Evie's Bar & Grill

About Evie's Bar & Grill

Evie's Bar & Grill is a family-run restaurant and bar at 4a Elizabeth Place, in Timaru's historic Chalmers Church Hall, offering a warm atmosphere and boutique dining experience for all occasions. The kitchen delivers refined dishes celebrating quality ingredients, with menus spanning brunch, dinner, pizzas, a kids menu and desserts, while the bar offers an extensive, carefully curated wine, beer and spirits list.

Inspired by owner Alex's daughter Evie, the venue channels her favourite things — joy, play and plenty of imagination — for a vibe that's fun and a little mischievous. Evie's also hosts functions and events, and offers gift vouchers.

Evie's Bar & Grill: Family Dining and a Curated Bar in Historic Timaru

Evie's Bar & Grill is a family-run restaurant and bar at 4a Elizabeth Place, housed in Timaru's historic Chalmers Church Hall, offering a warm atmosphere and boutique dining experience for all occasions.

Named for a daughter's imagination

Evie's is inspired by owner Alex's daughter Evie, channelling her favourite things — joy, play and plenty of imagination. If the vibe feels fun and a little mischievous, that's exactly the intent. Behind it all, the kitchen delivers refined dishes crafted with care, celebrating quality ingredients across brunch, dinner, pizza, kids and dessert menus.

A bar built for exploring

Behind the bar, Evie's offers a carefully considered selection of beverages curated to pair with every plate. The wine list runs deep, covering Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, aromatic whites, Pinot Noir, Bordeaux blends, Syrah/Shiraz, Sparkling, Champagne and Rose, drawing from regions across New Zealand and further afield, including Central Otago, Marlborough, Hawkes Bay, Waiheke Island, and international drops from Australia, Italy and France.

Beer, spirits and more

On tap, Evie's pours Panhead 'Supercharger' APA, Emerson's 'Hazed and Confused' Hazy IPA and Speights Summit Ultra, alongside a strong bottled beer and cider range. The spirits list is extensive too, spanning vodka, whiskey, gin, single malt, bourbon, tequila and rum — from everyday favourites to premium pours like Grey Goose, Laphroaig 10 Year, and The Botanist gin. Ready-to-drink options, soft drinks, juices, and tea or coffee made to order round out the offering.

A place for every occasion

Evie's caters to functions and events, and offers gift vouchers for those wanting to share the experience. Its setting in the historic Chalmers Church Hall gives the venue real character, suited to everything from a casual brunch to a special celebration.

Visiting Evie's Bar & Grill

Evie's Bar & Grill is open Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 9pm, Friday from 10am until late, Saturday from 8am until late, and Sunday from 8am to 9pm. It's closed Monday and Tuesday. Tables can be booked online, and takeaway orders are also available.

The experience

Between its historic setting, family-run warmth, and an exceptionally deep drinks list to match a thoughtfully crafted food menu, Evie's Bar & Grill offers a genuinely memorable boutique dining experience in the heart of Timaru.

Signature items

• Curated Wine List
• Champagne List
• Craft Beer On Tap
• Single Malt Selection
• Gin Selection
• Historic Venue

Menu

RTD

• Canadian Club and Dry — Ready to drink.
• Kirin Hyoketsu Green Apple — Ready to drink.
• Smirnoff Ice Red — Ready to drink.
• Jim Beam and Cola — Ready to drink.
• Gordons Pink Gin and Soda — Ready to drink.

Spirits

• Vodka — Smirnoff Red, Rogue Society, Grey Goose, Broken Shed, Crystal Head.
• Whiskey/Whisky — Canadian Club, Jameson's, Jack Daniels, Monkey Shoulder, Fireball, Thunderdonk Salted Caramel, Sheep Dog Peanut Butter, Suntory Toki.
• Gin — Larios, Larios Pink, Bombay Sapphire, Humdinger Citrus, Haymans Sloe, Ukiyo Japanese Blossom, Scapegrace Black, Silent Pool, Strange Nature, Rifters Dry, Hendricks, Cardona's 'Source', The Botanist.
• Single Malt — Laphroaig 10 Year, Scapegrace Fortitude V, Glenfiddich Select Cask, Balvenie 12 Year, Cardrona 'The Falcon'.
• Bourbon — Jim Beam, Makers Mark, Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, Knob Creek.
• Tequila/Mezcal — Jose Cuervo Gold, 1800 Coconut, Mango Shotta Tequila, Herradura Plata, Monte Alban Mezcal.
• Rum — Bati Dark, Bacardi White, Malibu, Stolen Gold, Sailor Jerry Original, Captain Morgan Dark, Kraken, Plantation Pineapple, Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva.

