Pub in Christchurch

Flax Bar & Eatery keeps things simple, bistro‑style and focused on flavour. Portions are generous yet well judged. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Service stays present without fuss. A sensible spe...

The kitchen at Joe's Garage Wigram takes a burger‑led path and lets the food speak. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Orders move at a steady pace. Buns...

The kitchen at The Old Vicarage Cafe, Restaurant & Bar takes a breakfast‑and‑brunch path and lets the food speak. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. Breakfast plates are tidy and satisfying. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

Tai Tapu Hotel Restaurant, Bar & Function Venue keeps things coffee‑and‑cabinet and focused on flavour. Pricing lines up with the offer. Portions are generous yet well judged. Service stays present without fuss.

The Kebab King runs with a kebab and pita menu and a relaxed pace. Wraps hold together with fresh salads and steady sauces. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Serve sizes show solid value....

Retropolitan Social favours a simple, bistro‑style mix with clear flavours. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. Service stays present without fuss. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

Valley Inn Tavern leans into a breakfast‑and‑brunch approach with tidy execution. Breakfast plates are tidy and satisfying. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Service stays present without fuss. Order...

Monster Chicken Hagley delivers a coffee‑and‑cabinet line‑up that’s straight to the point. Coffee pours are consistent and well textured. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

At The Rowdy Kitchen Bar & Eatery, the menu stays simple, bistro‑style and no‑fuss. Music and pace keep a casual tone. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Meals reach the pass promptly. Port...

The kitchen at Fisherman's Wharf takes a classic fish‑and‑chips path and lets the food speak. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Fish lands crisp with light batter and chips stay tidy.

“Lovely first time visit and we'll be back”

“What an outstanding morning, watching early rugby, breakfast and great coffee. Great start to the day. Jasmine was outstanding with her service. Very attentive and nothing was a problem. Always a great team. Look forward to the next game.”

“During s brief vist to Christchurch, I enjoyed the hospitalty at this venue on two occasions. Good menu backed up by great offering, well supported by friendly stsff. Got the impression it is a well supported venue by locals. I was told that any members of affiliated service clubs throughout New Zealand csn enjoy this venue.”

“Great food, amazing chips best I have had in a long time, the soluvlakis we had were very filling and tasty good amount of meat and feash salad. Excellent customer service thank you so much!!”

“Excellent lunch today. Staff and service exemplary. My friend and I had lots of catching up to do and we weren't hassled to leave. Thankfully quite time of day. We will be back!!!”

The Phenix Chinese Restaurant favours a classic fish‑and‑chips mix with clear, clean flavours. Value feels fair for the quality. Takeaway travels well and holds its crunch. Serve sizes show solid value.

“Took an hour to serve 35 people all at once. We take our hats off to you. Lovely meal, great atmosphere, good prices.”

“I've been coming to this place for years, since it opened and love it for a quiet sit down. The cheese scones I genuinely rate as the best in New Zealand. Very unique, light and fluffy on the inside with a nice crust on the outside. Huge too.”

“Had a great meal here. Efficient, friendly staff. Generous portions. I had enough to ask for a take away container.”

“Awesome country pub with a good menu”

“What an awesome local, this was our second visit for a meal. We enjoyed our first visit last time we were in town and this visit was just as good. Great to see the quality experience wasn't a once off. Very friendly staff especially the mascot pup Oden. Service was fast friendly and no problem with my requests for a custom burger. Food was real, fresh and very enjoyable. Thanks guys we will be :-)”

“Great staff, always friendly and welcoming with a great atmosphere and good people.”

“Last of the local pubs. Support them. I remember it from the TV program”

“Great pub for a meet-up with mates & friendly staff to boot. Stopped in for a "chinwag" & beer last week, happened to be 'happy hour' which was a bonus & helped the words flow. Comfortable warm venue centrally located in Lincoln”

“Enjoyed my stay here and great food!!”

“My friend and I visited this cocktail bar when we were in Christchurch a few weeks ago, and had a great time. We came here because I found this place online while we were planning and said I really wanted to go. It was hard to pick what to order because everything on the menu sounded fantastic. We're both fans of interesting signature drinks at cocktail bars, and this bar had heaps of them. I had the Merchant's Mark and my friend had the Shaitan's Favour and both drinks were fantastic. I'd recommend them both. Even though the place got a bit busy, the bartender was friendly and approachable without being invasive or intrusive. We sat right at the bar and really enjoyed watching the bartender at work, because it was clear he was extremely skilled at his job. We had a great chat with him about different spirits and liqueurs as well.”

Sumner Social leans into a simple, bistro‑style approach with tidy execution. A coastal backdrop rounds out the stop. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

“Love our Sunday country music afternoons at this place once a month. Sandi and her daughter run a great bar. They're friendly and accommodating.”

“Although the space is a bit small, but the foods were great, I love Thai salads; the price is acceptable. Incredibly friendly staff and owners. The service is great”

“We had the high tea which did not disappoint. It was hard to choose a favourite they were all so delicious and there was a good amount of food as well. Lovely waitress looking after us who took the time to explain all of the tasty treats. Highly recommend, I will certainly be back!!”