The Old Leithfield Hotel

In Leithfield, Christchurch, The Old Leithfield Hotel champions the kind of cooking that never goes out of fashion. It celebrates New Zealand favourites and homestyle comfort, where simple ideas and honest flavours take centre stage.

The menu opens with homemade seafood chowder served with ciabatta or lemon pepper calamari with tartare and a squeeze. For something more substantial, there's the classic chicken schnitzel with house salad, fries and a choice of sauce, or carbonara for those craving creamy indulgence.

All-day favourites hold their own alongside the mains. Beef nachos arrive layered with cheese, sour cream and salsa, while a toasted sandwich is built to taste and served with fries. To finish, sticky date pudding drenched in warm caramel and topped with ice cream leans fully into nostalgia.

Expect unpretentious dining, generous plates and stories that linger long after the last bite. Book a table, bring an appetite and let The Old Leithfield Hotel take care of the rest, no frills, all charm.