Guidebook for Christchurch
Food Scene
Also a shop for great Mediterranean food. It's within walking distance, and lovely to have a wine in the courtyard on a sunny day
7 locals recommend
Mediterranean Food Company
322 Tuam StAlso a shop for great Mediterranean food. It's within walking distance, and lovely to have a wine in the courtyard on a sunny day
Under The Red Verandah
29 Tancred StVery popular local cafe within walking distance
C4 Coffee
113 Fitzgerald AveHipster coffee shop
Mexicano's
131 Victoria StIn my opinion, the best restaurant in Christchurch
What it lacks in atmosphere, it makes up for in amazing dumplings!
8 locals recommend
The China Kitchen
21A Main N RdWhat it lacks in atmosphere, it makes up for in amazing dumplings!
Iconic cafe, reopened 5 years after the earthquakes. Lovely drive and good ice cream stop.
33 locals recommend
Sign of the Kiwi
Summit RoadIconic cafe, reopened 5 years after the earthquakes. Lovely drive and good ice cream stop.
Little High Eatery
255 St Asaph StHipster food court......
Christchurch Farmers' Market
16 Kahu RdNice venue, great food....
Drinks & Nightlife
Well, bar rather than pub. Has good live music, courtyard and good selection. Within walking distance of the apartment, so it's perfect if you want to have a few drinks.
74 locals recommend
Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn
292 Kilmore StWell, bar rather than pub. Has good live music, courtyard and good selection. Within walking distance of the apartment, so it's perfect if you want to have a few drinks.
A hotel pub, great food, great beer, great views. Best seen on a sunny day when you can sit outside.
26 locals recommend
Ōtoromiro Hotel
52 Main RdA hotel pub, great food, great beer, great views. Best seen on a sunny day when you can sit outside.
O.G.B Bar & Cocktail Bar
28 Cathedral SquareCentral iconic bar
Cool bar, mostly outdoors, but have outdoor heating, plus blankets and hot water bottles on request. Nice, casual atmosphere.
40 locals recommend
Smash Palace
172 High StCool bar, mostly outdoors, but have outdoor heating, plus blankets and hot water bottles on request. Nice, casual atmosphere.
Astro Lounge
23 Worcester BlvdBar and restaurant. Casual, close to the museum..... Has garden bar.
Great pizza and beer, live music, beer garden, fantastic on a sunny afternoon....
29 locals recommend
Cassels & Sons Brewing
3 Garlands RdGreat pizza and beer, live music, beer garden, fantastic on a sunny afternoon....
darkroom
336 St Asaph StSuper grungy, small, dark, live music venue....
Essentials
Eastgate Mall (Linwood Ave) station
Local mall, has a big Warehouse and Countdown Supermarket
Countdown Moorhouse Ave
347 Madras StMy preferred supermarket
Closest place for groceries, not as big as the main supermarkets, but big enough for some supplies......
8 locals recommend
SuperValue Stanmore
96 Stanmore RdClosest place for groceries, not as big as the main supermarkets, but big enough for some supplies......
Sightseeing
Very cute little museum, also next to visitor centre and botanic gardens. Please go see the Paua house and the 5 minute film associated it within the museum. Super cute.
390 locals recommend
Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveVery cute little museum, also next to visitor centre and botanic gardens. Please go see the Paua house and the 5 minute film associated it within the museum. Super cute.
A rare central city street that survived the earthquake. Has cool little shops, bakeries, bars, gelato, etc.
36 locals recommend
New Regent Street
A rare central city street that survived the earthquake. Has cool little shops, bakeries, bars, gelato, etc.
http://gapfiller.org.nz/project/dance-o-mat/
Little outdoor dancefloor situated on an empty lot. Put a coin in the washing machine, plug in your phone and play your own music, disco lights included! Be warned, it deactivates at 10pm although there is no sign saying so and will simply eat your money. Gap filler has quite a few cute art projects around the city, it's worth checking out their website.
Dance-o-mat
215 Manchester Streethttp://gapfiller.org.nz/project/dance-o-mat/
Little outdoor dancefloor situated on an empty lot. Put a coin in the washing machine, plug in your phone and play your own music, disco lights included! Be warned, it deactivates at 10pm although there is no sign saying so and will simply eat your money. Gap filler has quite a few cute art projects around the city, it's worth checking out their website.
Great Saturday morning market, usually closes up around 2pm. Lyttelton is a nice place for just looking around too.
49 locals recommend
Lyttelton Farmers Market
London StreetGreat Saturday morning market, usually closes up around 2pm. Lyttelton is a nice place for just looking around too.
Entertainment & Activities
Not only for children, after dark it's a great playground to go to after a few drinks! Especially the flying foxes.
150 locals recommend
Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetNot only for children, after dark it's a great playground to go to after a few drinks! Especially the flying foxes.
Alice Cinemateque
209 Tuam StIndie cinema....
Parks & Nature
Taylors Mistake Walkway
Nice coastal day walk....
Arts & Culture
Quake City
299 Durham Street NorthGives a great understanding of the earthquake and impact on the city and people
From 4pm onwards Space Academy transforms from cafe to bar and plays host to an eclectic mix of events throughout the week (from movie screenings to live gigs).
Space Academy
371 St Asaph StFrom 4pm onwards Space Academy transforms from cafe to bar and plays host to an eclectic mix of events throughout the week (from movie screenings to live gigs).