Pub in Christchurch

“Great place to have a catchup - cosy atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, good food (full marks to Brent and Steven cooking for us that day - the fish dish was amazing). I've met there with different groups of friends and they've all said they'll be going back. Ada, Shea and Parn made us feel so welcome, they are an asset to the business.”

“Just landed in Christchurch and headed straight to the restaurant. The food is authentic with great service! If you are looking for Asian food, especially Taiwanese street food that brings to the table. You are going to love it! Highly recommend if you travel around Christchurch!”

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.

“We had a lovely lunch at Winnie Bagoes with my work crew yesterday. It was a beautiful day, so we sat outside ... perfect spot to enjoy the sun and people watch. Service was excellent from the moment we arrived. Our server quickly put the umbrella up, took our drink orders, and was back in no time with them. He handled all our pizza questions like a pro — friendly, clear, and efficient. The pizzas were delicious (as always), and everything came out promptly. A relaxed, sunny lunch with great service and great food. Would definitely recommend for a casual group lunch in town.”

“Had a great experience at Quartz. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. The beef burger was a good size, not quite enough salt for me, but there were salt and pepper grinders on the table so it was no problem to season. My partner loved the prawn curry and our daughter though the chicken burger was great too.”

“Beautiful meal as always that came out so quickly. Everything is delicious and enjoyable so you can’t go wrong. We’ll definitely be back.”

“We celebrated valentine's day there last night. Service was very good. Felt very spoiled with the free chocolate covered strawberries & box of chocolates. Thank you for making our evening so special.”

“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!”

“Best cooked steak I ever had in my life and iv eaten steaks all over the world and the location is pretty good as well”

“Good selection of food, attentive staff and prompt service. Worth a visit. Will visit again soon ❤️”

“Great meal! Awesome service. Always great sushi here. Know exactly what you're getting.”

“I have been to Muy Muy multiple times now and every time they do it so well. The food, banging so delicious, absolutely mouth watering making you want more, not because you’re hungry but because it was so incredible. The atmosphere was amazing I went to the Swiftie Club night and it was the best time, dancing singing, they knew how to through a dance night that’s for sure! And the service! Every time I come here the staff are so kind and lovely to everyone. Such a great experience and I would definitely recommend coming to this restaurant over and over again. PS order the off the menu burrito bowl special it’s actually insane”

“My wife and I are visiting New Zealand from the States on our honeymoon and chose this place for dinner following recommendations we found on Reddit. We ordered the “Trust the Chef” prix fixe option with some mocktails and were absolutely floored by how good it was. We ended up with eight courses: prawn toast, pork wonton, mouthwatering chicken, a xiaolongbao and shumai each, crispy roasted duck in curry, stir fried oyster mushrooms, green beans in XO sauce and tiramisu for dessert. Every course was absolutely delicious, and I particularly loved the prawn toast and the roast duck. The portion sizes were also massive- we ended up with two takeaway boxes and could probably have saved more if we paced ourselves properly. Midnight Shanghai showed us a spectacular meal and I hope to visit them again someday!”

“Best view of the beach, eggs Bennie arrived with hard boiled poached eggs however waitress was quick to sort & replace with runny ones. Friendly service.”

“Great venue, delicious food. Service not the best as it was too busy and wait staff don’t look up when walking around to see if they could help anyone. Took us ages to place an order so eventually I went and asked if I could place an order. 55 minutes later the food arrived. We were offered 2 drinks as an apology without requesting anything. We did make a booking and recommend you book as restaurant was full for Sunday lunch. We were not in a rush so all was good.”

“Great pub food. Pub basket is great value. Best place to watch the rugby. Or play the pokies”

“Three of us had lovely meals. I had seafood selection and matched the wine (by fluke) to kopiko Bay pinot gris and it was perfect. Another had steak cooked to perfection with mushroom sauce and salad and chips. Hubby had pork ribs. Definetly recommend a visit.”

“This is a hidden gem. Tucked away a little, this is a terrific place. Historical and modern all at the same time. Marty was the sensational staff member who made our experience such a great memorable event. It was nice to see some of the Wigram Airfields history being kept for generations to come.”

“Nice Club this one. Stopped here for lunch and was served up a great meal at very generous prices. They have all the facilities with pool and snooker plus a great gaming room. Just note it is a chartered club so you need to be signed in by a member or an affiliate from another club. Car parking is out front with HWMC on each park. If you want a nice meal and chat with friends and family this is a good place.”

“Very surprised with the service and delicious food, probably one of the best burgers I've tried in a while (very well seasoned and juicy patty). Smoothie is fresh as! Deep-fried pickle - yummy!”

“We are just having full breakfast. It’s tastes delicious. Staffs are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place”

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

“Fantastic golfing experience. Great layout. Fairways the best I’ve ever hit a ball off. The staff are a credit to your business. I wish I could remember your names individually as you’re an absolute credit to your employers. From the course Marshall who approached us to take pins out as we putted to apologising for the slowness as it was the members medal day. Which he didn’t have to do as I was thoroughly enjoying the day (again I’m hopeless with names but what a fantastic bloke who came and asked me in the clubhouse how my round went) Also the young proshop or manager who asked me how my day went as I sat for a beer. Great hospitality and I can’t wait to come back. 10/10 experience.”

Savoire Cafe & Wine Bar favours a coffee‑and‑cabinet mix with clear, clean flavours. Morning service moves at a steady clip. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

Lone Star Cafe & Bar favours a simple, bistro‑style mix with clear, clean flavours. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Wait times are contained even when busy.

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.

“Good sangria, Estrella on tap and they offer beer tasting for $25. We ordered picanha and it was good, comes out in a casting skillet so take notice on how you order it.”

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.

“My Mum, Sister and I were looking for a local to check out for a nice meal and fun atmosphere. This place did not disappoint. From when we walked in, we were warmly greeted by VIP who was a very great Bar Manager and Host. My sister said her steak, eggs, salad and chips was one the best that she has had in awhile, Mum had fish and chips which she thoroughly enjoyed and my delicious crispy chicken burger was huge along with the tasty chips, compliments to the chef. Definitely recommend to all and look forward to the upcoming changes they will be doing.”

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...