Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Christchurch

"We had a meal here and ordered the special being crumbed chicken schnitzel and a glass of wine or beer for $20. It was filling and well cooked. ..."

Ezra Sharp

Keith Eades

"Great place to chill out and relax, my friend came over from Hawaii so I took her here and she loved the atmosphere which I totally agree is great. I..."

Tkb N Kai = #1

"Definitely worth the money! The food is very filling and tasty. The restaurant has a good laid-back atmosphere. There hasn't been much of wait for..."

Alice

"First timer at Burgers and Beers, went on the recommendation of a local. Burgers were fantastic, reasonably priced and a good selection of beers...."

Matt Hancock

"I go here at least once week. I always get the Cheese retro burger or sometimes a beef burger and they are the best. The chips are absolutely the..."

Brodie

"We dined for tea on a Friday night. Friendly service, funky atmosphere. Has an American diner feel to it. Had the fish burger and fries -..."

Genevieve

"Went to this for tea! Talk about awesome place! The food was great, specially the chips and gravy the atmosphere was awesome as well! Would go back..."

Susan Haugh

"Burgers is so yummy and so filling. The bun is like a pretzel buns, the vibe is good and very accommodating staffs. Very accessible and like one of..."

Tabrilla Eliza

"Great spot for casual burgers and beers. 4 stars for service as you have to go to the counter to order and there are no plates etc - casual boxed..."

Joshua Cross

"Burger was amazing, squid was super yum - as per however they still ha ent fixed the super over battered onion rings =/ real shame as I loooove onion..."

Daniel Muggeridge

"Had a Pulp Fiction burger, really nice , love..."

Kane

"Nice vegetarian (crumbled Camembert) and vegan (mushrooms and hummus) with good quality buns (and plenty of quality veges) burgers of decent size to..."

Vladimir G

"Bloody delicious burgers and who doesnt like beer? We really enjoyed our experience here. Tonnes of burger options to choose from, and the ability to..."

Nikki Jean

"Blown away by the service.. Its my luxury burger choice and this place never lets me down.. I had the beef burger with the blue cheese in.. They got..."

* GibsonS

"My partner and I were just passing by, we thought the decoration and simplicity of the place was very attractive. We shared a big size burger with..."

Cecilia Moreno

"Pulp fiction and bird pig are the go to, plus cannot go pass the chips and gravy. Definitely a great place for burgers and a catch..."

Lewis G

"First of all the service here is great!! I didnt get the girls name but she helped me decide on what to try. The food was amazing I had 1 burger and..."

Claudia Lo

"Has not changed burgers are the same absolutely awesome. It has its own..."

Stephen McMeeken

"Burgers and beers always delivers the goods. More expensive than your other fast food type burgers, but you get a really fresh tasting and large..."

Matt Johns

"Great burgers and sides! Absolutely enjoyed the burgers. Great price. Convenient location. Clean place and friendly..."

Isfaqur Rahman Siddiqui

"The staff have great banter, always busy all the time. Burgers are huge and well priced. Chips and gravy is the best, great place to go for a..."

Kim butler

"The burgers are fresh and are really good, I will definitely be..."

Jason Muir

"Really tasty variety of burgers - need, chicken, lamb, fish and veg. We had the grilled fish and "falafel." Both tasty and freshly made. Sides are..."

Cindy Wolkin

Pierside Cafe And Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Craig and I regularly dine at the Pierside and always are blown away by the chef's expertise quite the hidden gem, the staff are very friendly and..."

Heather McDiarmid

"Took our neighbour out for dinner to celebrate her 72 birthday. Had a great time, food was lovely. We even took our own birthday cake and staff were..."

Becks Huddy

"Come here tonight for dinner with my family, just want to say what an awesome place! The food was top notch and the service and atmosphere awesome..."

Shannon Stone

"What a fabulous exsperience we had this evening at Peirside 👍👍👍 Food was fantastic and delicious. The portion sizes were great value for..."

Grace Lush

"We had a family meal here tonight the meals were a good size the kids meal were really great very friendly staff will be..."

Julie Austin

"Just had to say what a great meal had tonight at the pier side! After finding others closed tonight we were lucky enough to find these guys open and..."

Steve Kennedy

"Awesome food for a great price, and lovely friendly..."

Holly Bennett

"What can we say ? Number one venue in New Brighton. Mandy & Josh made us very welcome and kept the beers coming. Quiz night is a hoot, Disco/..."

John Mcdougall

"Indian food...ok european indian food. But at its best. Truly the best vindaloo ever!!! And the meat soo lean. Can't count how often we have eaten..."

John Birch

"Love the big burger meals and $10 steak night for the whanau. We will be..."

Kowhai Te Kira

"I found the place to be a nice quiet atmosphere which i found pleasing for a change food was amazing will be returning in the future good..."

Andrew Anngow

"Rustic charm and friendly service make this a fun place to visit. It's a pub style atmosphere (so don't expect any fancy decor) with jukebox and pool..."

Frank

"Had a fantastic meal here last night. Service was friendly and helpful. Food was so good! Compliments to the Chef for a perfect steak. We will..."

Baxm

"Really enjoying the menu these days - lovely food, beautifully cooked and a nice variety of choices available at reasonable prices. The best Eggs..."

Paula Rountree

"Love coming here on those sunny but windy days so you can enjoy the warmth and beach view without the cool! Always lovely staff and always busy which..."

Tracy Dorset

"My and my partner went out for dinner on Tuesday. Really pleased with the meals. We ordered the $15 steaks witch clearly stated that it's a 150g..."

Evie Mich

"Went to the pier and had a beautiful steak eggs and chips,The staff were awesome and friendly..Great atmosphere ,a real lovely place.Would..."

Wendy Hall

"have had meals in the past and different experiences. but last visit it was excellent. lovely waiter and food was good. had the ribs and partner also..."

Maryanne Stikkelman

"Dined at Pierside last night with 4 other friends.The service was great with an extremely happy waiter who shared jokes and was overall,..."

Janene.w@xtra.co.nz

"Went to Pierside on Mother's Day for lunch. We all ordered something different. I had the steak sandwich on ciabatta bread without Mushroom Sauce...."

Marilyn

"This is my favourite New Brighton hangout - the staff are super friendly and welcoming and they do the BEST toasted sandwiches in Christchurch! I've..."

Tanya Hyde

"We wanted a seafood restaurant so we searched for seafood. Most places only had one or two seafood items but Pierside had a genuine substantial..."

Chris Hooker

"Just had a perfectly cooked and presented meal at Pierside.We had a lamb rack, and eye fillet meal- both perfectly cooked to medium rare as..."

Barbara

"My husband, father and I dined at the Pierside Café & Bar on one of their $15 steak nights. My husband and father both ordered the steak and I..."

Paula Moore

"Always an excellent, friendly, delicious dining experience and tonight no exception despite the waitress being (by her own admission) out of her..."

Union Homestead

"Enjoyed an excellent 3 course meal this evening. Plenty of choices on the menu. Something for everyone. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Mandy Partleton

"Went here tonight with a friend, she had the lamb back strap which was melt in your mouth, the salad and potatoes that came with it were devine. I..."

Jamie Houghton

"Last night I went to this place with my friend, who lives in New Brighton. There really wasn't allot of choice in the area and she raved about it so..."

Lillie Barrett

"Based on my meals and meals friends had (separately), we agreed this is a surprisingly excellent place to dine. The steak was cooked to absolute..."

Julzz

"Great food, good service, great bar!At last, something in New Brighton that offers a nice environment, and a bar that does food from a kitchen..."

Stu Morris

"We have dined several times at the Pier Side Cafe and each time it gets better and better.The staff are friendly,courteous and nothing is a..."

Penny Stott

"I just had the best meal at Pierside cafe, with their primo location and delicious food how could I not enjoy sitting outside lapping up the sun and..."

Kate_my_mate

"As an avid supporter of New Brighton Businesses I was interested to see if the newly introduced menu would warrant a second visit to the Pierside..."

Renee

"Awesome place, took my parents here for some lunch and they absolutely loved it, great customer service, the lady was lovely and looked after is well..."

XxMz Kittyxx

"Went to eat with my Grandpa. He enjoyed what looked to be a delicious breakfast Sandwhich and I enjoyed the Oceansider which has chicken bacon in a..."

Anthony Gandara

"Nice dinner out with family, A shame the menu has changed and there's no pork belly and no beef schnitzel but pretty good meal all round. Lovely..."

