Harvard Bar & Restaurant

restaurant — Hornby · Christchurch

About Harvard Bar & Restaurant

Wigram Hotel is a hotel and dining venue at 14 Henry Wigram Drive, Hornby, Christchurch, offering accommodation alongside all-day dining, private functions and weddings. The kitchen serves a broad modern menu spanning breakfast, lunch, dinner, a bar menu, kids meals and dessert.

Breakfast ranges from the hearty Full Harvard and Eggs Benedict to lighter options like a Salmon Bagel or Granola Bowl. The main menu covers entrees, platters, salads and mains built around lamb, steak, seafood and pasta, while the bar menu offers burgers, fried seafood, and shared plates. A dedicated kids menu and dessert selection round out the offering.

Beyond regular dining, Wigram Hotel also caters for private functions, with a dedicated function menu and a range of shared platters, including cheese, antipasto, seafood and international selections, making it a venue for both everyday dining and special occasions.

Signature items

  • Full Harvard Breakfast
  • Grilled Lamb Chops
  • Ribeye Steak
  • Salt & Pepper Squid
  • Harvard Beef Burger
  • Sticky Date

Menu

Pasta

  • Penne Arrabbiata (VG) — Tomato, olive oil, parmesan, chili flakes, garlic and basil.
  • Fettuccine Salami — Creamy salami sauce with spinach, mushrooms and parmesan.

Entree

  • Assorted Vol Au Vent — Three puff pastry cups filled with smoked salmon and cream cheese, venison and goat cheese, and mushroom with truffle sauce.
  • Italian Bruschetta (VG) — Bread topped with diced tomatoes, olive oil, basil, garlic, onion and mozzarella.
  • Seafood Chowder — Creamy chowder with mussels, shrimp, calamari and fish, served with toasted ciabatta.
  • Scallop Risotto — Creamy Italian risotto with asparagus, parmesan and scallops.
  • Soup of the Day (V) — Ask the team for today's chef special.

Salads

  • Caesar Salad — Greens, crispy bacon, grilled chicken fillet, egg, croutons, parmesan and Caesar dressing.
  • Greek Lamb Salad — Seasoned lamb on mesclun, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes and feta, with vinaigrette, tzatziki, pita bread and hummus.
  • Green Salad (V)(GF)(DF) — Fresh mixed greens with dressing.

Dessert

  • Sticky Date — Warm moist sticky date cake with ice cream and fresh fruit.
  • Crème Brûlée (GF) — Rich custard topped with hard caramel and ice cream.
  • Chocolate Brownie (GF) — Moist, dense, gooey chocolate brownie with ice cream.
  • New York Cheesecake — Creamy cheesecake on a vanilla biscuit base with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
  • Classic Hot Fudge Sundae — Ice cream with hot fudge and whipped cream.

Bar Menu

  • Harvard Beef Burger — Greens, tomato, bacon, Swiss cheese, red onion, pickles and BBQ sauce, with fries, aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Harvard Chicken Burger — Greens, tomato, bacon, Swiss cheese, red onion, pickles and chipotle sauce, with fries, aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Harvard Vegetarian Burger — Greens, tomato, Swiss cheese, red onion and pickles, with fries, aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Drunken Mussels (DF) — Mussels in wine-based broth with toasted crispy bread.
  • Fish & Chips (DF) — Beer-battered seasonal fish with greens, lemon, fries and tartar sauce.
  • Salt & Pepper Tofu (V)(GF)(DF) — Crispy tofu stir-fried with salt, pepper, garlic, onion and capsicum.
  • Fried Calamari (DF) — Deep-fried calamari rings with tartar sauce.
  • Prawn Twister (DF) — Deep-fried peeled prawns in crispy dough, with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Crispy Chicken — Overnight marinated boneless thigh, deep-fried, with fries, chipotle aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Nachos — Gluten-free tortilla chips with chili beef or chili vegetables, cheese, salsa, guacamole, jalapeños and sour cream.
  • French Fries (V)(DF)(GF) — Straight-cut potatoes with aioli and tomato sauce.
  • Garlic Bread (DF) — Ciabatta topped with garlic and parsley, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Platters

  • Cheese Platter — Brie, blue cheese, cumin cheese, Swiss cheese, smoked salami, crackers, nuts, fruits and quince jam.

