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The Running Bull

1 Riccarton Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Ranked #39 of 406 restaurants in Christchurch
Cuisines: Steakhouse
Dining options: After-hours
Most recent review
- 7 May 2013
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Dining options: After-hours
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Adelaide, Australia
Senior Contributor
48 reviews 48 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The menu and staff were amasing. We ordered the meat platter for two. Looked amasing but one of the ribs tasted odd, Gave me the runs the next day . I guess I was just unlucky ..mmm

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
66 reviews 66 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

This was a real discovery on Riccarton Road near Hagley Park. Great Kiwi pub, something always going on, with a special most nights of the week bringing the cost of food and drink down. Good pizzas and sharing platters, good place to watch sport and catch up with friends.

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Very good steaks,cooked to perfection and quickly,friendly staff and good parking.Tuna steak was very good its a must try (cooked rare is spot on ) pricing is just above average but the quality is well above every where else we've eaten

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

thursday night steak night. for $13.50 u get 250g steak fries and salad. cant go wrong. Great outdoor area along with good back ground music

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Lymington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Nice décor, friendly staff. Specials most nights. We had steaks which were excellent. Bar area lively - obviously a popular place.

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Guisborough
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17 reviews 17 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Went to this place because it was nearer to our hotel than the main city ones, but what a find! Our first night was the steak night special but we had a good chat with Petrina, the Maitre D' (of whom more in a minute) and she advised the Canterbury Lamb if we wanted something special. My wife and I... More

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Camberley, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

These guys were very busy when we arrived but unlike Trevinos they fell over backwards to get us and other people a table. They have a bar section with a good range of beers and a seperate quieter dining area. The whole place was clean and to a high standard. The food was competitivly priced with a good selection. I... More

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New York City, New York
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

For our first meal in New Zealand after a long international flight, we shared the lamb pizza. It was unique, delicious, and fairly priced, as were the New Zealand wine and beer we tried (of the extensive list on offer). Atmosphere and service are very informal, which was perfect for a casual lunch.

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Hampshire
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38 reviews 38 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Went for the 'famous' ribs, but found there was more fat than meat on them so was a little disappointed with the quality if the meal. Then depsite it only being 9.30pm the staff started clearing all the empty tables, there were only 2 other diners tathis time, in readiness to close up - making us feel like we had... More

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Senior Contributor
39 reviews 39 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013 via mobile

It was a busy Thursday nite and so there was a wait for table service, but the place is clean and friendly with a mixed crowd. The meals were fine and the service is friendly without being over powering. It's a good casual place for a group or a couple not wanting a relaxed nite out

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