Lyle and Yvonne’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
The following are all within 10 minutes' walk from here.
A 7-day-trading, indoor market, linked to a vibrant network of boutique retail, restaurants, cafes & bars. A must for any visitor to Christchurch. Loads of takeaway food options with eating areas upstairs and outside.
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Riverside Market
96 Oxford TerraceA 7-day-trading, indoor market, linked to a vibrant network of boutique retail, restaurants, cafes & bars. A must for any visitor to Christchurch. Loads of takeaway food options with eating areas upstairs and outside.
Quirky, unique boutique stores, cafes and restaurants with a heritage streetscape. Any Whiskey connoisseurs should checkout The Last Word. The icrecreams from Rollickin Gelato are the best! The popular Margaret Mahy playground is across the road.
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New Regent Street Precinct
Quirky, unique boutique stores, cafes and restaurants with a heritage streetscape. Any Whiskey connoisseurs should checkout The Last Word. The icrecreams from Rollickin Gelato are the best! The popular Margaret Mahy playground is across the road.
If you are new to Christchurch, the all day hop on hop off ticket is a great way to get an overview of the city. Tickets available online. Head south to the Armagh Street end of Cranmer square to find the closest tram stop.
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Christchurch Tramway
109 Worcester StIf you are new to Christchurch, the all day hop on hop off ticket is a great way to get an overview of the city. Tickets available online. Head south to the Armagh Street end of Cranmer square to find the closest tram stop.
Within Hagley Park you will find the botanic gardens. Great place for a stroll.
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Rolleston AvenueWithin Hagley Park you will find the botanic gardens. Great place for a stroll.
Takeaways
The following are close by. Else it is worth the 10 minute walk into Riverside where there are plenty of places.
Thai – Kum Pun is the better of the two standard Thai restaurants on Victoria street. If you are after a bit more of a Thai fusion, try The Dish at 376 Montreal street. Highly recommend the beef cheeks. Indian
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Kum Pun Thai Restaurant
73 Victoria StThai – Kum Pun is the better of the two standard Thai restaurants on Victoria street. If you are after a bit more of a Thai fusion, try The Dish at 376 Montreal street. Highly recommend the beef cheeks. Indian
The Indian on nearby Victoria street is not that good. Its worth walking a couple of extra blocks to Himalayas at 830 Colombo street.
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Himalayas Indian Restaurant
830A Colombo StThe Indian on nearby Victoria street is not that good. Its worth walking a couple of extra blocks to Himalayas at 830 Colombo street.
If you are after pizza then head a block up Montreal street to Spagalimis. Dine in or takeaway. Old character building and gardens.
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Spagalimis Pizzeria Restaurant and Bar
Montreal StreetIf you are after pizza then head a block up Montreal street to Spagalimis. Dine in or takeaway. Old character building and gardens.
If you are after somewhere close by to grab a decent coffee, walk down Chester Street West and hang a left to find Laneway Expresso.
Laneway Espresso
If you are after somewhere close by to grab a decent coffee, walk down Chester Street West and hang a left to find Laneway Expresso.
Our Favourite Bars and Restaurants
The Craft Embassy is Lyles favourite craft beer bar situated upstairs at The Terrace with a sunny outlook over the river. Thirty taps that constantly change.
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The Craft Embassy
126 Oxford TerraceThe Craft Embassy is Lyles favourite craft beer bar situated upstairs at The Terrace with a sunny outlook over the river. Thirty taps that constantly change.
About a 5-minute walk from here you will find Miro which is one of Christchurch's best places to go for breakfast.
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Miro
176 Oxford TerraceAbout a 5-minute walk from here you will find Miro which is one of Christchurch's best places to go for breakfast.
In the south quad of the Christchurch Arts Centre. Wine tasting flights, an extensive selection of local and international wines, and seasonal menu. Right next to Lumière Cinema.
Cellar Door
In the south quad of the Christchurch Arts Centre. Wine tasting flights, an extensive selection of local and international wines, and seasonal menu. Right next to Lumière Cinema.
A great Mexican restaurant that is right among the action at the terrace. Can get quite busy so worth booking ahead.
Chiwahwah Mexican Cantina Bar
136 Oxford TerraceA great Mexican restaurant that is right among the action at the terrace. Can get quite busy so worth booking ahead.
One of our favourite restaurants. Booking ahead usually required, Asian fusion. Ignore where Airbnb says it is located, thats the old one. Its upstairs on the corner of Cashel street and Oxford Terrace.
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King of Snake
79 Victoria StOne of our favourite restaurants. Booking ahead usually required, Asian fusion. Ignore where Airbnb says it is located, thats the old one. Its upstairs on the corner of Cashel street and Oxford Terrace.