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Enjoy European and Fine dining cuisine at The Happening Bar and Kitchen in Christchurch Central, Christchurch
The Happening Bar and Kitchen
The Happening Bar and Kitchen
The Happening Bar and Kitchen
The Happening Bar and Kitchen
The Happening Bar and Kitchen
The Happening Bar and Kitchen
The Happening Bar and Kitchen
The Happening Bar and Kitchen
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European, Fine dining
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Address:

165 Gloucester Street
Christchurch 8011

Phone:

03 261 9114

Open hours:

Tues - Thurs: 11:30am - 2:30pm // 5:30pm - 10:30pm Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 2:30pm // 5:30pm - 1am

Style meets substance at The Happening Bar!

This elegant and sophisticated bar and restaurant invites you to put on that suit or dress you’ve been saving for a special occasion and enjoy an evening of indulgence.

Head Chef Scott Buckler's menu features special European-influenced recipes like smoked bacon hock and venison terrine, Akaroa salmon fillet with sauté potatoes and pan roasted Canterbury lamb.

The high quality menu is created with 85% South Island sourced ingredients. 90% of the cocktails ingredients are also local, 95% of the wine list is from New Zealand and 100% of the tapped craft beers are award-winning and made in (you guessed it) New Zealand.

Impeccable service and a regular schedule of live music make The Happening Bar a popular choice for date night.

  • Cuisine: European, Fine dining

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