Vickie Atkinson

"An unpretentious place to have a drink and eat some fabulous food. The food business (Hang Ten) has been a wonderful addition. The vegetarian burger..."

Lynette Nugent

"not sure about their food, but the beer and service is surely good. But the seats and outdoor place can be better cleaned and taken care..."

Carl K

"Under-appreciated beachside local in a sunny location. Better now that food is available..."

mike nugent

"I have never been here before. Bar maid went the extra mile to help us with my mother inlaw. they cooked us a meal that wasn't on menu. Very..."

Kate Masina

"Took a big group for birthday celebration. Friendly staff, quick service. Food portions were huge and we had to take doggy bags home. Burgers,..."

kowhaiisyellow

"WOW ... Roast of the day "Pork Belly" yum yum yum! I can never eat a roast meal but these guys NAILED it! Bumma my partner ate all hers so I didnt..."

T Te Puni

"We had a superb dinner tonight of beautifully presented pan-fried blue cod on bed of kumera, greens and b blanc followed by exquisite lemon creme..."

Mel Palmer

"Cosy little tavern with great bar baskets, friendly staff and even a pool table for free! Next to the pier as well, really enjoyed the piece in here..."

Ankaro

"We just want to thank Pierside Cafe for a divine dinning experience. We left replete, relishing and rejoicing the fine choices we made. Their chef is..."

Thomas Edward King

"Had several great lunches here recently and a lovely dinner. Great friendly service. Excellent food they have a great kitchen..."

Tiffani Field

"Really good food the steak was fantastic and the grilled mediterranean with chicken was exceptional.Good friendly service and the old boys playing..."

Rhys Davidson

One Good Horse Parklands

82/100 (1826 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went in for a Saturday lunch, got there before everybody else, so we had great service - love the atmosphere there, My foodie family were impressed..."

Susie Bragg

"Good service! Meals great very satisfied, hot chocolate was great after dinner treat with a chocolate bar on the side yum! Recommend going to this..."

Sharon Joli

"We just drove by and saw this nice kinda an antique place hid behind other building.s. At first we were not sure whether to go or not. So we both..."

Pom Ruk Khun

"Oh my goodness!! You want to be wowed then you need to come here!! First time tonight with our 2 boys! We were greeted and seated straight away!..."

Tracy Dorset

"Nice new revamp to the placebeautifully done. Place is really nice, food was good and nicely priced. 4 ofus cost $180 in totally and we..."

Tkb N Kai = #1

"I booked through Menu Mania but it pays to phone and check the next day as I did and surprise surprise they had not checked their emails and had no..."

Kathy Dixon

"Awesome atmosphere, with a lot of thought inducing decor from yesteryear horse racing. They also have a great range of meals and knowledgeable..."

Chuck

"Great for work group and family booking, food is delicious and very generous portion. Fresh venue and welcoming staff. Thanks very much, definitely..."

Rhia

"I have dined at One Good Horse for both lunch and dinner on numerous occasions and love it. The menu has a great variety, is very well priced for the..."

Amy McKenna

"Awesome personalised service. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Food was great. Prawn twisters were sooo good. Excellent coffees too. Would..."

Keren Cook

"When I lived in Christchurch I loved the place... cant wait to come back for the prawns :) soooooooo good!!My partner hasn't been so can't..."

Samantha

"The staff are great, food is great love the prawn twister..."

Sam Wilkes

"Really enjoyed my meal The free dessert was a great bonus and the staff were just awesome very friendly and helpful.Just for the record you do the..."

Jennifer South

"Well we took our two daughters 8 and 12 and our extended family inclduing our elderly parents. The interior was very cool .The kids loved drawing..."

Jacinta

"I absolutely love One Good Horse! My partner and I often go there, either by ourselves, with a child, or in a group. Very child friendly...."

Duncan

"I went with my family for a Birthday lunch on Sunday.All family members enjoyed the experience and the food was exceptional.I have..."

Lois Bowman

"Our family group of 9 went to One Good Horse for lunch today - Mother's Day. It was our first visit. What a treat! The fitout is exceptional. The..."

Julie Duthie

"Went to 1 Good Horse with a group of 4 ( all over 50). I picked the prawn twisters as a starter, followed by the pork hock. The prawn twisters were a..."

Robin De Thier

"I took my horse mad mother there for dinner tonight and it was great, great food great staff and didn't cost too much. This was the 3rd time we have..."

Raylene

"Don't let the car park fool you this is an excellent place to enjoy a meal. The service staff were really knowledgeable and professional, the decor..."

Skot Penfold

"Went here for Valentines day and the atmosphere was nice with candles and changing lights. We were seated in a dimly light corner and it was all very..."

E N

"To anyone who has been disappointed from bad dining.... I strongly recommend the One Good Horse. Fantastic atmosphere, great food and brilliant..."

Glenn Mayall

"i went to one good horse last night after hearing from a mate last week that it was an experience of a life time.so I took my partner along and..."

Richie Mo'unga

"Had a fantastic meal here today. Sat at the table right in front of the Chef - fascinating listening to the service!We had the Seafood Chowder..."

Karen Wicks

"Fabulous food, great atmosphere but very uncomfortable chairs. Suggest management look at getting some chairs for those with more than stick like..."

Catherine Rietveld

"The horse racing themed restaurant was a hit with our crowd. The kids play area was the definite winner...inside and the parents could easily keep an..."

M K

"Food was awesome, vegetarian options for me and partner enjoyed the shanks alot, everything was gobbled up, loved that they did a kids platter with..."

Lucy Lagan

"This place was a great place to visit for families and large groups .Has a large play area inside. We were a large group so had a little wait..."

Sandra Stapleton

"Has a really good play area for children aged 2 and up. With an easy climb up to the slide. They also have a TV in there playing movies to keep them..."

Brittany Frost

"It was quite busy so service was a bit slow but we chatted away the time and enjoyed the meals. Six adults and three young ones. Now I love my..."

Ian Langridge

"Too much bacon in fettuccine, also very hard. Nice waitress, seemed new. But she was caring and consientious-Kaitlin. It would be good if she..."

charstar81

"Dined here for the first time last night for my daughters birthday. Walked in as a group of 7 not realizing how busy it was. We were happy to wait in..."

Sarahlee Larmer

"Good pub food in the One Good Horse. Took a while to get used to the old leather sadle smell. Pizza was tasty with a thin crust. One of the few..."

Michelle A

"Absolutely delicious food... chill relaxing and very happy helpful staff. Even a kids playground. Everyone in the kitchen work so well together its..."

Gtaman Andrews

"Food, drinks and service were excellent! On Sundays children under 14 eat for free with a paying adult, so our sons kids meal burger, chips, drink..."

Tamarah Te Whaiti

"Six of us dined. We had a variety of meals from burgers to pizzas to ribs. To be honest they were all 'ok' but not enough to rave about. The problem..."

Grant Lange

"Every time we travel to christchurch we always make a stop at one good horse! Such good food and the kids love the play ground, everything is great..."

Nga Enright

Morgan Williams

"Went there and played XGolf they have 5 screens and seemed to work great, a good selection of courses from around the world to pick..."

Peter Kerr

Bacon Bros Burgers

82/100 (4081 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"We hired the food truck for our Xmas function today, highly recommend- the team were awesome to deal with and the food was delicious. People couldn't..."

helen “Helen” Ahkuoi

"Tried a Bacon Bros Burger at Little High. The burger and chips were good, I tried the electrician, which is one of the more simple burgers, but still..."

Karne Steel

"Hell yeah, this is a good burger. Small for sizing and a little sloppy but it’s worth it. The loaded fries were pretty good. Kind service. They..."

Em Dib

"Troy and the team at BEERS/Bacon Bros sorted us out by catering for our wedding. The food truck setup was brilliant and the food was absolutely..."

Fraser Baxter

"Don't know why it's taken me so long to visit Little High, but oh my goodness, I'll be back. Huge delicious burgers (Big Jim is amazing!!) And if..."

Erin F

"First time dinning at the little high eatery in Christchurch. What an amazing experience I had. So many options amongst a thriving somewhat busy food..."

Brons “Bronz” Lolesi

"Ordered from Uber eats, Amazed!! I have coeliac disease so got a gf burger for me and onion rings for my partner and they wrote especially on the box..."

Jen Per

"I try to write very honest reviews. I ordered the Milkman Chicken Burger, fries and a drink. Drink: sugar free cola, expensive but not bad. Chips:..."

