Cityscape hits up Stealth Hospitality's new offering in the Christchurch Art Gallery, Universo Brasserie & Bar, discovering adventurous dishes (like the Asian-spiced confit duck, pictured) served up in a fantastic space that's going to be a primo new summer hang-out spot.

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One of the Boys

Three Boys Brewery

We caught up with local craft beer baron and head by at Three Boys Brewery Ralph Bungard and how he brews a better beer.

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Recipe: Soho Sour

Sour Power

Sister Kong mixologist Markus Teck hooks us up for the hot months with his summery twist on the classic sour.

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The Braun Supremacy

Tasty Pastry

Cutting his teeth with an apprenticeship at the legendary Park Royal Hotel, Continental’s head of cuisine Marcus Braun would go on to become one of the country’s finest pastry chefs.

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Tea For Tantalising

High Tea at Crowne Plaza

Crowne Plaza Christchurch continues the high tea revival with a spectacular go at the concept of their own.

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Summer Lovin’

A Foodie Love letter to Christchurch

Our summer gift to you – a rundown on the city’s top food and drink options for some sunny season goodness.

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Food & Drink

Dux Dine

New Zealand/Vegetarian Cuisine

Dux Dine provides a variety of welcoming, comfortable spaces in which to enjoy their vegetarian and seafood dishes.

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The Happening Bar & Kitchen

European Cuisine/Swishy Bar

The Happening offers outstanding hospitality near the Theatre Royal and New Regent Street. Step inside their elegant space, pull up a chair and experi...

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Empire

Swishy Bar/Japanese Cuisine

Empire Bar & Izakaya is dark and cavernous, with nods to Japanese refinement through well-appointed artefacts. A series of intimate booths flank the w...

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Blackbird Café

Café & Bar

Blackbird Café & Bar is a new restaurant recently opened in the heart of Sumner, with a location that makes it a perfect beach escape for city dweller...

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Uncommon

Café

Step up your café experience with elegant surroundings and gorgeous, delicious food that provides a memorable visit every time.

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Bessie

New Zealand Cuisine

Bessie bring a high quality dining experience in a vibrant environment to Christchurch.

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Gold & Jade Restaurant

Chinese Cuisine

This authentic restaurant offers genuine Chinese cuisine, operating with a team of highly-qualified chefs from China.

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Under the Red Verandah proudly serves up great food and service to the east side of Christchurch.

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Aroy Thai Restaurant

Thai Cuisine

Aroy Thai is back – back where they belong. Choices are plentiful with their huge menu of old favourites.

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The Option Bistro & Wines is an upmarket Restaurant and Café tucked away in a great spot in Styx Mill area, Northwood. The European owners embraced th...

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CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen

New Zealand/Cosy Pub

Home of 60 craft beers and ciders, CBK Craft Bar and Kitchen is your local in Kaiapoi and North Canterbury for great food and fun service.

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Freemans

Italian Cuisine

Freemans has been serving the Lyttelton locals and wider Christchurch for 10 years.

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This creative, multi-use space operates as Kadett café by day and Space Academy bar by night, though it maintains its relaxed, cosy setting no matter ...

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Pegasus Bay Winery

Winery/International Cuisine

Named NZ’s best winery restaurant for 5 years running, Pegasus Bay offers an unforgettable experience.

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taste@twenty

Gourmet Food Store/Catering

taste@twenty stocks a tempting array of fresh produce, Vic’s breads, Hummingbird espresso to go and beans, preserves and pickles, vinegars and olive o...

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Trenches Restaurant & Bar

New Zealand Cuisine

Whether you’re craving home-style cooking, satisfying bar snacks, a chargrilled steak or simply a cold pint, then Trenches aim to satisfy.

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The Last Word

Swishy Bar

The Last Word is an intimate and beautiful whisky, cocktail lounge and bar. It is situated between the Isaac Theatre Royal and The Piano Performance v...

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Baretta

Italian Cuisine/Swishy Bar

Baretta bar and restaurant is a little piece of Italy in Christchurch – an interpretation of a classic Italian trattoria with a Kiwi influence.

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Whether you like your dumplings fried or steamed, at Pot Sticker Dumpling you can expect the dumpling dough tightly hugging fresh cooked prawns or fre...

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This is where all the coffee roasting magic happens!

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