizes. Kong's strongest appeal lies in that overlap: a dramatic bar, a real sharing menu and a space built for sociable occasions.

Address: 76 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

Kong Menu Menu updated on 27 Oct 2026

Option tags, such as Vegan Option (VGO), mean the dish can be made that way on request: ask for that version when you order.

Sharing Plates

Dietary codes: LG – low gluten | LD – low dairy | V – vegetarian | VG – vegan | LGO – low gluten option | LDO – low dairy option | VO – vegetarian option | VGO – vegan option. Please inform a team member if you have allergies or intolerances. We’ll do our very best to accommodate them, but as our menu is prepared freshly in kitchen, there may be trace allergens.

Karaage Chicken

Fried chicken, McClure’s pickles, Kaitaia fire mayo, charred lemon

$23

Fries

Skin on fries with aioli (LG, LD, V, VGO)

Vegetarian Vegan Option

$14

Mediterranean Olives

Warmed, herb marinated olives, parmesan crisps (LG, LDO, V, VGO)

Vegetarian Vegan Option

$15

Bread and Dips

Fresh rye and sourdough, babaganoush and balsamic olive oil (LD, V, VG)

Vegetarian Vegan

$18

Fried Squid

Charred lemon, aioli (LD)

$16

Antipasto Board

Cured meats, imported cheeses, pickles, olives, fresh bread (LGO, LD)

$38

Arancini Balls

Pea and smoked ham fried risotto balls, capsicum coulis, parmesan

$20

Large Plates

Chicken Parma

Crumbed breast, ham, mozzarella, napoli sauce, rocket salad, fries

$34

Angus Beef Rump Steak

Cooked med-rare, roasted tomatoes, rocket, salsa verde, parmesan (LG, LDO)

$45

Canterbury Lamb Rump

Charred baby veg, fried gnocchi, marsala jus (LD)

$37

Caesar Salad

Classic caesar, chilled egg, anchovies (LGO, LDO)

$25

Ricotta Cannelloni

Ricotta and spinach filled pasta tubes, rocket, parmesan and balsamic salad (V)

Vegetarian

$31

Pizza

Garlic Pizza Bread

Hand stretched pizza dough, confit garlic oil, sea salt, rosemary (LD, V, VG)

Vegetarian Vegan

$16

Chilli Kong-Carne

Napoli sauce, ground beef, fresh chilli, mozzarella, paprika sour cream (LGO)

$30

Hawaiian

Napoli sauce, mozzarella, smoked ham, pineapple (LGO, VO)

Vegetarian Option

$30

Pepperoni

Napoli sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni salami, roasted capsicum (LGO)

$29

Margherita

Napoli sauce, mozzarella, bocconcini, fresh basil (LGO, V, VGO)

Vegetarian Vegan Option

$29

Desserts

Tiramisu

Espresso, mascarpone, cocoa (V)

Vegetarian

$16

Lemon Panna Cotta

Limoncello set cream, candied citrus (LG)

$15

Affogato

Fresh espresso coffee, vanilla ice cream, candied nuts (LG, V)

Vegetarian

$15

Cocktail Masterclasses

Classes run for 60–90 minutes (subject to availability). Ideal for intimate groups of 8–20 people. Non-alcoholic (mocktail) options are available upon request.

And The Oscar Goes To

Bubbles on arrival; Shaker secrets and cocktail making of one cocktail of your choice; Minimum 10 guests

per person $45

The Show Stopper

Cocktail on arrival; Shaker secrets and cocktail making for two cocktails of your choice; Kong Platter; Minimum 8 guests

per person $85

Signature Cocktails

Over the Rainbow

Pear Vodka, Wine Aperatif, Elderflower, Champagne Shrub

$25

Rachel Green

Limoncello, Gin, Lemon Juice, Kiwifruit & Bubble

$23.50

Ol'Man River

Bourbon, Peach, Coconut, Lemon, Champagne Shrub, Mint

$25

Central Perk

Vodka, Salted Caramel Coffee Liqueur, Cold Brew Coffee, Salted Caramel Syrup & Cream of Coconut

