About Us
Great stopover for a top meal and drink
You've just driven one of the best scenic roads in New Zealand and now need a place to relax after a long drive, so why not do it with a drink in your hand and a plate in front of you.
Charleston Tavern has got everything you need for a nice break and to relax.
Beer Garden
Chill out the back with a cold Beer while takiing in the beautiful mountain scenes!
Game of Pool?
What bar would be complete without a few games to blow off steam?
After you grab a drink, feel free to have a game of pool and enjoy the historic photos in between breaks.
Menu
Food
The menu is always being updated depending upon what is fresh in the district. Prices may vary to what is shown and listed. Here are just some of our local treats.
Pan Fried Rig on Greens
$28
Pan Fried fish served on a bed of spinch or silverbeet accompanied by our 3 delicious salads
Fish, Chips & Salad
$28
Deep fried fish and chips served with our 3 salads
Toasted Sandwiches
$9
Take your pick from:
Ham, Cheese, Tomato, Onion & Pineapple.
2 x fillings = $9
$1 for each extra filling.
Fish Tacos (3)
$28
3 Soft tacos with Deep fried Rig, Coleslaw, Jalepenos and Homemade pickled Cucumber and Onion
Lamb Tacos (3)
$28
3 Soft tacos with sliced lamb, Coleslaw, Cucumber & house made tzatziki
Ribeye Steak, Chips and Salad
$40
Cooked to your preferance served with Chips, 3 Salads and a side of Mustard
Deconstructed Rare Lamb Sandwhich
$30
Two slices of our Delicious homemade bread followed by our 3 Salands, Rare cooked Lamb and a side of mint sauce
Steak Sandwich & Chips
$35
Sliced Ribeye steak on Housemade Focaccia Bread, Peston, Lettuce, Fried Onion & Relish. Served with Fries
Three Salad Plate
$25
Lettuce Salad, Coleslaw Salad and our changing 3rd salad
Pulled Pork Burger
$20
Burger Bun, BBQ Pulled pork, Coleslaw, Pickles, Lettuce & BBQ sauce
Burgers
$20
Chose either a Beef Pattie or Veggie pattie
Burger Bun, Coleslaw, Tomato, Beetroot, Lettuce and Relish
Gluten Free Bun $3 extra
Add fries $5.5 extra
Charleston Burger and Fries
$32
This is our big stacker!
Burger Bun, Beef Pattie, Egg, Onion, Bacon, Cheese, Gherkins, Coleslaw, Tomato, Beetroot, Lettuce and Relish
Served with Fries
Gluten Free Bun $3 extra
Bacon and Egg Burger
$25
Burger Bun, Beef Pattie, Egg, Bacon, Coleslaw, Tomato, Beetroot, Lettuce and Relish
Add Fries $5.5 extra
Gluten Free Bun $3 extra
Beef Nachos
$24
Cornchips (GF) With a housemade bean and Mince Nacho mix topped with Cheese, Sour Cream, Spring onions and paprika
Vegetarian Nachos
$22
Cornchips (GF) With a housemade bean Nacho mix topped with Cheese, Sour Cream, Spring onions and paprika
Single Items
Fish $9
Fries $8
Battered Hot dog on a stick $7
Salt & Pepper Calamari $20
Chicken zinger burger
20
Burger bun,Sriracha chicken tenders,lettuce,tomato.aioli
Beer
Short jaw Draft on tap. Proudly brewed in Westport
Speights
The local brewed here in the South Island
Cassels Craft beer
Try our famous stout voted 'Best in World' twice.
Steinlager, Heineken, Corana & more
The best of local and imported beers
Wine
Take your pick from our range of local Kiwi wines and imported wines. Whites, Reds and Bubbly available
White Wines
Famous Kiwi Sav Blancs, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and more.
Reds
Cab Sav, Shiraz, the world class Pinot Noirs from Sth Island Otago, Marlborough and Martinborough.
And what else to do when visiting
Relax & chill, or take a photographic trip down memory lane & look at our historical past; and what a history!!
Summer is on the way
Sit out the front and enjoy the ocean view or out the back and get the stunning mountain range
History on the Wall
The rich history of Charleston is on display.
Once the fastest growing places in NZ won the back of the gold and coal
Our friendly team
Pull up a chair for a chat and enjoy a cold beer
Check out UnderWorld Adventures
UnderWorld Adventures takes you on a once in a life time adventure! See the biggest cluster of glow worms in the southern hemisphere. After pop into the Tavern for a cold drink and a warm meal!
Charleston Tavern promotes responsible service and supply of Wine, Beer and Spirits. Don't be offended if we ask for proof of age.
Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
We'd love to see you, so feel free to call in when we're open.
Charleston Tavern, West Coast NZ
7370 State Highway 6, Charleston, Westport 7892, New Zealand
Hours
Open today | 11:00 am – 09:00 pm |
Kitchen open monday-Sunday until 7.30 pm.
Closing time for Tavern is 9pm
Needing accomodation?
Right next door is Charleston Lodge. The best place to stay in Charleston.
Self contained units and off road parking.
Charleston Lodge: 7372 State Highway 6.
Ph: 03 789 7599
email: stay@charlestonlodge.co.nz
Charleston Tavern, West Coast NZ
7370 State Highway 6, Charleston, Westport 7892, New Zealand
Ph: (+64) 021 203 1809