Tudors on Papanui, Christchurch Restaurant & Bar

Dining at Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Our passionate team have endeavoured to showcase to you the best food and wine that Canterbury and New Zealand have to offer.

The Canterbury region stretches from the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean and offers some of the finest produce in New Zealand. We offer Wines from North Canterbury’s Waipara region and locally sourced produce.

Drawing on the experience and diversity of our team, we strive to present a true local and memorable dining experience. We have a philosophy of using homemade and home-grown products, taken from our extensive on-site herb and vegetable garden.

Make the most of your accommodation in Christchurch and dine on-site at Tudors on Papanui. Allow our dedicated and enthusiastic team to guide and look after you.

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Tudors on Papanui at Scenic Hotel Cotswold

Friday High Tea

Join us in Merivale for Friday afternoon High Tea at Tudors on Papanui, from $30 per person.

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Hot Honey & Matcha inspired dishes this spring

Home Grown Spring

Each season, we shine a spotlight on a different local producer. This spring, we’re featuring Morning Made Matcha and Culley’s Hot Honey.

Breakfast Service: Strawberry & Coconut Matcha Smoothie (DFO, GFO) $12

Barkers of Geraldine strawberry coulis coats the glass before it’s filled with a refreshing blend of Morning Made matcha, creamy coconut milk and banana. Smooth, naturally sweet and perfect for starting the day.

Dinner Service – Entree: Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Culley’s Spiced Honey $18

Crispy buttermilk fried chicken thigh served with dill mayo and pickled red cabbage. Finished with a drizzle of Culley’s spiced honey for the perfect balance of sweet heat.

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Breakfast Menu
Dinner Menu
Kids Dinner Menu
24 Hour Room Service Menu
Beverage List

Breakfast Menu Available from 6.30am – 10am

Bacon & Eggs on Toast

Two eggs cooked to your liking, served with Kiwi streaky bacon, grilled tomato, and toasted ciabatta

$22.00

Three Egg Omelette

A fluffy three-egg omelette with your choice of fillings: ham, spinach, onion, cheese, mushroom, or tomato

$22.00

Eggs Benedict

Crispy potato rösti topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce.
Choose from:

Ham
Streaky bacon
Smoked salmon
Sautéed mushrooms (V)

$27.00

Tudors Breakfast – Fit for a King

Two eggs any style, crispy bacon, grilled tomato, lamb sausages, grilled mushrooms,
hash browns, tomato chutney, and toasted ciabatta

$28.00

Smashed Avocado (VO, GFO, DFO)

Seeded toast topped with smashed avocado, poached eggs, slow-roasted tomato, and bacon

$24.00

Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes served with maple syrup and whipped butter.
Choose from:

Classic
Kiwi bacon & banana
Berry compote & cream

$22.00

Porridge (V)

Creamy warm porridge served with berry compote and brown sugar

$16.00

Continental Tray (In-Room Only)

Croissant, Danish, juice (apple or orange), toasted ciabatta, condiments, yoghurt muesli cup, fresh fruit platter

$22.00

Buffet Options

Full breakfast buffet – $36.00 pp
Continental breakfast buffet – $27.00 pp

Orange Juice

$5.00

Apple Juice

$5.00

Flat White

$5.50

Cappuccino

$6.00

Latte

$5.50

Hot Chocolate

$5.50

Mocha

$6.00

Chai Latte

$6.00

Long Black

$5.00

Americano

$5.00

Fluffy

$2.50

Tea Selection

$5.50

Additional Options

Large – $1.00
Alternative Milk – $.50
Take Away – $.50
Extra Shot – $.50
Flavoured Syrup (Vanilla, Caramel, Hazelnut) – $.50

Dinner Menu Available from 5pm – 9pm

Crispy Chilli Lime Tempura Prawns (DFO)

Served with avocado ranch slaw

$22.00

Salt & Pepper Squid (DF)

Black garlic aioli, sauerkraut, and toasted ciabatta

$22.00

Green Goddess Salad Bowl (V, GF)

Broccoli, kale, spinach, pesto crumble, cottage cheese, and goddess dressing

$20.00

Tandoori Chicken Bites

Served with raita, warm roti, and petite green salad

$24.00

Pulled Pork Sliders

Soft slider buns filled with slow-cooked pulled pork

$24.00

Slow-Braised Lamb Shank (GF)

Creamy potato mash and fresh green salad

$46.00

Classic Butter Chicken

Basmati rice, garlic naan, raita, and lemon pickle

$32.00

Tempura Battered Fish & Chips (DF)

Served with green salad and tartare sauce

$32.00

Saffron & Fennel Poached Chicken Breast (GF)

With avocado ranch mashed potatoes, maple-glazed carrots, and served with peppercorn sauce

$36.00

Creamy Seafood Chowder

Rich winter chowder with fresh seafood medley

$28.00

Whisky-Glazed Pork Baby Back Ribs (GF)

Sticky whisky glaze served with garden greens and chips

$40.00

Mushroom & Feta Quinoa Risotto (V)

Served with roasted beetroot bites

$30.00

Asian Chicken & Coriander Dumpling Soup (DF)

With bok choy and noodles

$28.00

Chargrilled Rib-Eye Steak (200g) (GF)

Served with creamy mashed potatoes, maple-glazed carrots, and your choice of:
– Mushroom sauce
– Red wine jus

$52.00

Chocolate Lamington Cake (GF)

Served with chantilly cream

$16.00

Caramelised Lemon Tart

Served with berry compote

$16.00

Sorbet Duo (GF)

Wildberry and mango sorbet

$12.00

Sticky Date Pudding

Served with vanilla bean ice cream

$16.00

Kids Dinner Menu Available from 5pm – 9pm
(12 or under years of age)

$15.00 Main Only | $18.00 Main & Dessert | $20.00 Main, Dessert & Drink*

Bowl of corn chips to start.

