Kim’s Guidebook
Local Eateries
A quick reference guide of some of my favorite places to enjoy a bite in this area
Enjoy! :)
$15 Lunches, several choices available, I can recommend the ribs.
A different $15 dinner special most nights.
I can recommend the $15 steak on Sunday nights
Full service family restaurant and bar.
Their desserts don't thrill me, but with Coffee Culture just across the road, you're all set!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Armadillos Beckenham
155 Colombo St$15 Lunches, several choices available, I can recommend the ribs.
A different $15 dinner special most nights.
I can recommend the $15 steak on Sunday nights
Full service family restaurant and bar.
Their desserts don't thrill me, but with Coffee Culture just across the road, you're all set!
Open from early til late.
Coffee of a standard you can rely on.
I am particularly fond of their Orange Almond Cakes, Cake of the day, cheese rolls on focaccia, chicken and filo, and their awesome Bagel selection!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffee Culture Beckenham
140 Colombo StOpen from early til late.
Coffee of a standard you can rely on.
I am particularly fond of their Orange Almond Cakes, Cake of the day, cheese rolls on focaccia, chicken and filo, and their awesome Bagel selection!
Want a good place to chill on a hot day with a cold beverage?
Here it is!
A (VERY) quick stroll from here :)
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moon Under Water
152 Somerfield StWant a good place to chill on a hot day with a cold beverage?
Here it is!
A (VERY) quick stroll from here :)
Asian-fusion with the focus on a difference ethnicity every week! Haven't eaten here yet, but it looks good!
Let me know what you think :) xxx
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Commi
145 Colombo StAsian-fusion with the focus on a difference ethnicity every week! Haven't eaten here yet, but it looks good!
Let me know what you think :) xxx
Great Pizza!
All Italian meals, all the time!
Excellent service :) xxx
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Formaggio’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
150 Colombo StGreat Pizza!
All Italian meals, all the time!
Excellent service :) xxx
Complete with a McCafe and a playground, this local branch is open for in house dining til midnight daily, and 24/7 in the drive through.
Kids love it, and great for a quick snack.
Also available on the Uber Eats app (delivered to your door for a $7 delivery fee)
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McDonald's
326 Colombo StComplete with a McCafe and a playground, this local branch is open for in house dining til midnight daily, and 24/7 in the drive through.
Kids love it, and great for a quick snack.
Also available on the Uber Eats app (delivered to your door for a $7 delivery fee)
Chicken, Wraps, Salad MMM...
I used to be a shift supervisor at this KFC so I may be a little biased, but...
It has one of the larger KFC seating areas in Christchurch including an outdoor area.
The place has a light airy feel, and free wifi
KFC Colombo St
258 Colombo StChicken, Wraps, Salad MMM...
I used to be a shift supervisor at this KFC so I may be a little biased, but...
It has one of the larger KFC seating areas in Christchurch including an outdoor area.
The place has a light airy feel, and free wifi
Jumbo Food Centre
252 Colombo StA range of chinese and ethnic options, plus fish and chips etc.
Self explanatory!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zaffron - Thai and Vietnamese Restaurant
147 Colombo StreetSelf explanatory!
sushi express
140 Colombo StSelf Explanatory!
OMG! This is delicious!
This picture shows a lamb shoulder and buttery rosemary potatoes.
You can buy this for around $50 which will serve 3-4, or one person for four meals :)
Or you can buy individual portions.
Slow roasting during the day, just walk in and take it home!
Mint Jelly and I'm done!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pedro's House of Lamb
17 Papanui RdOMG! This is delicious!
This picture shows a lamb shoulder and buttery rosemary potatoes.
You can buy this for around $50 which will serve 3-4, or one person for four meals :)
Or you can buy individual portions.
Slow roasting during the day, just walk in and take it home!
Mint Jelly and I'm done!
