Dessert Wine By The Glass
(45ml Measure)

Cloudy Bay Late Harvest Riesling Marlborough Rich and nectar-like, the palate brims with flavours reminiscent of old-fashioned lime and grapefruit marmalade.		2005	10.00
Charles Wiffen Dessert Riesling Marlborough Lifted aromas of honeyied apricots, marmalade, and citrus cheesecake the palate is defined with similar flavours, with a rich long elegant finish.		2007	12.00
Yalumba Botrytis Viognier Barossa Australia A beautiful nose of peach, and mandarin, with a palate to match, light and not to stick, a perfect end to any meals.		2009	12.00

 

 

Dessert Wines & Champagne

Cloudy Bay Late Harvest Riesling Marlborough	2005	60.00
Charles Wiffen Dessert Riesling Marlborough	2007	62.00
Pegasus Bay "Finale" Waipara	2008	66.00
Pegasus Bay "Finale" Waipara	2004	75.00
Tempus Two Botrytis Semillion Australia	2005	57.00
Askerne Dessert Cabernet Hawkes Bay	2005	42.00
Ata Rangi Kahu Botrytis Riesling Martinborough	2010	70.00
Yalumba FSW Botrytis Viognier Barossa Australia	2009	60.00
Moët and Chandon Nectar Impérial Epernay France	N.V	130.00

 

 

Ports
(30ml Measure)

Galway Pipe Tawny Port	Australia	12 Year	12.00
Taylors Tawny Port	Portugal	10 Year	15.00
Taylors Tawny Port	Portugal	20 Year	20.00
Graham's Late Bottled Vintage	Portugal	2005	15.00

 

Cognacs
(30ml Measure)

Hennessy		VS	12.00
Hennessy		VSOP	18.00
Hennessy		XO	35.00
Remy Martin		VSOP	18.00
Remy Martin		XO	35.00

 

Malt Whiskys
(30ml Measure)

Glenmorangie Lasanta		15 year	19.00
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban		15 year	19.00
Glenmorangie		18 year	25.00
Glenmorangie Original		10 year	12.00
Springbank		10 year	16.00
Highland Park		12 year	15.00
Isle of Jura Prophecy			18.00
Laphroaig		10 year	24.00
Bruichladdich Rocks			17.00
Ardbeg		10 year	15.00
Ardbeg Uigedail			18.00
Glenfiddich		12 year	12.00

 

 

 

 

Glenmorangie Tasting
Indulge in a flight of Glenmorangie Whiskys, tasting all four uninterrupted
30.00

 

History

Christchurch's large old houses are an important part of the city's architectural heritage. In the second half of the nineteenth century, the city's professional elite and owners of substantial sheep runs built large elegant town houses in the favoured parts of the city. Tiffanys is a grand example of one of the few remaining 'Tudor' style houses built during this period. When Christchurch was a smaller intimate city, some of the largest homes, particularly the homes of business and professional people, were built within a few minutes walk of the city centre. Only a few homes have survived the relentless expansion of the city centre.

Tudor House (Tiffanys) stands on a historic piece of ground. Its riverbank is just over the road from St Michaels's Church, one of Christchurch's finest buildings. Close by is the city's Bridge of Remembrance. Between 1852-1857 the land now occupied by Tudor House (Tiffanys) accommodated the infant Christ's College which moved to its present site in 1857. The site remained an ecclesiastical reserve for the next few years.

In 1907 the building of a 13 room house commenced for Dr F G Westenra who was the Registrar at Christchurch Hospital, 5 minutes walk away. The cost of the building was recorded as one thousand four hundred and ninety seven pounds. For the next few years the house was home to the Westenra family, Dr Westenra also having his private surgery in the building. After Dr Westenra's death in 1917 the family moved from the house.

Business was starting to press towards the building, with a number of small retail businesses
not far away down Oxford Terrace and in the 1920's one of the city's first Service Stations opened in the vicinity. It remained nevertheless a residence for many years, its connection with the medical or related professionals not broken until the 1970's.

In the 1960's however, the motor industry, which had first appeared in the area in the 1920's, took over the house itself. While Doctors and Dentists kept the first floor, downstairs walls were ripped out to accommodate a car sale business. In 1971 the property was bought by NZ Mutual Funds which prepared plans to demolish the old house, which was now looking rather shabby. Tudor House was to be replaced with a modern office block. Eventually their interests turned elsewhere and the house was left in limbo with the re-routing of Durham St and a new bridge across the Avon River.

In 1981 George Scrimshaw an Insurance Broker purchased Tudor House and resolved to 'save' the old building. The following year George transformed the building at considerable expense and with sympathy for the architectural character into it's current form. 'Tiffanys' as the building is affectionately known by locals became a Restaurant 29 years ago and was named after George Scrimshaw's daughter Tiffany.

Longevity is about survival in difficult times, whether it be a recession or the recent earthquakes. It required total commitment and loyalty of every staff member, and the support of the local community.

We wish to thank you sincerely for choosing Tiffanys Restaurant and we trust that your dining experience is enjoyable.

Your hosts, Noel and Sharon, purchased Tiffanys Restaurant in June 2003. Although they were passionate about food and wine, they had no idea how all consuming hospitality could be, but they love it!

In August 2007 Tiffanys celebrated 30 years as Christchurch's leading fine dining Restaurant.