Guidebook for Christchurch
Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden gem, great for bar snacks and a drink. Live music most weekends
30 locals recommend
Boo Radley's Food & Liquor
98 Victoria StHidden gem, great for bar snacks and a drink. Live music most weekends
Astro Lounge
23 Worcester BlvdBEST cocktails, light and cheap pub meals
Food Scene
enjoy a drink on the deck in the sun, menu is a bit different but very enjoyable. Great smoke up on Sundays.
9 locals recommend
Harlequin Public House
32 Salisbury Stenjoy a drink on the deck in the sun, menu is a bit different but very enjoyable. Great smoke up on Sundays.
Best place to watch sport in a relaxed atmosphere. Open breakfast/Lunch and Dinner
41 locals recommend
No.4 Bar and Restaurant
4 Mansfield AveBest place to watch sport in a relaxed atmosphere. Open breakfast/Lunch and Dinner
Best coffee, try the cold press for a change! 10min walk into Victoria street
17 locals recommend
Black & White Coffee Cartel
83 Victoria StBest coffee, try the cold press for a change! 10min walk into Victoria street
2min walk to Merivale for a great meal... white table cloth and very yummy. Turns into more of a bar for late night.
20 locals recommend
JDV
190 Aikmans Rd2min walk to Merivale for a great meal... white table cloth and very yummy. Turns into more of a bar for late night.
King of Snake
79 Victoria StBest cocktails and delicious asian fusion meals
Mexicano's
131 Victoria StBest Mexican in Christchurch.
Saggio Di Vino
179 Victoria StChristchurch BEST fine dining restaurant, menu changes daily.
Coriander's
70-76 Rolleston DrBest Indian in chch
Sightseeing
Container Mall
76-100 Cashel StreetSee our container mall and get in some great shopping.
a short stroll away, see what is left of our great cathedral after the earthquake.
73 locals recommend
Cathedral Square
Cathedral Squarea short stroll away, see what is left of our great cathedral after the earthquake.
Arts & Culture
Canterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AveWorld class museum, donation entry.
Christchurch Art Gallery (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StMust see show on all year round, recommend pre booking as they do sell out. Theatre itself is a must see.
72 locals recommend
Isaac Theatre Royal
145 Gloucester StMust see show on all year round, recommend pre booking as they do sell out. Theatre itself is a must see.
Parks & Nature
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueStunning botanic gardens, beautiful all year round.
Walk, bike, run.... a beautiful park in the middle of our city. Also includes a golf course.
252 locals recommend
North Hagley Park
14 Riccarton AveWalk, bike, run.... a beautiful park in the middle of our city. Also includes a golf course.
Entertainment & Activities
Punting on the Avon
2 Cambridge TerraceA great way to see the city by water!
Shopping
Boutique shopping, supermarket, chemist and more. Everything you may need is located here. 2min walk
35 locals recommend
Merivale Mall
189 Papanui RdBoutique shopping, supermarket, chemist and more. Everything you may need is located here. 2min walk