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01.Pomeroy's Old Brewery Innpub, barHeritage brick, roaring hearth warmth, and over 30 rotating independent craft taps make this Christchurch institution feel like a proper English local. Regulars head straight for house-brewed hazies and zero-mainstream-lager guest pours, settling across tucked-away timber tables or the heated, covered courtyard with their dogs lounging at their feet. The kitchen backs up the beer lineup with serious pub cooking—crunchy cornflake-crusted cauliflower, spicy fried chicken burgers, and crisp hand-cut fries. Come evening, floor staff drift through the room offering complimentary baskets of chips and bread to share around the table.292 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand+64 3 365 1523
02.Mashawe Mediterranean BBQrestaurantRight on New Regent Street, Mashawe delivers authentic Palestinian charcoal skewers, spiced shawarma, and creamy house hummus in the heart of Christchurch. It is a certified halal kitchen serving generous plates of Levant street food—especially when the Canterbury chill packs diners tight inside the art-lined dining room. Loyal regulars swear by the balance in the Lebanese smoked chicken wrap, where the garlicky sauce meets tender chicken without drowning crisp greens. Tables fill fast over charcoal-grilled beef skewers, warm pita rounds, and platters of falafel souvlaki. You can order the Ribeye Tagliata or scoop up house mezze while the tram rattles past outside.1 New Regent Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand+64 3 420 0421
03.LONDOModern New Zealand, RestaurantTwenty seats, one open counter, and zero pretension along Papanui Road. Diners in Christchurch book the bar counter to watch a tight crew turn out confident, unfussy cooking. The multi-course set menu delivers real substance—no delicate micro-bites leaving you empty. A daily crudo balances against grilled mandarin and cucumber, while roasted New Zealand oca arrives dense with rose vinegar and crisp breadcrumbs. Regulars note the kitchen's knack for unexpected pairings, from king crab alongside crisp celeriac to fresh anchovies wrapped around strawberries. The natural wine list matches every plate, right down to house-made sourdough and a quiet finish of lemon verbena pavlova.Unit 6/2 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand+64 27 340 8385
04.NOKIcafe, coffeeA cafe, coffee serving great food.6 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch, 8014, New Zealand
05.Rangoon Ruby Christchurch New ZealandrestaurantColombo Street’s Rangoon Ruby serves up fragrant, unmistakable Burmese heat that cuts straight through standard city dining routines. Under ceilings hung with colorful umbrellas, diners gather around modest, tapas-style plates built for passing across the table. regulars make a beeline for the lahpet thoke—fermented tea leaves tossed with crunchy nuts and legumes for a savory, tart snap. Small plates keep coming: crumbly fish, rich eggplant, and fork-tender beef curry cooked down until a knife is pointless. Dinner winds down over warm rice pudding sponge cake topped with fresh fruit.819 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand+64 22 028 0920