The Mayor of Ale is a pub and sports bar at 22 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, describing itself as Riccarton's local. The formula is straightforward: live sport on screen, cold beer and classic pub food, open from 11am until late.
The menu leans into pub cooking with a few points of difference, including Irish-style spice bags and a chicken, beef or vegetarian 'schnitty'. It is a casual, high-turnover room rather than a fine-dining restaurant.
Ownership. The pub is run by local hospitality operators Sinead, Chris, Mark and Philippa, who also operate Burj, a modern Middle Eastern restaurant at the same 22 Riccarton Road address. That pairing gives the site two distinct dining styles under one roof - useful if a group wants a relaxed bar setting and a seated dinner in the same visit.
For MICE organisers. Riccarton is a practical location, close to Christchurch's western hotel and motel accommodation and a short drive from the central city and the airport. A sports bar of this type generally suits informal team dinners, post-conference social sessions and events built around live sport broadcasts. The venue takes table bookings through its website, but published information does not confirm private function rooms, exclusive-use options or set group menus. Group size limits, private-function availability and corporate booking terms should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Google rating: 4.6. Contact: +64 3 900 0044.
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