Reviews of No.4 Bar and Restaurant. (Pub) in Christchurch (Canterbury).
No.4 Bar and Restaurant
4 Mansfield Avenue, St Albans, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand
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Information of No.4 Bar and Restaurant, Pub in Christchurch (Canterbury)
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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!
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Open hours of No.4 Bar and Restaurant
Sunday
9am–11pm
Monday
11am–11pm
Tuesday
11am–11pm
Wednesday
11am–11pm
Thursday
11am–11:30pm
Friday
11am–1am
Saturday
9am–1am
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Reviews of No.4 Bar and Restaurant
N.
Sharing platter, fish tacos, and banana dessert were really good. They’re dog-friendly on the patio. Servers were nice but one seemed a bit confused about the menu and what they had on offer.
B.
We often dine at No4 and our latest experience was superb. For context, we were on the final leg of an epic Easter road trip and needed a nice, relaxed, long lunch with options for the children. Well No4 really delivered with really neat bento boxes and colouring for the wee dots and a delicious upmarket gastro-pub lunch for my wife and I. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, excellent menu, high quality guests, a really nice board room which I will ask to use in the future, indoor/outdoor options and brilliant location. We'll be in touch again, with warm regards, Ben and family.
A.
Fantastic Service. Went for our 1 year anniversary and left in booking notes that this was the occasion, was very nice to be asked about the anniversary when we walked in and got sat down. Food and drink was fantastic. Will be back again!
B.
Service lacked a little, was good when we recieved it, food and beverages were fantastic. Lacked much atmosphere being valentines day, the quiz dampened the mood for this dining couple.
R.
We shared a wonderful meal here with special friends. The first course was excellent. The waitstaff were helpful, the seats comfortable. The acoustics were great for us as several members of our party were deaf.
The only issue was after such a delicious meal we were looking forward to dessert. However we were so disappointed with the menu's limitations that we left and enjoyed our dessert elsewhere. I suggest the chefs give it an overhaul and present a menu that is enticing and more in keeping with the main course.
M.
Excellent dinner last night with our teenage boys. One of the best fish dishes I’ve ever had - lots of different and complimentary flavours. Great service from our lovely waitress. I think this place has lifted its game lately and now has tastier food options and better service than nearby Aikmans.
H.
Why do we come back time and time again? The service is fantastic! Young Kevin was delightful and looked after us in our private room superbly - attentive, swift, invisible. The food again was memorable - superb presentation, great flavours, thoughtful variety. the venue is perfect. The hire of the private room is very reasonable and it comes with its own bar and staff. So, that is why we keep coming back. No4 is No1 in our book every time. Thank you Rosie and team. See you again soon. NZ Spinal Trust
P.
Great location, delicious food, and excellent services.
B.
A nice place to relax with friends. Good food and I'd recommend the pork and apple pie. Fantastic. Wine a little on the high side price wise but friendly, professional staff and great atmosphere.
L.
Just excellent! This was my last meal before leaving Christchurch, and boy oh boy was No.4 the right place. Food was ubiquitously beautiful and tasty. Service was delightful as well. We were a group of four, and we split the curry fries as a yummy starter. For a main, I ordered the beef Wellington, and it was cooked to a perfect medium rare with spot-on seasoning and sides. Two of our group ordered the schnitzel, which was quite good. The last one ordered risotto, and that was absolutely one of the most perfectly flavored things I've ever put in my mouth. Desserts and cocktails were also simply delicious. Truly I cannot think of a complaint. Thank you No.4 for a stellar conclusion to my time in NZ!
M.
So, taking two people as an example, we ventured to Room 4 this weekend and had a great time, where the food and staff were lovely.
It was a busy afternoon, many tables were reserved, but the staff helped us find the table and we ordered drinks and wooden boards. The staff are cheerful and efficient, and the wooden planks are simply sacred. We stayed for a few hours to drink, and then moved on. We enjoyed our visit very much. Two of us mentioned that adding blue cheese would be great, and also noticed that they have many customers with dogs, and the waitress patted them from time to time and poured them directly into a pint of beer. It didn't bother us, but I think other people I know will find this a bit slack. Will come back again.
I.
Nice place with a cosy feel and friendly serving staff. Ordered fish and chips and sirloin which were great. The sirloin was particular good and cooked just the right kind of medium rare, retaining the original flavour and juices.
T.
Lovely place, great service and food
M.
Organised a small company gathering in The Courtyard Bar. Very good service-based staff culture. So will definitely revisit. Thanks.
N.
Great meal had in a nice private setting off to the side with elderly parents... ideally set by the thoughtful, cheerful staff.
L.
Excellent food, fabulous staff and relaxed atmosphere.
C.
