The Old Vicarage Cafe Restaurant & Bar
335 Halswell Road, Halswell, Christchurch, Canterbury
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The Old Vicarage Cafe, Restaurant and Bar is a charming villa nestled in a beautiful mature garden in the heart of Halswell, only 6kms from the centre of Christchurch.
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The Old Vicarage Cafe, Restaurant and Bar is a charming villa nestled in a beautiful mature garden in the heart of Halswell, only 6kms from the centre of Christchurch.
We proudly serve the freshest of New Zealand and European cuisine, offering a value for money menu that is not only varied and sumptuous, but also provides many gluten free and other diet restricted options, whether it be for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Come and enjoy a unique dining experience in the warmth and comfort of our private rooms or you may choose to dine alfresco in our sheltered garden or out on our sunny deck. Whatever the weather, we are the place to be.
Alternatively you can catch up with friends or colleagues for an after work drink in our new bar. We have all your favourites on tap or in the chiller, an extensive range of boutique beers and a user friendly wine list featuring local and national NZ wines.
We are open seven days from 9am until late, have plenty of free parking on site and would love you to come and experience our warm and friendly service.
VENUE TYPE:
Restaurant and Bar
We proudly serve the freshest of New Zealand and European cuisine, offering a value for money menu that is not only varied and sumptuous, but also provides many gluten free and other diet restricted options, whether it be for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Come and enjoy a unique dining experience in the warmth and comfort of our private rooms or you may choose to dine alfresco in our sheltered garden or out on our sunny deck. Whatever the weather, we are the place to be.
Alternatively you can catch up with friends or colleagues for an after work drink in our new bar. We have all your favourites on tap or in the chiller, an extensive range of boutique beers and a user friendly wine list featuring local and national NZ wines.
We are open seven days from 9am until late, have plenty of free parking on site and would love you to come and experience our warm and friendly service.
VENUE TYPE:
Restaurant and Bar
Products/Services
Business Hours
- Mon
- 9:00am – Late
- Tue
- 9:00am – Late
- Wed
- 9:00am – Late
- Thu
- 9:00am – Late
- Fri
- 9:00am – Late
- Sat
- 9:00am – Late
- Sun
- 9:00am – Late
Meal Price
Mid Range - $20 to $30
Size
5 - 49 Employees
Payment Options
- Cash
- EFTPOS
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Diners Club
Dress
- Casual
- Shorts/Jandals OK
- Jeans OK
- Sneakers OK
- T-shirt OK
Facilities
- Private Functions
- Disabled Access
- Disabled Toilet
Venue Type
Bar/Club
Food Served
- Bar snacks
- Full menu
Cuisines
New Zealand , International
Established
2004
About the venue
- Children
- Allowed anytime
- Smoking
- Smoking porch
- Capacity
- 150
Outdoor Seating
- Private
Licensing
- Fully licensed
- Beer - bottled
- Beer - tap
- Wine
- Spirits
- Cocktails
We offer
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Kids Menu
- Vegetarian Meals
- Gluten Free Meals
Entrance Fee
- Never
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Ett1950
15th March 2012
Chose here to have my first breakfast in NZ. The ambience was what I'd expected, very pleasant surroundings giving a good first impression. The staff were welcoming and gave good service. Coffee was going to be a big thing (I'm from Melbourne), I was pleasantly surprised, I wouldn't call the coffee great but it was as good as I would get generally in Melbourne so off to a good start. My wife chose the corn fritters with crispy bacon and I chose the Vicar' Grill. Both were presented well and we enjoyed them. My only disappointment was the bacon that was used in the Vicar's Grill it was tougher rather than crispy. Over all though we enjoyed the experience and would go there again
Chose here to have my first breakfast in NZ. The ambience was what I'd expected, very pleasant surroundings giving a good first impression. The staff were welcoming and gave good service. Coffee was going to be a big thing (I'm from Melbourne), I was pleasantly surprised, I wouldn't call the coffee great but it was as good as I would get generally in Melbourne so off to a good start. My wife chose the corn fritters with crispy bacon and I chose the Vicar' Grill. Both were presented well and we enjoyed them. My only disappointment was the bacon that was used in the Vicar's Grill it was tougher rather than crispy. Over all though we enjoyed the experience and would go there again
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3.5
Chose here to have my first breakfast in NZ. The ambience was what I'd expected, very pleasant surroundings giving a good first impression. The staff were welcoming and gave good service. Coffee was going to be a big thing (I'm from Melbourne), I was pleasantly surprised, I wouldn't call the coffee great but it was as good as I would get generally in Melbourne so off to a good start. My wife chose the corn fritters with crispy bacon and I chose the Vicar' Grill. Both were presented well and we enjoyed them. My only disappointment was the bacon that was used in the Vicar's Grill it was tougher rather than crispy. Over all though we enjoyed the experience and would go there again
tigerxxnz
5th February 2012
Awesome food well presented great service would go there again AAA+++
Awesome food well presented great service would go there again AAA+++
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5.0
Awesome food well presented great service would go there again AAA+++
cant_gurl
23rd September 2011
Always a fantastic meal. Good quality and fresh food, well presented and great service. This restaurant has a great feel about it and is a pleasure to dine at. Definitely 5 stars.
Always a fantastic meal. Good quality and fresh food, well presented and great service. This restaurant has a great feel about it and is a pleasure to dine at. Definitely 5 stars.
