Great For Large Groups

Sumner Post Office

Beautifully restored building that Sumner Post Office inhabits.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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Restored to glory and proudly standing on Nayland Street, Sumner Post Office is the neighbourhood’s new favourite place to eat, drink, and give back to the community...

London Canteen

Table laden with different dishes at London Canteen.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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London Canteen is a suburban oasis of a café located just off Christchurch’s busy Barrington Street, found next to a bustling plant centre and providing a true...

Ozone Coffee Walker Street

Exterior of Ozone Coffee Walker Street.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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The ultimate coffee hosts, Ozone Coffee, has a reputation around New Zealand and beyond for producing superior specialty coffee.

Space Academy

The exterior of Space Academy.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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In a converted industrial warehouse space on St Asaph Street, Space Academy has been keeping this part of town humming since it opened its doors in 2014.

Restaurant O.G.B

View of Restaurant O.G.B
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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If you’re searching for a taste of London cool meets Mediterranean vibes in the heart of Christchurch city, Restaurant O.G.B is the answer.

Vesuvio

The courtyard at Vesuvio.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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Walking or driving down an ever-busy Papanui Road in Christchurch, you might be surprised that a sophisticated slice of Europe can be found only metres away at Vesuvio.

The Crossing

The Crossing courtyard.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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The Crossing is one of Christchurch’s greatest accomplishments post-earthquakes and has become the city centre’s premium shopping destination.

Brewda

The entrance to Brewda Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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Looking to wow your tastebuds and discover your new favourite watering hole in Christchurch? May we present Brewda, located in The Terrace Courtyard, a bar and eatery that...

Lillies

The long green serving counter at Lillies Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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An ethereal green glow emanates from the windows of what looks to be another garage workshop in Christchurch's industrial neighbourhood of Phillipstown.

Two Thumb Brewing Co. – Harbourside

Exterior of Two Thumb Harbourside with people drinking and eating at tables
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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For years Diamond Harbour residents have been patiently waiting for a local watering hole; a venue to catch up with their neighbours and somewhere to kick back and relax...

The Beer Library

A large bar surrounded by a fridge of beers.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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Listen up craft beer lovers of Christchurch and beyond, if you haven’t already visited The Beer Library, you must rectify this situation immediately.

Bar Yoku

The colourful entrance to Bar Yoku Christchurch.
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The ultimate izakaya experience in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Bar Yoku is something special.

Tanoshi

Hands holding chopsticks reaching for food on a plate.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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Tanoshi has made a name for itself in Queenstown with three popular sites, each with a slightly different focus. But its Christchurch restaurant is a fusion of them all.

Victoria Free House

A beer and bangers and mash on a table at Victoria Free House Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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A British-style pub, Victoria Free House is a slice of the old world in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Two Thumb Brewing on Colombo

An indoor seating area with 'Two Thumb' printed on a brick wall.
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On the edge of Christchurch’s city centre, just as Colombo Street crosses into Sydenham, you’ll find Two Thumb Brewing Co.’s brewery and taproom.

Scoundrel

Customers standing around at a counter inside a green decorated cafe.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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A destination on the east side of town, just a stone's throw away from Te Kaha Christchurch stadium, Scoundrel is one of those spots you wander into once and know instantly...

The Rabbit, Ashburton

A man and woman standing in the entrance of The Rabbit restaurant, cafe and bar in Ashburton.
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The Rabbit is an exciting eatery in the heart of The Triangle in Ashburton.

Cleavers Corner, Ashburton

A fake green wall inside a large restaurant.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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Cleavers Corner is the locals' go-to in Ashburton.

Smoke Restaurant, Ashburton

The large bar area inside Smoke restaurant in Ashburton.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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Ashburton's Smoke restaurant is a carnivore's haven specialising in American low and slow barbeque.

Little River Inn

The entrance to Little River Inn.
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Surrounded by 360-degree views of rolling tussock hills, Little River Inn is a place for locals to gather, clink glasses and look out the window to remind themselves how...

Kokomo

The brightly lit interior of Kokomo in Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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Kokomo brings a modern coastal dining experience to Ōtautahi Christchurch.

The Church Pub

The busy bar inside The Church Pub.
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The Church on the corner of Manchester and Worcester Streets in the heart of the city is a cornerstone of Christchurch hospitality.

The Little High Eatery

The entrance to Little High Eatery.
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A collection of eateries housed in an open space building, Little High is more than your typical food cooperative.

Muy Muy

Blue seats lined up against a burnt orange brick wall.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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Muy Muy breathes a breath of warm Central American air to the edge of Christchurch's CBD.

Francesca's Italian Kitchen Christchurch

A chef working the kitchen at the back of a large restaurant.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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A big ol’ slice of authentic, rustic Italian cuisine in the heart of Christchurch.

Westend Stories Café & Eatery

Exterior view of Westend Stories from the other side of the street.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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Westend Stories is a green oasis for those looking to temporarily escape the confines of their workplace.

C4 Coffee

Two baristas working behind the coffee machine and four coffee bean grinders housing four different types of beans.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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If you’re in Christchurch and seeking an exceptional coffee experience, C4 Coffee should be your primary destination.

The Old Vicarage

Exterior of The Old Vicarage, Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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The Old Vicarage is exactly that, the former home of the Vicars from St Mary’s Church in Halswell.

Greystone Wines

A woman in a white shirt holds a bottle of Greystone Rose Pet Nat against the vineyard's green backdrop at Greystone Wines.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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A day exploring the magic being made by Greystone Wines in Waipara is a day well spent.

Little Pom's

Close up of a chef drizzling syrup over a sweet meal in the kitchen at Little Pom's café, Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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Located in the same building as the ever-popular Pomeroy’s Old Brewery Inn, Little Pom's is a charming neighbourhood café all about good food made by Christchurch’s talented producers and artisans.

OGB

Sunlight streaming through OGB's speakeasy-style bar in Christchurch
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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A speakeasy-style bar, OGB serves up an old-school approach to hospitality.

Ōtoromiro Hotel

Ōtoromiro Hotel exterior in Govenor's Bay.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
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Perched at its grand position on a hillside at the end of Te Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour, the historical Ōtoromiro Hotel offers hard-to-beat views, friendly service and...

The Tannery

People walking through The Tannery Christchurch.
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Prepared to be wowed by the sophisticated one-stop-shop that is The Tannery.