The Brickworks

About The Brickworks

The Brickworks is a gastro-pub nestled at the foot of the Cashmere Hills in Christchurch, featuring stylish exposed brick interiors, a striking double-sided fireplace, and a sun-soaked courtyard and beer garden overlooking the Heathcote River. The venue is designed to feel welcoming year-round, whether guests are warming up by the fire in winter or relaxing outdoors in the sun, and dogs are welcome too.

The kitchen serves contemporary New Zealand and European gastro-pub fare, combining classic comfort dishes with modern flavours across bar snacks, brunch, main meals, burgers, dinner mains, desserts and a kids menu. The bar offers an extensive selection of New Zealand and imported beers, ciders, wines and spirits, and the venue includes a gaming lounge, big screens for live sport, and plenty of parking.

The Brickworks is part of the same group as Protocol Bar and Valley Inn Tavern, and offers group bookings, event spaces, gift cards, and a loyalty rewards app for regulars.

The Brickworks: Gastro-Pub Dining at the Foot of the Cashmere Hills

Set at 69 Centaurus Road in Cashmere, Christchurch, The Brickworks sits at the foot of the Cashmere Hills and has built a reputation as a local favourite for good food, cold drinks and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Stylish exposed brick interiors and a striking double-sided fireplace give the venue a cosy feel through the cooler months, while a sun-soaked courtyard and spacious beer garden overlooking the Heathcote River make it just as appealing when the weather turns.

A Kitchen Built on Gastro-Pub Favourites

The Brickworks' menu leans into contemporary New Zealand and European gastro-pub fare, blending classic comfort dishes with modern flavours. Bar snacks and small plates range from simple favourites like garlic bread, fries and onion rings through to more considered dishes such as Beef Short Rib Arancini with celeriac purée and truffle oil, pork and coriander Pan-Fried Dumplings, and Buffalo Patatas Bravas with whipped herb ricotta and pickled chillies.

Brunch runs from 11am to 2pm, with a Big Breakfast covering eggs, bacon, Cumberland sausages, hash brown and grilled tomato, alongside a stuffed Omelette and simple Eggs on Toast. Main meals available all day include a buttermilk-brined Chicken Thigh Schnitzel, tempura battered Fish & Chips, a Rolled Pork Roast with crackling, and a 200g Sirloin Steak served with the kitchen's secret steak butter. A rotating Pasta of the Day and Soup of the Day round out the options for anyone after something different.

Burgers are all served on a pretzel bun with fries, including a 140g Beef Burger, a tempura Fish Burger, a Fried Chicken Burger, and a Vegetarian Burger built around a crispy sweetcorn patty and seared halloumi.

Dinner Mains Worth the Wait

From 5pm, the kitchen steps things up with more elaborate Dinner Mains — a Beef Short Rib with smoked leek oil, a herb, apricot, fig and pork sausage-stuffed Chicken Roulade wrapped in bacon, and a Porchetta made from 24-hour brined rolled pork belly with parsnip purée and cider reduction. These dishes take a little longer to prepare, so the kitchen asks for at least 30 minutes' patience once ordered.

Something Sweet, and Something for the Kids

Desserts include an Apple Crumble, Ice Cream Sundae, Chocolate Torte with pistachio praline crumb, Tiramisu, and a rotating Cheesecake of the Day worth checking the blackboard for. Younger diners have their own menu, with hotdogs, burgers, nachos, and fish and chips all served with fries, plus a Kids Combo pairing a meal with a drink and sundae.

More Than Just a Meal

Beyond food, The Brickworks offers a full pub experience: big curved screens for catching live sport, an extensive selection of New Zealand and imported beers, ciders, wines and spirits, and a gaming lounge for a bit of extra entertainment. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas, making it an easy stop for locals out walking. The venue also supports group bookings and celebrations in its versatile spaces, and offers gift cards and a loyalty app for regulars looking to earn rewards on their visits.

Visiting The Brickworks

The Brickworks is open Monday to Sunday from 11am till late, with adjusted Christmas hours — closed from 25 December, reopening on 29 December. Whether it's a relaxed family meal, after-work drinks, a weekend catch-up, or settling in to watch the big game, The Brickworks positions itself as a dependable local option for Christchurch's Cashmere community, backed by a kitchen that clearly puts thought into its seasonal specials alongside the pub classics.

