Protocol sits at the bottom of Christchurch's Cashmere Hills, where a public house, restaurant and patio share one Colombo Street address. The venue opens from 11am Tuesday through Sunday and is arranged to handle both a relaxed daytime meal and an evening built around drinks and shared food. Its current menu takes Spanish flavours as a starting point, using small plates and communal dishes to encourage the table to order together. Seasonal menus and a substantial kitchen keep the food central to the experience, while cocktails and the bar give the room the looser rhythm of a neighbourhood gathering place.
Tapas offer the clearest way into that Spanish-inspired approach. Patatas bravas, smoky tomato meatballs and polenta fries with ají verde cover the familiar comfort-food end of the section. From there, the list reaches into stone-baked mussels, lamb kofta with pomegranate and whipped herb feta, calamari with confit-garlic aioli, and halloumi-and-chorizo skewers. Chilli-and-garlic prawns arrive with lemon butter, while baked feta, market-fish ceviche and smoked-salmon mousse add lighter or sharper contrasts. Diners can choose individual plates or build a larger tasting spread from several at once.
The menu does not require every table to share small plates. Oven-baked pizzas include vegetable, salmon, chicken, mixed-meat and sweet-spicy pork combinations, while the house favourites cover fish and chips with patatas bravas, steak sandwich, Spanish chicken and a spiced beef-and-pork burger. At dinner, pan-fried gnocchi, pork sirloin, ribeye, market fish and overnight-braised beef cheek make the offering feel fully restaurant-sized. Larger parties can order a T-bone or lamb rump designed for the table, each served with sides and house bread, carrying the communal idea into a more substantial main course.
Dessert and private-event service round out Protocol's broader role. Black Forest parfait, cardamom panna cotta and ginger sponge give the final course distinct chocolate, citrus-spice and fruit-caramel directions. Upstairs, the Elevate room has its own bar and terrace for a smaller seated gathering or cocktail event. The downstairs Lounge accommodates a larger crowd with a private entrance, bar, bathrooms and terrace. Both rooms can work with food and beverage packages, so the same kitchen that serves an ordinary lunch or tapas dinner can also support a meeting, celebration or fully catered group occasion.
Address: 2 Colombo Street, Cashmere, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand
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Protocol Menu
Weekday Lunch – Picar Pica (Bar Snacks to Share)
Available Tues-Fri until 3pm. Dietary codes: gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, nf – nut free, ef – egg free, v – vegetarian, a – available.
BEER NUTS
Spiced mixed nuts, warm from the oven. gf, df, v
WARM MARINATED OLIVES
Citrus, garlic & herb-marinated olives. gf, df, v
PATATAS FRITAS
Crispy fries, aioli & tomato sauce. gf, v
CORN CHIPS & GUAC
House-made guacamole & fresh corn chips. gf, df, v
HOUSE PICKLED VEGETABLES
gf, df, nf, v
CRISPY FRIED CHICKPEAS
gf, df, nf, v
Weekday Lunch – Tapas
Create Your Own Platter: $18 Each or 4 for $65. Dietary codes: gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, nf – nut free, ef – egg free, v – vegetarian, a – available.
PATATAS BRAVAS
Crispy potatoes, bravas sauce, aioli. gf, dfa, nf, v
BREAD SELECTION
Dukkah, olive oil & black garlic butter. v
SPANISH MEATBALLS
Served in smoky tomato sauce. df, nf
POLENTA FRIES
With ají verde. gf, v, nfa
STONE BAKED MUSSELS
Red pepper & citrus crust. gf, df, nf
LAMB KOFTA
Spiced lamb, tzatziki, pomegranate, whipped herb feta. gf, dfa, nf
CALAMARES FRITOS
Confit garlic aioli, lime & petite salad. gf, df, nf
GRILLED HALLOUMI & CHORIZO SKEWERS
Red pepper, pomegranate, olive oil & greens. gf, nf
CHILLI & GARLIC PRAWNS
Grilled prawns with lemon butter. gf, dfa, nf
BAKED FETA
Scorched cherry tomatoes, fresh chilli & oregano. gfa, nf, v
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
Served with romesco aioli & lime. gf
CHARGRILLED BRIE
Tamarillo relish, toasted sourdough. v, nf
CEVICHE
Market fish, coconut cream, ginger, chilli, shallot & lime, served with tortilla chips. gfa, df, nf
SMOKED SALMON MOUSSE
Served with lavosh crackers. gfa, nf
Weekday Lunch – Pizza de Horno
Oven-Baked Pizzas: $20 Each. Gluten free bases, Dairy free cheese available add +$3. Dietary codes: gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, nf – nut free, ef – egg free, v – vegetarian, a – available.