Waitress Milly was lovely! Food was over priced for the quality: Kumara fries were excellent, Chicken Salad was nice, pork belly tough, risotto stodgy, pie average. Frozen Margaritas uninspired, no love in the cocktails especially compared to OGB.
A.
Venue was super busy and I found it quite noisy in the bar area so I would book in the dining area next time. I would highly recommend the platter. It was tasty and interesting with plenty of variety. The smaller platter was enough for two to share. Service staff were friendly and attentive.
S.
Enjoyed yet another lovely experience with Number 4. I have visited here multiple times and totally enjoy the staff, food and relaxed yet professiional atmosphere. Lunch yesterday was thoroughly enjoyable, we all loved our meal, and I will of course visit again. S
S.
We held a celebration at No 4 after our mother's memorial service and had one of the private areas. We had a variety of ages present and there was plenty of seating and tables. The platters that we ordered were delicious and the staff who were taking drink orders were friendly and efficient. Many of our guests commented on what a prefect venue it was.
G.
Had an amazing dinner with my mum last night. Delicious food and amazing service from our waitress. Thank you. Highly recommend 😌
A.
Very friendly and efficient staff. Excellent food. Beef Wellington was awesome. Will go back for more !
S.
We celebrated my mother's 80th birthday at No.4 and booked the Library. The staff were fantastic and nothing was a problem. Rosie was my initial point of contact and was extremely helpful. The food was amazing especially "The Plank". Thanks again the No.4 team.
P.
Two of us went on a Saturday evening; it wasn't too busy, mostly because of Covid level 2 - I'm sure that it would be very busy otherwise, I could not fault anything about the evening. It was a little cold when we first arrived, but warmed up once the door was closed. The service was great, not intrusive, the wine list (library!) is just that, a library, and all of our meals were delicious. They arrived quickly, were a good size, wonderfully cooked and lived up to their menu descriptions. We will definitely be back.
J.
I had the pork belly and my partner had the chicken lemongrass salad. Both were absolutely divine. I would describe it as fancy, but not 'too fancy', i.e. still good portion size and reasonably priced. Good varied menu and yummy flavours of frozen margarita too, we'll be back.
A.
Having to edit my review because the first time we came here we had a terrible experience with the staff. However, I have returned twice since and it's been great! Will continue to come back.
H.
I hosted our NZ Spinal Trustees here for an end of year celebration in the Library. Perfect venue! We also presented a special award to recently retired Dr Richard Smaill. Top class platters that really impressed our Board and great attentive service from the No4 team. Thanks guys you exceeded my expectations.
B.
I had the Beef Wellington (with Duck fat & mustard potato cake, truffled pea, beetroot mascarpone, summer greens, jus) and although it was reasonably expensive at $37.50, it was beautifully prepared, cooked and presented. I will say that it was probably the nicest beef Wellington I have ever had.
B.
Tidy and nice setting staff were friendly and great. food I felt was a bit over priced for what it was but good selection of beers
s.
Regulars to this bar and love it! Very chilled out atmosphere even with COVID Level 2 restrictions in place. The man on the door explained the “rules” and my friends and I had an enjoyable catch up over drinks. Thanks!
B.
Excellent simply excellent wonderful staff hard case cat beautiful food no complaints simply excellent
W.
A great place to go for a drink, outside fires a real find. We enjoyed our night and had some snacks which were lovely.
J.
Absolutely brilliant! Me and my partner came in for our anniversary. The beer battered fish and chips and it was cooked to absolute perfection. I chose this place due to the mushy peas option (I’m British, you have to love that) and was not disappointed. Our server Leanne was so lovely and accommodating and was definitely part of the reason we’ll be coming back!
C.
Love a get together with friends here on a sunday on the courtyard. Even better if theres live music!
P.
I want to thank Rosie & all the staff at No4 for their great service for a gathering we had in the library room after my father’s funeral. What a beautiful space & the service & platters that were served were delicious.
A very special time for us & I thank you for your assistance.
A.
Beautiful food and drinks, besides the superb service!
D.
Great meal, everything was well prepared. I enjoyed my scrambled eggs, the hash brown cooked perfectly. Only let down was waiting time on coffee
A.
No 4 was busy when I met my friends for lunch on the 22nd.
It is consistently good when I come here & the food & service certainly
reflected that. Look forward to booking it again in 2021.
Back again March 2022. Really nice meal and service.
A.
Fantastic and friendly staff and great new menu. Always an enjoyable place.
C.
Beef Wellington beats Gordon Ramsay's anyday! Had the battered Oysters which went down a treat followed by the Beef Wellington. Having dined in Ramsays Dubai recently - service at #4 superceded it along with the quality of the food! Highly recommend!
J.