Main

Healthy Kids Platter
Chicken, ham, cheese, slice fruit, green salad, and a bread roll

Fish ‘n’ Chips
Crisp battered fish fillets served with fries and green salad

Chicken Tenders
Crumbed chicken, garden peas, vegetable sticks and aioli

Beef Lasagne
With green salad and a garlic roll

Dessert

Cotswold Ice Cream Sundae
With your choice of chocolate or berry topping

Banana Split
With cookies, ice cream and berry coulis

Fresh Fruit Salad
With yoghurt and fruit compote

*Drink

Drink choices:
Apple Juice, Orange Juice or Lemonade

24 Hour Room Service Menu $5 room service fee applies, dial 731 to order

Toasted Sandwich

Leg ham, Gruyére, mayo, mustard, tomato relish, and American pickle with a side salad

$22.00

Toasted Sandwich (V)

Haloumi cheese, tomato, pesto, with a side salad

$20.00

Soup of the Day (DF, GFO)

Chef’s seasonal soup served with grilled ciabatta

$16.00

Garlic Bread

$10.00

Sorbet Duo

Mango & berry sorbet

$12.00

Beverage List House bar is open from 4.30pm

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Tudor’s Restaurant & Bar Daily Specials

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Book Your Christchurch Christmas Day Lunch Now

Celebrate Christmas Tudor Style!

Take the stress out of Christmas Day and let Tudors on Papanui look after the feast. Gather your family and celebrate with a delicious festive lunch prepared by our chefs.

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Tudors on Papanui

Happy Hour – Save 15%

Unwind at Tudors on Papanui with our daily Happy Hour, from 4.30–6.30pm.

Enjoy 15% off any beverage and relax in the heart of Merivale, just minutes from central Christchurch – no booking needed!

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Tudor’s Restaurant & Bar is located within Scenic Hotel Cotswold – find us on the left hand side of the main property entrance off Papanui Road. Limited parking is available within the property or park on the nearby side streets of Holly Road or Webb Street. Locals and visitors to Christchurch are welcome to dine at the restaurant – avoid disappointment by making a booking in advance.

Address: 88 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014
Phone: +64 3 355 3535
Email: [email protected]
Book: Reserve a Table Online

Opening hours: Open 7 days a week for Breakfast (6:30am to 10am), Dinner (from 5pm to 9pm) and High Tea (every Friday 12pm to 3pm – bookings are essential).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tudors Restaurant & Bar in Christchurch?

Tudors on Papanui Restaurant & Bar is inside Scenic Hotel Cotswold at 88–96 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch. It’s about an 8-minute drive from Christchurch CBD, a short walk from Hagley Park, and around 20 minutes from Christchurch Airport.

What are Tudors Restaurant's opening hours?

Tudors is open seven days a week. Breakfast runs from 6:30am to 10am and dinner from 5pm to 9pm. Happy hour in the bar runs daily from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.

Do I need to be staying at Scenic Hotel Cotswold to dine at Tudors?

No. Tudors Restaurant & Bar welcomes both hotel guests and locals for breakfast, dinner and drinks. It’s a relaxed Merivale option for a weeknight meal, a catch-up over drinks, or dinner before heading into the city.

Do I need to book a table at Tudors?

We recommend booking for dinner, especially on weekends, to avoid disappointment. You can reserve a table online or by calling Scenic Hotel Cotswold on 03 355 3535. You don’t need to book for happy hour.

What kind of food does Tudors Restaurant serve?

Tudors serves seasonal modern New Zealand dishes built around Canterbury produce. The team makes many products in-house and grows herbs and vegetables in the hotel’s own garden. Daily specials are offered alongside the main menu.

Is there a happy hour at Tudors Bar?

Yes. Tudors Bar runs happy hour every day from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, with 15% off beverages. You don’t need to book, so it’s easy to drop in for an after-work drink in Merivale.

What wines are on the Tudors wine list?

The Tudors wine list focuses on Canterbury and New Zealand wines, with a strong selection from North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley. The team is happy to suggest a local wine to go with your meal.

Does Tudors cater for vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free diets?

Yes. We have a selection of Vegetarian (V), Gluten-free ingredient (GFO) and dairy-free (DFO) options are marked on the Tudors menu.

All meals are prepared in a facility using products containing allergens. Please advise the restaurant team of allergies or intolerance’s. All food may contain traces of Gluten.

Is there parking at Tudors Restaurant?

There’s limited free off-street parking at Scenic Hotel Cotswold, and it is subject to availability. You’ll find street parking close by on Holly Road and Webb Street. Hotel guests can use the two EV charging stations on site (fees apply).

Why is it called Tudors?

The restaurant takes its name from Scenic Hotel Cotswold’s Tudor-style architecture, which gives it a distinctive old-English character on Papanui Road. Tudors pairs that heritage setting with modern Canterbury food and genuine Kiwi hospitality.