The Thirsty PeacockRiccarton East, Christchurch
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Restaurant · Riccarton East

The Thirsty Peacock

Riccarton East, Christchurch Closed Mondays

Opening hours

Right now in Christchurch10:45 pm
Closed Mondays
Weekly opening hours for The Thirsty Peacock
MondayClosed
Tuesday10 am – 5 pm
Wednesday10 am – midnight
Thursday10 am – midnight
Friday10 am – midnight
Saturday10 am – midnight
Sunday10 am – 5 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

Riccarton East, Christchurch

About

About The Thirsty Peacock

The Thirsty Peacock is a restaurant located at the Riccarton East area, in the city of Christchurch, in New Zealand's Canterbury region. It sits right in the heart of Christchurch, within walking distance of the centre.

Diners come here for modern, international-style food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as seasonal starters. It is one of 104 international venues we list in Christchurch.

The Thirsty Peacock opens 6 days a week and is closed on Mondays. The earliest start is 10 am on Tuesdays, and the latest finish is midnight on Wednesdays. Late-night diners are catered for on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. In total it trades for about 70 hours each week.

For budgeting, restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
DessertsCheese board

Local cheeses and crackers

$22–30

DessertsSeasonal fruit crumble

With custard

$14–17

MainsSlow-cooked lamb shoulder

NZ lamb with root vegetables

$36–45

DessertsChocolate fondant

With vanilla ice cream

$15–18

SidesSeasonal greens

With lemon

$10–13

Small PlatesBurrata

With heirloom tomatoes

$20–25

Plan your visit

When is The Thirsty Peacock busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about The Thirsty Peacock

Where is The Thirsty Peacock?

The Thirsty Peacock is at Riccarton East, Christchurch, about 400 m from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Thirsty Peacock's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 10 am – 5 pm; Wednesday 10 am – midnight; Thursday 10 am – midnight; Friday 10 am – midnight; Saturday 10 am – midnight; Sunday 10 am – 5 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is The Thirsty Peacock closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays.

What kind of food does The Thirsty Peacock serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at The Thirsty Peacock?

As an estimate, a meal at a restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near The Thirsty Peacock?

The closest is Fiddlesticks (40 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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