Cam

"Awesome tasty burger!! Really good. Great area for eating out as well because others in your group can choose from other eateries but you can all sit..."

Trace Pool

"Welcome to the Fergburger of Christchurch! Distinctively different tastes but both are epitome of good burgers. I am based out of town and traveled 3..."

Marklin Ang

"Really great burgers! Loved the crusty bun and the bacon. The staff was friendly and unlike what the other comments said, food was served rather..."

Anthony Simon

"In Christchurch for work and the next time I come back, this is where I'm going for lunch. I've never had a burger like this. I'd recommend this..."

Billee Mckay

"That... was... PERFECT! Whilst the Man Mountain sounds as intriguing as the challenge the name conveys, I decided to go simple and test the "Lil"..."

Geoff Wilson

"Very happy to have a gluten-free burger. Chips were a treat as well. Great..."

Russell Guy

"Great food! Lots of flavour, burgers are huge and staff have great banter! There is always a line so there will be a wait but it's worth..."

Kim butler

"Hands down the best burgers around.if you think you have had the best one think again. My 1st time at this place will be back 100%.good job..."

James Davey

The Bog Irish Bar & Restaurant

81/100 (2939 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Friendly, remarkably helpful staff. Somewhat dingy interior. Mostly high tables and booths, some low tables with chairs. Great $15 lunch menu,..."

Janice Lester

"Excellent food, friendly staff and great live music. Awesome atmosphere, and thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Huge venue, and a decent sized..."

Lister Fiend

"Good ambiance. Relaxing and good for catching up place with friends. Yummy beer. Not so expensive and very accommodating staff. Good choice of music..."

Lovelea Ho Suarez

"Love the sounds, food was good for what u pay. Service suffered from staff not turning up, but a great afternoon and I will be back. Unfortunately..."

Brad Sherry

"That night we had a few drinks in the Casino. As we were strolling along we saw this rustic place. It not that fancy but quite intriguing little..."

Pom Ruk Khun

"I got the 15 minute express steak and it was so delicious!!! The service was really good too. Even though they forgot to bring me my raspberry and..."

Yasmin Ali

"Vibrant Irish pub well located in the city. Happy hour 5-6. Saw a fun Irish band. No cover. We did not eat here, but locals told us the roast is..."

Anthony R.

"No trip away is complete without an Irish bar, The Bog is exactly what you would expect, warm, friendly and Irish, if you're after a large meal then..."

David Burton

"Always great Guinness :-) The food and service weren't as good as they have been historically though, unfortunately. The staff used to bend over..."

Hannah Oldroyd

"Going to the bog was a fairly spontaneous decision made because we wanted to try something new and it was a great decision! We were made welcome and..."

Matthew Keen

"Great decision, came here as walking past, great live music, the food was really good, and bar staff were awesome, great cocktails! Not bad for a..."

Jo Hempseed

"Good place for beers! It's a typical Irish pub, they have the Guiness and the Kilkenny on tap. Lots of ex-pats stop in so you can find some..."

Mike Thompson

"Top spot for a beer. Turned up on Monday night fresh off the plane and received excellent bar service in a warm and friendly environment. Irish duo..."

Toby K

"Went to watch the Women's FIFA CUP FINAL. Was a great game and Spain certainly had a great game and deserved the win..."

Linda Williams

"We dined at lunchtime and had a great time! Good service, lovely meals, nice atmosphere and superb beers. The Butchers Block (sirloin steak) was..."

Grant Lange

"That was the very first experience of ours at "The Bog". And we do believe, that not the last one as well. Mostly its menu is about the fast food..."

Julio Gomez

"We only stopped by for a drink as the menu was quite restrictive. Also they had a live singer on at the time and it wasn't conducive to dining out,..."

Mark

"Great fun night. Food was excellent and huge meals, great atmosphere and we were lucky it was a Tuesday night, so had live music. The best guiness..."

Tony Ellevsen

"Watched the tail end of Ireland Vs S. Africa, awesome game. atmosphere was really good. Staff were amazing. Pints at 9am, why..."

Colm Cummins

"Great food. Awesome main with beer for 30 bucks. Irish band playing on stage were soo good and there were about 10 of them. Most importantly, the..."

C DL

"Had a few ciders here. Nice warm atmosphere. Very relaxing. I'd definitely come again. Nice..."

emma hands

"A go-to spot since they opened. It's a regular hangout, especially on weekends with friends for some beer vibes. If you're on the hunt for an Irish..."

James Williams

"Great service and everyone was really friendly, the food is amazing definitely recommend!!! We went on a busy night with the rugby on, it didn't..."

Allana Rudman

"Best food ,friendly staffs and music always fantastic. Great..."

Doreen Reddy

"Great bar to meet eat 🍸 dwink and go for a 2 hour blat around the..."

Dennis Rollings

Joe's Garage Cranford St

81/100 (1737 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"New to Christchurch so decided to check out a few local places to eat! All round Amazing food, Friendly staff, and a great atmosphere! Definitely..."

Emma Kinniburgh

"Great vibes, good food. Ordered a Caesar salad and a mocha which complimented perfectly on a nice sunny afternoon. Would love to come here again...."

Simon Spencer Xu

"returned on another busy sunday lunchtime - service A1 as usual, but unfortunately not the delivery this time - we categorically requested no onion..."

Steve Clarke

"Great service and great food. We ordered Thai beef salad, Joes Caesar and Teddy best. Wasn't a long wait on food but the place was quite. Over all we..."

JKR.

"This is absolutely my favorite place to stop in for a coffee after my morning workout. I love the staff here, they couldn't be friendly or more..."

Cat

"I liked it. I'll go back. Slightly unusual in that there are no poached eggs and the hash was only lightly fried- basically just mashed potatoes-..."

Camille Hughes

"After checking out the Zomato app for places near our accommodation we decided on Joe's Garage and strolled over from the Top 10 Holiday Park. We..."

Sweet Mama M

"Great service, fantastic food, and a coffee I couldn't drink fast enough - YUM!!! Only downside was it was quite loud inside, but it was a public..."

Stephanie DeMay

"Outstanding customer service and coffee. The dude with the funky yellow hair made our trip very memorable with his energy and friendly..."

Patrick McGrath

"Dropped in here for the first time. The cooked breakfast was a good meal. From the Police having coffee to St Bedes senior students ( recognised..."

Murray Quartly

"We had a great meal, my two grandchildren enjoyed milkshakes food was great, will go again for sure 😋..."

Dick Cone

"Was my favorite place when we lived in Wellington, the Cesar salad never disappoints However their Schnitzel was very..."

Gayle

"Joe's Garage in Papanui I can't rate highly enough. The food was beautifully presented, tasty and the variety was excellent. Over a week I..."

Cherie Russell

"Good café-style but restaurant quality food. The staff have always been very friendly, attentive and accomodating whenever I've been here. It's next..."

Janelle McNeil

"We really enjoyed our meal, was a little on the small size, staff were awesome and so helpful, concrete floors make it a bit loud with chairs..."

Julia jansen

"Awesome service!! Friendly and helpful to explaining the menu. Our meals came out fast and looked outstanding. Would highly..."

Grace rose

"Lovely food, good price, awesome staff..."

jonathan reed

"Great food. Great service. Compliments to the ringawera in the..."

Paihere Isaacs

Volstead Trading Company

81/100 (1640 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great atmosphere and friendly staff. We went in with no real knowledge of beers but the staff was friendly and talked about a few choices and helped..."

Aucklandeats

"It all depends what you like really. Great staff and terrific beer selection. An eclectic atmosphere suited to a quiet pint and long conversation. I..."

Roger Fraser

"Wide variety of house-brewed beers. Tried several and all tasted at least pretty good. Very comfortable seating and friendly..."

Chris Steele

"Shared a favourably tasting hazy IPA in the evening with my partner, they had a substantial selection of their own beers among others, with a wide..."

Daniel Archibald

"Many crafted beer choices! Highly recommend having a beer tasting to look for your beer! We love the haze beer with fruity taste. The vibe is very..."

Sam L

"This is a great pub. Its seating is comfy and the whole arrangement is nice. The beer is alright and the food is definitely a..."

Sean Required field cannot be left blank

"Easy to miss this place but a must visit .great craft beers with chilled vibe .our new..."

tamarra young

"Without question my favourite comfy place to mooch with excellent beer and have good conversation. Clientele are relaxed and friendly, as are the..."