Wine - Chardonnay

• Morton Estate 'Black Label' — Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
• Stone Paddock — Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
• Kopiko Bay — Gisborne, New Zealand.

Wine - Pinot Gris

• Amisfield — Central Otago, New Zealand.
• Dicey — Central Otago, New Zealand.
• Two Tracks — Marlborough, New Zealand.

Wine - Pinot Noir

• Nanny Goat — Central Otago, New Zealand.
• Te Kairanga Estate — Martinborough, New Zealand.
• Lake Hayes — Central Otago, New Zealand.
• Kopiko Bay — Marlborough, New Zealand.

Food Menu Sections

• Brunch — A dedicated brunch menu.
• Dinner — A dedicated dinner menu.
• Pizzas — A dedicated pizza menu.
• Kids — A dedicated kids menu.
• Desserts & Cakes — A dedicated dessert and cake menu.

Beer - From The Tap

• Panhead 'Supercharger' APA — On tap.
• Emerson's 'Hazed and Confused' Hazy IPA — On tap.
• Speights Summit Ultra — On tap.

Bottled Beer & Cider

• Emerson's Bookbinder — 500ml, 3.7%.
• Panhead Oat Stout — Bottled.
• Emerson's Pilsner — Bottled.
• Little Creatures Pale Ale — Bottled.
• Asahi — Bottled.
• Corona — Bottled.
• Macs Cloudy Apple Cider — Bottled.
• Heineken Zero — Non-alcoholic.
• Speights Mid Ale — Bottled.
• Speights Gold Medal Ale — Bottled.

Wine - Sauvignon Blanc

• Dog Point 'Section 94' — Marlborough, New Zealand.
• Man O War 'Sidewinder' — Waiheke Island, New Zealand.
• Kopiko Bay — Marlborough, New Zealand.

Wine - Perfumed/Aromatics

• Greystone Riesling — Waipara, New Zealand.
• Spy Valley Gewurztraminer — Marlborough, New Zealand.
• Wither Hills Riesling — Marlborough, New Zealand.

Non-Alcoholic & Soft Drinks

• Tea or Coffee — Made to order, just let the team know how you like it.
• Coca-Cola / Coca-Cola Zero Sugar — Soft drink.
• Ginger Beer — Soft drink.
• L&P — Soft drink.
• Schweppes Classic Dry Lemonade — Soft drink.
• Lemon Lime & Bitters — Soft drink.
• Keri Orange Juice — Juice.
• Keri Pineapple Juice — Juice.

Wine - Sparkling, Champagne & Rose

• Te Hana Reserve Cuvee — Gisborne, New Zealand.
• Bandini Prosecco — Italy.
• Lindauer Mini Rose/Fraise/Sauvignon — 200ml mini bottles.
• Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Rose NV — Champagne, France, 750ml.
• Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee NV — Available in 750ml and 375ml.
• Mt Rosa Rose — Central Otago, New Zealand.
• Mahi Rose — Marlborough, New Zealand.

Wine - Bordeaux Blends & Syrah/Shiraz

• Man O War Ironclad — Waiheke Island, New Zealand.
• Mollydooker 'The Maitre D' Cab Sauv — McLaren Vale, Australia.
• Kopiko Bay — Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
• Tempus Two 'Pewter' Shiraz — Hunter Valley, Australia.
• Rockbare Shiraz — McLaren Vale, South Australia.
• Huntaway Syrah — Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

Is Evie's Bar & Grill family-run?

Yes, it's a family-run restaurant inspired by owner Alex's daughter Evie.

Where is Evie's located?

4a Elizabeth Place, in Timaru's historic Chalmers Church Hall.

What's on the drinks menu?

An extensive wine list, craft beer on tap, bottled beer and cider, and a wide range of spirits.

Does Evie's have a kids menu?

Yes, a dedicated kids menu is available.

Can I book Evie's for a function or event?

Yes, functions and events are catered for.

Are gift vouchers available?

Yes, gift vouchers can be purchased.

What are the opening hours?

Wednesday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday from 10am until late, Saturday from 8am until late, Sunday 8am-9pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

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