Breakfast

  • Full Harvard — Eggs your way on toasted ciabatta or GF bread with grilled tomato, baked beans, mushroom and relish, with a choice of streaky bacon & pork sausage or grilled halloumi, avocado and hash brown.
  • Eggs Benedict — Poached eggs, herbed rosti, baby spinach and hollandaise, with a choice of streaky bacon, Akaroa cold smoked salmon or portobello mushroom.
  • Salmon Bagel — Akaroa cold smoked salmon in bagel bread with cream cheese, greens, capers, red onion and a slice of lemon.
  • Veggie Stack (GF) — Herbed rosti or gluten free bread, avocado, kumara rosti, grilled capsicum, tomato, mushrooms and eggplant, topped with poached egg, hollandaise and pesto.
  • Harvard Bagel Breakfast — Bagel loaded with bacon, avocado, fried egg, spinach, tomato, Swiss cheese, aioli and relish, served with hash brown.
  • Bagel with Scrambled Egg — Toasted bagel with scrambled egg, greens and relish.
  • Creamy Mushroom — Cheesy, garlicky sautéed mushrooms on toasted ciabatta, topped with melted cheese and mixed greens.
  • Three Egg Omelette (Italian) — Ham, salami, mushrooms, tomato and cheese, served with hashbrown.
  • Three Egg Omelette (Mediterranean) — Spinach, bacon, tomato, red onion and cheese, served with hashbrown.
  • Three Egg Omelette (Meatlovers) — Bacon, ham, sausage, red onion, cheese and BBQ sauce, served with hashbrown.
  • Three Egg Omelette (Akaroa Salmon) — Salmon, avocado, greens and mustard cream cheese, served with hashbrown.
  • Egg on Toast — Eggs your way on toasted ciabatta with tomato relish; sides available.
  • French Toast — Brioche with mixed berries compote, vanilla crème fraiche, candied hazelnuts, maple syrup and caramelised banana.
  • Granola Bowl — Certified gluten free granola with berry compote, Greek yogurt and fresh fruits.
  • Pancakes — Three pancakes with sliced banana, whipped cream and maple syrup.
  • Waffles — Waffles with maple syrup, banana and whipped butter.

Kids Menu

  • Junior Fish & Chips (DF) — With fries, tomato sauce and tartar sauce.
  • Grilled Tenderloin Chicken (GF)(DF) — With fries, mesclun salad and tomato sauce.
  • Kids Sundae (GF) — Two scoops of ice cream with chocolate or caramel sauce.

Main Course

  • Grilled Lamb Chops (GF) — Mediterranean-style char-grilled lamb with baby carrots, caramelised onions, mashed kumara, jus and tzatziki.
  • Lamb Rump (GF) — 250g rump fillet stuffed with feta and spinach, with mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables and tzatziki.
  • Ribeye Steak (GF) — 300g grilled to choice, with sautéed vegetables, roasted potatoes and green pea purée.
  • Cranberry Chicken (GF) — Chicken stuffed with feta, cranberry jam and spinach, rolled in bacon, with sautéed veggies and rosemary potatoes.
  • BBQ Pork Ribs (GF)(DF) — Slow-cooked in bourbon and herbs, glazed with BBQ sauce, served with fries.
  • Braised Pork Belly (GF)(DF) — Chinese-style braised pork belly, served with rice and steamed vegetables.
  • Salmon Florentine (GF) — Baked salmon topped with creamy spinach and mushroom risotto.
  • Chimichurri Chicken (GF) — Served with sautéed asparagus, carrot purée and mashed potato.
  • Spinach Falafel (V) — Served with hummus, tomatoes, red onion, mesclun and pita bread.
  • Salt & Pepper Squid — Crispy squid with salt and pepper seasoning, served with jasmine rice.

Private Function Platters

  • Antipasto Platter — Breads, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, capers, pesto, cured and smoked meats, char-grilled veggies, Akaroa smoked salmon, smoked chicken and marinated feta.
  • Gourmet Cheeseboard — NZ blue, hard and soft cheeses with crackers, fruit bread, dried fruit, apples and grapes.
  • Seafood Platter — Lemon poached prawns, cured smoked salmon, half shell oysters, market fish sashimi and blue lip mussels.
  • International Platter — Vegetarian gyoza, mini chicken burgers, crumbed prawns, Korean fried chicken and crispy squid.
  • Sweet Selection — Seasonal macaroons, brownie, cheesecake and mini tarts.