Social sparkle: The Bridge Restaurant & Bar
Love a tipple from Moet & Chandon, Cloudy Bay, or Aperol Spritz? We’ve got just the spot for you.
“Over Cup Week we are working closely with Moet & Chandon, Whispering Angel, Cloudy Bay wines and Aperol Spritz to create a truly sparkling atmosphere,’’ says The Bridge Restaurant & Bar co-owner Melissa Smith. “We will be starting off on Cup Day itself – Tuesday 11 November – with a champagne breakfast and then we will have a long lunch that day for those people who are not attending the races, but who still want to enjoy festivities.”
Renowned for running events throughout the year, The Bridge loves entertaining just as much as we love to be entertained. So naturally, bookings must be placed early to secure your spot. Enjoy breakfast for just $35 a ticket, or receive three courses and a glass of bubbles for lunch at $70 each. These events will be repeated again for the Riccarton Races on Saturday 15 November. Do dress up as there will be prizes for ‘best dressed’ and a floral backdrop wall plus Polaroid camera for capturing the Cup and Show magic.
After all that excitement, no doubt you will want to relax and unwind. Visit on Sunday 16 November for $25 burgers, fries and pizzas all day. What a way to spend Canterbury’s celebratory week.