Pizza (obviously), but its the sides that get me:
Corn Nuggets
Chicken Tenders
Garlic Bread
And they do a mean lamb shank and mashed potatoes (one of the best in town)
Also available for home delivery ($&) direct to your door on the Uber Eats app :)
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
HELL Pizza
303 Colombo StPizza (obviously), but its the sides that get me:
Corn Nuggets
Chicken Tenders
Garlic Bread
And they do a mean lamb shank and mashed potatoes (one of the best in town)
Also available for home delivery ($&) direct to your door on the Uber Eats app :)
BurgerFuel Sydenham
290 Colombo StA more upmarket burger :)
Eating Experience
Note worthy Eateries
Salad and breakfast layered in jars
White lamingtons with berry couli syringes
Sliders served direct to yoru table through pneumatic delivery tubes, sliding bookcases, manga wall art, soda water from a singer treadle sewing machine, match box teas, audio harry potter books in the lavatories, eco basins...
Too many idiosyncrasies to mention!
They set out to be different - mission accomplished
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
C1 Espresso
185 High StSalad and breakfast layered in jars
White lamingtons with berry couli syringes
Sliders served direct to yoru table through pneumatic delivery tubes, sliding bookcases, manga wall art, soda water from a singer treadle sewing machine, match box teas, audio harry potter books in the lavatories, eco basins...
Too many idiosyncrasies to mention!
They set out to be different - mission accomplished
Where to start!
Eight different local and family-run businesses inside marketplace with plenty of shared seating.
A great (packed) place to head for atmosphere and a huge variety of eateries all in one place.
Caribe Latin Kitchen: vibrant, colourful menu with flavour and Latin American flare - Margaritas anyone?
El Fogón: chargrilled barbecue meats inspired by the big and bold tastes of Venezuela.
BASE Woodfired Pizza: pizza the way it's meant to be, topped with locally sourced ingredients
Noodlemonk: soulful, flavoursome Thai street food with a variety of Asian beer and local wine
Little Social: freshly roasted, local coffee from Supreme
& a dreamy offering of sweets, & beer, wine, cocktails
Bacon Brothers: breakfast, lunch, and dinner Burger Bar featuring bacon, more bacon and an extra side of happiness
Sushi Soldier: the city's coolest modern Japanese restaurant and bar featuring Ramen, Donburi, Waffle and Ice Creams
Eightgrains: boutique Chinese food featuring hand made dumplings, bao, dim sum; also traditional sichuan and taiwanese classics.
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little High Eatery
255 St Asaph StWhere to start!
Eight different local and family-run businesses inside marketplace with plenty of shared seating.
A great (packed) place to head for atmosphere and a huge variety of eateries all in one place.
Caribe Latin Kitchen: vibrant, colourful menu with flavour and Latin American flare - Margaritas anyone?
El Fogón: chargrilled barbecue meats inspired by the big and bold tastes of Venezuela.
BASE Woodfired Pizza: pizza the way it's meant to be, topped with locally sourced ingredients
Noodlemonk: soulful, flavoursome Thai street food with a variety of Asian beer and local wine
Little Social: freshly roasted, local coffee from Supreme
& a dreamy offering of sweets, & beer, wine, cocktails
Bacon Brothers: breakfast, lunch, and dinner Burger Bar featuring bacon, more bacon and an extra side of happiness
Sushi Soldier: the city's coolest modern Japanese restaurant and bar featuring Ramen, Donburi, Waffle and Ice Creams
Eightgrains: boutique Chinese food featuring hand made dumplings, bao, dim sum; also traditional sichuan and taiwanese classics.
Authentic family run Greek, right down to the dancing and plate smashing!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Costas Taverna Greek Restaurant and Ouzo Bar
478 Cranford StAuthentic family run Greek, right down to the dancing and plate smashing!
Under The Red Verandah
29 Tancred StVegetarian Friendly :)
Delicious!
Vegetarian
Spiritual
:) xxx
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lotus-Heart vegetarian restaurant
363 St Asaph StVegetarian
Spiritual
:) xxx
They do breakfast, and breakfast only and they do it well!
Drexel's are famous for their american style hash browns, large portions, and fluffy pancakes made with their hand mixed batter.
