The Bush Inn Tavern
A classic Kiwi pub with proper pints, live sport, regular events, friendly staff and good times at the Bush.



What's on
Guinness Tuesday
$10 Guinnesses, all day.
Pizza & Pint
$20 for a pizza and pint.
Karaoke
Hosted by Captain Hook.
BBQ with the Boss
Free snags.
Punters Club
Ask staff for details.
Live sport
Ask staff what's showing.
The Bush Inn story
The Bush Inn name goes back to 1865, when William Coles Webb opened the original Bush Inn Hotel in Upper Riccarton. Webb was a horse trainer, and the hotel had stables at the rear. It served travellers on the routes between Christchurch, the West Coast and Ellesmere.
Sport was part of the Bush Inn's early life: horse and bicycle events, hunting parties and other local gatherings started or finished there. Later, the hotel was frequented by Wigram airmen during the Second World War and by university students after the University of Canterbury moved to Ilam.
Today, the Bush Inn Tavern carries that local name forward at 364 Riccarton Road, bringing people together for live sport, food and a drink.
Book a table
Send us your details and we’ll get back to you to confirm availability. For groups of more than 12, choose “More than 12” and tell us your guest count. For a booking today, please call 03 982 0530.
You can also email info@thebushbar.co.nz.
Find the Bush
Bush Inn Tavern364 Riccarton Road
Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
Open Monday–Sunday, 10 am till late
03 982 0530
info@thebushbar.co.nz
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