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Salut Salut

2/14 Durham Street South, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand

Recommended by 35 people

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2/14 Durham Street South, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM Friday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Salut Salut

Tucked inside The Welder in Sydenham, this intimate bar pours ever-changing international drops under Coravin alongside guided blind tastings. Regulars lean on owner Tessa to steer their palate toward unexpected pours—no pretension, just spot-on intuition. Order a glass of French red or Spanish white, then graze on sliced Jamón Ibérico, French cheeses, and warm bikini sandwiches by the winter fireplace.

  • Coravin Pours & Blind Tastings: Pours are dispensed fresh via Coravin alongside rotating flights for blind tastings.
  • Tailored Wine Guidance: Staff match pours directly to your palate, steering you toward unexpected international bottles.
  • Spanish & French Tapas: Plates of Jamón Ibérico, French cheeses, and toasted bikini sandwiches designed for grazing.
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The Salut Salut Experience

Why wine lovers choose Salut Salut in Sydenham

  • Coravin Pours and Blind Tasting Flights

    Pours an ever-changing list of international wines by the glass using a Coravin preservation system, alongside entertaining guided blind tasting flights.

    Heaps of wines by the glass and regularly changing too.

    Marit Nyman

  • Take-Home Bottle Retail Off-License

    An on-site retail off-license lets guests purchase bottles of their favourite sampled wines to take home.

    utilizing Salut Salut’s off license and purchasing a few bottles of their wines that we really wanted to enjoy at home another time

    Daniel Button

  • Confidence in Personalised Wine Discovery

    Tessa and the sommelier team take time to pinpoint individual flavor preferences and recommend unexpected labels with precision.

    Tessa knows everything about wine and they know what suits your taste profile.

    Travelling Europe

  • Warm and Intimate City Refuge

    A warm, unhurried haven inside The Welder offering comforting hospitality by the fireplace.

    The environment is warm and cosy and I could stay there forever.

    Justine Essenberg

  • Wine-Matched Tapas and Artisan Cheeses

    Curated grazing platters featuring Iberico ham, French cheeses, and Spanish tapas built to complement every pour.

    Iberico jamon and french cheese are priced well.

    Alex Shim (Maestro)

  • Atmospheric Setting for Dates and Gatherings

    An atmospheric setting tailored for sharing wine and charcuterie across romantic dates or relaxed evenings with friends.

    The atmosphere is a hidden gem for a romantic date. The tapas was great value and so tasty.

    Javier Roca

Signature tastings and grazing plates designed to accompany curated wine discovery

  • Selection of Cheeses

    The selection of cheeses does not disappoint in both taste and quality.

    Zurem Meru

  • Flight of Wines Blind Tasting

    They often have a flight of wines they offer as a blind tasting, which is fun!

    Marit Nyman

  • Three Cheese & Ham Toasted Sandwich (Bikini)

    Salut Salut’s Three Cheese & Ham toasted sandwich (Bikini) is without comparison.

    Daniel Button

  • Iberico Jamon

    Iberico jamon and french cheese are priced well.

    Alex Shim (Maestro)

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and distinct touches that elevate your wine tasting experience

  • Blind Tasting Flights

    Staff offer engaging blind tasting flights alongside Coravin-poured glasses, testing palates and adding discovery to the wine experience.

  • Personalized Sommelier Memory

    Guests can describe their personal wine preferences and receive bespoke bottle selections, with staff remembering past pours across visits.

  • Integrated Takeaway Off-License

    An on-site off-license allows guests to buy takeaway bottles of curated international wines they discovered during their visit.

  • Winter Fireplace Setting

    A warm indoor fireplace provides a cozy, toasty ambiance for relaxing over wine and charcuterie during winter months.

Frequently Asked Questions

What style of food is served?

The food menu focuses on wine-friendly accompaniments, light tapas, and sharing plates such as artisanal French cheeses, Ibérico jamón, toasted sandwiches (bikinis), and snack plates rather than full-course dinners.

Can you do tastings or order wine by the glass?

Salut Salut offers a broad, regularly changing selection of wines by the glass—frequently preserved via Coravin—as well as blind tasting flights and personalized recommendations based on your taste profile.

Are there drinks available besides wine?

Beyond an extensive wine list, the bar serves craft beers, ciders, cocktails such as Aperol Spritz, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Can you buy bottles of wine to take home?

Salut Salut holds an off-license, allowing patrons to purchase take-home bottles of wines featured at the bar.

Where can you park?

There is parking available behind The Welder complex as well as street parking nearby.

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