What's on at The Papanui
The Papanui
Heart of the Northwest
Welcome to The Papanui
We are located at 310 Sawyers Arms Road in the Bishopdale/Harewood area. The Papanui offers a wide range of entertainment and three unique dining spaces. The soon to open Founders Cafe & Bar, serving fresh cabinet food and cooked breakfasts daily. The ever-popular Nor’west Buffet, renowned for its 'all you can eat’ selection in our versatile dining area, perfect for group gatherings and special occasions.
Alongside those two dining options, patrons can enjoy Matches Sports Bar, featuring two massive screens showing all the live action or unwind in the Club Bar, which opens onto a beautifully landscaped courtyard. Both serve a diverse bar menu featuring a great selection of dishes, including pizzas. The Club also offers an 18-machine gaming room and a variety of activities designed for fun, relaxation, and entertainment. For added convenience, we provide a shuttle service and from 5pm daily, our private function room is available for celebrations and special events. Learn more about everything we offer on our Info or Activities pages.
The Papanui is proudly affiliated with Clubs New Zealand, giving members access to over 300 clubs nationwide. We warmly welcome visitors and members of affiliated clubs to make use of our facilities and enjoy everything we have to offer. Everyone is welcome at The Papanui.
If you aren’t a member of a club, you are welcome to visit us and dine, a temporary membership is also available for only $10, and can be purchased at the club.
(Membership or affiliated membership is required for purchasing alcoholic beverages)
What's on every week
Monday
$12.50 Burger & Fries
Every Monday even on Public Holidays we serve our $12.50 Burger and Fries Special from 12pm.
Choose from Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian.
(Offer open to all patrons.)
Choose from Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian.
(Offer open to all patrons.)
Tuesday
Quiz Night - 7pm
Christchurch's most popular weekly Quiz Night! Prizes randomly drawn for vouchers and goods. Start a team and enter for free.
$15 Wrap - add fries $3.50
Every Tuesday we serve our popular Wraps for only $15 - add fries $3.50 from 12pm. (Offer open to all patrons.)
SuperGold Card $15 Roasts
Until 5pm, just present your Gold Card for the roast deal.
Wednesday
Members 2 for 1 Meal deal
Buy two meals swipe your
Papanui member's card and get
the cheaper one free!
Wednesday 2 for 1 menuPapanui member's card and get
the cheaper one free!
Thursday
2 for $30 Pizzas
Six delicious options to choose from.
15% Price Cut Thursday
Drinks all day and Nor’West Buffet from 5.30pm.
NB: Excludes Founders Cafe & Bar.
NB: Excludes Founders Cafe & Bar.
Raffles from 4pm
Friday
The Papanui Cash Draw 6.30pm
Be in to win cash every Friday night! Grab your entry at the bar for only $2. You must be present to win.
Raffles from 4pm
Cash Draw T's & C's
Saturday & Sunday
$25 Matches Antipasto or Seafood Platter
$62 Smokehouse Platter 2pm - 7pm
$62 Smokehouse Platter 2pm - 7pm
Section Raffles from 4pm Sat, 3pm Sun.
Entering in the FOMS Raffle Board supports Multiple Sclerosis & Parkinson’s Canterbury
Sunday
$25 Matches Antipasto or Seafood Board
$62 Smokehouse Platter 2pm - 7pm
Section Raffles from 3pm
$62 Smokehouse Platter 2pm - 7pm
Section Raffles from 3pm
Entering in the FOMS Raffle Board supports Multiple Sclerosis & Parkinson’s Canterbury
Every Day
Specials on the Matches menu and blackboard
You can find the blackboard above the Matches servery.
FOMS Raffle Board
Entering in the FOMS Raffle Board supports Multiple Sclerosis & Parkinson’s Canterbury.
The Papanui are proud supporters of:
A taste of what's
on offer...
Matches Sports Bar
Join us for good times, great food & drinks. Maybe a game of pool, darts, a flutter on the TAB or to just catch up on sports on our big screens.
The Nor’West Buffet
Enjoy all you can eat at The Nor’West Buffet.
Ignite Fitness Centre
Modern relaxed atmosphere for the everyday person to achieve their goals in health & wellbeing.
Function Room
Our Function Room offers a unique space available from 5pm for your next event/ celebration
Gaming Machines
An extensive selection of machines available, open from 11am.
(membership is not required for the gaming room)
Shuttle Service
The Papanui operates a shuttle service Thursday through Sunday from 3pm. Cost: $2 for 15 years+ (under 15 years free).
Birthday Shout
As a valued member of The Papanui we are offering you
1 free buffet meal during the month of your birthday. This can be redeemed simply by using your Club Card. Booking is required. T&Cs for the birthday voucher are in the link below.
Founders Cafe & Bar
Come and relax at Founders Cafe & Bar, open 7 days a week from 7.30am. Start your day with a hearty cooked breakfast, or choose from our cabinet selection including freshly baked scones, muffins and a range of light salads.