MARGHERITA
Cheese, fresh tomato, mozzarella & basil pesto. v
MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE
Chargrilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, onions, feta, almonds & balsamic glaze. v
SMOKED SALMON
Cheese, hot-smoked salmon, capers, red onion & cream cheese.
HERBED CHICKEN
Herbed roasted chicken, roasted red peppers, red onion & aioli.
MED MEAT
Roasted chicken, chorizo, pulled pork & pepperoni.
SWEET & SPICY PORK
Smoked pulled pork, spiced pineapple salsa, fresh corriander.
PEPPERONI & FUNGI
Martinez pepperoni, braised mushrooms & mozzarella.
Weekday Lunch – Favoritos del Almuerzo
Lunchtime Favourites: $20 Each. Dietary codes: gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, nf – nut free, ef – egg free, v – vegetarian, a – available.
DOORSTOP BLT
House-made focaccia, streaky bacon, tomato, mixed leaves, aioli & relish. df, nf. Add egg & avocado +$5 | Add fries +$4
HALLOUMI & TOMATO SALAD
Fresh tomatoes, rocket, grilled halloumi, croutons, pomegranate glaze & olive oil. gfa, dfa, nf, v
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD
Lemon & herb-marinated chicken, mixed greens, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes & flaked almonds. gf, df, nfa, va
SMOKED BEEF FLATBREAD
Chargrilled pita, house-smoked beef, cherry tomatoes, rocket, parmesan & sun-dried tomato pesto. dfa, nf
PULLED PORK SLIDERS
Three sliders filled with slow-cooked pulled pork, feta, shallots & chimichurri butter. nf
FISH TACOS
Soft flour tortillas with grilled market fish, fresh salsa, lime, herbs & spicy mayo. gfa, df, nf
SWEETCORN & CHORIZO CHOWDER
Creamy sweetcorn velouté with smoky chorizo, Cajun spice & toasted sourdough. nf, va
Weekday Lunch – Clásicos de la Casa
Protocol Favourites. Dietary codes: gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, nf – nut free, ef – egg free, v – vegetarian, a – available.
NOT YOUR AVERAGE FISH & CHIPS
Battered fish, patatas bravas, zesty tartare, scorched lime & side salad. df, ef
STEAK SANDWICH
55-day-aged flank steak, onion jam, lettuce, tomatoes, shallots & aioli. Served with fries. df
SPANISH CHICKEN FILLET
Lemon & herb-marinated chicken breast fillet, crumbed & golden fried, served with a fried egg, salad & fries. gf, df, efa
EL MATADOR BURGER
185g spiced beef & pork patty, smoky cheddar, red pepper relish, lettuce, tomato & onion. dfa, nf, ef
STEAK, EGGS & CHIPS
200g sirloin with patatas bravas, fried eggs & chimichurri butter. gf, dfa
SPICED LAMB WRAP
Freshly baked flatbread, slow-cooked spiced lamb, hummus, rocket, cherry tomatoes, feta & tzatziki. dfa
PAN-FRIED GNOCCHI
In a slow-cooked cherry tomato coulis with fresh herbs, feta & vincotto. dfa
Weekday Lunch – Dulce
Something Sweet. Dietary codes: gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, nf – nut free, ef – egg free, v – vegetarian, a – available.
BLACK FOREST PARFAIT
Chocolate cake, vanilla mascarpone, morello cherries.
VANILLA CARDAMOM PANNA COTTA
Burnt orange syrup, pomegranate, sugar strands.
DECONSTRUCTED GINGER SPONGE
Poached apples, sea salt, caramel mousse, brandy snap.
ICE CREAM SUNDAE
Vanilla ice cream with your choice of chocolate, berry or caramel sauce topped with whipped cream.
Weekend Lunch – Picar Pica (Bar Snacks to Share)
Available Sat-Sun until 3pm. Dietary codes: gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, nf – nut free, ef – egg free, v – vegetarian, a – available.