Fantastic! It was "date-night" with my partner and we were attended to straight away with warmth - both from the staff and the restaurant. The food was delectable - he had Caribbean Pork and I had Chicken Lemongrass Salad. The atmosphere was perfect with just the right noise level to not have every word heard but not too loud. After dinner we were able to catch a bit of cricket. Perfect! Highly recommend. We'll be back!
A.
Waitress was outstanding. Handled a large table of boisterous men with ease.
K.
We had our daughter’s engagement party on Saturday night 20/3/2021.
We booked out the outside area and a small side of the restaurant. WOW! The communication was amazing through Rosie and on the night she was outstanding! We had so many comments from our guests on her service on the night. She kept our glasses full, organised the food coming out at the right time and never forgot a face.
What an asset to your business!
We would highly recommend the service and the food for a function or a meal for two.
S.
Have been here before. I like dark beer and they serve a nice Monteiths black beer in big glasses. Beautiful. A group of us also had dinner. I am a steak liking person but this time was tempted by good reports of their Prawn risotto with sambal. It was an excellent choice but I would have liked a bit more heat. Note: the others of the group all enjoyed their various choices too.
Ambience was good and service attentive.
B.
Good service, great food and good friends to share it with
M.
A drink with attentive staff. Music a bit loud for an afternoon drink. Live duo was good.
J.
I've eaten at the resturant a few times and after a great first up experience, the subsequent two haven't been so good. Ther servive and atmosphere was great but the food wasn't up to scratch. I had fillet steak and it was tough and chewy when it should be melt in your mouth. My sons chicken nibbles were over cooked. I'm a member of No4 so I'll drink there all the time but I'm unlikely to eat there again. Cheers
E.
We booked the "Library" for my son's 21st birthday with 16 guests. The food was delicious and service impeccable. We had a number of vegetarians in our party and they were more than happy to accommodate and tweak the set menu to suit our needs. The Library is perfect for a small, private function. The staff are very attentive. The lamb was divine! Highly recommend to anyone wishing to host a small function.
E.
The staff were very helpful and attentive. Was a little disappointed at the selection of local wines. There were more international ones to choose from and the one that I chose was not very nice. The Burger was very tasty and I was very pleased with it, however a vegetarian option or chicken option would of been nice.
L.
The Library was the perfect venue for my 50th. It was private and cost nothing with no minimum spend. The staff were brilliant and the meal I had was absolutely divine. The kumara chips were the best I've had and the prawn risotto was outstanding. I have never been disappointed in all the times I've been... thanks No. 4. I'll be back.
C.
Delicious food and the service was amazing . We all had a wonderful night.Totally recommend No.4 Bar
R.
Great cocktails, minor mixup with who got what. The staff took care of the situation without us even asking. Super friendly. Nice feel to the place
T.
A great venue wonderful service great price .
B.
Meal was delicious, service perfect. Thanks to Bella for looking after us.
S.
Awesome food, lovely restaurant & friendly staff😃
K.
Wanted to try somewhere different and pleased we did the ribeye steak was delicious! Cooked perfectly and full of flavour also got the squid to start which was also very tasty! You won’t regret eating here! Very pleased
F.
Food good staff good but needs a bit of cleaning in the female toilets floors very dirty and no soap in one of the dispensers
P.
Great lunch for 4 with all loving their meals. Staff were excellent and very helpful- Nothing was a problem. Differently would recommend. Outdoor area was great.
S.
Very satisfied with our meal and service...top wines and craft beers, supurb food and wonderful service staff.
The bar area was packed inside and out so it was great having a quieter dining area in which to eat.
J.
Highlyrecommended!
We called in on a Saturday for a late lunch and ordered the large plank between us.
The platter was excellent, more than enough for the 3 of us, very tasty and good value for money.
We sat outside in the very nice area which is well set up with opening louvre roof, roll up blinds for walls and heating for our changeable climate.
It was a busy day and tables were in high demand but they put the reserved signs on the tables with the time they are reserved for. Great idea, we didn't have a table reserved so had to move from one to another after a while but that was no problem.
Staff and service were outstanding.
My only complaint is that they allow dogs in there but that is a personal preference thing, I'm not a dog person.
Although 2 of the staff did pat a dog then continued to serve food and drinks straight after. I actually couldn't care less about this but I know people that would.
J.
Good vibe. Food...Excellent. nice guest beers on tap (Monteith's ordinary). Service -average
I.
Great food, friendly staff, nice environment.
B.
A great venue, inside or out, with a good selection of beers. Don't forget the fantastic staff.
M.
We had our company's 10 year anniversary celebration here and the staff did a brilliant job serving our guests. All too easy, thanks No 4.
Melissa Benge, First Avenue Property
D.
