My recommendations for eating, drinking and things to do in and around Christchurch
Food Scene
Smokey T's
314 Cashel StDelicious BBQ food!
The perfect pub. Craft beer and the Adjacent restaurant (Victoria's Kitchen) is AMAZING! The cafe next door (Little Poms) also does the best brunch in town!
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Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn
292 Kilmore StThe perfect pub. Craft beer and the Adjacent restaurant (Victoria's Kitchen) is AMAZING! The cafe next door (Little Poms) also does the best brunch in town!
Food Scene
Best Italian in Christchurch. A full vegan menu too!
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Tutto Bene Restaurant & Pizzeria
192 Papanui RdBest Italian in Christchurch. A full vegan menu too!
Little Pom's
294 Kilmore StBest brunch in Christchurch!
Indoor farmers market with some lovely artisan produce and street food style dining.
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Riječna tržnica
96 Oxford TerraceIndoor farmers market with some lovely artisan produce and street food style dining.
Food Scene
Wholesome American style food. Everything is delicious on this menu!
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Sun Dog Diner
2-10 Papanui RdWholesome American style food. Everything is delicious on this menu!
Saturday morning farmers market is popular and has a great range of food and artisan produce.
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Riccarton House & Bush
16 Kahu RdSaturday morning farmers market is popular and has a great range of food and artisan produce.
Sightseeing
Turanga
60 Cathedral SquareJust a beautiful building to explore. Good rainy day activity.
Cute seaside village. Some nice bars and cafes. Very quiet during the week.
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Lyttelton
Cute seaside village. Some nice bars and cafes. Very quiet during the week.
There are lots of viewpoints and walking tracks in the hills. Pack a picnic and head up Dyers Pass Road, there are a few parking areas that are normally adjacent to a walking track or a picnic area
Ask Jess if you'd like to borrow a picnic set.
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Port Hills
There are lots of viewpoints and walking tracks in the hills. Pack a picnic and head up Dyers Pass Road, there are a few parking areas that are normally adjacent to a walking track or a picnic area
Ask Jess if you'd like to borrow a picnic set.
There are a few wineries in the area but this is my favorite. Call ahead and book a table if you plan on having lunch!
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Waipara Hills Winery
780 Glasnevin RdThere are a few wineries in the area but this is my favorite. Call ahead and book a table if you plan on having lunch!
Well worth a day trip! Take a picnic lunch and enjoy!
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Cave Stream Scenic Reserve
Well worth a day trip! Take a picnic lunch and enjoy!
Entertainment
Alice Cinemateque
209 Tuam StQuirky arthouse cinema. Good rainy day activity!
Hoyts EntX Christchurch
617 Colombo StLarge cinema and food court.
Drinking and night life
Smash Palace
172 High StAwesome hipster hangout with craft beer and a great vibe.
The Craft Embassy
126 Oxford TerraceGood craft beer and good people watching from the balcony!
Fat Eddie's
76 Hereford StGreat live music on weekend evenings. Busy club after about 11pm.