Jacqui Nokes

"Had an oyster stout and the best jalapeno poppers I've had outside Mexico. Great smoosh leather couches and toasty warm and best of all DOG..."

Andy Mcleod

"Great selection of beer and comfortable brewery atmosphere. Nice relaxed vibe. The server was extremely nice and gave us tons of suggestions of spots..."

Michael Gurvich

"A venue that caters for everyone. A converted garage next to a home-style brewery behind the gym. There is an outdoor area that appears exclusive by..."

Pleayo Tovaranonte

"Great place for chilling out and having a beer. Staff are super friendly, large range of craft beer on tap. Highly..."

Aydan Erickson

"Barman's a legend, don't take what Gary said..."

Hamish Jones

"This is the top place to get real, genuine craft beer in Christchurch. I bring friends and family visiting Christchurch here, and bring dates here..."

Dave Newell

"Great craft beer, chill atmosphere. Easy parking, close to the..."

Matthew Brady

"Beer selection was ok, not really any/many exciting ones. Margherita pizza was actually just cheese pizza (mozzarella was shredded, no basil) - if it..."

Sally Holmes

"Highly recommend this joint if you're a serious connoisseur of craft beer. Nearly 30 beers on tap. Nice rustic atmosphere. If you're expecting high..."

Tobias Preston

"Great atmosphere, even better..."

Olie Hargreaves

"A 5 rating for excellent service, great beer. and the food, for being pub food was really..."

Karne Steel

"This place really took my fancy. They have a huge selection of quality ales. The leather Sofa's are freakishly comfortable. The vibe is..."

Johni Coaster

The Brickworks

81/100 (1515 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very helpful staff managed to get our order for 2 people in ahead of a very large group. Burger was well put together but could have been a bit..."

Clara Wallace

"Great spot for a quick grub in the evening. Menu is nicely set out with a good selection of food that should please almost everyone. I must..."

Wayne Ovenstone

"Excellent local restaurant/bar/pub. It does manage to balance all these services quite well! Wait staff are very kind and helpful, dining area is..."

Ethan Boult

"Couldn't fault the service. Thank you Stephanie for a fabulous evening. Meals a good size. Loved the fresh vegetables not over done.Everyone ..."

Sandra Stapleton

"Everything was good. Food was extremely tasty and the ribs just fell off the bone. The service was also very good. Only downside was the floor under..."

Kim Packwood

"Food was amazing!!! Always fancied this place after driving past a few times, did not disappoint! Service was great, waitress was friendly and..."

Joanna Murphy

"Wasn't a huge fan of the George Chicken, I think it was called. But loved the slaw. Was a huge meal didn't even eat half. Had cod bites for starters..."

Sarah Pullman

"Went there with a friend for a beer after a very busy day. Never been there before but will go there again. I do like the place. To try the food...."

Thomas Huber

"We had the pleasure of dining here twice in 1 week, service was amazing, so nice to see happy, helpful, friendly staff. The food was also amazing,..."

Michaela Rackley

"A really nice venue for a meal. The chicken schnitzel was on the small side and would be better with a sauce of some kind. The burger was really..."

Rachel Scott

"First time ar The Brickworks, my steak was cooked to perfection thumbs up chef, staff? Fantastic service with a smile. Be..."

Dave Lim

"Enjoyed the post wedding gathering here. I ordered the chicken snitzel but it was dry. Service very good and..."

Michele McCormack

"Haven't been to the Brickworks for quite a few years and was pulled here for a birthday. Last time I was here it wasn't that great and it was..."

Paul J

"Great meal and very prompt service. Went Saturday night early and will be..."

Garth Reid

"Great food, atmosphere and the staff are..."

Scott Baker

"Food is delicious, you definitely get what you pay for and more, customer service is great I would 10 out of 10 recommend this..."

James Foley

Lone Star Spitfire

Wheelchair Accessible

Carlton Bar & Steakhouse Christchurch

80/100 (2065 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"On a quick overnighter in Christchurch we were looking for an early dinner. We could have had a generic hotel dinner or a choice of quite a few..."

Caroline Cameron

"The food did not disappointed me and my guests. They enjoyed it so much and exclaimed that it’s like “on top of the world”. There’s a little..."

CF Sutrisno

"I made a reservation for 6:30 Saturday 20th July 2023 and I was pleasantly greated by the security guard I couldn't help but notice his amazing Maori..."

ThatDutchGuy02

"Positively fabulous meals and outstanding service. Repeat diners who will continue to come back. Sunday roast pork incredibly generous portion and..."

Judith C

"I came in for dinner and had the venison special which was delicious. There was amazing service from Alex and Rileigh through the whole evening and..."

Lindsay Mattock

"Fantastic work dinner with delicious food. Humming atmosphere with great..."

Paula Bishop

"Came down with a rather large group a while ago and was worried we would be a pain. Rest assured the team was more than happy to accomodate. Service..."

Jacob Kesha

"Was really surprised to find this restaurant as I thought the Carlton was just a bar! It was a cold wet Sunday and we sat in a gorgeous both over..."

Lynne Officer

"We had a fantastic dinner at a very reasonable price. The staff were great. The ambience was nice. The place is sort of casual but the food is..."

Joseph Wiza

"Food was Divine, we had the flat iron steak paired with one of the many amazing sauces on offer. At only $24 a pop it was value for money. Unlike the..."

Blake O'Malley

Cassels & Sons Brewing

80/100 (3194 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Friendly, honest people complemented by food of the same genre. Leanne and I were made to feel part of the family which added to the the atmosphere...."

Matt

"Went there a few months ago and was happy! Ordered pizza which was really nice, lots of flavour and the staff at the bar we very helpful with..."

C The Food Lover

"Very well known and loved place among the locals as well as visitors!! Perfect atmosphere on a cold night surrounded by boutique shops :-)Known..."

Burp

"We came here for brunch one day while strolling around the Tannery. The atmosphere and decor was nice, with good service. Loved their range of home..."

Gigi Kel

"Sunday brunching. We had rung to book but might have been ok anyway. Usual brunch options available. Service was a little slow but was apologized..."

Gabrielle Shrives

"Went here twice yesterday for brunch and dinner as it was pretty much my last day in Christchurch and my friend loves their coffee, pizza, and beer. ..."

Griselda N

"Brilliant spot for a drink. Menu is not big but everything looks fabulous. Calamari and flatbread both pretty yum and the burgers were great, love it..."

Angela Davies

"Great food, great staff, great venue. A perfect place to spend an afternoon with friends. Love the whole feel of the restaurant. Staff are well..."

Kirsten McLennan

"On out trip to Christchurch we wanted to check out a Vineyard and a Brewery. We didn't plan on doing both the same day, but it was..."

Kepa Tairua

"Aug 9 Update: we came back for the $75 takeaway deal and the pizzas just aren't that great. So expensive for such small pizzas! You can't pick up a..."

Brittany Gagne

"Delicious local beer, multiple great pizzas options. Friendly staff and welcoming..."

William Thomas

"The best beers in Christchurch. Great food. Brilliant service. Definitely be..."

PhilandLyn Payne

"Had a lunchtime meal, which was exceptional for pub grub. So good we went back a few days later for an evening..."

David Sanderson

"Great spot! Staff are accommodating and quick service. We enjoyed 4 beer tasting with fries. Would visit again..."

Suzy A

"Such an amazing place! Food was delicious, staff were fab and the outside area is dog friendly..."

Nicky Burne

"We turned up without reservation and I wanted to try their milk stout and pizza so bad that we agreed to sit outside in the half dark and in the wind..."

Griffin Grin

"Really enjoyed our work function there, the place is nice, the food and drinks are great, especially the beer tasting and buffalo wings! The last..."

Carl K

"Great spot to dine at, sip a beer, awesome live music on occasion as you review all the purchases made next door at The Tannery,..."

Michelle Fox-Bishop

"Glad I didn't turn away when I first tried to enter through the mall doors and found them locked! Right when I was about to give up, I thought I'd..."

Geoff Wilson

"All the food was amazing, and really friendly staff. Really good live music..."

Kyshjaz h

"A great place uf you want to meet friends for a nice beer and food. Hand made pizza with unIque local flavours. Own beer on tap. Made in same..."

lee mcarthur

"Nice place, but it needs to lift the game. It all seems like we're good and don't need to get better, but we've been a few times, and no change is..."

Kevin Peters

"The staff on Saturdays for breakfast are amazing. The food is so yummy. What a great breakfast go..."

