📍 4 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch
📍 Address: 4 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand
🌐 Website: vesuvio.co.nz
Vesuvio Jazz & Tapas Bar favours a simple, bistro‑style mix with clear, clean flavours. Serve sizes show solid value. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Value feels fair for the quality.
Top notch Garage Project beverages on tap, superb ambience and premium customer service from engaging and cool staff. My new after-work-ale venue, so make it yours too!
Hidden gem is an understatement. 12 Garage Project taps and a beautiful courtyard. Definitely coming back for a vino and tapas soon.
This is a lovely place with a beautiful courtyard, and lots of seating for big groups, as well as an indoor area was seating. The jazz music was fantastic and not so loud you couldn't hold a conversation. The staff were also very helpful. They don't have a wine list, so you ask at the bar for what you like and they give you a few things to taste. I'm a visual person and I like seeing a list, but their method is still good to be able to find something that you will like.
Stopped in for a couple of drinks and snacks. The venue is funky with a moody South American style vibe. The sunken indoor/outdoor setting is wicked. Loved the lowlights and overall mood. Staff were welcoming and whipped up a delightful old fashioned with all the finesse. Of course, the newly opened beer hall had ample offerings. We ordered a couple of brushettinis: anchovy and tomato. Divine snacks. Will likely be swinging back through several times, I am sure, before we leave.
Just dropped in here for a couple of drinks, and had such a good experience we stayed for hours. We sat in the relaxed outdoor courtyard, tasted wines and nibbled on a cheese platter, and enjoyed the live music, too. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff who could guide us in choosing wines, and a great atmosphere for a relaxed night out.
I loved this place, amazing cocktails and friendly staff. Live music and warm environment.
Great venue, absolutely love the space. Wasn't fond of the service generally. We got to the bar, one person being served so we settled to look at the drinks menu. Two people came up after us, the three of us were younger (late 20s early thirties) so I guess they assumed not worth serving or at least not a priority. The two older people were served immediately. When it eventually got to us I asked for a gin and tonic and asked what gins they recommended. Was told that it was all gin, maybe roots or a cheaper gin. (The girls had wines) I'd normally go for the sipsmiths but roots was fine. I'd have stayed for a few drinks but after the less than helpful service at the bar I decided not to try and order another. Cody came up and checked on us afterwards which was appreciated (he is always great). But I'd not recommend a visit unless you look like you are worth it to the staff (older and affluent). If you fit that description though, the venue is absolutely top notch and from the sound of the recommendations other people were getting they really know their wines which is always helpful.
A great little bar with really friendly staff and a great selection of tapas and wines. It had great music playing and was very atmospheric. Definitely worth a visit!
Visiting from the UK. Absolutely loved the venue and the selection of drinks and small board food on offer. Staff were engaging, wines all tasted spot on and ultimately the atmosphere was perfect for the evening! It's set to expand with a larger tap room beer offer. Will definitely revisit!
We had a hard time finding this place since the are tucked away in a courtyard with just a small sign. Very nice intimate vibe. We were hoping to hear some live music but none was happening that night. Tiny space, hard to imagine it would be good for live jazz. Maybe a solo guitar? Some very loud patrons who seemed to be regulars kind of ruined the romantic vibe. The drinks were great but a bit expensive. Food was OK. I’ve had better tapas. Very friendly staff.
Vesuvio Jazz & Tapas Bar is located at 4 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand
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