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5.0
Always a fantastic meal. Good quality and fresh food, well presented and great service. This restaurant has a great feel about it and is a pleasure to dine at. Definitely 5 stars.
toby361
4th November 2010
We went on a busy Friday night. The service was fantastic! The presentation was awesome. However the food was just not up to par. A very bland soup followed by tough overcooked pork did not entice us to stay for dessert. I may try again on a slower day just because the setting and staff were worth it.
We went on a busy Friday night. The service was fantastic! The presentation was awesome. However the food was just not up to par. A very bland soup followed by tough overcooked pork did not entice us to stay for dessert. I may try again on a slower day just because the setting and staff were worth it.
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3.0
We went on a busy Friday night. The service was fantastic! The presentation was awesome. However the food was just not up to par. A very bland soup followed by tough overcooked pork did not entice us to stay for dessert. I may try again on a slower day just because the setting and staff were worth it.
lana_mccarthy_
14th October 2010
I came here once with a group of friends. We just got a different dessert each and we were all quite impressed with what we received. It was a really lovely atmosphere, there was even a wee cat wandering around the place. Great for somebody like myself and my friends who love them but not really ideal for someone with allergies. Its cool to have somewhere to go that looks and tastes nice but that can also be so casual :)
I came here once with a group of friends. We just got a different dessert each and we were all quite impressed with what we received. It was a really lovely atmosphere, there was even a wee cat wandering around the place. Great for somebody like myself and my friends who love them but not really ideal for someone with allergies. Its cool to have somewhere to go that looks and tastes nice but that can also be so casual :)
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4.0
I came here once with a group of friends. We just got a different dessert each and we were all quite impressed with what we received. It was a really lovely atmosphere, there was even a wee cat wandering around the place. Great for somebody like myself and my friends who love them but not really ideal for someone with allergies. Its cool to have somewhere to go that looks and tastes nice but that can also be so casual :)
katwitattitude
28th September 2010
Fantastic Venue and Great Service we have been there so many times and they always put on a good meal at a reasonable price! Unfortunately we had a group booking of 18 on the 4th september and the earthquake effected them so we didn't get to go back there but they have reopened now so looking forward to going back with all the friends and family
Fantastic Venue and Great Service we have been there so many times and they always put on a good meal at a reasonable price! Unfortunately we had a group booking of 18 on the 4th september and the earthquake effected them so we didn't get to go back there but they have reopened now so looking forward to going back with all the friends and family
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5.0
Fantastic Venue and Great Service we have been there so many times and they always put on a good meal at a reasonable price! Unfortunately we had a group booking of 18 on the 4th september and the earthquake effected them so we didn't get to go back there but they have reopened now so looking forward to going back with all the friends and family
ashleigh123
30th August 2010
Great place to go for a meal, food is definitely above average and the atmosphere is great. Service was impeccable. Would recommend to anyone wanting something from a light snack and a coffee to a full meal. Will definitely be returning soon!
Great place to go for a meal, food is definitely above average and the atmosphere is great. Service was impeccable. Would recommend to anyone wanting something from a light snack and a coffee to a full meal. Will definitely be returning soon!
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4.0
Great place to go for a meal, food is definitely above average and the atmosphere is great. Service was impeccable. Would recommend to anyone wanting something from a light snack and a coffee to a full meal. Will definitely be returning soon!
NadiaGunther
24th August 2010
A great place to go for a meal, or just a quick coffee - always welcoming and friendly staff. The new bar is a great addition, and fun to watch the rugby with a few mates!
A great place to go for a meal, or just a quick coffee - always welcoming and friendly staff. The new bar is a great addition, and fun to watch the rugby with a few mates!
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3.5
A great place to go for a meal, or just a quick coffee - always welcoming and friendly staff. The new bar is a great addition, and fun to watch the rugby with a few mates!
mcscrotebags
22nd August 2010
The food is back up to par from a rough patch a while back. Good menu selection with good prices. Nice friendly efficient staff in a relaxed atmosphere. Nice new bar at the rear of the restaurant good for Friday night drinks etc. Not sure what went on in the designers head though considering the decor. Light coloured striped wall paper and dark wood dont really fit together in my mind. Would return here nevertheless.
The food is back up to par from a rough patch a while back. Good menu selection with good prices. Nice friendly efficient staff in a relaxed atmosphere. Nice new bar at the rear of the restaurant good for Friday night drinks etc. Not sure what went on in the designers head though considering the decor. Light coloured striped wall paper and dark wood dont really fit together in my mind. Would return here nevertheless.
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4.0
The food is back up to par from a rough patch a while back. Good menu selection with good prices. Nice friendly efficient staff in a relaxed atmosphere. Nice new bar at the rear of the restaurant good for Friday night drinks etc. Not sure what went on in the designers head though considering the decor. Light coloured striped wall paper and dark wood dont really fit together in my mind. Would return here nevertheless.
shanenz
13th July 2010
Nice dinning in a good atmosphere, is nice to sit outside in the garden on a sunny afternoon. Food is above average and service is great.
Nice dinning in a good atmosphere, is nice to sit outside in the garden on a sunny afternoon. Food is above average and service is great.
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4.0
Nice dinning in a good atmosphere, is nice to sit outside in the garden on a sunny afternoon. Food is above average and service is great.
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Awesome food well presented great service would go there again AAA+++