Dine

Enjoy dining at 50 Bistro one of Christchurch's best restaurants.

Breakfast - 50 Bistro

Available from 6:30am until 10.30am Monday to Friday

Available 6.30am until 11am Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays

Lunch - 50 Bistro

Available from 12noon until 3pm Monday to Sunday

High Tea - 50 Bistro

Available from 11am until 3pm Monday to Friday

Available Noon until 3pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Bookings essential

Phone 03 371 0250 or Email

Dinner - 50 Bistro

Dinner available from 5.30pm until 10.00pm Monday to Sunday.

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

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

Please visit 50 Bistro page for more information or to view the current menus.

Please also note all menus are indicative only and are subject to seasonal availability.

Pescatore Update 20 March 2020: Due to the COVID-19 situation the new concept development has been temporarily put on hold until 2021.

Pescatore Update 2 December 2019: Pescatore is now closed for the development of a completely new and exciting concept to be unveiled in 2020.

Pescatore Update 25 November 2019: Pescatore has been awarded two hats in the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2019!

Pescatore Update 11 November 2019: The owners of The George have made the decision that Pescatore will close on 1 December 2019 so that a new signature concept will be developed, scheduled to open around in 2020. Pescatore will continue to be the highly awarded and enjoyed fine dining restaurant until the last meal is served on the evening of 30 November.

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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Exciting New Concept Coming Soon

The owners of The George have made the decision to close Pescatore from 1 December 2019 to allow for the development and creation of a new concept. The new concept will be unveiled in 2020 with a likely opening of 2021.

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What our patrons say

“Probably THE hotel in Christchurch. Very professional but still personal service. Perfect location close to Hagley Park and Botanic Garden. Nice rooms, good breakfast, good restaurant, good food at the bar, very helpful and knowledgeable concierge. A place to feel at home immediately.”

“Service was incredible - I have never felt so well treated by everyone I encountered. The bistro even made me a custom meal to work around my food allergies. I can't say enough good things about you, the services you provide and your outstanding staff.”

“Beautiful place, excellent service, comfortable room, not far for the center and excellent assistance with the information. I will recommend all passenger to visit The George.”

“You tick every single box, superb staff, wonderful room, amazing restaurant. Mum and Dad absolutely loved their stay with you. You spoilt them. From our family to yours, thank you!”