Steve Johnson

"Another great pizza from these guys. Always go for the Akaroa Salmon one. Went on a Tuesday and got the 2 for 1 deal. Great..."

Garth Reid

"I'm not a big drinker so I like quality and the beer here is definitely quality. They have many of their own brews as well as some others. The food..."

Janet Weston

Aikmans Bar & Eatery

Wheelchair Accessible

"My mother and I were taken to your eatery today as a mother's day treat from my son's. We felt welcomed as soon as we arrived by our hostess Jordyn...."

Amanda Gray

"After a very warm evening there is no better place to call in and share a bottle of your favourite wine and a bite to eat. Their gluten free pizza is..."

Vicki-Anne Parker

"I was here last night for dinner and everything was so nice about the place. I ordered Virgin Mohito and it wasn’t sweet what I liked. Also, my..."

Farida Mammadli

"We often find ourselves looking for lunch in between lunch and dinner; so was pleased to find Aikmans extensive lunch menu goes till 3pm. Enjoyed a..."

Carol E

"Great indoor and outdoor restaurant. Lots of people enjoying the warm evening. They have good meals and good hot snacks to eat at the outdoor..."

Murray Quartly

"Normally packed with oldies however on this quiet weekend it was a nice mix of people. Suggest the music doesn't need to be blasted when it's a quiet..."

Rebecca Avon

"Service and Food was great! I ordered the Snickers and Cajun chicken burger, Both were absolutely perfect and i can say that confidently as i know..."

Ryder Mcc

"Always a jolly good occasion for a relaxed tasty beverage and delicious food with great friends and excellent live music. Superb location for any..."

Harvey Tyler

"The rosé sangria here is delicious,I would highly recommend coming and giving it a try! The pizza here is also consistently..."

eve kinder

"This place has a great vibe. Ambience, food and not to forget the stunning cocktails all combined make it a ’must hit spot’ in town! We ordered..."

JustBe Joy

"Had a lovely time there meals & table service was good but they keep forget to come back to table to see if we would like more drinks ,had to ask 4..."

Mark Edwardson

"Went on a particular busy Cup Weekend, the atmosphere was great, the food delicious and the drinks top..."

Jordan Healey

"Lively atmosphere when there was a boxing match on. Food was delicious. Service was..."

Pleayo Tovaranonte

"Great place for pre-Christmas drinks. Very attentive staff and great selection of..."

Dominic Stove

"Great atmosphere. We enjoyed our dinner while watching the All Blacks. Fish was great. Cooked..."

Marin Ianev

"An excellent relaxing establishment. If you can go on a Monday. The platters are half price, which is about what they should be. Service is always..."

Jeffrey McKenzie

Terrace Tavern

"Amazing quality food! I especially liked all the different dishes you could choose from. My favourite is the beef! Staff were also very friendly and..."

Beth Tsujino

"Very busy and popular bar. Nice atmosphere and great food, with your favourite drink. I was there for a gin tasting which was provided a marvelous..."

Murray Quartly

"Absolutley stunning decor and the service was really professional and great. Was meeting up with my cousin I hadn't seen for a decade and the staff..."

Rachie H

"A great place to drink, with a great atmosphere. Amazing quality food! I especially like all the different dishes you can choose..."

Alison Uludole

"Went for lunch on a Sunday and really impressed with the great, friendly service and quality of meals. Had the clams which were absolutely..."

Leonie Moore

"Great food and good service, despite being new they know what they’re..."

William Wratten-Anderson

"Really enjoyed sitting outside with a delicious beer (there was a good selection on tap) and people watching. TT is in a prime spot right by the Avon..."

Morgan Williams

"Came for bottomless brunch w my partner, Our food was exceptional! And the service we received from Jenny was amazing! Professional and friendly...."

Charles Smith

"Great staff and the food was..."

Sam h

"Waitress very friendly Food was great and..."

John Old Fav

"Great quality pub food. Staff very friendly and helpful. My only gripe is with my cocktail. I had two massive blocks of ice which took up 80% of..."

vaughan1963

"the staff were brilliant and all looked like they enjoyed their work and wanted to be there and perform to a high standard. the meal was very..."

Richard Kees

"We stopped here for lunch purely based on the fact they serve Heineken Zero 🙌. Great choice. The name tavern doesn’t do this place justice,..."

Gail Peters

The Rockpool

79/100 (3323 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"After over 5 years in Christchurch, and having tried many breakfast places, this is one of the best breakfasts in town. Maybe even the best..."

Raymond Nijman

"A great pub. Good beer, tasty food, and fantastic service. We had the lamb shank and filled steak. Both were great. To top it off we played pool and..."

Simon Clark

"Easy to book online. Asked for an area where we could catch up for friends and they did this for us. The staff were amazing, very accomodating,..."

Judith McKenzie

"Yummy steak, good service and large servings. There are pool tables too to play after meal. Their alcoholic drink selection is a must try as well...."

Tabrilla Eliza

"We were in Christ Church for meetings and we found ourselves at Rockpool often. We found the food to be reasonably priced and the menu had a lot of..."

Philip Wyns

"Lovely to be back nice and warm inside and relaxing...wonderful customer..."

Dennis Rollings

"I come here regularly with some friends for breakfast before we all start work. The $10 breakfast special is good and I usually add a side of hash..."

Liam

"I’ve been eating here every time I’m at Christchurch. They got good specials everyday. The one I’m always getting tho is this beautiful lamb...."

Christian Tolon

"Lovely late breakfast on New Year's day. The sausage was especially nice, which is something I don't say..."

Hugh Smith

"Heaps of tables, good food, cold beer & great service. Got a good atmosphere for a pool..."

Matt Adame

"Yummy as food, always go back for more, the vibe is good even the kids loved it, the service team is..."

Te Manawa “Kiriana” Coker

"I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Rockpool Bar, and I must say, it exceeded all of my expectations. From the moment I walked in, I was..."

Caleb Thomson

"Tasty good sized meal, every1 smiled when serving us, special request when it came to desert. Happily made it happen. Polite n friendly atmosphere...."

Paula-Jane Ruck

"Loved it. The distinguish gentleman at the entrance was very charming and convinced us to enter the restaurant and bar. Absolutely worth it. Food..."

Tarnz Nehua

"We were impressed by how friendly the staff was. When we entered, we were promptly greeted by the waitress with a friendly smile. We ordered fish and..."

J C

"Had a very good experience with the friendly staff. Cocktails are nice and service is quick. The pool area creates a fun environment for all! Would..."

Abigail Holland

"Blackboard menu $20 Hineken and ribs and chips and salad. Nowadays everything very expensive but this menu is great cost performance. And good things..."

Masa

O'sheas Public House

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tried the $40 for 2 steak, it was pretty good. The service is great. The atmosphere is unique, it feels very 90s. The place is not that big, a bit..."

Line S

"Fast friendly service from the crew today with complimentary chip baskets for the Western women’s football teams! Was also treated to an ‘on the..."

Janita Patrick

"Good food at a good price. I ordered bangers and mash and would 100% recommend. It was huge. I felt very young at this pub though and I'm mid 30's on..."

Julius Tetevano

"Wow! What a great pub to dine in. Staff are just so easy going and friendly and food was soo good. A big thumbs up from..."

Donna Halls

"Limited drink and food selection however they have the basics needed for a local pub. Often filled with locals it can be overwhelming for new people..."

Cassy Grayson

"AWESUM MEDIUM RARE STEAK AND BEER BATTERED SNAPPER COOKED TO PERFECTION. COOKED LIKE IT WAS FROM A HIGH CLASS 10 STAR RESTUARANT. GREAT CUSTOMER..."

RANGI PAUL

"Loved the food. Jolly cold with no heating. Great prices with good size..."

Debbie Ewings

"An Irish bar. A great location with a lively atmosphere, such as to be found in Irish bars around the world. Honestly one of the best pints of..."

Chris Hughes

"We had a late unbooked table of 10. They were very courteous and managed to serve us with a friendly and quick..."

Tania Mcdonald

"Good basic neighborhood pub. Frequented by a lot of trades. Good raffles on Friday..."

Kevin Hunt

"This is a really nice tavern to have a good time with friends in a relaxed atmosphere and also for a lunch or dinner with your partner. The attention..."

Gabriel Masliah

"Great place for an inexpensive meal. Will definitely be..."

Donna Eastlake

"Great local bar and eatery good priced..."

Shane Turner

"Now this is what I call a local pub. Impeccable service didn’t have to lift a finger, thought I was seeing double but it was just the incredible..."

