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The Bridge Restaurant & Bar is a long-running Prebbleton gathering place that emerged from a year-long renovation with its community role intact and its dining spaces thoroughly refreshed. Rich timber, green upholstery, booth seating and a central fireplace give the interior warmth, while the lawn extends the relaxed mood outdoors. Open from late morning seven days a week, the venue is deliberately broad in its welcome, making room for family meals, a drink at the bar, children on an outing and diners accompanied by their dogs.

The opening plates move comfortably between familiar pub snacks and more composed starters. A seafood basket brings prawns, calamari and fish bites with fries and tartare, while chilli beef croquettes, three-cheese arancini and slow-braised brisket bao offer contrasting textures. Fried squid and chicken tenders suit casual grazing, and baked Camembert with walnuts and warm bread is built for sharing. Seafood chowder, thickened with leek and onion cream and served with garlic bread, provides a more substantial beginning.

Main courses carry the comfort-food theme without being confined by it. Crisp pork belly is stuffed with apricot and bacon and paired with truffle mash, vegetables and gravy; lamb ragu is folded through pappardelle with rosemary, thyme and Parmesan. Pan-fried salmon comes with herb rösti, celeriac purée and mustard cream, while the market fish can be baked or beer-battered. Schnitzel, lamb ribs and sirloin or rib-eye steaks keep the grill side of the menu firmly represented.

Burgers and pizzas make The Bridge easy to navigate for mixed groups, from brisket with Korean barbecue sauce to pulled lamb, fried chicken, margherita and vegetable pizza. Desserts range from pistachio slice and chocolate mousse to cheesecake and sundaes, and children have their own compact selection. A dedicated coeliac menu and adaptable dairy-free choices add useful flexibility. Weekly burger, schnitzel and steak nights, quiz events and wine gatherings reinforce the sense that this is a neighbourhood restaurant designed for repeat visits.

Address: 579 Springs Road, Prebbleton, Christchurch 7604, New Zealand

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The Bridge Restaurant & Bar Menu

Bar Snacks

Coeliac-friendly options available. Ask for our dedicated menu.

Fries
$14

Golden fries with your pick of tomato sauce, creamy aioli, or warm gravy on the side.

Wedges
$18

Crispy golden wedges served with sour cream and a side of sweet chilli sauce.

Loaded Wedges
$23

Loaded wedges topped with crispy bacon, melted cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a side of sweet chilli sauce.

Wontons
$19

A trio of crispy fried wontons – pork & prawn, chicken & ginger, and pork & chive – served with sweet chilli sauce.

Jalapeño Bites
$17

Crispy jalapeño bites served with a chipotle aioli dipping sauce.

Crisscut fries
$14

Crispy crisscut fries served with sour cream & sweet chilli sauce.

Seafood Basket
$25

Dive into golden prawns, calamari, and fish bites, served with crunchy fries and creamy tartare.

Entrees

Coeliac-friendly options available. Ask for our dedicated menu.

Chilli Beef Croquettes
$22

Three spiced beef croquettes with chilli and coriander, coated in crunchy breadcrumbs with chipotle mayo.

Cellar Arancini
$21

Five cellar arancini three cheese served with aioli

Bao Buns
$21

Three bao buns with slow braised beef brisket with Korean BBQ sauce and pickle onion.

Chicken Tenders
$21

Four maple crispy fried chicken thigh served with homemade chipotle mayo.

Fried Squid
$19.50

Five fried sticks of chilli squid with homemade tartare

Baked Camembert
$19.50

Golden, gooey baked Camembert, crunchy walnuts and warm bread. The perfect starter to share.

Seafood Chowder
$25

A comforting bowl of seafood chowder, loaded with fresh seafood in a velvety leek and onion cream base, served with warm garlic bread.

Salads

Coeliac-friendly options available. Ask for our dedicated menu.