BEER NUTS
Spiced mixed nuts, warm from the oven. gf, df, v
WARM MARINATED OLIVES
Citrus, garlic & herb-marinated olives. gf, df, v
PATATAS FRITAS
Crispy fries, aioli & tomato sauce. gf, v
CORN CHIPS & GUAC
House-made guacamole & fresh corn chips. gf, df, v
HOUSE PICKLED VEGETABLES
gf, df, nf, v
CRISPY FRIED CHICKPEAS
gf, df, nf, v
Weekend Lunch – Pizza de Horno
Oven-Baked Pizzas: $26 Each. Gluten free bases, Dairy free cheese available add +$3. Dietary codes: gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, nf – nut free, ef – egg free, v – vegetarian, a – available.
MARGHERITA
Cheese, fresh tomato, mozzarella & basil pesto. v
MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE
Chargrilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, onions, feta, almonds & balsamic glaze. v
SMOKED SALMON
Cheese, hot-smoked salmon, capers, red onion & cream cheese.
HERBED CHICKEN
Herbed roasted chicken, roasted red peppers, red onion & aioli.
MED MEAT
Roasted chicken, chorizo, pulled pork & pepperoni.
SWEET & SPICY PORK
Smoked pulled pork, spiced pineapple salsa, fresh corriander.
PEPPERONI & FUNGI
Martinez pepperoni, braised mushrooms & mozzarella.
Weekend Lunch – Ensaladas
Lighter Options. Dietary codes: gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, nf – nut free, ef – egg free, v – vegetarian, a – available.
DOORSTOP BLT
House-made focaccia, streaky bacon, tomato, mixed leaves, aioli & relish. df, nf. Add egg & avocado +$5 | Add fries +$4
HALLOUMI & TOMATO SALAD
Fresh tomatoes, rocket, grilled halloumi, croutons, pomegranate glaze & olive oil. gfa, dfa, nf, v
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD
Lemon & herb-marinated chicken, mixed greens, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes & flaked almonds. gf, df, nfa, va
SMOKED BEEF FLATBREAD
Chargrilled pita, house-smoked beef, cherry tomatoes, rocket, parmesan & sun-dried tomato pesto. dfa, nf
PULLED PORK SLIDERS
Three sliders filled with slow-cooked pulled pork, feta, shallots & chimichurri butter. nf
FISH TACOS
Soft flour tortillas with grilled market fish, fresh salsa, lime, herbs & spicy mayo. gfa, df, nf
EGGS ON TOAST
House-made focaccia & free-range eggs, poached, fried or scrambled. gf, dfo. Add Bacon +$6
SPANISH OMELETTE
Spanish-style omelette with chorizo, potato, onion & peppers, sautéed in olive oil.
SHAKSHUKA EGGS
Free-range eggs baked in a rich spiced tomato & capsicum sauce, served with fresh grilled pita bread. gfo, df
Dinner – Picar Pica (Bar Snacks to Share)
Available Daily from 3pm. Dietary codes: gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, nf – nut free, ef – egg free, v – vegetarian, a – available.
BEER NUTS
Spiced mixed nuts, warm from the oven. gf, df, v
WARM MARINATED OLIVES
Citrus, garlic & herb-marinated olives. gf, df, v
PATATAS FRITAS
Crispy fries, aioli & tomato sauce. gf, v
CORN CHIPS & GUAC
House-made guacamole & fresh corn chips. gf, df, v
HOUSE PICKLED VEGETABLES
gf, df, nf, v
CRISPY FRIED CHICKPEAS
gf, df, nf, v
Dinner – Tapas
Create Your Own Platter: $18 Each or 4 for $65. Dietary codes: gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, nf – nut free, ef – egg free, v – vegetarian, a – available.
PATATAS BRAVAS
Crispy potatoes, bravas sauce, aioli. gf, dfa, nf, v
BREAD SELECTION
Dukkah, olive oil & black garlic butter. v
SPANISH MEATBALLS
Served in smoky tomato sauce. df, nf
POLENTA FRIES
With ají verde. gf, v, nfa
STONE BAKED MUSSELS
Red pepper & citrus crust. gf, df, nf
LAMB KOFTA
Spiced lamb, tzatziki, pomegranate, whipped herb feta. gf, dfa, nf
CALAMARES FRITOS
Confit garlic aioli, lime & petite salad. gf, df, nf
GRILLED HALLOUMI & CHORIZO SKEWERS
Red pepper, pomegranate, olive oil & greens. gf, nf
CHILLI & GARLIC PRAWNS
Grilled prawns with lemon butter. gf, dfa, nf
BAKED FETA
Scorched cherry tomatoes, fresh chilli & oregano. gfa, nf, v
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
Served with romesco aioli & lime. gf
CHARGRILLED BRIE
Tamarillo relish, toasted sourdough. v, nf
CEVICHE
Market fish, coconut cream, ginger, chilli, shallot & lime, served with tortilla chips. gfa, df, nf
SMOKED SALMON MOUSSE
Served with lavosh crackers. gfa, nf
Dinner – Pizza de Horno
Oven-Baked Pizzas: $26 Each. Gluten free bases, Dairy free cheese available add +$3. Dietary codes: gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, nf – nut free, ef – egg free, v – vegetarian, a – available.
