Guidebook for Christchurch
Food Scene
A food hall with lots of options.
Mexicano's
131 Victoria StWalking distance, amazing Mexican food, good drinks.
Vic's Cafe
132 Victoria StSuper close, and really good.
Best coffee in the city, on the best street - a must see.
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Caffeine Laboratory
Best coffee in the city, on the best street - a must see.
Rollickin Gelato
35 New Regent StreetIncredible gelato.
A large diversity of food options, and a place to pick up some snacks for later. Right by the river and innercity shops. A really nice walk from the room - down the river.
99 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pamilihan ng Riverside
96 Oxford TerraceA large diversity of food options, and a place to pick up some snacks for later. Right by the river and innercity shops. A really nice walk from the room - down the river.
Little High Eatery
255 St Asaph StDrinks & Nightlife
My favourite bar. Not too expensive, basic classic Kiwi Bar Food. Open air, with heaters. It isn't usually overcrowded and plays quality music, often older hits.
40 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Smash Palace
172 High StMy favourite bar. Not too expensive, basic classic Kiwi Bar Food. Open air, with heaters. It isn't usually overcrowded and plays quality music, often older hits.
Best wine selection in the city. 5 min walk from the house.
22 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Vesuvio Jazz & Tapas Bar
4 Papanui RdBest wine selection in the city. 5 min walk from the house.
Group of restaurants and bars by the river on the edge of the city proper. Great range, and popular.
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Terrace
126 Oxford TerraceGroup of restaurants and bars by the river on the edge of the city proper. Great range, and popular.
Shopping
PAK'nSAVE Moorhouse
297 Moorhouse AveClosest big supermarket with cheapest prices in Chch.
The closest supermarket on foot. More expensive than Pak'n'Save but good for a quick shop or a treat.
35 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Merivale Mall
189 Papanui RdThe closest supermarket on foot. More expensive than Pak'n'Save but good for a quick shop or a treat.
The Tannery
3 Garlands RdBoutique Shopping. Quite a distance but worth it.
A really lovely department store in the centre of the city. Upper price range but not exorbitant. Can get reasonably priced basics like underwear and socks or a high-fashion treat. Great cafe, good for gifts.
52 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ballantynes
Cashel StreetA really lovely department store in the centre of the city. Upper price range but not exorbitant. Can get reasonably priced basics like underwear and socks or a high-fashion treat. Great cafe, good for gifts.
Fun
Open 24/7 - go after the kid's bedtime to play on the sophisticated equipment.
150 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Margaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetOpen 24/7 - go after the kid's bedtime to play on the sophisticated equipment.
Sightseeing
A must-see in CHCH - an art deco masterpiece with a few good restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, but really a great place to walk down.
36 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
New Regent Street Precinct
A must-see in CHCH - an art deco masterpiece with a few good restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, but really a great place to walk down.
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Drink the water!
Christchurch water is pure and drinkable from the tap.