Chicken Salad
$30

Grilled chicken breast with fresh mint, coriander, mesclun, pickled onion, candied walnuts and couscous, finished with our house-made dressing. Pairs well with Church Road Chardonnay or Monteith’s Radler

Mediterranean Salmon Salad
$31

Mediterranean salmon salad, mesclun, coleslaw, olives, red onion, beetroot hummus with house-made dressing and pumpkin seeds. Pairs well with Rabbit Ranch Pinot Gris or Monteith’s Pilsner

Lamb Salad
$30

Tender grilled lamb with kale, pineapple, beetroot and chickpeas, topped with roasted cashews and finished with a creamy avocado ranch dressing. Pairs well with Jules Taylor Sauvignon or Tuatara Hazy Pale Ale

Main Courses

Tuesday – Burgers & Fries only $25 | Wednesday – Schnitzels only $29 | Thursday – Sirloin Steak Special $30. Coeliac-friendly options available. Ask for our dedicated menu.

Apricot and Bacon Stuffed Pork Belly
$37

Crispy pork belly stuffed with apricot and bacon, served with creamy truffle mash, seasonal vegetables and rich gravy.

Grazing Platters
HALF – Feeds 2 $57 / FULL – Feeds 4 $99.50

A generous feast of chicken thighs, pork belly, crispy wontons, calamari, prawn cutlets, cauliflower bites, flatbread, fresh salad & a selection of dipping sauces. — perfect for sharing.

Slow-Braised Lamb Ribs
$38

Tender Braised Lamb Ribs served with a fresh garden salad & golden fries

Beef or Chicken Schnitzel
$35

Crisp, golden schnitzel — your choice of tender beef or juicy chicken — served with crunchy fries, garden-fresh salad, and your pick of rich gravy or creamy mushroom sauce. A comforting classic done right.

Pan-Fried Salmon
$34

Pan fried salmon with herb rösti, celeriac purée, seasonal asparagus & mustard cream sauce

Maple Glazed Ham
$36

Maple glazed ham with creamy beetroot purée, roasted potatoes, baby carrots & cherries

Fish of the Day
$35

Fresh market fish cooked your way — oven-baked for a lighter option or beer-battered to golden perfection. Served with crispy fries, garden salad, and a side of tartare sauce.

Lamb Ragu Pappardelle Pasta
$34

Slow-cooked lamb ragu infused with garlic, onions, rosemary and thyme, tossed through pappardelle pasta and finished with Parmesan cheese.

Steak Cuts

Thursday Steak Night – Sirloin Only $30. Served with your choice of two sides: Fries, garden salad, creamy mash, or seasonal roast vegetables. Plus, one sauce: Gravy, garlic butter, creamy mushroom sauce, or red wine jus. GF | DF available (dependent on choice of side/sauce).

200G Sirloin
$44

Served with your choice of two sides: Fries, garden salad, creamy mash, or seasonal roast vegetables. Plus, one sauce: Gravy, garlic butter, creamy mushroom sauce, or red wine jus. Pairs well with Dark Side of the Moon Shiraz or Monteith’s Original. GF | DF available (dependent on choice of side/sauce)

250G Ribeye
$49

Fries, garden salad, creamy mash, or seasonal roast vegetables. Plus one sauce: Gravy, garlic butter, creamy mushroom sauce, or red wine jus. Pairs well with Dark Side of the Moon Shiraz or Monteith’s Original. GF | DF available (dependent on choice of side/sauce)

Burgers

Tuesday Special – Burger & Fries only $25. GF or DF Option $3.00.

Fried Chicken Burger
$29.50

Crispy fried chicken, crunchy coleslaw, bacon, cheese, tomato with chipotle aioli

Beef Burger
$29.50

Slow-cooked beef brisket, coleslaw with Korean BBQ sauce, topped with crispy onion rings.

Vege Burger
$28.50

Hearty pumpkin & quinoa patty topped with melted smoked cheese, onion rings, fresh mesclun, tomato & aioli. GFO

Pulled Lamb Burger
$31.50

Tender pulled lamb with mesclun, onion relish and creamy avocado ranch. GFO | DFO

Fish Burger
$29.50

Crispy fish fillet with creamy coleslaw & house-made tartare sauce.