Signature items

• Porchetta
• Beef Short Rib
• Chicken Roulade
• Beef Short Rib Arancini
• 200g Sirloin Steak
• Big Breakfast

Menu

Desserts

• Apple Crumble — Vanilla ice cream, berry compote, whipped cream
• Ice Cream Sundae — Vanilla ice cream with raspberry, chocolate or caramel sauce (gf)
• Chocolate Torte — Vanilla ice cream, raspberry coulis and pistachio praline crumb (gf)
• Tiramisu — Kahlua coffee liqueur soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone
• Cheesecake of the Day — Check the blackboard for today's flavour

Kids Menu

• Hotdogs & Chips — Battered hotdogs served with fries and tomato sauce
• Burger — Beef or fried chicken burger served with cheese, tomato sauce & fries
• Nachos — Corn chips topped with beef and bean mix, cheese & sour cream
• Fish & Chips — Fresh battered fish served with fries & tomato sauce
• Kids Combo — Kids meal, small drink & sundae
• Kids Ice Cream Sundae — Chocolate, raspberry or caramel

Main Meals

• Chicken Thigh Schnitzel — Buttermilk-brined, southern style crumb, fried golden, served with fries & salad
• Fish & Chips — Fresh fish, tempura battered & fried golden, creamy ranch slaw, tartare sauce, lemon wedge (gfa)
• Rolled Pork Roast — Seasonal greens, roast vegetable medley, gravy, roasted apple sauce & crackling (gf, df)
• Beef Nachos — Signature beef & bean chilli, tomato capsicum salsa, jalapeños, cheese, sour cream, sweet chilli sauce (gf)
• 200g Sirloin Steak — Served with salad, fries & secret steak butter (gf, dfa)
• Corned Silverside — Seasonal greens, mash, honey glazed baby carrots, creamy mustard sauce (gf, dfa)
• Bangers & Mash — Cumberland sausages, onion rings, gravy, wholegrain mustard (gfa, df)
• Roast Vege Salad — Warm roasted vegetables, salad greens, blueberry balsamic dressing, feta & dukkah (v, vga)
• Pasta of the Day — Ask staff for today's offering
• Soup of the Day — Served with garlic focaccia

Brunch (11am-2pm)

• Big Breakfast — Eggs your way, focaccia, bacon, Cumberland sausages, hash brown, mushrooms, grilled tomato, house sweet & spicy BBQ sauce
• Omelette — Stuffed with tomato, red onion, feta, mozzarella & basil pesto, served with salad (gf, v)
• Eggs On Toast — Eggs your way on focaccia, served with marinara (v)

Dinner Mains (From 5pm)

• Beef Short Rib — Celeriac purée, crispy crushed agria, pickled chilli, smoked leek oil (gf)
• Chicken Roulade — Stuffed with herbs, apricot, fig & pork sausage, wrapped in bacon, butternut purée, candied walnuts, pickled fennel & chilli oil
• Porchetta — 24-hour brined rolled pork belly, parsnip purée, cider reduction, honey-glazed baby carrots, pickled red cabbage & crackling (gf)

Bar Snacks & Small Plates

• Garlic Bread — Rosemary focaccia with confit garlic butter (v); can be upgraded to bruschetta
• Fries — With tomato sauce and house-made confit garlic aioli (gf, vg); can be tossed in garlic & herb butter
• Crispy Potato Waves — With sweet chilli and house-made confit garlic aioli (vg)
• Loaded Potato Waves — Seasoned wedges topped with cheese, bacon, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce (dfa)
• Onion Rings — Tempura-battered onion rings with confit garlic aioli (dfa, v)
• Torpedo Prawns — Sriracha mayo, petite salad, charred lime (df)
• Beef Short Rib Arancini — Celeriac purée, truffle oil, grana padano, petite salad
• Halloumi Salad — Pickled vegetables, salad leaves, balsamic reduction (gf, v)
• Pan-Fried Dumplings — Pork & coriander dumplings on shaved cabbage with chilli, sesame oil and dumpling sauce
• Salt & Pepper Calamari — Marinara, salad, lemon wedge, grana padano (gf, dfa)
• Buttermilk Chicken — Pickled onions, Kewpie mayo, plum & hoisin drizzle, lemon wedge, petite salad (gf)
• Buffalo Patatas Bravas — Crispy spiced potatoes with whipped herb ricotta, pickled chillies & buffalo aioli (gf)

Burgers (Pretzel Bun & Fries)

• Beef Burger — 140g beef patty, bacon, smoked cheddar, pickles, cos lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, aioli, sweet & spicy BBQ sauce (gfa, dfa)
• Fish Burger — Tempura-battered fish, cos lettuce, creamy ranch slaw, tartare sauce
• Vegetarian Burger — Crispy sweetcorn patty, cos lettuce, tomato, pickles, pickled onion, seared halloumi, aioli, marinara (gfa, dfa, v, vga)
• Fried Chicken Burger — Southern seasoned chicken thigh, creamy ranch slaw, pickles, cos lettuce, sriracha mayo (gfa)

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does The Brickworks serve?

Contemporary New Zealand and European gastro-pub fare, combining classic comfort dishes with seasonal specials.

What are the opening hours?

Monday to Sunday, 11am till late, with adjusted Christmas hours (closed 25 December, reopening 29 December).

Is The Brickworks dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome, particularly in the courtyard and beer garden.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, including hotdogs, burgers, nachos, fish and chips, and a Kids Combo.

Are there vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options?

Yes, many dishes are marked vegetarian (v), vegan (vg/vga) or gluten-free (gf/gfa) on the menu.

Is there parking available?

Yes, the venue has plenty of parking.

Can I book for a group or event?

Yes, The Brickworks offers versatile spaces for group bookings and celebrations.

Tips

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Good to know

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