Sugarhorse Bar & Eatery is a bustling hub of great food, drink, entertainment and Functions. Head along and indulge in a delectable brunch, lunch or dinner. They serve a range of tapas as well, and will stop at nothing to ensure that you have an excellent time. Whether you want to sit down with a drink or have a meal with friends, the friendly staff at Sugarhorse will make you feel warm, welcome and totally at home.
No matter what sort of Crew you’re getting together… Sugarhorse Bar & Eatery | Function Venue have you covered! From Business Meeting’s | Product Launches | Weddings | Engagement | Birthdays | Fundraising Quiz Nights | Staff or Work Events, we can cater up to 130 people for a full private venue hire or you can part hire the outside covered courtyard area for your function.
William Sefton Moorhouse was behind the naming of Moorhouse Avenue and yes, he is also unwittingly behind the cleverly crafted Sugarhorse name. About 1881 William left Lyttelton with his brig ‘Gratitude’ and was known to have sailed from Sydney on his return voyage with a cargo of horses and sugar. But for months Gratitude was unheard of and when at last she came into port, William found his family in mourning for him.
He subsequently moved into the political sphere, becoming superintendent and playing a significant role in the city’s history, including notably playing a key role in the development of the Lyttelton Tunnel through the Port Hills. The Sugarhorse name honours this voyage of sugar and horses, paying tribute to the city’s heritage and the story as it ran after his death in 1881 is printed on the back wall of the bar.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Functions are all on offer. Sugarhorse Bar & Eatery has a reputation for being one of the best places in town for a meal – so now here’s your chance to try out something from their delectable menu for lunch or brunch.
We have a wide variety of delicious dishes that will delight any and all particular taste buds.
It’s a great place to dine or simply to down a drink or two while you relax with friends.
But our specialty is our Grazing menu of shared plates & Build-you-own Pizzas.
The Sugarhorse offers a great selection of wine available by the glass, including the Allan Scott range on Tap. Backed by Heineken, the bar has the Dutch brew on top tap as well as the and Tuatara craft beers which have become a massive nationwide hit, and of course there are the old favourites like Monteiths, with cider, ginger beer & hazy lemonade on tap.
Sugarhorse is also the only Christchurch stockist of boutique hand roasted Emporio Coffee from Wellington and the bar and eatery is a great, easily accessible place to stop by for your morning coffee with a handy car park out front and a striking open courtyard area for those beautiful summer days coming up, let’s be honest, the Sugarhorse Bar and Eatery is a great place to catch up with friends, where you can even choose your own music via our CrowdDj® app.
Much like William Sefton Moorhouse played a strong role in Christchurch’s past, the Sugarhorse will continue to play a strong role in the city’s future.
Opening Days & Hours:
- Tuesday 9.00am – 3pm
- Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9.00am – CL
- Saturday 10.00am – 3pm
- Sunday & Mondays Closed