Pizzas

GF or DF Option $3.00.

Capricciosa Pizza
$29.50

Classic Italian flavours with artichoke, mushrooms, olives & ham.

Margherita
$29

Silky mozzarella and buffalo cheese on a fresh tomato base, finished with fragrant basil pesto.

Fried Chicken
$30

Crispy fried chicken, bacon & spicy jalapeños on a rich tomato base, topped with melted mozzarella and creamy aioli.

Meatball Supreme
$31

Tender beef meatballs with gherkins & red onion, finished with a rich, creamy cheese sauce & black sesame seeds.

Pepperoni Pizza
$26

A crowd favourite, loaded with delicious pepperoni and topped with a generous layer of grated mozzarella cheese.

Vege
$26

Garden-fresh spinach, red onion, roasted peppers, mushrooms & creamy feta, topped with gooey mozzarella on a rich tomato base. GFO

Desserts

Pistachio Delight
$16

Pistachio slice with double chocolate ice cream & whipped cream

Fruit Sorbet
$14

Berry sorbet with coconut flakes and dried berries

Chocolate Mousse
$15

Chocolate mousse with whipped cream and dried berries

Cheesecake of the day
$16

Ask your server for today’s flavour. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.

Red Fruit Charlotte
$17

A delightful red fruit Charlotte paired with vanilla ice cream & whipped cream.

Ice Cream Sundae
$10

A scoop of joy! Ice cream sundae finished with your pick of chocolate, caramel, or strawberry sauce.

Kids

Need carb counts for Type 1 Diabetes? Ask for our Kids Menu with all the details included.

The Nuggets with Fries Kid
$14

served with tomato sauce.

The Hotdog with Fries Kid
$14

served with tomato sauce.

The Beef Cheeseburger Kid
$15

beef patty, lettuce, cheese, Bridge chips & tomato sauce. GF available

The Fries Kid
$7

served with tomato sauce.

The Pizza Kid
$14

ham & cheese. GF | DF available

The Chicken Burger Kid
$15

chrispy chicken, lettuce, cheese, Bridge chips & tomato sauce

The Fairy Bread Kid
$11

Two slices of buttery bread topped with colourful sprinkles — a little classic kids love!

The Sundae Kid
$7

vanilla ice cream, chocolate, caramel or strawberry sauce topped with magic sprinkles.

The Chocoholic Kid
$10

chocolate brownie, ice cream, chocolate sauce.

White Wine List

Verve Clicquot Brut
Moët & Chandon Brut
Plume By Lake Chalice Méthode Traditionnelle
Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rosé
Cloudy Bay Pelorus
Paradise Prosecco
Brown Brothers Prosecco 200ml
Brown Brothers Prosecco Rose 200ml
Lyres 0% Classico Sparkling, Italy

Red Wine

HaHa, Marlborough, Pinot Noir
Mud House, Central Otago, Pinot Noir
Rabbit Ranch, Central Otago, Pinot Noir
Cloudy Bay, Marlborough, Pinot Noir
Grant Burge Barossa Ink, Shiraz
Claymore “Dark side of the Moon”, Shiraz
London Calling Cabernet Malbec, Cabernet Malbec
Grant Burge 5th Generation, Merlot

On Tap

Heineken 5%
Heineken Silver 4.5% low carb
Tiger 5%
Export Gold 4.2%
Export Ultra 4%
Monteith’s Original Ale 4%
Monteith’s Golden Light Lager 2.5%
Monteith’s Wayfarer Pilsner 5%

Bottled

Quartz Bottles – excluding Steinlager
Dog Beer – Grab ya pooch one too
Ryder Cyder Blush Pomegranate with Strawberry & Lime 4.5%
Orchard Thieves Peach & Passionfruit 4%
Monteith’s Crushed Apple Cider 4.5%

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