CHRISTCHURCH GETS SOUTH ISLAND’S FIRST TASTE OF (GOOD) HOME

For immediate release

12 June 2017

Wildly popular and iconic gastro pub concept The Good Home will open its first South Island venue in Wigram Skies, Christchurch on Wednesday, 21st June.

Synonymous with an eye for the different and the delicious, The Good Home Wigram (100 The Runway, Wigram Skies) combines hearty, satisfying fare (think next-level gourmet pizzas, burgers, steaks and other favourites (including an exciting kids’ menu for families) served alongside a scrumptious range of homemade desserts including Bread and Butter Pudding and Choccy Spring Rolls with a wide range of local and imported beverages set in a relaxed, homely surroundings, and makes a welcome addition to the burgeoning Wigram Skies development.

The fitout has been designed around providing multiple dining and drinking zones within the spacious, light-filled venue, which is anchored by an impressive, two-storey ‘house-like’ back bar, stocked with a range of the fine wines, spirits, craft beers and local favourites. There’s also a mezzanine floor featuring its own bar and intimate meeting/private dining room ideal for those ‘long lunches’ and smaller gatherings, and a north facing, all-day-sun-catching balcony perfect for afternoon and early evening alfresco dining. When things get cooler, you can park up beside the fireplace, head into the homely lounge or catch the latest big game in the sports den.

Riffing on its airbase setting, the vibrant fitout gives a nod to the aviation industry while channelling all the comforts of Home, with an eclectic mix of furniture, more than 1,500 books, and the ability to host and cater for functions large and small, The Good Home Wigram and its numerous, multitasking spaces is the perfect location for intimate and group dining, after-work drinks, and catching up and celebrating with friends and family.

It’s brought to the South Island by four families including Halswell’s Andy Jacques and his wife Hilaire, and the pair are eager to share the Home experience with Christchurch.

“The Good Home Wigram will be all about making people feel welcome, relaxed and comfortable, matching great meals and drinks with good old fashioned friendly service with a smile,” says Andy.

“Basically, we’ve created a space where people will feel like they have been invited into our home, a place where they can finally let out their breath, relax, unwind and be at ease by fashioning spaces for guests to chill out in and call their own.”

And, according to Andy, whatever the occasion, whatever the season, there’s going to be no place like The Good Home Wigram.

The Good Home Wigram officially opens on Wednesday, 21st June with hours of operation 11am to 12 midnight Sunday to Thursday, and 11am to 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.

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