Live Music
Space Academy

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.
Vesuvio

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.
Victoria Free House

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

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.
Two Thumb Brewing Company on Manchester

Everyone needs a good local pub in their lives, a place you can go with a relaxed atmosphere, where you are guaranteed to run into a few mates and, most importantly, enjoy a...
Cleavers Corner, Ashburton

Cleavers Corner is the locals' go-to in Ashburton.
Smoke Restaurant, Ashburton

Ashburton's Smoke restaurant is a carnivore's haven specialising in American low and slow barbeque.
Moon Under Water

Moon Under Water features all the best aspects of a classic pub that's up with the times when it comes to great brews, food and service.
Muy Muy

Muy Muy breathes a breath of warm Central American air to the edge of Christchurch's CBD.
Downstairs Bar

What do you get when you marry the cosy vibes of an intimate pub with the sophistication of an inner city wine bar? You end up with the best of both worlds and the result is Downstairs on New Regent Street.
Paddy McNaughton's

Paddy McNaughton's is a pint-sized pub with Guinness and Magners on tap. It’s the closest thing to a Dublin pub this side of the equator. Live music every week.
Austin Club

If you like your bars secret, check out Austin Club tucked in a basement, down an alleyway. Oh, and you'll need the password, too.
Evil Genius

Evil Genius Bar, Restaurant & Lair is a destination you need to get to know. Open from dawn ‘til way past dusk, it has everything from coffee to cocktails.
Dux Central

If bars could be left or right handed, Dux Central would be ambidextrous. There’s nothing this place can’t be.
OGB

A speakeasy-style bar, OGB serves up an old-school approach to hospitality.
Civil and Naval

This Lyttelton spot offers a well thought-out sharing menu dotted with memorable plates along with excellent wine, beer and cocktails.
The Tannery

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