Caitlyn Dickson

"Wow! Now this is what I call a quality local. The service here, impeccable. The girls, gorgeous (especially those twins). Was provided with the..."

Bella Whyte

"Awesome little place good money machine great..."

Robert lammas

"Great place for a good feed on a lovely pub with great..."

Grant Lange

Ferrymead Speight's Ale House

"Nice Speights Ale house, here for a charity quiz night with the fam. Wedges with bacon and cheese were great. Fishermans basket was a bit skint on..."

Dave Newell

"great food and great service this past sunday. was even offered a free drink when our meals were a tad late. But they were worth the wait!!! Can't..."

Holly Traxler-Puddle

"The restaurant staff we're quick in finding us a table. Checked to make sure our meal was up to par. The restaurant was clean and..."

TINA MILLS

"Been here half a dozen times never had any complaints always cook my steak how I like it nice friendly..."

James Diamond

"Seafood platter was amazing. Did a charity quiz organized by the bar. It was a great night..."

Matthew Gibson

"Incredible food staff were amazing they were quick to get us a table and the food was so..."

Jack Tulloch (Jacloch)

"Great place to catch up with mates, family or work mates over a few brews. Great food and fantastic..."

Derek Pounsford

"Quick efficient and friendly. Steak was lovely, but the parsnip patties just didn't..."

John Boereboom

"Best value n tasty steak eggs chips and salad..$15..."

Mathew Fowke

"Brilliant staff. Great food. Go..."

Shirley Bernstein

"Found the bar maid to be very abrupt which was unfortunate as the lady that served our booth and the meal were..."

Debbie Taylor

"I played here a couple of months ago, wasn't very busy, but the staff were friendly and the layout was..."

Oscar Marriott

"Standard pub fare at affordable prices. Enjoyed our..."

Michael Brown

"Love speights ale house, good food at a reasonable price. Something for most..."

Mandy C

Mr Brightside Rooftop Bar

"Awesome venue with fantastic views from both the exterior balcony as well as inside. Whole place was beautifully clean & tidy. We didn't eat but..."

Gemma Lee

"Loved this place when my partner and I visited last week! The ambience and the service were excellent. The cocktails were delish and the food was..."

Lucrezia Matamua

"Always have a great time here! The staff are amazing and some of the most helpful in Christchurch. The food is consistently great and drinks are made..."

eve kinder

"If you are in Christchurch you have to check out Mr. Brightside. It's a roof top bar with great views looking north/west and catches the sunset..."

Morgan Williams

"We have spent many lovely hours at this beautiful rooftop bar over the long weekend, sipping bubbles and quaffing oysters, served by one of the..."

Dee Roche

"Awesome staff, great energy. The tunes were awesome. Cocktails were amazing. Food was wicked. The chicken platter was hands down the best chicken I..."

Cole Train

"We had lunch here and the food and service was amazing. Mia was our server and she did her very best to accommodate my allergies and ensure my..."

Ally Summers

"We visited Mr Brightside on Saturday between activities for our work Christmas Party. The doorman was very snazzily dressed and we took the lift to..."

Michelle Bennett

"Came here for the first time a couple of weeks ago, have returned again, and can easily say it's my new favourite place in town. Staff are super..."

Kate Hennessy

"Came to this bar on valentines evening for a double date night. Good view and chill vibe especially when it comes to sunset moment. Quite like the..."

Gary He

"Stumbling upon this rooftop treasure turned out to be an absolute delight – a perfect way to unwind while immersing in the breathtaking view and..."

June Robinson

"Met two of my favourite people and their partners for a quick drink before flying back to Auckland. Elevator was broken but the security staff kept..."

Dianna “Dee” Birchfield West

"I wish we had bars like mr Brightside in Auckland, this epic rooftop bar had a great atmosphere and really good food options (we had the cauliflower..."

James Ashwin

"Stopped in for a few drinks and nibbles. Great atmosphere tho a little loud. Highly recommend booking a table. Millie and Jessie thank you so much..."

Maimata Gnoi

"Wonderful bar, with great views. Cocktails were delicious and well described on the menus! Really friendly chilled staff, and a fantastic atmosphere...."

Chris Lynch

"Great atmosphere - loved the playlist and overall space. Staff were engaging and fun, and made some great cocktail recommendations from the menu...."

Mikayla Holman

Bailies Bar And Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"I've lived in the area for 2yrs have always drunk here, but never tried the food. Ive had the rib eye steak with blue cheese sauce, A+.My..."

Ngai Katene-Monsall

"Really good pub. Chicken wings to die for. Real winga not nibbles. Spicy aioli was great. Very busy. Need more staff as service was a bit slow. Sort..."

Camy Cheung

"Bailies bar is a good bar for an afterwork drink. It served meals during the day so its a great place if you are out and about. Car parking is..."

Murray Quartly

"I visit during my day off work for a quiet pint and it's perfect for that.Easy access to sit outside.Staff give good..."

Brian Kilday

"Only popped in for a drink,looks a like a fun place to visit..with live music..staff..."

Judith Hay

"Great Irish style local pub. Good beverage selection & good pub food options. Fish n chip small meal was delicious - gurnard. Great to hear..."

Shell Withers

"My first time there for a meal and I enjoyed it. I had the pork ribeye on a bed of kumara mash with caramelized onions and gravy. My partner had the..."

Andy Walker

"Friendly staff and plenty if tables. Parking not so good. Sunday night quizzes great..."

Debbie Hawkins

"Absolutely recommend this place. Amazingly accommodating staff. Yummy food and great coffee. Wheelchair friendly and great..."

River Rae “Puddleglums” Wenmoth

"Good service, lots of seating options from bar stools to quite tables. Nice spot for a few pints with friends and a catch..."

James Reardon

"8 of us having lunch and all had different meal and all were very impressed with the food. A little wait for the food but expected with having..."

Dawn Chapman

"Our local when in town. Great pub food and portions to really fill you..."

Niall Holland

"Good bar, friendly staff... ...but the quiz night quizmaster is power tripping, so couldn't recommend it for the quiz. Tried to penalize my team for..."

Tom Mohammed

"Food was great , and affordable. Staff was very friendly and services was good. Nice atmosphere different nights different specials. I would go back..."

Andy Scott

"I can’t decide if the food or the service was better. Highly recommend if you love a good burger. $18 burger Thursday is awesome, I’ll definitely..."

Cory Estall-Smith

"Finally stopped in to Bailies bar after driving past it most days. Friendly bar and wait staff greeted us and there was heaps of tables available in..."

Reece Knight

"Great place to go Friendly staff Good..."

john hendrickx

"Great pub. Friendly staff, cold beer, and tasty mains all around. I had the marinated grilled chicken salad - very..."

Alessa Young

"Quiz night for Otautahi Passport Rotary Club, was most enjoyable. Great Guiness and support for the Canterbury Refugee Resettlement & Resource..."

Geoff Holgate

"Lovely staff here - really friendly bar lady and excellent beef burger. Smoked tomato relish and egg perfectly cooked were a delight! Good selection..."

Russ Thomas

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing service, great food and atmosphere. Can't wait to return again when in Christchurch next time. 10 stars for everything. 🌟..."

Joanna de Bluee

"Keep going back with kids, SO and enjoying the blankets, hot water bottles, gas fires. The service is brilliant and makes you feel at home even if..."

mark morel

"Came here for drinks and nibbles (fried chicken). A very quirky location with a lot of personality, the service was amazing. On a cold night out they..."

Karne Steel

"The best food!! Those burgers are fire! We took our dog there, she was given treats by the staff and water, everyone around was so friendly and the..."

Adrian Falwasser

"We went here on a freezing rainy day and the lovely server (who was incredibly funny and helpful) gave us hot water bottles. We all got different..."

Amelia McDade

"Friendly staff and good food. Funky bar and the cocktails are strong!! Beer garden is great but can be a bit cold outside in the easterly wind, so..."

Matt Robinson

"Hidden Gem in the middle of Christchurch. A unique vibe which is hard to find in a redeveloped city post quake. Nothing beats it if you want an..."

John O Halloran

"Such a nice relaxed vibe, cozy setting, dinner and drinks with friends, super warm with heating and hot water bottles, delicious food and good beers..."

nicole mulcahy

"We gather here as a group every couple of weeks. It’s a beautiful little gem! The staff are fantastic and the blankets, hot water bottles and fairy..."

