Gumption Restaurant & Bar
37 Reviews
- Friday6–10 AM
- Saturday6–10 AM
- Sunday6–10 AM
- Monday6–10 AM
- Tuesday6–10 AM
- Wednesday6–10 AM
- Thursday6–10 AM
About the Business
Dining | Distinction Christchurch Hotel | Gumption Restaurant | With a warm, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, Gumption Restaurant & Bar is the perfect destination for any occasion. Whether it be a quick bite to eat, a business lunch, pre-dinner cocktails, a romantic date, High Tea or a celebratory event with family and friends. Located on the ground floor of the luxury Distinction Christchuch Hotel in the centre of the CBD. Reserve your table now!
Contacts
Call Us
+6433777000
14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Hours
- Friday6–10 AM
- Saturday6–10 AM
- Sunday6–10 AM
- Monday6–10 AM
- Tuesday6–10 AM
- Wednesday6–10 AM
- Thursday6–10 AM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Toilets
- Good for kids
- Family friendly
- Wi-Fi
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Kids' menu
- Small plates
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- High chairs
- Casual
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Great cocktails
- Cocktails
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Recommended Reviews
Dave Bastin
09.10.2023
Gumption Restaurant & Bar
Great service nice food freindly bar staff. Great to have this level of restaurant back in the city after Covid and not short of staff.
John Richardson
03.10.2023
Gumption Restaurant & Bar
Dined here two nights. First night a group of five. Ordering was fine, and first course arrived reasonably timely as did drinks. Went downhill a bit after that. We were never offered refills on drinks, even water, and had to keep trying to flag someone down. Mains took an hour to arrive, a couple of our group noticed other tables (that had arrived well after us) getting their food.We ordered the venison, the risotto, the lamb racks and a steak. Risotto was fine. The lamb, steak, and venison were all miles overcooked. The worst being the venison that was dry and a touch bitter. We'd waited long for the food and were hungry so didn't send them back. Interestingly, a couple of us put our meat aside for a while expecting we would get the usual visit from the waiter to see if all was OK - but that never happened.Some wanted dessert so we waited for plates to clear and dessert menus. Never happened. We gave up waiting (by this stage we'd been there 2 1/2 hours) and got the bill.Next night was a larger group, so a set menu which is fair enough. Food was OK, nothing inspirational, most at my table commented their dishes weren't seasoned enough. They did serve much quicker. Some noticed the dishes didn't quite match the menu (stuffed chicken breast wasn't stuffed, fruit with handmade ice-cream actually had a sorbet.)Maybe just caught them on a bad week or short staffed? Wouldn't go out of my way to return.
Greg Baatard
28.09.2023
Gumption Restaurant & Bar
Hotel restaurants can be a mixed bag, but Gumption was great - very glad we checked it out during our stay. Service was good, food was delicious, and prices were reasonable.The breakfast buffet was also great.The only downside was some mosquitos hanging about.
Amy Okamura-Kho
21.09.2023
Gumption Restaurant & Bar
One of the best kept secrets of the new Christchurch dining scene, this restaurant opened in March as part of the ex-Millennium Hotel now dubbed the Distinction Hotel. Beautiful decor with a comfortable atmosphere, the service was spectacular! But most importantly the food was absolutely breathtaking. Generous portion sizes, fresh ingredients, mouthwatering presentation and skillful seasoning and balance of flavours. This is my new favourite restuarant. Will be back for sure.
Chris Buchanan
30.08.2023
Gumption Restaurant & Bar
Hidden gem. A great dining experience.Friendly, helpful and attentive staff Rowan and Charmaine.The menu offers plenty of tasty options.For starters we had the bread board and tomato bisque, everything was very tasty with amazing bread.The steak was cooked perfectly and was very tender. A range of sauces and sides are available with the steak. You can choose 1 sauce and 2 sides.The mac n cheese side was delicious and I highly recommend!Locally sourced produce.Yorkshire pudding was overcooked.Wine, beer spirits and soft drinks menu.Free water available.Wheelchair accessible entry.Disabled toilets.Credit and debit cards accepted.Pay wave accepted.No pay wave surcharge.No credit surcharge.
Darius Wiles
23.08.2023
Gumption Restaurant & Bar
The breakfast buffet was very good and the staff friendly and helpful. The background muzak was comically terrible - popular hits sung in the most lifeless way possible. I rarely notice music, but this was something special.
Ies Apac
13.08.2023
Gumption Restaurant & Bar
Not bad. Ordered the duck breast and lamb rack main. Very tasty duck but lamb a bit lacking - cooked well but a bit insubstantial. Not enough meat and the sauce really lacked depth of flavour or in fact any flavour at all. The Gumption sandwich was just too savoury. Needs more sweetness. The pineapple helped but wasn't enough. I was left searching for sweetness - even sticking the star anise in mouth for relief. The balance was missed there. Great staff though, might try the venison next time.
The Snakebite
09.08.2023
Gumption Restaurant & Bar
I really liked the food and service on a recent Saturday evening visit to Gumption. Both entrees and mains were great and I liked the ability to choose two sides + a sauce to match your main dish. Service was excellent and wine refills were constant without having to ask. Spacious modern restaurant. Wine list by the glass had some good options. Excellent overall.
Charlotte
30.07.2023
Gumption Restaurant & Bar
Thank you guys, we had a great time. Already recommended it to my friends.
Tracey Cole
19.07.2023
Gumption Restaurant & Bar
Food was delicious, service was excellent. We arrived late and were made very welcome after a long day.Will definitely be back.
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14 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Gumption Restaurant & Bar