Bessie

Bessie Our specialty is dry aged meat, a process that exemplifies our dedication to exceptional taste. Carefully aged for a min. of 45 days.
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This meticulous process enhances flavours & textures, resulting in an experience unlike any other.

Longer days change the shape of an evening. Dinner no longer has to be the end of the night, it can be the beginning of ...
25/09/2026

Longer days change the shape of an evening. Dinner no longer has to be the end of the night, it can be the beginning of one.

With daylight saving starting this Sunday, evenings stretch further and the hours after dark shift later. More time in the evening means more reason to start it with dinner at Bessie, before whatever you have planned next.

For those after something refreshing without the alcohol, our Spiced Apple Mojito comes recommended for good reason.Fres...
24/09/2026

For those after something refreshing without the alcohol, our Spiced Apple Mojito comes recommended for good reason.

Fresh apple juice and lime meet a touch of cinnamon, lifted by soda and mint. Going without doesn't mean going without flavour.

At any restaurant, the pass is the connection point during service between the kitchen team and front of house. Our chef...
18/09/2026

At any restaurant, the pass is the connection point during service between the kitchen team and front of house. Our chefs act swift, while maintaining coordinated precision. Our servers stay attentive to the handover, carrying your meal from the kitchen to your table.

A window into what happens behind Bessie, where you can catch a glimpse of our chefs in action, and each dish as it's prepared for delivery.

The first thing you notice when you walk through our doors is the warmth of our incredible team.Close knit and carefully...
17/09/2026

The first thing you notice when you walk through our doors is the warmth of our incredible team.

Close knit and carefully coordinated, going above and beyond at every turn.

Our dulce de leche panna cotta layers soft caramel cream, dry and bitter almond coffee crumb for contrast in texture, an...
11/09/2026

Our dulce de leche panna cotta layers soft caramel cream, dry and bitter almond coffee crumb for contrast in texture, and a sharp apple gel that cuts the sweetness.

A delicious end to any evening at Bessie.

Each visit to Bessie, each meal you share, can tell a different story.Our wide selection of sides gives you the freedom ...
09/09/2026

Each visit to Bessie, each meal you share, can tell a different story.

Our wide selection of sides gives you the freedom to build your meal to your taste. Such as our roasted spring potatoes with rosemary and garlic, a crowd favourite.

Our 300 gram short rib begins its journey brined, then seared and smoked over Mānuka woodchips inside our Mibrasa, befor...
04/09/2026

Our 300 gram short rib begins its journey brined, then seared and smoked over Mānuka woodchips inside our Mibrasa, before a tenderising slow cook.

Warm spice runs through the brine, savoury and complementary. The full process takes a minimum of eight and a half hours before you arrive to your table.

One of our specialty cuts, on the Butcher's Block.

From the stony soils of the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke's Bay, formed by the shifting path of the Ngaruroro River over 150...
01/09/2026

From the stony soils of the Gimblett Gravels in Hawke's Bay, formed by the shifting path of the Ngaruroro River over 150 years ago, comes the Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Syrah.

Lifted florals and pepper on the nose, lush fruit and elegant structure through the palate, finishing long and graceful. Recently awarded 96 points and Gold at the Decanter World W**e Awards 2026.

A natural pairing for red meat and game. Ask our team which cut suits it best.

There's science in firing a great cut.Salt applied at the right moment beforehand pulls moisture to the surface, constru...
28/08/2026

There's science in firing a great cut.

Salt applied at the right moment beforehand pulls moisture to the surface, constructing a crust that encloses the natural juices of the meat and delivers a tender finish.

The attentive care of our team, the ambience of the room, the intimacy of a table well set. We have spaces to suit a var...
27/08/2026

The attentive care of our team, the ambience of the room, the intimacy of a table well set. We have spaces to suit a variety of occasions.

Our Semi-Private Dining area seats up to 12, a long table framed by our w**e collection. Our Private Dining Room seats up to 8, a fully enclosed space of your own. Our Centre Table area welcomes up to 12, providing a front row seat to our Dry-Aging Room. For something larger, an Exclusive Lunch or Dinner reserves Bessie entirely for you and your group.

For 10 or more, we offer Bessie's Best. A set menu for the whole table, with two or three courses.

Explore private dining on our website for more information.

Address

178 St Asaph Street
Christchurch
8011

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 5:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Sunday 5:30pm - 9pm

Telephone

+6435952799

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