The Quarters eatery and venue

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the quarters eatery

The Quarters welcomes guests up the drive to the homestead from
9am for perfectly crafted coffees and for lunches 11-2pm. Monday to Friday and Sunday.

The style during the day is relaxed and casual, the menu is fresh and seasonal, drawing on inspiration and ingredients from the Saturday Christchurch Farmers Market and the staff are attentive and welcoming.

Choose from seating inside or outside on the verhanda or umbrella tables with all day sun.

Taking bookings for Mothers’ Day - see menus here.

Private functions

Best little private dining space in Christchurch.

House in a heritage listed homestead, located in central Christchurch, guests can enjoy two beautiful dining spaces connected by the oak panelled entrance hall with open fires in the winter.

The spaces allowing for an intimate dinner for up to 24 guests in the Blue room or for 65 guests in the Drawing Room or extravagant revelries of 150 for a canapé event.

Enjoy your curated menu matched with local wines and beers a cocktail or two and finish with a late night whisky. ( a big passion of ours here )

The Fine dining room is available for day time bookings for up 24 for any up coming special occasion.

A truly distinctive venue - a party is not to be missed here.

  • Weddings

    From intimate wedding celebrations to large scale marquee weddings the backdrop of this stunning heritage listed homestead and grounds offers the perfect way to start your future.

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  • BORAD ROOM SPACE

    corporate functions

    From off site Boardroom meetings to cocktail parties and end of year events, the stunning features of the homestead, coupled with exceptional event planning and service, make it a perfect choice for business needs.

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  • events

    Have unforgettable celebrations with friends and family in stunning surroundings. Birthday parties, anniversaries and other special occasions our event planners will attend to all the details to ensure a wondful event for you.

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  • An absolutely beautiful place and a delicious brunch.

    5 stars
    15/03/2024 Open Table

  • Lovely salads and coffee for lunch but we decided to share a platter with a side salad and the scotch egg on the platter was delicious.

    5 stars
    22/02/2023 Open Table

  • It was my sister's 80th birthday and she was surprised with a celebratory glass of bubbles which was a lovely surprise.

    5 stars
    17/01/2024 Open Table