Overlooking Hagley Park in luxury boutique hotel The George, 50 Bistro is an award-winning neo-bistro with a seasonal menu you’ll love exploring.

Spanning three interconnected rooms and a light-filled conservatory, 50 Bistro epitomises modern cuisine in a fabulous setting. Executive Chef Chanaka Jayabahu leads the cuisine team in designing seasonal menus using the best local produce the South Island has to offer.

50 Bistro’s warm and stylish interior flows out to a generous conservatory, complete with a living wall and fire tables that reflect the warm hues of the orange onyx wall inside. With sophisticated surrounds and top-quality food, 50 Bistro is the perfect place to meet any time of day for coffee, cocktails and bar snacks, or a luxurious meal.

For breakfast, you can choose from innovative healthy cuisine or classic dishes with a delicious 50 twist. A continental buffet breakfast is available along with a variety of meals from the à la carte menu to suit the season. 50 Bistro’s eggs are fresh and free range, and the bacon is freedom-farmed.

Lunch diners can choose from the Nifty Fifty menu, which includes the day’s seasonal soup and your choice of main course, plus a glass of the day’s featured wine or beer. At $50 per person for the two courses and beverage, it’s superb value and ideal for business lunches. A full à la carte menu is also available for lunch. 

For special occasions, indulge in a sophisticated and elegant high tea; perfect for celebrating with friends and ideal for special occasions like father-daughter dates, bridal showers, birthdays and anniversaries, or simply a catch up with friends.

For pre-theatre dining or an early evening city meal, 50 Bistro offers a Dine at Dusk menu, a two-course evening meal between 5.30 and 6.30pm. Once you’re finished, the Christchurch city centre is just a short sunset stroll away.

50 Bistro is open seven days a week, offering the full à la carte menu of award-winning seasonal cuisine. The breakfast, lunch and dinner menus showcase the best local and regional produce, such as Akaroa salmon and Canter Valley duck, and a full plant-focused dinner menu is also available.