Bar pub in Christchurch

On the plate at Dux Central, the idea is simple, bistro‑style and well judged. Meat‑free options are woven into the menu. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Portions are generous yet well judged.

The kitchen at Coaster's Tavern takes a classic fish‑and‑chips path and lets the food speak. Serve sizes show solid value. Fillets arrive fresh and the fry keeps clean. Sides support without crowding the plate.

On the plate at Lone Star Manchester St, the idea is grill‑focused and well judged. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. Portions are generous yet well judged.

O'Shea's Public House runs with a grill‑focused menu and an easy pace. Sides support without crowding the plate. Pricing lines up with the offer. Portions are generous yet well judged. Front‑of‑house...

Fox & Ferret leans into a grill‑focused approach without the fuss. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Desserts close the meal with familiar comfort. Service stays present without fuss. Me...

Burgers & Beers Inc. Colombo favours a burger‑led mix with clear, clean flavours. Vegetarian picks read as complete plates. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Wait times are contained even when busy.

Dunsandel Tavern runs with a simple, bistro‑style menu and an easy pace. Serve sizes show solid value. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Service stays present without fuss. Pricing lines up with the...

On the plate at The Flaming Rabbit, the idea is grill‑focused and well judged. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Pricing lines up with the offer. Serve sizes show solid value. The team k...

Permit Room delivers a simple, bistro‑style line‑up that’s straight to the point. Serve sizes show solid value. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

“Enjoyed our meals. Very quiet on the Saturday we visited. Friendly staff”

“Fantastic service, great meals A+”

“Wedding anniversary dinner. Very reasonably priced, lovely meal, cooked as ordered thank you. Heaps on the plate too”

“Great place, atmosphere, staff, drink and food. We have been here many times and intend to continue doing so. Ask about the loyalty card as its great value. Thanks team and we look forward to seeing you again tonight for quiz night!”

“We had a fantastic experience here. The food was fantastic but the staff were the real winners on the day, so helpful and bubbly. Koru always makes traveling an enjoyable experience.”

“Went to the Cust Country Pub for dinner last night with some friends. Had a lovely time. The staff were all very welcoming, friendly and efficient. Nothing was a bother for them. The food was great, from the entrees to the desserts. I had the fish and chips which was served with yummy chips and a lovely green salad and was unfortunately more than I could eat ( and believe me I tried). I would recommend this pub to anyone who wants a reasonably priced good meal in a comfortable friendly atmosphere. Well done to the staff and management.”

“An absolutely brilliant experience, so laid back. It was Easter Saturday when I went. Very quiet. A lot of love has gone into the place particularly outside. Has potential to make it more of a cafe atmosphere inside, too, with cafe at the front and pub at the back. It's a good fitting name to reflect that in the past a lot of wheat was grown in the area. This area is going to really boom and become a desirable place to live and raise children.”

“Thanks to the Friendly happy staff who kindly organized our takeaway dinner the meal was soo good ! we now have a roast club going for a thursday haha !! Best $15 roast around , was delicious thank you !! See you next week !”

“Cool, casual, comfortable atmosphere w/welcoming, warm service and all around wonderful, what a gem! Cascade very much has a Las Vegas speakeasy feel, as in you need to know in order to get it. What a pleasure! Food portions are generous. Drinks are creative and well done. The ambiance is lovely. Service is second to none. Cascade is an excellent place to be!”

“Really good bar nibbles and customer service...lots of smiles and laughter”

“Cool, casual, comfortable atmosphere w/welcoming, warm service and all around wonderful, what a gem! Cascade very much has a Las Vegas speakeasy feel, as in you need to know in order to get it. What a pleasure! Food portions are generous. Drinks are creative and well done. The ambiance is lovely. Service is second to none. Cascade is an excellent place to be!”

The Flying Burrito Brothers Christchurch leans into a simple, bistro‑style approach without the fuss. Portions are generous yet well judged. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Wait times are contained even when busy.

“The Famous Grouse Hotel NZ offers comfortable rooms, friendly staff, lively bar, convenient location, and good value, though breakfast options are limited.”

“First time coming here after craving Italian, best to book as its not a big place and fills up quick, got lucky calling 10 minutes ahead for a table for 2. Staff are wonderful, cheerful and happy to help, orders are taken quicken and plates cleared efficiently. It can be a bit of a wait for mains as theyre cooked fresh but worth the wait. Everything on the menu looks good and theres a big drink selection too. 10/10!”

“We had booked a table for dinner incase it was busy there being a Saturday night, pleased we did as it was a very popular place to be. Wait staff were prompt and friendly, helpful with questions and offered great service. The food was delicious. Salt and Pepper Squid entree was excellent and my rib eye steak was cooked to perfection. Thoroughly enjoyed our night here and would definitely eat here again.”

“Loved this place. Lovely views across the river, great food, good service and good selection of brews. Had the lamb rack and market fish and both were excellent.”

“We got a pizza & chicken tenders to go. Very tasty.”

“Went here for a friends birthday dinner and it exceeded expectations! Fabulous service from Georgia and Molly, and even better food! Drinks were lovely and will definitely be coming back!”

“Speights went out of their way to make a triple birthday dinner super special for my sons. They allowed us to go in earlier and set up decorations and put the 3 cakes in the chiller. They supplied little plates and napkins for them to be served on after dinner Although there was close to 30 people eating the waitress had it all under control and the meals came to the table quickly and all the meals were delicious, with generous sizes.”

“My hubby and I really enjoyed our delicious entree and mains this evening. My calamari was so tender and the beef cheeks were deliciously melt in the mouth. So great to have this lovely restaurant in our neighbourhood. We will be back.”

“We stumbled across this place looking for a meal. It didn't disappoint. The food was truly amazing with a delicious green curry and chicken fried rice. To top off the evening we also had a live duo playing music and singing songs we all enjoyed. Great place great service great atmosphere.”