Cafe & Coffee Shop & Pub in Christchurch

Smoke'n' Barrel runs with a burger‑led menu and a relaxed pace. Combinations read bold but stay balanced. Portions make for an easy, filling stop. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Orders...

The kitchen at Teppanyaki Takao takes a simple, bistro‑style path and lets the food speak. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Portions are generous yet well judged.

“Comfortable seats in the theatre, saw an awesome musical here. Great show.”

“Best place to go for a beer. Great service and Dave is a legend. Alt kitchen food is always above average and the pizzas are delicious. Would recommend this place if your ever near.”

“Perfect place for sports and training.Awesome staff and facilities for games and indoor activities.Conference rooms are spacious and plenty of carparks!”

“The scones are extremely good and come with a couple of slices of chilled butter. They have five flavours but I always get cheese and spinach. The coffee is pretty good also if you like it strong.”

“Fantastic food, Fresh and delicious and the best dim sums you’ll find!! Customer service is top tier, friendly kind and efficient staff every time we go in, always ready to make the food without problem if they don’t have it ready”

“I recently had a knee operation at St George’s Hospital, and I can’t speak highly enough of the care and professionalism I experienced throughout my stay. From the moment I arrived, Lynda at reception made me feel welcome and reassured, setting a positive tone for my visit. The nursing team on Ward 3 was nothing short of exceptional. Catherine, Sarah, Melissa, Dawn, and student nurse Jess all went out of their way to ensure I was comfortable and well cared for. Their kindness, patience, and dedication made a real difference to my recovery, and I am truly grateful for their support. I know there may be other staff members who also contributed to my care, and I sincerely appreciate all their efforts, even if I haven’t mentioned them by name. The hospital facilities were also impressive. My single room was kept spotlessly clean, which added to my comfort during my stay. The meals were well-prepared and tasty, ensuring I was well-nourished as I recovered. Overall, my experience at St George’s Hospital was outstanding. The staff’s professionalism and compassion made all the difference, and I would highly recommend this hospital to anyone in need of care. Thank you to everyone who played a part in my recovery!”

“I had the most delicious black forest + chocolate home baked muffin this morning & the coffee is always great! Not to mention the staff who are awesome!! So friendly and cheerful - I love my coffee catchups with my work colleagues at Native, thank you for your wonderful service!”

“Absolutely love this little gem so underrated, has to be one of the best if not one of the only brew bar coffee focus outlets in town. You can always guarantee to relax here and sip on something new and interesting - always experimenting with different single origins. Great crew & food options too.”

“OMG the pies (made on premises) are amazing!! Tried the fish pie today and another hit!! They sure know how make delicious food the cabinet was fill of choices!! Well done we will be back!!”

“This bar was decorated really nicely with nice velvet couches, board games and a fireplace. They have a few mixed drink options, we both got martinis. Otherwise they have a lot of whisky. We did ask for other suggestions of drinks but it seemed like we had to stick to the few on the menu. The jam on the martini was really good and a unique garnish!”

“Delicious! Smash Browns and Chicken Fenders were very tasty and addictive. We felt they were perfectly seasoned, though some might find them a tad too salty depending on your preference. There are plant-based vegan and vegetarian options too. Great for a quick bite before or after flights or while waiting for your rental vehicle nearby. About a 10min walk from the airport terminal. There are boards showing real-time updates of departing and arriving flights. We dropped by for our first meal in the country after flying in, and came again for our final meal before flying off. Plenty of parking outside. Tables are a little sticky, and sometimes the benches during lunch hour have crumbs; could do with more thorough cleaning.”

“Has to be the best Thai Restsurant in Christchurch .Food is the freshest and cooked to perfection. The restaurant is warm and beautifully presented. We would live to eat every night here. The food is presented amazingly. I recommend this place 100 per Noxcent. Thanks”

“We were warmly greeted on arrival and this set the tone for the rest of the evening. The food was outstanding, we shared 4 plates - the asparagus, the venison tataki, the lamb and the potatoes. Each plate was generous and beautifully presented. There was obviously a lot of love and care taking place in the kitchen, and we certainly benefitted! Overall a 5 star experience.”

“Tasty comfy in big portion fresh sashimi. Also surprised with their sizzling lamb. It was perfectly cook soooo juicy and tanky and don't forget to order their desert!”

“We had such a great experience for our New Year’s Eve dinner that we came again for my father in-law’s birthday! The set menu for New Year’s Eve was absolutely delicious! We had the same waitress both times and she made the experience exceptional (her name is Janice from Germany-sorry for not spelling her name correctly). She is a rockstar! When we came for the regular menu, and everything tasted so good! It is a very unique restaurant and wish there were more like this! (The 200 g Canterbury beef fillet is a must! The homemade bread is delicious and so is the soup special)”

“So happy to have found this place! Such a wee gem and the boys and girls working there loving it and you can tell. The atmosphere, the food, the experience- Fantastic!! Can’t wait to be back and we will!!”

“Absolutely delicious pizza and the best calamari I’ve ever had in my life! The atmosphere is lovely and the staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this place — you must try it ! ❤️”

“The NEW chicken parmi was absolutely sensational, Amazing food, Amazing Staff Would highly recommended stopping by!”

“The soy latte in our keepcup was exceptional. We had hoped to try the famous cheesecake, but unfortunately, it was already sold out by 1 pm. We'll have to give it a try next time we visit.”

“Outstanding coffee! From thr moment I walked in i got tue feeling these guys know coffee and it didn't disappoint. The scone was one of the best ive had lately. 100% stopping when I return south”

“Lovely cafe. Good selection of brunch options including vegan meals. Coffee is also very good. Perfect spot for breakfast/brunch.”

“Wonderful atmosphere and totally different than most spots nearby due to the horse riding adjacent. A special place.”

“Highly recommended for everyone in the family. A beautiful free (donations are welcome) museum, filled with far more aircrafts than we initially expected. Lots to read and discover, displays were well put together and the pacing through the exhibits is perfect. If you need a break, there is a simple cafe, a lovely little gift shop and peaceful grounds. Wish we had more time to explore this past visit. We will have to set aside more time the next visit!”

“The Piccolo, double shot really wake me up !”

“Grizzly always has the nicest baked goods. Their potato sourdough kicks arse, I really wish that they had it on offer more often but it seems to be pretty common at Christmas, as I've gotten to use it for the most killer post-xmas leftover sandwiches for the past few years.”

“If you are staying near Kilmore street or Durham street and looking for delicious coffee and breakfast, must visit this place. Staff is super friendly and ambience is really good.”

“They are dog friendly and let the dogs inside. Super sweet and accommodating staff who are happy to strike up a chat. The layout is wonderful. This was my second time going, their cabinet food is wonderful but even for the coffee stop we did it’s such a treat.”

“Friendly and attentive staff, yummy food at a decent price, nice view over the estuary. Veggie Grill was an unexpected delight not normally afforded to vegetarians visiting a steakhouse!”