No.31 Restaurant and Bar

About No.31 Restaurant and Bar

No.31 Restaurant & Bar is a premier fine dining restaurant in Hanmer Springs specialising in modern European cuisine, established in May 2012. The building was originally converted into a restaurant in 1999, trading as "Laurels" until it sadly closed in 2010, before reopening as No.31.

The kitchen is led by award-winning Head Chef Scott Buckler, who brings years of international culinary and food expertise, along with coveted awards and ambassadorial roles. No.31 has been recognised with NZ Beef & Lamb Awards from 2014 to 2019, Certificates of Excellence in 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2017, Travellers' Choice Awards across multiple years through to 2025, a Top 4 (of 21) placing in the ENC North Course 2023 and Top 3 in 2025, Restaurant Guru recommendations from 2023 to 2025, and a feature in Cuisine Magazine for the ENC North Course 2023.

The restaurant serves a 2-3 course chef tasting menu that changes weekly, based on the chef's seasonal selections - guests can expect fresh surprises every visit. Alongside the food, No.31 offers an extensive beverage list of cocktails, mocktails, craft beers, spirits, dessert wines and a curated wine selection.

No.31 Restaurant & Bar: Award-Winning Modern European Dining in Hanmer Springs

No.31 Restaurant & Bar has been serving premier fine dining in Hanmer Springs since May 2012, specialising in modern European cuisine. The building itself has a longer history in hospitality - it was converted into a restaurant in 1999, trading as "Laurels" until it sadly closed in 2010, before being reborn as No.31.

An Award-Winning Kitchen

The kitchen is led by Head Chef Scott Buckler, whose years of international culinary and food expertise have brought coveted awards and ambassadorial roles to the restaurant. No.31 has picked up NZ Beef & Lamb Awards across 2014 to 2019, Certificates of Excellence in 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2017, Travellers' Choice Awards spanning 2014 through to 2025, a Top 4 placing (out of 21 restaurants) in the ENC North Course 2023 and Top 3 in 2025, Restaurant Guru recommendations from 2023 to 2025, and a feature in Cuisine Magazine for the ENC North Course in 2023.

A Menu That Changes Every Week

Rather than a fixed menu, No.31 serves a 2-3 course chef tasting menu that changes weekly, built entirely around the chef's seasonal selections. The website's sample menu is exactly that - a sample - with the actual dishes on any given night varying, so guests can expect fresh surprises with every visit.

A Serious Drinks List

Alongside the food, No.31 pours an extensive beverage menu. Cocktails range from a Pink Grapefruit Mojito to a Salted Caramel Espresso Martini and a Roku Negroni, with mocktail versions available too. The wine list runs deep, covering Marlborough and Canterbury Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, a strong Pinot Noir line-up including Greystone and Loveblock, and reds spanning Merlot, Shiraz and Syrah from producers like Pegasus Bay, Trinity Hill and Terrace Edge. Dessert wines, craft beers, spirits and a full hot beverage selection round out the offering.

Visiting No.31

No.31 Restaurant & Bar is located at 31 Amuri Avenue, Hanmer Springs, open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm until late, closed Mondays. Reservations are recommended.

Signature items

• 2-3 Course Chef Tasting Menu
• Salted Caramel Espresso Martini
• Roku Negroni
• No 31 Pimms
• Raparua Springs Gravel Lane Noble Riesling