Jordie

"It's a beautiful, friendly, quirky place. Great food, great service and great atmosphere. Sat down this evening and got given a hot water bottle, a..."

karsten macdonald

Ocean Cafe & Bar Scarborough

Wheelchair Accessible

"A group of girlfriends have been going there on a Friday evening for drinks and a nibble or two. A stunning place and a view second to none. I wish..."

Marilyn Still

"The new (to me) arrangement of furniture and decor inside is pretty good. The menu - well, I haven't got past the Salmon frittata, fries and salad-..."

Leith Mcmurray

"Great location with a good view. Good selection of food. Cafe has all the amenities and playground and pool..."

Haralambos H

"A very cozy place to have your brekkie. Nice ambience with a gorgeous view! Friendly staff & great selection of pastries too. Keep it up..."

Yusrin Salleh

"Table of four, great coffee, good options. My dish was the French toast and it was heavy on the cinnamon and DELICIOUS! 2 big breakfasts and the..."

Colleen Eason

"A slightly different menu, beautiful, original. Plenty of choice for my vegan and gluten-free friends too! Very tasty food and an excellent view from..."

Mathilde Noordzij

"The cafe is next to the beach, there is a playground and some toilets next to the cafe. I ordered flat white (regular one), taste is ok, staffs are..."

Juanita Huang

"Being right beside the beach, it's a lovely atmosphere. The service here is very friendly. I loved their iced mocha. It was..."

Reychelle Hervias

"It's a great spot as it looks out on to the ocean and the waves and the surfers and it is great for efficient service and pleasant staff, always..."

Andrew M. Bell

"Fabulous brunch and stunning views, I had the eggs benedict with garlic mushrooms, just delicious. I'll definitely be coming..."

Kat Brown

"The food is nice, and ambience is great, right next to the beach. You can sit in, or get take-out coffee. Staff are very friendly and service is..."

Peter Thompson

"Amazing spot for breakfast, a snack, or a beer on a Friday night. The service is great and the food is always on point. Highly recommend all year..."

Emma Pearson

"Great location, superb new owners, beautiful and smiling head waitress, and scrumptious, well priced food. Great burger! Very busy on..."

Vladimir G

"My first time here. The lass with the cap was great. Staff were friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Make sure to stop in when out at..."

Bernadette Horrell

"Good coffee and large scoops of..."

Stephen Burrows

"Great coffee and food, excellent location close to the beach, friendly service. Recommended..."

froggy nz

"Fantastic view!!! Delicious seafood chowder and dad REALLY enjoyed the big brekkie! I need to go back to try it myself. It was so good, I forgot to..."

Shelley Buckner

"Good little lunch or breakfast spot. With a killer view. They serve Bohemian bread with many of their dishes, which really takes it up a notch. We..."

Adam Stagnaro

"A very pleasant resting place before or after an Esplanade stroll, with great views of Pegasus Bay. Food and service were very good and..."

Philip Robinson

"Perfect beachfront location for a delicious morning meal. The service is great, the coffee is fantastic, and the food is..."

Mike Gencic

"Service was great but coffee was just fine. It's a great loction but I wouldn't come back here for coffee if I had other..."

Zachary Freiberg

Joe's Garage Sumner

79/100 (1277 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Good place for breakfast or brunch. Plenty of options to choose from. I ordered the pikelets with bacon, banana and golden syrup, which was..."

Alex

"The best of experiences every time. Joe's Sumner is an outstanding venue for breakfast, lunch or casual dinner. The staff are consistently attentive..."

Justin Hygate

"Visited Joes Garage for breakfast. Yum, I had French Toast which was 10/10 and my partner had Eggs Benedict which he enjoyed. Would eat there..."

Toni

"Hubby and my fav restaurant in chch. Amazing food and great service, The Steak is always cooked to perfection and delicious schnitzel and handcut..."

Aimee N Hendry

"Good simple off the grill fare, with quality base ingredients and cheerful obliging staff. I pity the way in which each time I eat there you'll..."

Rich T

"My partner and I have been to Joe's at Sumner several times now and it's a fantastic place to enjoy a gorgeous Christchurch summers day. We always..."

Jaimie Keay

"Have been here about 3 times now and I love it!! Perfect place for a lazy breakfast in the sun. The staff are friendly and have a great knowledge of..."

Rebekah Whalley

"Perfect. Its not very often that both the food and service are excellent but today at Joe's Garage they both were. Great staff, (attentive but not..."

Bonnie

"the service was great the food very tasty, my husband finished before me and was also asked if I had finished was too polite to say no I haven't but..."

Heather A

"I'm a Sumner local and have recently discovered Joe's Garage. Fantastic service and fantastic food. Hubby and I have been there a few times in the..."

Anna Luhrs

"Food, staff and coffee are great. Quite noisy if you are seated inside. Only one gripe...Coffee is served in miserable sized cups. Paying nearly..."

Deb

"Great food! Good portion sizes. The gravy that comes with the fries is absolutely beautiful 🤤 the Hollondaise sauce beautiful! We absolutely loved..."

Quintin Swanepoel

"This is a good little place to eat next to the beach. The fries were salty and perfect. I love that the schnitzel came with the gravy on the..."

Shannon

"Good food (dropped in for breakfast with a few friends),nice coffee,very clean premises,friendly staff,great service.Plenty of parking available both..."

Graeme Duncan

"We had lunch here whilst staying in Sumner and it did not disappoint. Our burger cravings were well taken care of and staff, service and food were..."

Mark Lewis

"Love this place! I feel like everyone is treated like a local and feels like part of the community here. Cool staff who’re always happy to help..."

Kerryn Searle (Amazing Amazing)

"Coffee was amazing, kai great, atmosphere fantastic. This place is community..."

Brendan McInnes

"Been here 2x in a week. First experience wasnt great. Our waitress came across quite rude which made our experience not a great one. Had to ask for..."

Michelle Price

"They never disappoint. Caesar salad with chicken and a side of fries with gravy. I also got a Chocolate big boy shake but I forgot a photo. Always my..."

Jazz Gardner

"Had a great visit here, food was great and the service was 10/10, highly..."

Dane Strong

"Derek at Joes Garage was amazing!!! Can’t recommend his customer service skills more!! He was so friendly from the moment me and my friends walked..."

Nicole Dunford

"After my many trips in and out of Sumner I absolutely love stopping into this Joes Garage! The service is amazing, food is always yummy and the..."

Siobhan Bonner

"Pretty cool place.. I enjoyed my drink. Such a cool..."

Jane Campbell

"First time there for our group of 4 and we had a great experience. Food was really great that was obvious by quick consumption and empty plates...."

Dawn Chapman

"Well setup for the space available, food was good but, for what I had I thought it was rather expensive to be honest. Probably because of the..."

Rodney O'leary

"We stopped for a coffee and a slice after a long walk on a cold day. Good friendly service. Enjoyed our..."

Ruth Davey

"Really nice place for a good affordable meal. Quite a popular place, so it is often somewhat loud but that actually gives you the privacy to talk..."

Matthew P

The Watershed

"I love the watershed! Such a great place for breakfast lunch and dinner! Love coming here in the summer for a drink outside. The pancakes are to die..."

KMTP

"Peter and I enjoyed our dinner here on the evening of one of the semi final game of Super Rugby. The food was glorious and the service was..."

Suzy

"Food very good and service exceptional. Pork belly was simply presented but beautifully cooked and with a nice accompaniment of roast..."

Ren

"I've been meaning to write a review for The Watershed for some time because my wife and I go every so often. It's close to home and we trust the food..."

Otago Islander

"I don't know about the negative reviews on here but I've been there twice and food was absolutely amazing both times so I definitely will be back and..."

Rebecca Siitia

"Went with family on a Friday lunchtime - our first visit. Very quiet lunchtime period but staff very friendly and efficient.Our water glasses..."

Matthew Weston

"Tucked away in Ferrymead on the water is a delighful little restaurant known only as the 'Watershed Restaurant & Bar'. Reading through the..."

Gary White

"Went down to the Watershed on a lazy Sunday afternoon with friends to celebrate my mate's birthday. I was very impressed. The ambiance made it a..."

Patrick Moran

"All our meals were excellent, we had steaks, salmon and pork belly. The vegetables were cooked perfectly as were the meats. Definitely recommend..."

Sue Taylor

"I organised a Christmas lunch for a large group and I am happy to report that every person in our group loved their meal. The service was..."

Rowan Anderson

"Went for my birthday along with family/friends. Very happy overall - the food was great and the service too. We would certainly go again...."