So popular and delicious, you may have to book!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Drexels
Rotherham StreetThey do breakfast, and breakfast only and they do it well!
Drexel's are famous for their american style hash browns, large portions, and fluffy pancakes made with their hand mixed batter.
So popular and delicious, you may have to book!
HUGE, HUGE, HUGE Meals!
Befitting of the Lone Star State
Atmosphere is early Boys Annual, Country and Western, and 60's and 70's music
Intimate
Great Value for money
SUPERB FOOD!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lone Star Cafe & Bar
26 Manchester StHUGE, HUGE, HUGE Meals!
Befitting of the Lone Star State
Atmosphere is early Boys Annual, Country and Western, and 60's and 70's music
Intimate
Great Value for money
SUPERB FOOD!
Italian at its best
Not only is the food fantastic...
I'm a huge fan of their aged ribeye with field mushrooms, or their Petit de pollo (chicken with mustard sauce). However, they are award winning for their pasta - made on premise, and their Italian pizza cooked in their open-to-view pizza wood fire oven. Yum yum yum!
There are also know for....
The Bicycletta
A traditional Italian countryside cocktail, named for its ability to create unsteady bike riding for all who drink it on their way home after work!
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Valentino
168 St Asaph StItalian at its best
Not only is the food fantastic...
I'm a huge fan of their aged ribeye with field mushrooms, or their Petit de pollo (chicken with mustard sauce). However, they are award winning for their pasta - made on premise, and their Italian pizza cooked in their open-to-view pizza wood fire oven. Yum yum yum!
There are also know for....
The Bicycletta
A traditional Italian countryside cocktail, named for its ability to create unsteady bike riding for all who drink it on their way home after work!
Adventure in and around Christchurch
Action Jackson!
Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys RoadAdrenalin Forest Christchurch
110 Heyders RdAntigua Boatsheds Canoe Hire
2 Cambridge TerraceAdventure Trail Rides
Otarama RoadVelocity Karts
opposite 499 Pages RdAlpine Ice Sports Centre
495 Brougham StAlpine Jet Thrills Limited - Braided Shallows
1 Main N RdBallooning Canterbury
2136 Bealey RdIt was phenomenal to swim alongside the dolphins!
Such magical creatures and so in tune with their environment
Much care is taken to ensure we care for them and their environment.
To that end, you are not allowed in the water if the pod has birthed recently, nor to use any widlife tricks to encourage them to come to you, or to touch them.
That said, dolphins are so friendly and inquisitive, they will find you, and appear to be more than happy to brush up against you - cheeky!
I highly recommend this experience!
Love Kim :) xxx
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Swimming with Dolphins
Main WharfIt was phenomenal to swim alongside the dolphins!
Such magical creatures and so in tune with their environment
Much care is taken to ensure we care for them and their environment.
To that end, you are not allowed in the water if the pod has birthed recently, nor to use any widlife tricks to encourage them to come to you, or to touch them.
That said, dolphins are so friendly and inquisitive, they will find you, and appear to be more than happy to brush up against you - cheeky!
I highly recommend this experience!
Love Kim :) xxx
Great for Zip Line, Chair lift, Mountain Biking, Walking Trails, Sight-seeing, Holiday Programmes, Lessons and Coaching, Functions and more...
https://christchurchadventurepark.com
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Christchurch Adventure Park
225 Worsleys RoadGreat for Zip Line, Chair lift, Mountain Biking, Walking Trails, Sight-seeing, Holiday Programmes, Lessons and Coaching, Functions and more...
https://christchurchadventurepark.com
Sandy Beach, a little windy sometimes which is great for cooling off on a hot day.
You will often find large kite days held here.
I recommend a walk along the pier - a great place for sight-seeing, walking, and fishing.
Get into the ocean here and cleanse your aura, or just cool off from the summer heat.
A beautiful local spot.
I'd like to say unique, but NZ is nothing but coastline!
Each piece different, but all beautiful - from one end of the country to the other!
