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Upscale Bistro Dining: 50 Bistro

The George is home to 50 Bistro - one of Christchurch's most iconic restaurants regarded by many as one of the best restaurants in Christchurch.

The George restaurant, 50-Bistro, is open 7-days a week offering breakfast, lunch, high tea, a light bar-snacks menu, pre-theatre dining and dinner service to hotel guests, locals and visitors to Christchurch.

Executive Chef Ryan Mckenzie's pursuit of excellence and quality ensures that 50 Bistro is at the forefront of Christchurch's burgeoning fine dining scene. 50 Bistro offers 'neo-bistro' contemporary New Zealand cuisine. 

Opening Hours

Breakfast

6:30am until 10.30am Monday to Friday

6.30am until 11am Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays

Lunch

12noon until 3pm Monday to Sunday.  

The Nifty Fifty menu offers convenience, value and choice for business lunches.

High Tea

12 noon until 3pm 7-days a week.

Bookings essential

Phone 03 371 0250 or Email 

Dinner

5.30pm until 10.00pm Monday to Sunday.

Dine at Dusk available from 5.30pm until 6.30pm, perfect for pre-theatre dinner.

 

 

 

50 Bistro

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or high tea in our award winning neo-bistro or meet friends for coffee, or colleagues for a social gathering before theatre.

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High Tea at The George

Enjoy high tea at The George - available in 50 Bistro, or as a private dining option in one of our intimate and refined private venues.

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Christmas Celebrations

It's the most wonderful time of year. Make the season jolly by celebrating and sharing with family, friends, and colleagues. From pre-Christmas work parties to Christmas Day festivities we've got you covered.

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Takeaways : Coffee, Tea & High Tea

Out takeaway High Tea experience is back from Thursday 2nd September. Celebrate in style with a high tea to enjoy at home.

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Gift Vouchers

The perfect gift for any occasion. Treat a friend, a colleague or perhaps the employee of the month to a luxury experience at The George.

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Weddings & Events

The perfect venue for an event, meeting, special occasion or wedding – hold your next event at The George

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Group High Tea Experience

Enjoy an elegant high tea for your next event with a group high tea in a private venue at The George

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What our patrons say

“Welcoming and helpful staff. Delicious dining at 50 Bistro with great kids menu. Lovely cocktails too for harried parents! Comfortable beds. Love the teddy bears at turn down! Great central location next to Hagley Park, Botanical Gardens and the Museum.”

“Alex and Morgana are absolutely the best. Alex accommodated us on our arrival and nothing was an issue. We cannot speak highly enough of your staff in general. We love staying at your hotel. Your staff pride themselves in hospitality. Not just service. Thank you to everyone that made our stay so welcoming yet again!!”

“We stayed for a gourmet package overnight. Food was amazing, flavourful, beautifully presented and the service was amazing. It was a wonderful night and we will be back.”

“Service is excellent with well-appointed rooms and perfect location. We even got a free teddy bear to take away which was an unexpected bonus! Its the small things right. Great coffee and rooms were recently renovated, bed was first class.”