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Winter at Clink: Where Fire Meets Flavour
As the chill settles over Sumner and the waves crash a little louder against the shore, Clink transforms into a haven of warmth, flavour, and connection. Step inside and you’ll be greeted by the comforting crackle of our open fire, the gentle hum of conversation, and the unmistakable aroma of winter indulgence.
A Toast to the Season
This winter, we’re turning up the heat—literally and figuratively. Our cocktail list has embraced the elements, with smoky signatures and fiery twists that warm from the inside out. Whether it’s a mulled wine by the hearth, a port negroni or a flamed apple pie, every sip is a celebration of the season.
Cuisine to Warm the Soul
Our kitchen is embracing the heartiness of winter with dishes designed to comfort and delight. One standout this season? Our 800g Canterbury Angus Ribeye on the bone—perfect for sharing. Served with your choice of two sides and a sauce to suit your mood, it’s a showstopper built for long, lingering dinners by the fire
Welcoming Mitch Ransley & Our Evolving Team
We’re excited to introduce Mitch Ransley, our new Operational Manager, who brings over a decade of hospitality experience to Clink. With a sharp eye for detail, a passion for people, and a customer-first approach, Mitch is already making waves—streamlining service, energizing the team, and helping shape the next chapter of the Clink experience. Alongside him, you’ll notice some fresh faces on the floor and behind the bar, all bringing their own spark to the Clink family.
Coming Soon: Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Ready to shake off the winter blues? Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming dinner and DJ collaboration: Take a Walk on the Wild Side. Expect bold flavours, unexpected pairings, and a soundtrack to match. It’s one night only, and it’s going to be unforgettable.
Whether you’re here for a quiet fireside cocktail or a delicious dinner with your favourites, Clink is your winter destination. Come closer, stay longer, and let the season surprise you.
Clink Sunday Sessions
Every Sunday from 2–5pm, we’re turning the volume down on the week and dialing up the feel-good vibes.
Join us by the fire for Sunday Sessions—laid-back afternoons of smooth jazz, funk, and soul from some of Ōtautahi’s finest musicians. It’s the perfect way to wind down the weekend, catch up with mates, or just soak in the atmosphere.
Our famous Clink FEAST is on offer all day from 12pm—ideal for a late lunch or early dinner. Pair it with a glass of mulled wine or something special from the bar, and you’ve got your Sunday sorted.
Come hungry, leave happy. We’ll see you by the fire.
Winter is Calling…
New Menu Launches This Wednesday at Clink!
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s no better time to gather, celebrate, and savor the rich flavors of the season.
Here at Clink, we’ve been busy behind the scenes crafting a brand-new Winter Menu — and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Launching this Wednesday, our winter offering brings together the best of local, seasonal produce, designed to warm the soul and delight the palate. Expect bold flavors, comforting classics reimagined, and a few new surprises that will quickly become your cold-weather favorites.
From hearty mains that celebrate New Zealand’s finest meats and seafood, to vibrant, earthy vegetarian dishes, our new menu is all about flavor, freshness, and a little winter indulgence. And, of course, we’ve carefully curated wine pairings and cocktails to match — because at Clink, every meal deserves a perfect sip.
A few highlights you can look forward to:
✨ Rosemary and mustard rubbed Canterbury lamb loin with slow roasted lamb shoulder tortellini, smoked parsnip and potato puree, garlic mushroom, baby spinach red wine jus
✨ Crispy pork belly, braised in orange, soy and star anise, with celeriac pumpkin purée, baby spinach and a compressed apple and watercress salad
✨ Beef cheek croquettes, horseradish emulsion, parmesan crisp and pickled shallot
✨ Apple and pear crumble tart with toasted nuts, warm custard,
white chocolate and raspberry ice cream (yes, it’s as good as it sounds!)
Whether you’re joining us for a cozy midweek dinner, a lively evening with friends, or a special celebration, our new winter menu promises a dining experience that’s full of heart, warmth, and creativity.
We invite you to Clink • Drink • Wine • Dine with us this season.
Book your table now and be among the first to experience the best tastes of winter at Clink.
📍 29 Wakefield Ave, Sumner, Christchurch
📅 Winter Menu Launch: This Wednesday!
📞 Bookings recommended:
Stay tuned on our socials this week for a sneak peek at some of the dishes!
#ClinkWinter #TasteTheSeason #ClinkDrinkWineDine
Vegan Pizzas have arrived at Clink
The kitchen team are working on some new menu items that will be great for people looking for a vegan alternative. With a reasonably small menu we’ve always struggled on how to offer some of our vegan options that we have in our kitchen, so as we head into our new menu planning for Autumn/ Winter 2020 this is something we are keen to explore.
The first step was easy really. Clink does great pizzas and we have a fantastic vegetarian pizza that with just modifying the cheese to a vegan alternative will finally open up this section of the menu to everyone. We already have gluten free bases available and 2 vegetarian pizzas and now we can offer a Vegan Pizza!
So pop down and give our new VEGAN pizza a go!
THE SHANK – a play on prison jargon not the lamb kind with roast sweet potato, spinach, caramelised onion and spiced cauliflower
And don’t forget we have our two for one pizza deal every Thursday before 8pm, dine in only!
The perfect place for Fathers Day -Dad’s LOVE Clink!
What dad really wants is a big juicy steak and a great craft beer! No mess, no fuss, hanging out time with the whole family chatting and letting our great crew look after you all.
The kids are happy we have waffles, pizzas, wraps, pastas AND fab drinks!
Mum is happy – no cooking, no cleaning, delicious fresh, seasonal food AND great wines!
BOOK NOW P. 326 5353 or over at http://clink.co.nz/bookings/
Graze at Clink Restaurant in Sumner Village!
As the nights start to cool and the lights are getting turned on earlier, we decided it was time for an early dinner special. Graze is available from 5pm till 7pm Monday to Wednesday. We think our small plates are pretty special and the sides are scrumptious so add them all together and you can graze on a little feast! Bookings are recommended – so head over to our BOOKINGS page to secure your table!
Falling into Autumn
The nights and mornings are just getting tinged with darkness and it makes me start to think about flavours and textures that make the cooler seasons so wonderful.
We were really luck to get the opportunity to taste Te Mata Estate’s 2015 vintage at The George Hotel last week.
Wow what a great vintage and while many of the wines are ready to be enjoyed now, ‘The Coleraine’ will cellar well for many years to come. Look out for these wines on the new wine list that will be launching mid April. Over the coming weeks we will be tasting some wines on Friday’s from 6pm, a little taste as you arrive to gather some feedback. This week we start with Mt. Beautiful Winery from North Canterbury. By producing elegant, certified-sustainable, estate-grown wines, they have found a way to capsure in the bottle, the climate and the richness of the land.
Wines aren’t the only think getting a makeover – the cocktail list goes moody, the beers less fruity and the kitchen are busy developing some new dishes in the kitchen. Some of these will be getting a try out on the trust the chef menu which as many of you know is a fabulous, relaxed and interesting way to dine at Clink.
Falling into Autumn
We’re not quite ready for the warm temperatures of Summer to be over however the dewy morning grass is getting us thinking about food and beverages that reflect the change in the air.
Personally I LOVE change of seasons to get inspired and with places like Pinterest and Instagram feeding our minds with beautiful pictures and endless ideas it’s easy to get excited. Pop over and have a look at what’s feeding the Clink Teams imagination.
Clink on Pinterest
Clink on Instagram
We’ll be trialling out new season flavours with our Trust the Chef and cocktail of the week specials as we work on our Winter menus so be sure to check out what’s happening over on our Facebook page every Wednesday for what we are serving up.