Craythorne's Hotel is a unique suburban establishment situated in the heart of semi-rural Halswell, just ten minutes from Christchurch city centre. It is located on the main road to Akaroa
In addition to 12 hotel rooms, you are welcome at Craythornes Restaurant and Bar, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days per week.
Visit the Halswell Sports Bar where you can join the friendly locals, use our well-appointed TAB and gaming room. Halswell Super Liquor is stocked to meet your every takeaway need. Join us in the Halswell Sports Bar, Tuesday Nights for our Quiz Night.
All our staff provides friendly and efficient service, where your every need is attended to ensure your stay is memorable.
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| Classic Pub Platter Southern fried chicken, fish bites, salt and pepper squid, waffle fries and dipping sauce. | serves 4 people 60 |
| Asian Platter Spring rolls, jalapeno bites, dumplings, samosas and onion rings. Served with dipping sauces. | serves 2 people 30 serves 4 people 55 |
| MAINS | |
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| Charred Ribeye 250g Steak Served with herb butter, roasted potatoes, broccolini, roasted baby beetroot and baby carrotsOR Garden salad, fries and egg.Choice of garlic butter or red wine jus | (DF, GF) 35 |
| Chicken Schnitzel Served with garden salad and fries.Choice of gravy or creamy pepper sauce. | (DF) 28 |
| Steak Sandwich With caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce, BBQ sauce and chipotle aioli on ciabatta bread.Served with fries and gravy. | (GF opt) 26 |
| Roast Vegetable Salad Roasted vegetables with baby spinach, toasted pumpkin seeds, Cherry tomatoes,red onion and salsa verde. Add grilled chicken or bacon for $5 | (V) 23 |
| CHEF'S CHOICE Ask any of our staff to hear the specials of the day | |
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| Soup of the Day Served with toasted ciabatta and butter. | 15 |
| Pie of the Day Served with creamy mashed potato and a pastry top. | 25 |
| Pasta of the Day | (GF opt) 25 |
| Fish of the Day Beer-battered fish with garden salad, fries & tartare sauce. | 28 |
| Roast of the Day Add a house pint or glass of wine for $32 | 26 |
| BURGERS All burgers served with fries and tomato sauce | |
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| Pulled Beef Brisket Burger With smoked cheese, coleslaw, pickled red cabbage and caramelized onion | (GF opt) 25 |
| Southern Fried Chicken Burger With lettuce, smoked cheese, pickles, crispy bacon, mango chutney and chipotle aioli. | 25 |
| Loaded Beef Burger With lettuce, smoked cheese, angus pattie, crispy bacon, mango chutney and chipotle aioli. | (GF opt) 25 |
| Veggie Burger House made falafel pattie, lettuce, capsicum, tomato, feta, onion ring and aioli. | (V) 25 |
| PIZZAS Napoli sauce base with mozzarella cheese. All $25. | |
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| Pulled Beef Brisket Pizza (GF opt) Beef brisket, caramelised onions, sliced capsicum and BBQ sauce swirl | |
| Crispy Chicken & Bacon Pizza (GF opt) Crispy southern Fried chicken, crispy bacon, caramelised onion, sliced capsicum and aioli swirl. | |
| Veggie Supreme Pizza (GF opt) Roast pumpkin, baby spinach, caramelised onions, feta, cherry tomatoes, mushroom with aioli swirl. | |
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1863 - On this site, a sod hut with thatched roof and dirt floor was opened as an ale house run by Mary and William Craythorne. In an annex, behind this building, William brewed a draught ale from a recipe he brought with him from England. Mary opened the business, known by locals as Mother Craythorne's pub.
1871 - Tom Mullin's bought the business for 720 pounds and later replaced the sod hut with a two-storey hotel. This survived as the Halswel Junction Hotel until 1954 when it was partially burnt down.
2011 - The present proprietors, Brian and Ina Hall, enhanced this historical site by reinstating the business as a hotel with 12 ensuite guest rooms.
2013 - The 150th or sesquicentennial anniversary of there being a pub on this site.
(Acknowledgement: Mr. G. Penney, he History of Halswell)
The excitement is real for the Rugby World Cup here at Craythorne's 9 Sept – 29th Oct. We are your Halswell home for all RWC games live and loud on the big screens.
A small breakfast menu will run all morning games, to book phone 03 322 7132 or email manager@thehalswell.co.nz
BREAKFAST MENU
Mega Brekkie - Full Cooked Breakfast Buttered thick-cut toast, topped with free-range poached eggs. Served with crispy bacon, pork sausage, garlic mushrooms, grilled tomato & beans. $28
Mini Brekkie - Mini Cooked Breakfast Buttered thick-cut toast, topped with free-range poached eggs. Served with crispy bacon, pork sausage. $20
Check out the LIVE and replays schedule below:
WEEK 1
Saturday 9th Sept France vs New Zealand 7.15am - Live + breakfast
Craythornes Halswell is the perfect function venue in Halswell
Ideal for 21st, birthdays, anniversaries, hens parties & corporate functions
We would love to hear from you.
Email functions@oxfordgroup.co.nz with the details of your event
You can make a reservation online below or call us on 03 322 7132.
This facility is available for small meetings (12 persons max) or for private dining functions. Ideal for time-out from the office, it is fully air-conditioned, equipped with internet access and a 55-inch flat screen television enabled for laptop presentations.
Sliding doors to a small deck lead to a nicely landscaped lawn area. On site catering from Mother Craythorns Kitchen provides a wide selection of morning & afternoon teas, working lunches, or dinners as well as bar facilities.