Burger was divine and chips were perfect. Home-made beef pattie makes all the difference. Happy, attentive wait staff. Very enjoyable experience.
g.
Amazing staff amazing food.they made you feel so welcome.have to go
K.
Great place to watch the rugby. The food was amazing and the drinks list expansive!! Wonderful, friendly service. Nothing was a problem. Plus the All Blacks won 37 - 0 over Aussie so the entire experience was superb!
K.
Delicious food, well presented, good sized portions. I had slow cooked lamb which just fell apart with my fork. My friends had the roast brill which was cooked to perfection. Service was efficient & polite.
P.
Thank you very much, the lead up and communication was very much appreciated, your patients and persistence.
The staff thoroughly enjoyed the dinner, the food was amazing and beautifully presented. Outstanding service and care. Loved how the waitress asked if I would like a drink, she looked after the business owners and the staff throughout the evening. Amazing!
Thank you very much and please thank your whole team on our behalf. Excellent service all round.
J.
We went in as a group on a busy Saturday night, were able to be seated straight away and served on the spot. Food arrived really quick and was amazing.
Staff were so lovely, conversational and friendly! Definitely will be back x
J.
My husband and I had a lovely evening at this restaurant. Great service, ambiance and a polished interior. We called ahead to advise of my dietary requirements (I'm vegan) and when we arrived it was obvious that the chef and wait staff had discussed several delicious sounding options. In the end, I had a personalized risotto and was not disappointed. Thank you for a great evening.
H.
After visiting two city centre restaurants and receiving poor service we came to no4 and were delighted with not only the food but the staff too. The restaurant area was very busy but we were kindly offered a table in the quiet library area and given full table service despite a busy bar. The cocktails were excellent and the food was the best I have had in quite a while. We had steak and kangaroo which were perfectly cooked and came with amazing sides - we were even able to customise the sides to fit some of our parties dietary requirements. Will definitely be back!
J.
My colleagues and I had a very enjoyable lunch. All our meals were well cooked and nicely presented. Our waitress was very, friendly and made us feel very wecolme. The decor is a little dated but ever thing was clean. The dining area is divided up into separate areas and alcoves so the space feels cosy.
W.
A super spot to share some drinks with family, before going to a restaurant for dinner
P.
Our group of friends have been regular lunch diners over many years - always friendly, good service and a good menu with variety!
F.
Great food and we had a fantastic waitress who was very accommodating explained the specials on the menu and if you asked a question she answered it without a problem she was very professional
g.
Nice bar for quiet beer or group eating
K.
Overall good food. Had to go back as was overcharged $35. I dont check my Bill's but it made me aware that maybe we should. Downside of the afternoon.maybe it was a honest mistake by the machine!
Y.
Great food and lovely setting
C.
Always a high standard of food and service. The staff are professional and efficient and the food was lovely.
S.
Steak is to die for, staff friendly and efficient, service quick, highly recommended
A.
No.4 has always been a great bar with good food.
However recently the food has become exceptional with the service to match.
Richard the restaurant manager has extensive knowledge of the wine and foods on offer and does an outstanding job of creating a fine dining experience within a friendly atmosphere.
J.
Amazing food and fantastic service... thank you so much to our barman Saturday 20th March.. you were just great...
H.
Always happy when we've been to No4. Food amd service always great. Lovely outside area and their outside booth seats so comfy
J.
I go there with the boys for a good 50% of my social drinking requirements; for that end of town, drink prices aren't too crazy and service is always good.
Main reason I go there is they generally show the UFC matches which I love; went there for the Ferguson vs Cowboy fight and they gave us free rein of the private lounge/bar which was very nice!
Food is well done bar fare; bit on the expensive side, but they give fairly decent portions. Fergus Wright was a great asset to the team and if he comes back from the UK, I'm sure he'd be well received by the punters.
d.
standard of service was fantastic , the kumera chips i had were fantatically prepared and presented for the price id pay for that service and food value easily compliments to the chefs and staff excellant and worth while going back again.
T.
Good range of cocktails. Busy but inviting g atmosphere
G.
A popular place to catch up for a drink with friends
S.
Great night, staff very helpful., but my rack of lamb was overdone and extremely tough. Pity everything e;else was great
S.
Myself and my family had the pleasure of dining at No.4 Restaurant for Father's day.. What a wonderful experience it was.. The personalized service we received was absolutely fantastic. It was extremely busy, but we were all looked after very well and all our needs were met with pleasant efficiency. The food was awesome. I highly recommend the whitebait sliders. And the fish of the day, was to die for.. I have never had anyhting like it before. The best plate of food I have eaten.. Thankyou so much N0.4. I will higly recommend you, to all that I know. and we will be back..
J.