Menu

Red Wine

• Greystone Pinot Noir — Dark berries, dried herbs and floral notes, firm tannins and spice
• Loveblock Pinot Noir — From Someone's Darling vineyard, fleshy black plum and cherry with violet notes
• Terrace Edge St Laurent — A 'wild cousin' of Pinot Noir, rich in colour, smooth silky tannins, certified organic
• Devil's Staircase — Black Doris plums, blueberries and dark cherries, fruity and supple
• Lake Chalice The Raptor Pinot Noir — Aromatic blueberries, herbal notes and toasty oak
• Pegasus Bay Merlot Cabernet — Classic Bordeaux blend aged 18 months in French oak
• Trinity Hill Merlot — Plum, blackberry and chocolate with subtle oak spice
• Lake Chalice The Falcon Merlot — Blackberry, plum and vanilla with a hint of spice
• Grant Burge Shiraz - 5th Generations — Raspberry, blackberry, spice, vanilla and coffee
• De Bortoli Organic Shiraz — Ripe blackberry, plum, mocha oak, spice and liquorice
• Terrace Edge Syrah — Plum, blueberry and violet with olive and toasted almond, certified organic
• Trinity Hill Syrah — Perfumed and spicy, blueberry, raspberry and blackberry

Cocktails

• Pink Grapefruit Mojito — Bacardi, mint, lemon, grapefruit juice and soda
• Pina Colada — Malibu, Bacardi, coconut cream, coconut syrup and pineapple juice
• Salted Caramel Espresso Martini — Vanilla vodka, butterscotch, cold brew, simple syrup, caramel, salt
• Orchard Bloom — Gin, vermouth, elderflower, citrus and apple
• Cooper Kiss — Caramel whiskey, citrus, vanilla, star anise and paprika salt
• Rosé Whisper — Gin, rosé, citrus, cranberry and brûléed sweetness
• Roku Negroni — Roku gin, vermouth and Campari
• No 31 Pimms — Pimms, citrus fruits and mint leaves, topped with lemonade and ginger ale

Mocktails

• Virgin Rosé Whisper — A mocktail version topped with sparkling lemonade
• Yuzu Mojito — Yuzu puree, mint, lemon and soda water

White Wine

• Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Blanc — Sauvignon Blanc dominant blend with Semillon, aged in French oak
• Jules Taylor Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — Passionfruit, grapefruit and white peach with lemongrass and thyme
• Craggy Range Te Muna Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc — Kaffir lime and white flower aromas, fruity rich palate
• Terrace Edge Sauvignon Blanc — Apricot, green rockmelon, grapefruit and lemon zest, certified organic
• Terrace Edge Pinot Gris — Golden peach, poached pear, floral and spice, certified organic
• Jules Taylor Pinot Gris — Peach, nectarine, melon and pear with honey and spice
• Matawhero Chardonnay — Tropical fruit, melon and stone fruit with a hint of passionfruit
• Omihi Road Chardonnay — Ripe melon fruit with almond and savoury characters
• Pegasus Bay Bel Canto Dry Riesling — Citrus, apricot, ginger and spice, rich and full bodied
• Terrace Edge Liquid Geography — Apricot, lemon curd, Gala apple and warm spice, certified organic
• Terrace Edge Rosé — Cranberry, apricot, red apple and spice, certified organic
• Lake Chalice Falcon Rosé — Ripe strawberries and cream, vegan friendly

Dessert Wines

• Raparua Springs Gravel Lane Noble Riesling — Orange blossom, elderflower and candied citrus with ginger and honeysuckle, marmalade-spiced finish
• Nevis Bluff Noble Pinot Gris — Dessert style Pinot Gris with intense floral and citrus aromatics, rich and concentrated

Frequently asked questions

Where is No.31 Restaurant & Bar located?

At 31 Amuri Avenue, Hanmer Springs, Canterbury.

What are the opening hours?

Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm until late. Closed Mondays.

Does the menu stay the same?

No, it's a 2-3 course chef tasting menu that changes weekly based on seasonal selections; the sample menu online is indicative only.

Who is the head chef?

Scott Buckler, an award-winning chef with international culinary experience.

What awards has No.31 won?

NZ Beef & Lamb Awards (2014-2019), Certificates of Excellence, Travellers' Choice Awards through to 2025, a Top 4/Top 3 ENC North Course placing, and Restaurant Guru recommendations.

Is a reservation required?

A reservation is recommended.

What kind of cuisine does No.31 serve?

Modern European cuisine.

Tips

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