Bridie's Bar & Bistro — Restaurant in Christchurch

We really loved our time at Bridies. The service was impeccable and the menu presented us with many irresistible offerings. We both agreed that the pan seared salmon in miso broth with Asian vegetables was a classy signature dish for this bustling little bistro. Their calamari entree was very bountiful and their roast meals looked very enticing. They also have a lovely looking children's menu and an ample assortment of beverages. The place is open from 8am until late and they have a lovely friendly mix of patrons that come in. I loved the jukebox and the positive vibes that came from this jolly establishment. I'd happily return back and would highly recommend this place for those seeking a lovely bar to grab a pint to families, friends or colleagues wanting to have an enjoyable meal. The plates are very gregarious and tasty and their puddings look exquisite too! I We were served by two very graceful and charming ladies and the counter staff were absolutely outstanding. The chef was a culinary wizard! We left very replete and satisfied 😊 We were very grateful we had the privilege of picking our own table and this allowed us to get a lovely seat beside a nice refreshing breeze. Our table came complete with serviettes, sauces and utensils. They have a beautiful outdoor courtyard and their indoor seating is cosy and homely. I did not use the rest rooms but all in all was impressed by the cleanliness of the establishment. And, I loved the ample parking! Well...

we sat at a table for four people, not only was it sticky, but it also had some ants crawling around. we ordered food and it took them a while to come and actually take our orders. we ordered a garlic bread and then 20 minutes later our actual meals came before the garlic bread and one of our meals hadn’t even been registered to be made. the chips were luke warm and the chef had to deliver the meals. our steak in our steak sandwich was cold and not cooked right. overall the steak sandwich was bad. my blt’s bacon was cold, the bread was too cooked and hurt my mouth. two of us had finished our meals, and we were literally still waiting the last meal. 20 mins passed since we received our meals, we were still waiting. after we had finally recieved the last meal, we realised that there wasn’t even the promised salad and fries on the plate. the meal that took the longest wasn’t even worth the wait or the money, as the steak was well over cooked and it was half the meal promised on the plate. not long after, the starter finally came. overall, service was mid, took way too long and there was literal insects crawling around. then when paying, we got overcharged by over 50 dollars, and the lady got mad. luckily we got our money back....

We are a Group of Runners / Walkers and the occasional Drinkers, known as the Hash House Harriers. We have set a number of our Runs from Bridie's Bar and Restaurant over the past year or so. On Monday the 4th March we set a run that involved about 3 times our normal numbers, the group was a very mixed bunch, Germans, English, Americans, Scandinavians, Australians etc as well as Kiwi's from all over. With such a diverse group and languages etc it was a task to behold for the Bar Staff. I am very happy to confirm that Bridies Staff made the process of Food, Drinks and Satisfaction for our raucous group work very well. The odd German may have ordered the wrong dish? The odd person was drinking and talking instead of listening for there food order, but that is very normal for a Hash Group.

A big thank you to Bridies Bar, Sam and his staff and the unsung hard working kitchen staff.

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