$24.50

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Vanilla Vodka, Vanilla Liqueur, Cream, Salted Caramel & Caramel Meringue

$26

Berry Fresh

White rum, Strawberry, Bitter Aperatif, Lime, Orgeat, Bitters, Mint

$24.50

Pennies from Heaven

Amaretto, Cacao, Cold Brew Coffee, Vanilla

$25

Penthouse 1642

Cachaça, Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Pink Grapefruit Syrup & House Bubbles

$24.50

Begin the Beguine

Gin, Raspberry, Citric Solution, Lemon

$25

Yippee Pie Yay

Lemon Gin, Limoncello, Lemon, Yuzu, Crumble

$25

The Classics – Tequila

Paloma

100% blue agave tequila reposado, lime, grapefruit, soda

$22.50

Tommy's Margarita

100% blue agave tequila reposade, lime, agave

$22

Classic Margarita

100% blue agave tequila reposado, triple sec, lime

$22

The Classics – Bourbon

New York Sour

Markers Mark, lemon, sugar, red wine

$23.50

Old Fashioned

Bourbon, sugar, bitters, orange

$21

Manhattan

Maker’s Mark, rosso vermouth, bitters

$21.50

The Classics – Vodka

Cosmopolitan

Vodka, triple sec, lime, cranberry

$22

Espresso Martini

Vodka, coffee liqueur, cold drip coffee

$22

Pornstar Martini

Vanilla vodka, passionfruit liqueur, lemon, passionfruit with a side of sparkling

$22

Rosebud

Vanilla vodka, passionfruit, pineapple, cranberry, lemon

$23.50

French Martini

Vodka, Chambord, pineapple, lime

$22

The Classics – Gin

*Gin & Vodka Martini options available*

Negroni

London dry gin, Campari, vermouth

$22

Aviation

London dry gin, Maraschino, lemon, crème de violette

$21.50

Charlie Chaplin

Sloe gin, apricot brandy, lime

$21.50

Tom Collins

Gin, lemon, sugar, soda

$19

The Classics – Rum

Daiquiri

White rum, lime, sugar

$21

Mojito

White rum, lime, mint, soda

$22

Mai Tai

Gold rum, white rum, triple sec, lime, orgeat

$20.50

Piña Colada

White rum, lime, coconut, pineapple

$22

The Classics – Spritz

Limoncello Spritz

Limoncello, house sparkling, lemon, soda

$20

Hugo Spritz

Elderflower, house sparkling, lemon, mint, soda

$20

Mango Spritz

Gin, mango, lime, house sparkling

$20

Aperol Spritz

Aperol, sparkling, soda, orange

$20

The Classics – Liquer/Mixed

Long Island

Vodka, rum, tequila, gin, triple sec, lemon, cola

$24.50

Amaretto Sour

Amaretto, lemon, foam

$22

Mocktails

Lychee Lemonade

Lychee, Lemon, Lemonade

$13

Guava Fizz

Guava, Pineapple, Lime, Soda

$13

Watermelon Nojito

Watermelon Syrup, Mint, Apple juice, Lime, Soda

$13

Yuzu Pink Lemonade

Yuzu Puree, Grenadine, Lemon, Lemonade

$13

Soft Drinks & Juice

Juice Pint flavours: Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple & Apple.

Coke

$5.20

Coke Zero

$5.20

Ginger Beer

$6.50

Ginger Ale

$5.50

Lemonade

$5.50

Soda Water

$5.50

Tonic Water

$5.50

Redbull Sugar Free

$6.70

Redbull

$6.70

Lemon, Lime & Bitters

$4.70

Juice Pint

Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple & Apple

$5.80

Tap Beers

Summit Ultra

$12.80

Speight's Gold

$12.30

Panhead Sandman

$13.80

Peroni Nastro Azzurro

$13.80

Emerson's Pilsner

$13.80

Hard Rated Lemon 6%

$14

Mac's Cloudy Apple Cider

$13.30

Kirin Hyoketsu

$13.50

Bottle Beers

Corona

$12.50

Stella Artois

$12.50

Speights Mid

$12.30

Steinlager Pure Light

$11

Steinlager Zero

$10

Corona Cero

$11

Cocktail Trees

Available until 9pm. $64 each, serves 5.

