To wind down at the end of the day you are spoilt for choice with dining options!
Whether you want a fine dining experience, coffee by the fire or a cold beer while catching the rugby, one of the three venue options available on site will be sure to appeal to you.
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EMBERZ Bar
Nothing beats a cold beer and the company of likeminded locals and travellers at the end of the day. The tradition of the welcoming Inn is a long and comforting one.
EMBERZ Bar offers the perfect blend of a friendly welcome and casual dining in the comfort of a large, warm room embellished with native timbers, stonework and an ambient fire.
The perfect spot to unwind and relax, EMBERZ at Ascot offers a casual alternative to the fine dining restaurant with an all day menu that is perfect for your lunch date or laid back dinner. Enjoy a selection of beers, wines and great coffee.
Opening Hours
Monday - Sunday, 11:00am - late
EMBERZ Restaurant
There’s nothing quite like an exquisite meal with a perfectly matched wine to top off a great day.
Experience delicious New Zealand cuisine and fine dining quality at Ascot Park Hotel’s superb hotel restaurant.
EMBERZ serves tasty breakfasts, as well as its signature dinner menu including Southland delicacies*
Local, southern hospitality combined with world class service, EMBERZ will satisfy the most discerning food traveller.
Opening Hours
Breakfast: Monday - Friday, 6am - 9.30am. Saturday - Sunday, 6am - 10am
Dinner: Monday to Sunday, 5.30pm - 9pm
EMBERZ Courtyard
Ideal for a sunny afternoon long lunch or dinner. Come and enjoy Southland's famous twilight evenings in our beautiful courtyard dining area.
Whether it be fine dining, a laid back lunch or coffee and cake with an old friend, come and experience the ambiance of EMBERZ Courtyard. Nestled alongside our EMBERZ Restaurant, set amongst native shrubs and water features, EMBERZ Courtyard provides a fantastic area to enjoy the sunny afternoons and twilight evenings.
Opening Hours
Serving Lunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Ascot Sports Bar
The Ascot Sports Bar is a great place to catch all the games and enjoy the highlights over a beer with likeminded travellers and locals.
You can enjoy a drink, place a bet at the TAB, or shoot some pool. The Ascot Sports Bar offers a great bar menu and there is a bottle store located in the bar for your convenience - it's the perfect place to visit after a long day of conferencing.
Think you’ve got the luck of the Irish? The Ascot Sports Bar is also equipped with a gaming lounge including 18 pokie machines.
Opening Hours
Monday - Sunday, 11am till late