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South Island, New Zealand Food Guide: 7 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Ashburton
Find out what Bar restaurants to try in Ashburton including Panthers Rock, Cleavers Corner Gastro Pub, Speights Ale House, Kelly's Cafe & Bar, The Lake House Restaurant and Bar, Braided Rivers Restaurant & Bar, Robbies Bar & Bistro
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7. Robbies Bar & Bistro
Overall Ratings
3 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By jellybeanbee
Ate at the now Phat Duck. Looking at menu and the price I expected the food to be of a much higher standard. Was a very basic pub food and could have been executed better. Nice staff and I've previously had lunch there and enjoyed it more and felt the lunch quality was better. Will def be back for drinks and lunch etc but maybe not dinner.
6. Braided Rivers Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
3 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By marie206
It certainly makes a difference to have carpet on the floor! I know this is a food review but if you cant hear your friends speak from noisy wooden floors whats the point in going?Now for the food. The four of us met up and dined in the more formal part of the restaurant. It was Brilliant! Hadn't been out for a meal for yonks. We ordered the garlic bread and bruschetta with cheese tomato and balsamic glaze for starters. Yum!! 2 of us had the pork belly.. 1 the venison and the other the steak with vegies. We were all thoroughly delighted with our meals and plates were left almost spotless! Hadn't been here for a long time and we won't take so long to go back next time.Staff were great.. polite..efficient..smiley.. Thanks for a great night team.. lovely relaxing and even though there was a band in the next bar, it wasn't intrusive where we were.
5. The Lake House Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By sherbsfamily
Fun night out with 19 of us. The vegetarian tart was delicious but just couldn't cut through bottom pastry even after asking for a steak knife! Many of us ended up using our hands!!Unfortunately the Indian looking waiter had DREADFUL body odour which just got worse thoughout the night, very unpleasant to have him leaning around you getting plates etc. He was friendly though. Enjoyed the food. Would have been great if all our empty water bottles were replaced.
4. Kelly's Cafe & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Tintin4
Kelly's is located on the main road and if anything the premises are a bit small - there are tables inside and out on the footpath but it is pretty compact. Good place for meeting up for drinks or dessert and coffee - can be a bit loud and busy though so lacks 'intimate' feel so not so much the romantic setting. Generally has good vibe and atmosphere with great menu - recommended.
3. Speights Ale House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 127 reviews
Speightâs Ale Houses have become an intrinsic part of the history of Speightâs. Found within the historic brewery is the original Ale House, opened in 1999. The Speight's Ale House Ashburton breathed new life into the magnificent old bank building when it
Reviewed By 1960WarrenW
Nice large servings. Mine had 2 eggs, 2 sausages, 2 chops, 2 onion rings, 1 steak and lots of fries. Steak a little overdone on all dishes that were ordered. For 5 of us including drinks it came to $255. Pretty good value.
2. Cleavers Corner Gastro Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 93 reviews
Cleavers Corner is a Gastro Pub that specialises in high quality food, beverage and service. During the day Cleavers is the perfect spot to meet for a business lunch of coffee with colleagues and clients. The evening allows guests to come unwind in the ba
Reviewed By Marg22
We have had several wonderful meals at Cleavers since it opened and have been twice in the last week. The Winemakers Dinner was a great night with the most delicious food with paired wines. We went again with friends for a birthday celebration and enjoyed a great fish and chips meal. The staff are always professional and friendly.
Ashburton Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Ashburton
1. Panthers Rock
Overall Ratings
5 based on 116 reviews
Well known destination spot in Mid Canterbury. Cafe/ Restaurant / Bar, serving locals, visitors and travellers alike giving them the best kiwi experience of great food & great service. . . . flowing into nights of dinner service, casual drinkers and local
Reviewed By 62Peter1952
Stopped off for a mid week lunch. The menu is basic, however the quality and presentation of the food is fantastic. The menu prices are in the $30.00 to $40.00 range for a generous main meal. Worth a look.