Margarita Mar-tree-ni

Tequila, lime juice, triple sec, agave & salted rim. Spicy Marg option.

$64

Kong Mar-tree-ni

Vodka, vanilla liqueur, lemon juice, pineapple juice & your choice of strawberry, mango, raspberry, passionfruit or blueberry syrup

$64

Sparkling Wine

Plus & Minus Prosecco (0.0%) – 250ml can

Multi Regional, SA

LRG $15.50

Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV

Marlborough, NZ

SML $19 BTL $93

Mount Paradiso Prosecco

Murray Darling, SA

SML $15.50 BTL $75

Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut NV

Epernay, France

BTL $145

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label

Reims, France

BTL $180

Ruinart NV Rose

Reims, France

BTL $285

Dom Perignon Vintage Brut 2015

Epernay, France

BTL $575

White Wine

Rebel Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough, NZ

SML $14 LRG $23.50 BTL $68

Mill Flat Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough, NZ

SML $15.50 LRG $26 BTL $75

Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough, NZ

BTL $90

Pennello Pinot Grigio

Delle Venezie, Italy

SML $15.50 LRG $26 BTL $75

Rebel Pinot Gris

Central Otago, NZ

SML $14 LRG $23.50 BTL $68

Red Hut Pinot Gris

Marlborough, NZ

SML $16.50 LRG $27.50 BTL $80

Rippon Mature Vines Riesling

Central Otago, NZ

BTL $140

Man O War Estate Chardonnay

Waiheke Island, NZ

BTL $95

Radford Dale 'Vinum' Chenin Blanc

Stellenbosch, Sth. Africa

BTL $87

Lost Woods Chardonnay

Limestone Coast, SA

SML $16 LRG $26.50 BTL $77

Wairau River Chardonnay

Marlborough, NZ

SML $17 LRG $28.50 BTL $82

Kumeu River Village Chardonnay

Kumeu/Hawkes Bay, NZ

BTL $89

Dom. Thierry Mothe Chablis

Burgundy, France

BTL $138

Rose Wine

Rebel Rose

Hawkes Bay, NZ

SML $14 LRG $23.50 BTL $68

Sud Rose

Aude Valley, France

SML $16.50 LRG $27.50 BTL $79

Summerhouse Pinot Rose

Marlborough, NZ

BTL $75

Red Wine

Rebel Pinot Noir

Marlborough, NZ

SML $14 LRG $23.50 BTL $68

Rose & Rose Pinot Noir

Marlborough, NZ

SML $16.50 LRG $27.50 BTL $80

Nga Waka 'Three Paddles' Pinot Noir

Martinborough, NZ

BTL $89

Craggy Range 'Te Muna Road' Pinot Noir

Martinborough, NZ

BTL $93

Two Paddocks Pinot Noir

Central Otago, NZ

BTL $142

Kopiko Bay Merlot

Marlborough, NZ

SML $17 LRG $27 BTL $81

El Payador Malbec

Mendoza, Argentina

SML $17.50 LRG $28.50 BTL $82

Antinori Santa Cristina Sangiovese Merlot

Tuscany, Italy

BTL $82

South Rock Shiraz

Barossa Valley, SA

SML $16 LRG $26.50 BTL $77

Trinity Hill Syrah

Hawkes Bay, NZ

BTL $92

Te Mata Estate Range Cab Merlot

Hawkes Bay, NZ

BTL $81

Wynns 'The Gables' Cabernet Saugvignon

Coonawarra, SA

BTL $68

Kong Menu

Kong Menu Menu updated on 27 Oct 2026

Sharing Plates

Large Plates

Pizza

Desserts

Cocktail Masterclasses

Signature Cocktails

The Classics – Tequila

The Classics – Bourbon

The Classics – Vodka

The Classics – Gin

The Classics – Rum

The Classics – Spritz

The Classics – Liquer/Mixed

Mocktails

Soft Drinks & Juice

Tap Beers

Bottle Beers

Kong Sharing Boards

Cocktail Trees

Sparkling Wine

White Wine

Rose Wine

Red Wine