Guidebook for Christchurch
Food Scene
Tomi Japanese Restaurant
76 Edgeware RoadIt's a neat little Japanese place nearby.
The coffee is brilliant. Oh and try the dutch-style apple cake!
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Ris'tretto Cafe
670 Barbadoes StThe coffee is brilliant. Oh and try the dutch-style apple cake!
Rated one of the best restaurants in New Zealand, Roots is over the hill (through the tunnel) from Christchurch in the port town of Lyttelton. It's about 25 minutes drive from here. It's an epic dining experience, but on the pricey side.
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Roots Restaurant
8 London StRated one of the best restaurants in New Zealand, Roots is over the hill (through the tunnel) from Christchurch in the port town of Lyttelton. It's about 25 minutes drive from here. It's an epic dining experience, but on the pricey side.
The funkiest cafe in town, serving food through pneumatic tubes. The coffee is fantastic.
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C1 Espresso
185 High StThe funkiest cafe in town, serving food through pneumatic tubes. The coffee is fantastic.
Twenty Seven Steps
Beautifully designed space and excellent food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pomeroy's has the largest selection of craft beer in Christchurch. Chilled English pub vibes and a real favourite among local beer enthusiasts. The Jazz School often jams there mid-week.
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Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn
292 Kilmore StPomeroy's has the largest selection of craft beer in Christchurch. Chilled English pub vibes and a real favourite among local beer enthusiasts. The Jazz School often jams there mid-week.
Another great spot in Lyttelton. Awesome bartenders and a cosy space.
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Civil and Naval
16 London StAnother great spot in Lyttelton. Awesome bartenders and a cosy space.
On Thursday nights, motorcycle enthusiasts gather to tinker with their bikes, rev their engines, drink beer and eat burgers. It's a sight to behold and one of the post-quake gems of Christchurch.
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Smash Palace
172 High StOn Thursday nights, motorcycle enthusiasts gather to tinker with their bikes, rev their engines, drink beer and eat burgers. It's a sight to behold and one of the post-quake gems of Christchurch.
If you like whisky, you cannot miss this spot. An unbelievable selection of whisky from all around the world, including a few Kiwi drams.
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The Last Word
If you like whisky, you cannot miss this spot. An unbelievable selection of whisky from all around the world, including a few Kiwi drams.
Parks & Nature
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueIt's beautiful.
Arts & Culture
Has a few quirky, long-standing exhibits as well as temporary exhibitions. It's free!
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Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveHas a few quirky, long-standing exhibits as well as temporary exhibitions. It's free!
Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StShopping
Boutique shopping in a stunningly restored arcade, oddly located in an industrial area. Also has a good wine bar, a brewery with the best pizza in town, and a couple of cafes.
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The Tannery
3 Garlands RdBoutique shopping in a stunningly restored arcade, oddly located in an industrial area. Also has a good wine bar, a brewery with the best pizza in town, and a couple of cafes.
Entertainment & Activities
Only in winter, obviously. Mt Hutt is an hour and a half away by car. It;s the biggest ski area in the region.
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Mt Hutt Ski-gebied
Only in winter, obviously. Mt Hutt is an hour and a half away by car. It;s the biggest ski area in the region.