Brilliant service .. you could have not done more for us x beautiful platters. Such a warm and convivial place to eat and socialise! Thank you.. we will be back again! 😄
A.
Good food and a relaxed vibe. Don't mean to sound like a misogynist but left the place wondering if it's written into the job description that the waitresses must be ridiculously attractive! 😂 Although that said I'm not gay but the guy behind the bar could've turned me
T.
This place definitely makes you feel comfortable, the staff there are very friendly and look after you very well. If you are cold they have heaters and shelter in multiple outside areas, the staff there even offer to comfort you with a blanket to keep warm, even hot water bottles for the chilly winter nights. The restaurant offers a great range of flavours, meals and delicious desserts. Maybe you'd like to book a small or large, private function area with a bar for convenience and platters to share around. These guys have it all, seriously. The best part is definitely the atmosphere, and let's not forget about the Bluff Oysters they offer (during Oyster season). This place has live music, they air sports inside and outside, and there's usually information about their weekly plans (whether it be happy hour, quiz night, competitions etc.) I highly recommend visiting this place if you're looking for something more than casual. Top marks for sure.
M.
A lovely spot on a sunny evening. Tasty food either as a pre dinner something or for dinner. Good wine list. We love the outdoor area but had to move to a different table away from the smokers.
H.
One burger took nearly an hour because there was a mistake but the staff were really good and vibe was nice outside. Probably wouldn't order food from there though.
J.
Great for a drink or two and the food was very good too..... And the staff were really helpful with gluten free options..... A++ service.
S.
So glad we ended up at No.4. They had great menu selection and the food coming out looked really good too. We had ciabatta with an amaizing eggplant chutney & thai beef salad - the flavours were fabulous, well done No.4
D.
Had a fantastic evening at No.4 Having a few drinks with friends.
Felt very upper class and looked after the whole night , we had a fantastic waitress.
Kate if i remember correctly who made sure we everything was fine and even brought our drinks out to us outside. Very easy on the eye i remember, Venue and Kate.
T.
They kindly fitted us in without a reservation, Food and Service excellent. Really good.
J.
Great place to have after work drinks
H.
Great atmosphere and perfect service but food choice not great. Bit much chicken, deep fry and real lack of vegetables, salads; lamb, venison etc Menu needs a rejig!!
B.
Hired the Library Room for a birthday function. Great venue and excellent service from friendly staff.
C.
Had lunch yesterday with a couple of friends. Pie & Chips was top notch, as was service. 3 happy customers.
S.
Good service but the menu hasn't changed much over the last few years and could do with a few exciting tasting dishes.
J.
They have lots of separate rooms so great for various get togethers. Food on both occasions has been great as have the staff.
G.
Good service food was lovely but very crowded and noisey
M.
Yummy food Excellent service
L.
Food was excellent however - had to wait a long time for it to arrive. Was lunchtime but plenty of staff and not overly busy. They had also managed to lose our reservation.
l.
Once again s 100% experience. Staff professional and nice. Our meals were just perfect. Recommend for an enjoyable place to meet.
J.
Great vibe, good outdoor area with TVs - especially for rugby games. Pub style food is nice. Lovely staff, and good loyalty programme.
V.
Central Merivale location with easy off street parking. Dine inside or outside depending on weather. Great menu and service. Highly recommended
T.
The service was very good, the food was Fantastic. We had a really good evening on Thursday and will highly recommend No.4 and Restaurant to everyone. Thank you
C.
Amazing staff and the food was absolutely delicious. Thoroughly enjoyable atmosphere
E.
Interesting diversity and combination of food choices. Tastes great. Good atmosphere. Service is fine. Prices a little high, but mostly warranted for the quality.
A.
A well known hospitality entity in Christchurch. Great service to the tables from the wait staff and their eagle-eyed spotting of empty glasses. Meet your friends for drinks either inside or out in the courtyards. Remember to book if you are intending to dine.
G.
Happy hour is 5 to 7, so just after 7 this place is great. It goes a bit quiet, I've got a full beer at happy hour prices, comfortable seats and fine company.
M.
No. 4 is always great to visit, and I would like to visit more. A great beer selection on tap and seating indoors and out. The 2 for the price of 1 oysters were very tempting but I wasn't paying the tab.
R.
Great place. Went there for a function. Food Drinks and Service excellent all in a nice setting.
G.
great meal in the restaurant, lovely food good service
P.
Good food good atmosphere. Mistake with desert but they responded well.
G.
Interesting menu. Pie of the day was nice. Bit noisy as there quite a few people just in drinking - and drinkers talk so loudly
R.
Met friends there for lunch. Food was good, drinks were a bit slow coming out but was quite a busy afternoon. Would happily return.
E.
Awesome friendly staff and great food taste. Can't wait to have my New year's party at No. 4 :)
B.
