Café · Restaurant · Bar
Where Christchurch
comes to gather.
All-day dining on Montreal Street.
Next to Christchurch Art Gallery and near The Arts Centre.
Find Us
312 Montreal Street
Right in the heart of Christchurch Central, next door to Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu and a short walk from The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora.
Christchurch Central City
Christchurch 8013
under the building
10am — Late
Dine
Seasonal plates,
bold flavours.
From our kitchen to your table, every dish is crafted with passion. Standouts include our Ginger & Prawn Dumplings, Beef Fillet cooked to perfection, and melt-in-your-mouth Pulled Confit Duck with caramelised fig sauce.
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Drink
Craft cocktails
& local wines.
Drop in for daytime coffee, meet after work, or let the evening drift into expertly crafted cocktails and conversation at the bar. Our team brings creativity and precision to every glass.
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Gather
A space designed
for connection.
Bring a birthday table, a work group, or a casual celebration. Our light-filled dining room with views of Christchurch Art Gallery, close to The Arts Centre, makes every occasion feel special. We even sing happy birthday.
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Garlic Exotica Bread
Warm, fragrant, unapologetically garlicky.
Bombay Fried Chicken
Punjabi street-food energy.
Signature Cocktails
House-infused spirits, fresh botanicals.
Teriyaki Pork Belly
East Asian glaze meets Scandinavian gravy.
Pulled Confit Duck
Cooked in its own fat until it surrenders.
Braised Lamb
Texas gravy, Thai gratin, Canterbury lamb.
Aged Beef Fillet
Fourteen days of patience.
Crème Brûlée
Tap the spoon. Crack the shell.
Local Wines by the Glass
Canterbury and Central Otago in a pour.
Ginger & Prawn Dumplings
Hand-folded, chilli-kissed, never last long.
All-Day Dining
10am to late. Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Arancini Spinach Balls
Crispy shells, creamy spinach centre.
Garlic Exotica Bread
Warm, fragrant, unapologetically garlicky.
Bombay Fried Chicken
Punjabi street-food energy.
Signature Cocktails
House-infused spirits, fresh botanicals.
Teriyaki Pork Belly
East Asian glaze meets Scandinavian gravy.
Pulled Confit Duck
Cooked in its own fat until it surrenders.
Braised Lamb
Texas gravy, Thai gratin, Canterbury lamb.
Aged Beef Fillet
Fourteen days of patience.
Crème Brûlée
Tap the spoon. Crack the shell.
Local Wines by the Glass
Canterbury and Central Otago in a pour.
Ginger & Prawn Dumplings
Hand-folded, chilli-kissed, never last long.
All-Day Dining
10am to late. Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Arancini Spinach Balls
Crispy shells, creamy spinach centre.
What's On
Every day, something special.
All-Day Dining
Breakfast, lunch and dinner service with our full menu available all day. Coffee at 10am. Cocktails until late.
Drinks Before Dinner
Settle in before dinner, unwind after work, or make The Thirsty Peacock your last stop. Craft cocktails and local wines.
Birthdays & Celebrations
Bring the people and we'll help with the table, timing and details. Birthday songs, surprise desserts and a memorable night.
Reviews
What our guests say.
★★★★★"Absolutely fabulous food! Beef Fillet was cooked to perfection and all the trimmings were delicious. The duck portion was generous and melt in your mouth with an exceptional caramelised fig sauce."
Rob Mattson
★★★★★"Great experience with this restaurant, staffs are thoughtful and touch my heart when a special birthday songs played with a surprise. Also gifted a dessert with blessings."
Clementine Wong
★★★★★"OMG what a fabulous meal...totally unexpected. I had pork belly and my friend had the lamb. Both meals were well seasoned, cooked to perfection and full of flavour."
Toni Burnside
★★★★★"Had a really great experience at The Thirsty Peacock. The place has a calm, classy vibe and the ambience is beautiful—perfect for a relaxed meal."
SB 10
★★★★★"We had a wonderful experience at The Thirsty Peacock. The food was delicious, the staff were attentive and welcoming, and the ambience made the evening even more special."
Kafalghari Club
★★★★★"I booked to celebrate my partner's birthday and was an amazing time! The staff is soooo friendly, they prepared a happy birthday to him, thats make our day! The food was sooo yummy, everything was great!"
Lou Domingues
Functions
Functions at
The Thirsty Peacock
We can cater for large groups for sit-down dinner or drinks and nibbles in the bar area. Our light-filled space with Christchurch Art Gallery views, close to The Arts Centre, makes every event unforgettable.
Reservations
Reserve a Table
Send an enquiry and we'll confirm your booking by phone or email.