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EventSmash Palace event
Mates With Crates #002 Saturday, 12 September Round two is here! Join Matte, Thought and Joat as they spin their collections, joined by Christchurch staple REACH on the decks. With Wheke Sound’s full-bodied sound system bringing the vibes, expect another night of dubstep, rare tunes and good mates. Save the date!
EventMAPU Test kitchen event
Mapu at Home: New Zealand x Australia 🇳🇿🇦🇺 August 27 or 30 Mapu at Home returns to Melbourne for an intimate dining experience at a private South Melbourne residence on Bank Street. Expect a celebration of New Zealand flavours alongside the best of Australian produce, with limited tickets available for one night only. Choose August 27 or 30 and book your spot.
EventSmash Palace event
❄️ Après Smash is back! 🎿 Saturday 22 August Time to hit the op shops! Dig out a retro ski jacket, colourful knit, vintage snow gear, or whatever gives you those classic après-ski vibes. Grab your crew and join us at Smash Palace for great music, winter drinks, and an unforgettable afternoon and night. 📍 Smash Palace, Christchurch 🎟️ Free Entry | R18
SpecialThe Victoria Free House special
Fish & Chips at The Victoria Free House Monday–Sunday Get your fix of a proper Fish & Chips classic at The Victoria Free House. Perfect for an easy pub lunch or dinner.
SpecialThe Victoria Free House special
$15 Lunch Burgers at The Victoria Free House Monday–Sunday | Lunch Grab a $15 burger for lunch at The Victoria Free House. An easy, affordable pub feed to get you through the week.
SpecialPomeroy's Old Brewery Inn special
Pomeroy’s Social Book Club 📚🍷 Second Tuesday of every month Join Pomeroy’s Social Book Club for good books, great conversation and wine. Registration is free, with sessions held on the second Tuesday of every month. Sign up to join the club!
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01.Pomeroy's Old Brewery Inn● 40 RecommendationsProper UK-style boozer right in the heart of Chch. Heritage brick walls, roaring winter warmth, and a staggering lineup of 30-plus rotating taps. Expect everything from juicy hazies to sessionable low-carb pours. Craft beer aficionados and post-work crowds pack the tables for the immaculate, relaxed energy. Inside buzzes with cricket fans and live music; outside, a heated, covered courtyard keeps things comfortable year-round. The kitchen punches way above standard pub grub. Fellow patrons will quickly point you toward the fried cauliflower—an absolute revelation. Messy, eat-with-your-hands chicken wings. Fiery fried chicken burgers. Hand-cut fries that easily rival the city's elite. Even better? The legendary evening hospitality. Staff regularly circulate with complimentary baskets of chips and bread. A flawless spot for a casual pint or a serious feast.292 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand+64 3 365 152302.Mashawe Mediterranean BBQ● 35 RecommendationsThose wandering Christchurch’s iconic New Regent Street inevitably catch the scent—smoky, spice-heavy, utterly intoxicating. Mashawe Mediterranean BBQ delivers unapologetically authentic Palestinian and Levantine flavors. Think massive, charcoal-kissed beef skewers. A Lebanese smoked chicken wrap with the exact, elusive ratio of tender meat to crisp veg and sauce. Insanely fresh falafel souvlaki. The halal-certified menu is a masterclass in proper *mashawi*—traditional grilled meats—and vibrant mezze platters loaded with creamy hummus. It’s a cozy, art-lined space that gets brilliantly jam-packed when the Canterbury chill sets in. Halal-seeking foodies and city-center wanderers alike consider this their go-to for generous, flavor-packed feasts. Grab a warm garlic pita, order the Ribeye Tagliata, and dive into plates so good you’ll easily forgive the occasional tight squeeze between tables. Pure, unadulterated comfort.1 New Regent Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand+64 3 420 042103.LONDO● 30 RecommendationsTiny room. Twenty seats. A masterclass in culinary restraint right on Papanui Road. Diners chasing Christchurch's most electric plates know to book the bar—front-row tickets to watch a hyper-focused, three-person crew execute pure magic. The $95 set menu is the move here. Think confident, unfussy cuisine d'auteur. Flawless crudo elevated by grilled mandarin. New Zealand oca roasted to a dense, creamy finish with rose vinegar. Bold, unapologetic king crab playing off crisp celeriac. Even the simplest pasta arrives perfectly al dente. Gastronomes constantly point to their daring local pairings—like a genius strawberry and fresh anchovy salad—as proof of the kitchen's sheer brilliance. Throw in an impeccable NZ wine list, spectacular house-made gluten-free sourdough, and effortlessly warm hospitality. A masterstroke. Book yesterday.Unit 6/2 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand+64 27 340 838504.NOKI● 25 RecommendationsA cafe, coffee serving great food.6 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand05.Rangoon Ruby Christchurch New Zealand● 20 RecommendationsForget the usual dinner rotation. Colombo Street’s Burmese powerhouse is delivering a serious jolt to the Christchurch culinary landscape. Those who track down the city’s most electric spices are pointing their friends straight toward Rangoon Ruby. The vibe? Strikingly atmospheric—think ceilings draped in colorful parasols and gorgeous murals—backed by hospitality so genuine the kitchen crew often steps out to say hello. The menu is a masterclass in fragrant, balanced heat, designed for aggressive table-sharing. You are absolutely ordering the lahpet thoke—Myanmar’s iconic fermented tea leaf salad bringing a phenomenal, shattering crunch and an explosion of savory tartness. Chase it with the crumbly fish, deeply savory eggplant, and a beef hin so wildly tender it renders your knife useless. Cap it off with a comforting, fruit-topped warm rice pudding sponge cake. Pure, unadulterated flavor.819 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand+64 22 028 0920