Cool atmosphere, great staff and excellent drinks. Dubious of the tables booked for drinks but that's the management's call.. (Merivale folk think they are important)
S.
Great service - everyone felt well taken care of; great food and lovely environment. Definitely reccomend 😊
E.
Good beer, great food and very pleasant atmosphere. :)
K.
Good but very noisy
N.
Nice place and staff. Nothing exceedingly special about this place. Except it's often a lot less busy than the near by Aikmans which means it's quicker to get a drink.
C.
No 4 is definitely a "regulars" type of crowd. During the summers, the patio is filled every night with loud laughs, a sporting event on the TV or live music on the weekends. The average age is around 40, but on Thursdays it does draw in a good young population. With various specials featuring every day, it's a great place to unwind after work. As it's located in the Merivale/Saint Albans area, except to drop more than a few gold coins for a drink or a bite to eat, but the food is pretty tasty (put the mango back in the mango chicken salad, please!) and the drinks are made with care. Most of the beers on draught are Monteith's, so if you fancy something different, try a different spot. What makes this such a great bar (besides the taxi stand out front) are the various rooms that available. There are two separate outdoor patio areas (a larger one where live music is played with high top and low top tables and a smaller more intimate area great for a small group gathering to watch a sport match or for a birthday dinner). Inside they have a more formal dining area, a high top area and a library with a large TV and tall top tables. This is where the hen parties can go wild. It's definitely one of the top choices if you're in the area.
s.
Incredibly good service. Great food. My only negative is that it is popular and sometimes hard to get a seat. Looks like good service works.
A.
Grest service and made dining with children a breeze. The childrens bento boxes were great and the pens and colouring in were on the table before we had sat down.
R.
Very good food with a great selection of dishes.
Service was good however very noisy with large group at one long table.
Not much parking had to park in Merival Mall car park
P.
Great food, service and atmosphere
I'll certainly be back!
J.
Lovely brunch menu, delicious chicken Kung pou chicken waffles, eggs Benedict done to perfection, great coffee, super fast service. Fun waitress too!!
K.
Food was great. Service was attentive.
M.
Good food and service. I had a pretty nice chicken pie. The food options were a bit different, but I would happily go back.
E.
Awesome every time ... we are regulars here and the staff manage to combine making us feel part of the group while not going put of their way. Always friendly, always happy, always my favourite place place in christchurch
L.
The food was lovely and the service was great. A bit loud though
L.
We had a private function in the "Library" for around 26 people and it worked really well. Pre arranged finger food which was tasty and appealing.
R.
The food is amazing and the service is awesome. Hignly recommend it to everybody who wants to enjoy delicious food and has aw wonderful everning.
L.
Booked a table for a birthday. Great service and amazing cocktails! Really nice atmosphere
R.
Lovely atmosphere, nice place to sit outside or inside, good menu choices, good service and good food, with a really nice presentation, fair prices for the service, the quality and the quantity.
W.
Lovely food, good atmosphere, friendly staff
G.
Excellent food. Great service (a little slow as they were busy)
L.
Food was very good ,service could have been improved on
P.
Nice place Enjoyed visit.
R.
Fantastic meal as always . The chefs need to be congratulated as both our meals looked and tasted amazing.
s.
Great food, atmosphere and the bar staff are incredible. Special thanks to Alice for looking after us.
R.
Fabulous tasty platters ..great staff helpful and welcoming
P.
Great food and superb service. Our whole group (and my dog) had a great lunch experience
Y.
Great food and service
S.
Always visit when down from Tauranga - home away from home!
D.
Very accommodating of a late notice large group. Great menu and amazing platter. Loved the growler!
T.
Great Service, and food, you won’t be disappointed, go for the lunch platter with a bit of everything on it to share with your friends.
K.
Great for a drink after work
b.
Always a friendly greeting and the food was top notch as always
R.
Amazing food and service
D.
Went for work dinner, great company and service was accommodating to our needs, Beef Wellington ordered and was awesome, definitely return....
K.
Great place , very good service and food. Great place to take the dogs.
m.
A good selection of Monteith beers and some guest taps. Set in a lovely old Merivale villa and well patronised most days.
L.
Always enjoy this place
G.
Great food and superb service. It all made for a great birthday celebration
D.
Great place and dog friendly, lochie and I'll will be back no doubt
J.
Good service & food, great chef, warm, has some vegan options
B.
Friendly staff, good vibe, good choice of drinks. The food however, didn't taste as google as it looked.
H.
Terrible carpark... service was great though and the food was decent.
k.
great food, highly recommend
C.
Great place, fantastic breakfast this morning
J.
Great staff and always superb food
M.
Nice friendly staff. Great location. Enjoyed my breakfast and watching the rugby
K.