Alex Henry

"The Watershed is a hidden gem. My wife and I go here at least once a month! We love to get out of town & have a quiet dinner. The dinner specials are..."

Matt Aldridge

"This is a great pub in Ferrymead that's well worth the drive from Merivale for quiz night on Wednesdays. (You definitely need to make a booking if..."

Catherine Allen

"Really love this place, had a meal there last Sunday with my husband & daughter, lovely yummy food, lovely friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere,..."

Maria Moody

"Staff were friendly , attentive and accommodating from the outset. Food was very good and served in a timely fashion . Overall a great experience...."

Graeme Neale

"Great food and service. Coupled with the amazing views adds to a great experience. The outside seating is ideal in the summer. Will definitely be..."

George Frost

"Nice cosy environment on a cold day and great view of estuary on a nice day. Good tap beers friendly staff and the basket of fries I got was..."

Danny McNeil

"Had a great meal and loved the entire experience. Prices were reasonable / food awesome / service great Well done..."

MIKE BONNE

"I was there on one of their quiz night. A night filled fun for quiz lover with beer on side. Snacks was fresh and on..."

Birendra Chettri

Dux Central

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place to eat good food and drink excellent beer! Fast and friendly service!! The place is also very nice, great music. Open till late. We had a..."

Gabriel Masliah

"Quality food and amazing atmosphere. Great service and good alcohol!!! Have been here a couple of times now and enjoyed both experiences. The pulled..."

Rachel Puha-Fenn

"Had an amazing time here for a good banter with friends and colleagues. Great vibes, food and atmosphere. Definitely a destination for a good lunch..."

Simon Spencer Xu

"DUX Central was a cute little bar, we got a couple of drinks and enjoyed the entertainment of a few drunk youths. We then headed upstairs and ordered..."

MmmFood

"Friendly staff and great beers. Good not too shabby either with huge portions. Chose three plates to share and actually took most home.I really..."

Mary Underwood

"I ordered the Braised Beef short ribs with a sticky Ginger Tom glaze served with an Asian vegetable medley. The meat was tender and tasty and there..."

Kirstin Lucas

"A evening out with our son and tried a selection of shared plates. An excellent selection with the pulled pork sliders being the favourite. All the..."

Roger Fraser

"this place exceeded my expectations! we ordered a few drinks as well as the calamari, the croquettes and the funghi pizza. all the food came out..."

Georgia Dobbs

"I had the pumpkin & goat cheese starter & a pizza. The food was absolutely yum & staff were helpful. The only downside was that we were a big group..."

Aty

"Been there yesterday after the amazing race and wow it was already crowded at 5pm. Good sitting areas for smokers :) love the wontons and the crispy..."

Nessa

"Wow, the fit out of DC is fantastic. It looks super spendy! The bar was heavily staffed and the service very efficient. We sat on the upper..."

Free Trade Winds

Trevinos Bar & Restaurant

John Russell

"Went there twice. First time for lunch food was wonderful great chief and the young waitress was excellent lunch time was five out of five. Bit..."

Susan Nicholson

"Went on unexpected meal out with the family and ordered the beef cheeks, and wow, was so awesome and best meal out in a long time. Kids meals were..."

Matt Bacon

"Had a good value meal, made better by having an excellent attentive waiter who had good wine knowledge and when he did make one mistake he rectified..."

Shannon Goodman

"Simply great food in all respects, attentive friendly staff ,and well appappointed restaurant. The pasta carbonara was simply one the best I've ever..."

Clive Bartleet

"Professional atmosphere. We went for a drink and fries. Cannot comment on the mains but out experience was great. Staff are well trained and polite...."

Sarah Lanagan

"We popped in for a drink before dinner last Friday. I was sitting outside enjoying the sun when a fly landed in it. There was a quarter of it left ...."

Leigh Madden

"Food was very good as well as the atmosphere. Service could be improved. Had to ask and then finally flag someone down to take our order, but the..."

Ryan Petrovich

"Great atmosphere! Great food! Awesome staff! After experiencing how you host wedding receptions, I will be booking my event with you when I get..."

Random Az

"Great meal will be back again you get heaps on your plate I don't see where people can complain as our whole table liked there meals and also great..."

Lorrie Skev

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was surprisingly good. We had the burger, wedges, fish and chips and peppered squid. The squid had too much salt but everything else was good...."

Petrina Janessa

"I was there in December 2012, having wandered up the road from our tour booked hotel. Bright, modern, bar with a friendlybunch of guys having..."

Robert Farnette

"Over the past year of coming here on Mondays for quiz night the quality of food has risen each time!I highly recomend the delicious pizzas!Wednesday..."

Jamie Tomars

"We have just had an amazing time with friends having lunch and listening to Irish music. Although we didn't get to meet the owner we watched him as..."

Lizzy Bell

"Clean. Nice aosphere. Helpful staff. The Shameless Two were entertaining. Enough room for dancing. We only had drinks. Bar food was available. This..."

Jennifer Barry

"We had our work do here as we're only next door. We were treated very well, the pizzas were yum plus we were permitted to take in our own sweet..."

Evie Nelson

"Great place to grab a feed and beer. Steak special they had on for $14.50 was fantastic, steak was very tender and cooked to perfection (not..."

Linson Lee

"Wonderful birthday bus trip and the music and bar service was exemplary. Thanks so much for the incredible band that played live music from the 60s..."

Dennis Rollings

"Absolutely fantastic. This is a proper English pub. The food was great the service was excellent and it was very clean and tidy. Pubs like the rat..."

Anthony Bright

"Was here with a large group for a celebration, great service great atmosphere only complaint was the pricing of food compared to portion..."

Amour-Jane Ryan

"Great friendly local pub a must try if your in the..."

Mike Harpur

"Loved it. Everything we expected from a local pub. The team made the experience perfect. The food was fantastic, from the sticky ribs to the roast..."

Ronny Hayes

"They are very nice and friendly. We had the white bait special and fish & chips. Order at the bar and then take a seat. To reorder just go back to..."

S B

"Went to the Rose and Thistle for a wintery Saturday lunch. It was cosy and warm inside and we enjoyed our meal. Price was reasonable, service was..."

Kim Button

"Nice food with good staff and looked family..."

Allan Duston

"Went on a thirsty Thursday they offer by 6 points and get 1 free all through the week so if you're in doubt thing is definitely a place to be they..."

stephen m (bigsteviem)

"Great pub for a Saturday night, awesome live band setup, heaps of room for a dance, friendly staff too. Highly recommend getting along if Titanic..."

Lisa Bloomfield

"Very friendly. Live events. A good locals..."

Willie Mcarthur

"Had mushroom steak and it was yummy so moist and..."

Jennifer Churton

"Great food service and..."

vickie walker

"Great staff so friendly and helpful. Great menu..."

shelley crowhen

"Great atmosphere. We came in from the street when we saw the live band playing. It's definitely worth a..."

Reset

There are 131 restaurants

Cuisine

Dietary restrictions

Meals

Structure

Dishes

Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Christchurch

Ranking

Sort A-Z

near you

Filters

Murray Quartly

Hellen McGregor

Bernadine Gray

Daniel McGregor

Valerie

Jane Calder

Sali Crocker

Shirley James

Pam Wilson

Graeme.Julie Scull Brown

James Hutton

Nick

marilyn purvis

Cherzelle Tuake

Carl K

Quentin Wood

Robert Henson

Jay

David

Mark McRoberts

Rhys “Justice” Walsh

Janelle McNeil

Atalia Taei

Lynette Mcfarlane

Leinad Diaz

Bev Kelly

Julie K

Mevuni Mendis

becca

B1OB Fn

Morgan Williams

Andrew and Ruth Jordan

Mark R

Rafa Loves Travel

Ree Carter

mohan saritha

Noelene Kennewell

Lee-Lee Robson

Vicky Isle

Danny

Ashleigh Robertson

Kieryn McMahon

Lesley MacAskill

Marc Crawford

Lois Archer

Jacqui Ballantyne

Murray Quartly

tony allison

Jodi Herrick

Daryl Linton

Nick Ian

Tia tahau

Krystal Jade Diamond B

Graeme Buttar

Grant Lange

Compton Family The

Catherine Penfold

Anne Mortimer

Janice Karipa

James Bichan

Brent Moore

Pleayo Tovaranonte

Michael

Stephen Ragell

Brent Pizzato

Rebecca Avon

Daryl Linton

Elinor Bain