Some say we're
old-fashioned.
We say we're timeless.
—

Welcome to Kong: Christchurch's premiere cocktail lounge. Whether it's for a quiet Old Fashioned after work or a Martini with that special someone, you can rely on Kong to deliver only the most delicious drinks in a setting that brings a touch of sophistication to the CBD. 

CONTEMPORARY
COCKTAILS

KONG
Spiced Rum, Bananas, Salted Caramel
Bold, powerful and exotic, yet kind at heart.
The embodiment of the 8th wonder himself.
$17

1903 FLYER
Gin, Violet, Maraschino Cherries,
Lemon, Egg White
A dedication to the fathers of aviation,
the Wright Brothers: first to achieve powered, controlled flight.
$20

BLEECKER ST. BUZZ
Spiced Rum, Maple Syrup, Lime, Ginger
The Magnolia bakery chain in the USA first opened on Bleecker St,
in Manhattan, New York. It soon became famous for its desserts
nd other baked goods.
$18

NEW YORK MERCHANT
Cognac, Rum, Port, Bitters
“Merchants”, a.k.a. bootleggers, brought in various spirits
and liquor to supply to the rich and famous during the
infamous Prohibition.
$20

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SOUR
COCKTAILS

CHARLIE CHAPLIN
Sloe Gin, Apricot Brandy, Lime
No one knows if the historic comedian ever indulged
in his namesake, but we feel this drink would have put
a smile on his face.
$17

CORPSE REVIVER #2
Gin, Cointreau, Vermouth, Lemon, Absinthe
The hair of the dog. Seen as having medicinal purposes
in the earliest days and is believed to reach back as far as the 1860s..
$18

NEW YORK SOUR
Rye, Lemon, Sugar, Egg White, Merlot
Made famous in New York in the late 1900s. With a sweet
barrel-aged rye and the sour kick from the lemon, you get to
experience the raw fruit flavours of the wine.
$18

WHITE LADY
Gin, Cointreau, Lemon, Sugar, Egg White
Gin was big during the bootlegging times and many
people made it in their bathtubs! Don’t do that, instead buy
some nice gin. This lady brings elegance to the party.
$17

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MOCKTAILS

GARDEN CITY
Rose, Lavender, Apple, Lemon
A floral and refreshing drink to enjoy in our spring time city.
$12

POMEGRANATE FIZZ
Pomegranate, Cherries, Lemon
A non-alcoholic homage to the original cocktail flavours.
$12

SWEET
COCKTAILS

BEES KNEES
Gin, Lemon, Honey
This gets its name from 1920s slang meaning “the best”.
A spoon full of honey and some lemon would have taken the edge
off the bathtub gin during Prohibition.
$17

SEA BREEZE
Vodka, Apricot Brandy, Cranberry, Grenadine
A forever-changing classic done with our personal take on the
20s and 30s recipes.
$17

SOUTHSIDE
Gin, Lemon, Mint, Sugar
Known to be the beverage of choice for Al Capone, who
controlled the underworld of the southside of Chicago.
$18

BLOOD AND SAND
Scotch, Cherry Heering, Vermouth, Orange
Named after the famous 1922 silent film about bull fighting,
starring Rudolph Valentino.
$18
 

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STRONG
COCKTAILS

SAZERAC
Cognac, Peychaud’s Bitters, Sugar, Absinthe
It was made through the Civil War, endured Prohibition,
outlasted both of the world warsand now is one of the most
popular spirit-forward cocktails.
$20
$25 (Premium)

GIGGLE WATER
Campari, Crème de Cassis, Prosecco
A lesser-known 1920s champagne classic,with a touch of modern reference.
$17

OLD PAL
Rye, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
The sweeter cousin of the Negroni from the 1920s. A great drink
designed to be shared over a few with an old pal.
$18

BETWEEN THE SHEETS
Cognac, Rum, Cointreau, Lemon, Sugar
TThis cheeky favourite is a version of the classic Sidecar, with the
addition of white rum to give it a more complex flavour.
$19