A noisy popular cafe bar in upmarket Merivale (with pricing to match). A good place to socialise and meet friends.
A.
Not my kind of bar but can appreciate others would like it. Good beer choices.
S.
Waitress was really rude and the food was below average. It sounds like a popular place on a Friday night
P.
Excellent venue. Professional staff. Great food and drink. Highly recommended
D.
Great food, great service, definitely recommend No 4 , thanks again team No 4
M.
Food was great, staff friendly to customers but reprimanded a staff member in dinning hall in front of customers.
R.
Nice staff. The lunch was great a fine fish of fish & chips
N.
Really nice food & great service. A must to try.
D.
Best bar in CHCH, always friendly, foods great, beers great, what's not to like!
N.
Excellent night out, good service, meals and staff all in a great location
P.
The Korean Dumplings are the business. Great food.
P.
Good selection of beers and food was great
S.
Good service with waitress coming to serve you at your table and being able to pay there!
N.
Good place for drinking, i always go on Friday Saturday nights, staff is so friendly
D.
Meals good. Service great. Irish coffee below average
R.
Excellent night out for my birthday with my partner. Service, food and drinks were tops.
S.
Great platters. Looks like an old English bar
B.
The bar staff went above and beyond to make my favorite beverages well
C.
Busy and noisy popular bar - probably the best in Merivale. Good selection of Monteith's beers.
G.
Plank no 4 excellent value for money. Great selection of food, shows imagination with selection of food
M.
Came here for my 16th birthday. Was a bit loud, but the food was great. A little expensive though.
H.
Went when was very busy but still got great service and meal's
P.
Perfect lunch salad lovely staff and manageress. Looking forward to next time.
R.
Awesome lunch!
S.
We had a get together at their library. Cozy place. Had some vintage look as well. Well lit too :-).
K.
Fantastic time at number 4 for Melbourne cup. Staff very attentive and good amazing.
R.
Always amazing team there, great service and great atmosphere
B.
Just had a coffee - one of the best I had for while. Nice pub feel - recommend.
P.
Wonderful and friendly place. Love the outdoor fireplace!
k.
Good service nice food bit cold outside
G.
Beautiful food, great coffee, fantastic service and awesome atmosphere!!! :)
D.
Nice Meals, friendly service. Would rate as 4.5 if I could
j.
Good beer, great staff, relaxed atmosphere
G.
Good food. Friendly staff. Not too crowded
K.
Curtain tracks need updating. Good food, OK wine list
J.
Nice spot for lunch or dinner... beers are okay, food is Nice, good range of wines.
G.
Fabulous food and excellent service
S.
A relaxing place to visit with extremely helpful staff. Meals of a high standard.
C.
A nice lace to meet. Great food and selection of drinks, friendly staff
J.
Wonderful staff and very good meals. I would definately return.
S.
Great selection of beer, food and fantastic service
J.
Great bar, great live music on Sundays and very reasonably priced for Merivale
A.
Fab food, great coffee, awesome staff.
k.
All very nice and enjoyable. Great coffee...
T.
Great bar. Seems very popular, will go again.
A.
Good food drink and service. I come here often for platters and drinks.
A.
Really lovely for a drink with friends. Some good specials weeknights
A.
Delicious as usual :)
D.
Nice food & good beer. What more could you ask for.
N.
Use the outdoor private courtyard for work functions. Great staff and good atmosphere.
Z.
Excellent service and great food
T.
Friendly and nice place to stay close to town and other places..
J.
Nice separate bar area. Lovely food.
C.
Good group of regulars who make you feel welcomed
M.
Very nice place, good beer, gets busy.
P.
Great venue for our after funeral get together.
V.
Lovely as always 🥰
G.
Great meal the other night a white bait omelette
Was delicious
C.
Lovely meal, great surroundings, attentative staff.
H.
Awesome food & service, highly recommend 👍🏼
A.
Beautiful meal and wonderful service xxx
A.
A cool and cosy neighbourhood bar with a menu that might suprise you - in a very good way
m.
Excellent venue for a family dinner in the "library"
M.
Lovely food, great atmosphere
N.
A favourite always something new.Good service and super loyalty card
D.
Good wine, good atmosphere & great staff!
K.
Very noisey and hard to talk to your neighbours.
B.
Lovely meal and super waitress 😊
G.
Service was excellent. Had the lamb shank and it was delicious.
N.
Busy Buzzy with good food and atmosphere
T.
Great bar. Seems very popular, will go again.
S.
Great Sunday after drinks, dogs were welcome
A.
Not my kind of bar but can appreciate others would like it. Good beer choices.
P.
Perfect lunch salad lovely staff and manageress. Looking forward to next time.
