Charleston Tavern,

West Coast, NZ

Charleston Tavern, West Coast, NZCharleston Tavern, West Coast, NZCharleston Tavern, West Coast, NZ

Charleston Tavern,

West Coast, NZ

Charleston Tavern, West Coast, NZCharleston Tavern, West Coast, NZCharleston Tavern, West Coast, NZ

Welcome

The town's favourite pub

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Come enjoy a drink with us!

Visit Us

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

Drop us a line!

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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

032808121

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


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