Love Kim xxx
New Brighton Beach
Sandy Beach, a little windy sometimes which is great for cooling off on a hot day.
You will often find large kite days held here.
I recommend a walk along the pier - a great place for sight-seeing, walking, and fishing.
Get into the ocean here and cleanse your aura, or just cool off from the summer heat.
A beautiful local spot.
I'd like to say unique, but NZ is nothing but coastline!
Each piece different, but all beautiful - from one end of the country to the other!
Love Kim xxx
Local Culture
Get to know us :)
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueCanterbury Museum
66 Rolleston AvePaseo en bote por el río Avon
2 Cambridge TerraceFerrymead Heritage Park
50 Ferrymead Park DrCiudad Quake
299 Durham St NMargaret Mahy Playground
Armagh StreetSumner Pharmacy
17 Wakefield AveInternational Antarctic Centre
38 Orchard RdOrana Wildlife Park
793 McLeans Island RdWillowbank Wildlife Reserve
60 Hussey RdTramway Lane
Galería de Arte de Christchurch (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StAir Force Museum of New Zealand
45 Harvard AveNew Brighton Pier
Isaac Theatre Royal
145 Gloucester StChristchurch Transitional Cathedral
234 Hereford StMemorial Wall Christchurch
68 Oxford TerraceGalería de Arte de Christchurch (Te Puna o Waiwhetu)
312 Montreal StAs an artist, I have exhibited here many times.
Liz and the team (mainly local and volunteer), organise fantastic exhibits throughout the year.
They also hold really affordable art classes and events in this community art hub.
Love this space!
Linwood Arts & Eastside Gallery
388 Worcester StAs an artist, I have exhibited here many times.
Liz and the team (mainly local and volunteer), organise fantastic exhibits throughout the year.
They also hold really affordable art classes and events in this community art hub.
Love this space!
Entertainment & Night Life
Things to see and do :)
SOUNDS LIKE SPIRIT
Psychic Development Circle
Every Tuesday night from 7-9pm
Held at "ETHOS" - the studio opposite Belle Rose Cottage
(We have been know to run much later, including field trips, coffee at local cafes, heading to the beach for a night time aura cleanse etc). If you're game - so am I!
A new topic is covered every week.
So far this year we have explored:
Crystal Healings
Three Card Oracle Layouts
Chakra Balancing
Colour Readings
Using iCal and Google Calenders for balance
Protection, avoiding negativity (yours and others), and how to raise a vibration...
And much more!
More details can be found on my FB page SOUNDS LIKE SPIRIT, and on Meetup
See you Tuesday!
Love Kim xxx
027 424 6189
19 Strickland St
19 Strickland StreetSOUNDS LIKE SPIRIT
Psychic Development Circle
Every Tuesday night from 7-9pm
Held at "ETHOS" - the studio opposite Belle Rose Cottage
(We have been know to run much later, including field trips, coffee at local cafes, heading to the beach for a night time aura cleanse etc). If you're game - so am I!
A new topic is covered every week.
So far this year we have explored:
Crystal Healings
Three Card Oracle Layouts
Chakra Balancing
Colour Readings
Using iCal and Google Calenders for balance
Protection, avoiding negativity (yours and others), and how to raise a vibration...
And much more!
More details can be found on my FB page SOUNDS LIKE SPIRIT, and on Meetup
See you Tuesday!
Love Kim xxx
027 424 6189
True, it is upstairs and a bit of a climb, but the differing bar areas, and the live music make it all worthwhile :)
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fat Eddie's
76 Hereford StTrue, it is upstairs and a bit of a climb, but the differing bar areas, and the live music make it all worthwhile :)
Good food, and drinks.
Even music occasionally!
Also good for private functions
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Protocol
2 Colombo StGood food, and drinks.
Even music occasionally!
Also good for private functions
Sure, it has entertainment on a regular basis and you can grab a brew - but it's the meals you really need to see: Large, well thought out, well presented, delicious.
The steaks are great, but the pork belly... is huge!