G.
Good atmosphere and food
J.
Fabulous meals and service
Will go again and again
A.
Fab food, great coffee, awesome staff.
A.
Fabulous food, great service.
G.
Greer atmosphere & staff.
E.
Fish and Chips. Great, just the right amount.
K.
Always great food and staff
R.
Good service. Nice decor and atmosphere.
B.
Nice quiet bar and great chips and wedges!
L.
You can get 9oz glasses of wine here, nice
L.
Lovely atmosphere and great food
s.
Great cocktails and amazing food!
L.
Nice bar to stop off after work for a beer n a quick bite to eat
D.
Good service
s.
Good was fantastic but it was very pricey
M.
It's such a warm inviting atmos and a helluva pint!
J.
Nice place, great chips, but expensive.
T.
Noisy but great food and ok beers
N.
Good location in Merivale for some drinks and food.
J.
Awesome. Team Boon love Alice #teamboon
M.
Try the special donut....mmmmmm!
M.
The fried chicken was sooo good.
J.
A suburban bar & restaurant also has a small meeting room available
N.
Busy Buzzy with good food and atmosphere
B.
Lovely food pleasant staff
D.
Wonderful place ...excellent food excellent service
S.
Great food and great service.
P.
Nice bar. Great for a relaxing drink
M.
Best place to drink and dine in Christchurch.
M.
Delicious food and great service.
S.
Really good food and atmosphere
A.
2 pints cost me $25... Ouch
A.
Great service but not confortable chair
G.
Great bar, friendly and great service.
R.
Always great atmosphere. Parking can be challenge.
N.
Great for a pint. Awesome loyalty rewards
J.
Fabulous meals and service
Will go again and again
S.
Proper pints, proper service, great Sunday bands
D.
Great venue, great food, great staff.
D.
Nice place for a wine & catch up
C.
Great place to have an engagement party
R.
Pretty much a local for me. Consistently pretty good.
K.
Great place great food will go again
R.
Great service and atmosphere
M.
Great place great food great service!😊
D.
Good service and selection of beers
G.
Fantastic place for a beer and nibbles.
S.
Great place especially the library room
G.
Great place for. an after match beer
B.
Nice place and good food
W.
Very clean and made to feel welcome
A.
Nice food friendly staff
T.
Great place for a drink and a meal.
G.
Very nice meal. Thanks
A.
Great beer. Great atmosphere
B.
very nice and also a clean fryer
H.
Always relaxing, great friendly staff
C.
Absoultley lovely place for a beer
V.
Great service and delicious food
M.
Great food and great service
S.
Still going strong after 20 years.
S.
Great atmosphere . Had a great time
T.
Great oudoor area and nice food
R.
Great platter display
N.
Great place for a group gathering
r.
Lively bar good atmosphere
J.
Kind of standard. Nothing stood out.
D.
Big pints and great food
L.
Very enjoyable great staff.
D.
Nice wine and good ambience
J.
lovely food fantastic service
R.
Great venue.. Great hospitality
K.
Very nice staff.
A.
Reasonably priced tasty food
J.
Great service and Great food
J.
Good drink & food venue
A.
platter platter platter....just do it....with a pint
B.
Nice food. Helpful people.
N.
Great atmosphere and staff
N.
Fantastic food and service
C.
Food was amazing.
K.
Great venue to host events
D.
Very good food & service
M.
Pay for the location not the food
M.
Great bar....calamari is great
M.
cool live music and vibe
M.
Great service and food
B.
Good food
G.
Good atmosphere and food
K.
Xmas do was really good
D.
Popular local pub and restaurants
S.
Awesome service
M.
Relaxing, great food and company
P.
Great venue
D.
Aways good for a beer and food.
E.
Love this place... best staff
S.
Good beer
D.
Nice food and atmosphere
J.
Nice place, somewhat expensive
D.
Awesome place - do it 😀
E.
Nice place, great services
G.
Good food and wine/beer
G.
Greer atmosphere & staff.
a.
Great food
E.
Cold Beer
M.
Great Sunday sessions!
L.
Good Tom yum
J.
Nice place great food
J.
Good service good food
R.
Good all the time.
P.
Awesome restaurant 👍
T.
Extra yum
A.
Good snacks, good location
O.
Fresh, quality food
A.
Good beer and food.
G.
Great atmosphere
S.
Good as always.
R.
Nice place, nice atmosphere
C.
Awesome place to socialize
H.
Great good service
A.
Great atmosphere
L.
Amazing platters
M.
Really good food
M.
Excellent service
P.
Nice finger food
D.
For after
A.
Sells beer.
R.
Love it
C.
Three star joint
A.
Good
A.
Great atmosphere
D.
Cozy
R.
Great atmosphere