MARGHERITA
Cheese, fresh tomato, mozzarella & basil pesto. v
MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE
Chargrilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, onions, feta, almonds & balsamic glaze. v
SMOKED SALMON
Cheese, hot-smoked salmon, capers, red onion & cream cheese.
HERBED CHICKEN
Herbed roasted chicken, roasted red peppers, red onion & aioli.
MED MEAT
Roasted chicken, chorizo, pulled pork & pepperoni.
SWEET & SPICY PORK
Smoked pulled pork, spiced pineapple salsa, fresh corriander.
PEPPERONI & FUNGI
Martinez pepperoni, braised mushrooms & mozzarella.
Dinner – Ensaladas
Lighter Options. Dietary codes: gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, nf – nut free, ef – egg free, v – vegetarian, a – available.
STEAK SANDWICH
55-day-aged flank steak, onion jam, lettuce, tomatoes, shallots & aioli. Served with fries. df
SPICED LAMB WRAP
Freshly baked flatbread, slow-cooked spiced lamb, hummus, rocket, cherry tomatoes, feta & tzatziki. dfa
HALLOUMI & TOMATO SALAD
Fresh tomatoes, rocket, grilled halloumi, croutons, pomegranate glaze & olive oil. gfa, dfa, nf, v
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD
Lemon & herb-marinated chicken, mixed greens, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes & flaked almonds. gf, df, nfa, va
Dinner – Clásicos de la Casa
Protocol Favourites. Dietary codes: gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, nf – nut free, ef – egg free, v – vegetarian, a – available.
NOT YOUR AVERAGE FISH & CHIPS
Battered fish, patatas bravas, zesty tartare, scorched lime & side salad. df, ef
SPANISH CHICKEN FILLET
Lemon & herb-marinated chicken breast fillet, crumbed & golden fried, served with a fried egg, salad & fries. gf, df, efa
EL MATADOR BURGER
185g spiced beef & pork patty, smoky cheddar, red pepper relish, lettuce, tomato & onion. dfa, nf, ef
STEAK, EGGS & CHIPS
200g Sirloin with patatas bravas, house salad & chimichurri butter. gf, dfa
PAN-FRIED GNOCCHI
In a slow-cooked cherry tomato coulis with fresh herbs, feta & vincotto. dfa
CHARGRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
Marinated in paprika, lemon & herbs with romesco sauce, wilted spinach & roasted beets. gf, df
PORK SIRLOIN
Fennel purée, braised portobello, apple crisp & walnut pangrattato. gfa, nfa
250G RIBEYE
Creamy polenta, seared capsicum & chimichurri butter. gf, nf
GRILLED MARKET FISH
Tabbouleh jewel salad & scorched lime. df, nf
OVER NIGHT BRAISED BEEF CHEEK
Chefs Pick. Slow-braised in tomato & red wine, with smoky mustard mash, remolata & crispy onions. gf
Dinner – Para Compartir
To Share. Served with sides & complimentary house bread 65.0. Dietary codes: gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, nf – nut free, ef – egg free, v – vegetarian, a – available.
450G T-BONE
Mushroom & black garlic butter, mediterranean veg, patatas bravas. gf,dfa
SILERE LAMB RUMP
Porcini, fresh gremolata, smoked mustard mash & mediterranean veg. gf, df, nf
Dinner – Dulce
Something Sweet. Dietary codes: gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, nf – nut free, ef – egg free, v – vegetarian, a – available.
BLACK FOREST PARFAIT
Chocolate cake, vanilla mascarpone, morello cherries.
VANILLA CARDAMOM PANNA COTTA
Burnt orange syrup, pomegranate, sugar strands.
DECONSTRUCTED GINGER SPONGE
Poached apples, sea salt, caramel mousse, brandy snap.
ICE CREAM SUNDAE
Vanilla ice cream with your choice of chocolate, berry or caramel sauce topped with whipped cream.
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