Way more than your standard pub grub - a taste experience!
A Great place for watching Rugby on the big screen
Also known to host a Quiz Night or two :) xxx
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bailies Bar and Restaurant
1066 Colombo StSure, it has entertainment on a regular basis and you can grab a brew - but it's the meals you really need to see: Large, well thought out, well presented, delicious.
The steaks are great, but the pork belly... is huge!
Way more than your standard pub grub - a taste experience!
A Great place for watching Rugby on the big screen
Also known to host a Quiz Night or two :) xxx
Burgers, Beers, Bikes
Burgers with components made mostly on site
Thursday Bike Nights are a must for anyone mechanically inclined
A great beer with local mates
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smash Palace
172 High StBurgers, Beers, Bikes
Burgers with components made mostly on site
Thursday Bike Nights are a must for anyone mechanically inclined
A great beer with local mates
Speakeasy
An establishment born from a time when prohibition was in force and selling alcoholic beverages was fraught with danger.
Small, intimate, great atmosphere, accommodating staff who make your drink and experience as you witness it in the making
The Poplar Social Club
6 Poplar StreetSpeakeasy
An establishment born from a time when prohibition was in force and selling alcoholic beverages was fraught with danger.
Small, intimate, great atmosphere, accommodating staff who make your drink and experience as you witness it in the making
Irish Bar
The food is average, but the Guinness is superb.
Known for events;
Quiz nights
Themed Party Nights
Live music
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bog
50 Victoria StIrish Bar
The food is average, but the Guinness is superb.
Known for events;
Quiz nights
Themed Party Nights
Live music
Lots of difference Bars and Eateries
Quiz nights
Entertainment in the Valley Bar
And all the things you'd expect from a Casino
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Christchurch Casino
30 Victoria StLots of difference Bars and Eateries
Quiz nights
Entertainment in the Valley Bar
And all the things you'd expect from a Casino
An American Institution.
Family Restaurant
Open late most nights
Opening 24 hours in the weekend
Denny's
382 Moorhouse AveAn American Institution.
Family Restaurant
Open late most nights
Opening 24 hours in the weekend
Shopping
A quick guide to local Malls
Medium sized Mall
Anchored by The Warehouse, with a branch of The Warehouse Stationery adjacent the car park
Food court, all the usual, pharmacies, clothing, gaming etc
A small children's playground
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South City Shopping Centre
555 Colombo StMedium sized Mall
Anchored by The Warehouse, with a branch of The Warehouse Stationery adjacent the car park
Food court, all the usual, pharmacies, clothing, gaming etc
A small children's playground
Barrington Mall station
Medium sized Mall
Larger Mall
Anchored by shopping giant K-Mart
More child friendly downstairs, Smiggle, lolly shop, the usual suspects in the food court etc
A little more upmarket upstairs including a quieter food court, more designer clothing and home wares.
Hoyts also have a Cinema located here
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westfield Riccarton
129 Riccarton RdLarger Mall
Anchored by shopping giant K-Mart
More child friendly downstairs, Smiggle, lolly shop, the usual suspects in the food court etc
A little more upmarket upstairs including a quieter food court, more designer clothing and home wares.
Hoyts also have a Cinema located here
Up market food and clothing
Anchored by Spotlight home wares store
Also contains a boutique Cinema and many eateries on the periphery: Torenhoff Belgian Beer Cafe, Hello Sunday, 5th Street,Burgers and Beers and more...
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Colombo
363 Colombo StUp market food and clothing
Anchored by Spotlight home wares store
Also contains a boutique Cinema and many eateries on the periphery: Torenhoff Belgian Beer Cafe, Hello Sunday, 5th Street,Burgers and Beers and more...
Sprawling Mall.
Anchored by Bunnings, Postie Plus, EziBuy and No. 1 Shoes
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tower Junction
Whiteleigh AvenueSprawling Mall.
Anchored by Bunnings, Postie Plus, EziBuy and No. 1 Shoes
Sightseeing
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston Avenue