50 Bistro

The George is home to one of Christchurch's most iconic restaurants & is 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 Chanaka Jayabahu's pursuit of excellence and quality ensures that 50 Bistro is at the forefront of Christchurch's burgeoning 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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Takeaway Coffee, Tea & High Tea Service

Run out of inspiration from your recipe books, or simply tired of cooking? Perhaps you're looking for an extra special treat like a High Tea at home. The George now offers a takeaway service for barista coffee, teas, tissanes and high tea.

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Vouchers

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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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What our patrons say

“The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Our room was very modern, clean & comfortable. Breakfast was a standard buffet with a good menu of cooked choices (some of which are charged as extra). The hotel is right opposite the park with the botanical gardens and a 15 minute walk from the city centre.”

“Exceptional, Such a lovely hotel. Staff were extremely helpful. Breakfast was excellent”

“Our three day stay at The George was a wonderful and relaxing experience. The hotel is a 5-10 minute walk to downtown but a short walk to the Botanic Gardens and Avon River which provide outstanding opportunities for both city adventure and leisure exploration. The real highlight for us, after several days of travel was a complimentary laundry room on the second floor with washers, driers and laundry detergent.”

“Amazing Service! Staff were very friendly and accommodating. I was given a bike to see the city. Staff showed me how to use it and helped me plan my day. My room was very tidy and well presented with an amazingly comfortable bed.”