Pub in Christchurch

“Incredible medium cooked sirloin and gratin! Absolutely perfect! Served by Philippe who was very knowledgeable and provided a great wine recommendation to complement my meal. I overheard him talking with another table and he had excellent knowledge to share. The steak was easily the best I’ve ever had!”

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...

“I was here for dinner last night, and I loved it so much I came back for lunch today. Nachos are superb, and the guacamole is outstanding. Great homemade chips. Lovely service and good prices. A winner! And a stunning view of the mountains from my table :)”

“Great atmosphere and vibes. Lovely, genuine staff. Excellent wines on offer. Can't wait to go back in summer and sit outside overlooking the park.”

“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 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...

“Have been here a couple of times for a drink and most recently a meal. The staff behind the bar are friendly and my meal (chicken salad) was restaurant quality and delicious. Will definitely return.”

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Lyttelton Coffee Co. delivers a coffee‑and‑cabinet line‑up that’s straight to the point. Morning service moves at a steady clip. Cakes and scoops finish things neatly. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz.

Oak'n' Ferry favours a classic fish‑and‑chips mix with clear flavours. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Value feels fair for the quality. Combinations read bold but stay balanced. Fish...

“Awesome country pub with a good menu”

“We found ourselves with an hour to spare while our car was being serviced and on recommendation, went to the Crate & Barrel for breakfast. We were made very welcome on entering and were seated next to the fire. While our breakfasts were being cooked, we were given a guided tour to look at the extensive memorabilia. Wow!! The sports section was impressive as was the musical instruments as wall art and many other collections. Food was delicious and plentiful, coffee superb and service impeccable. Highly recommend and we will be back soon.”

“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”

“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.”

Links Functions and Events keeps things coffee‑and‑cabinet and focused on flavour. Morning service moves at a steady clip. The team keeps things friendly and organised. A coastal backdrop rounds out the stop.

“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.”

“Absolutely scrumptious breakfast! We’ve been touring the South Island for almost 2 weeks and this has been one of the most divine breakfasts we have had. Great prices too for the sizes.”

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...

“We dropped in for a feed but it was chocks and headed for a long wait. However, the drinks were great and the hospitality as expected in New Zealand. Thanks. We will pop back.!”

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.

“Popped in for a look, and was pleasantly surprised with the service and atmosphere, even though we were the only ones here :) loved the chat with CJ, and the history of the bar. Definitely will come back to try the new menu!!!”

“We had a lovely breakfast, Emma service was fantastic she was very accommodating for us and our daughter. Makes a killer coffee and we loved the shrimp roll. Really lovely atmosphere. Would head there again.”