Places to meet in Christchurch

60 places to meet in Christchurch: cafés, restaurants, parks and more. Plan a meet-up on NearMeetup.

Culture

Canterbury Museum · Museum · Christchurch
Christchurch Town Hall · Theater · Christchurch
Christchurch Art Gallery · Museum · Christchurch
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū · Art space · Christchurch Central
The city public art gallery in the central city.
CoCA Centre of Contemporary Art · Art space · Christchurch Central
A contemporary art gallery that also hosts a Canterbury Museum pop-up during the museum renovation.
Court Theatre · Theater · Christchurch Central
New Zealand's largest professional theatre company, now in the city centre.
International Antarctic Centre · Exhibition · Harewood
A visitor attraction near the airport about Antarctic science and wildlife.
Isaac Theatre Royal · Theater · Christchurch Central
A restored historic theatre hosting music, musicals and events.
Quake City · Museum · Christchurch Central
An exhibition about the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.
The Arts Centre · Art space · Christchurch Central
A restored Gothic Revival complex with galleries, shops, cafes and a cinema.

Christchurch Botanic Gardens · Park · Christchurch
Antigua Boat Sheds · Riverside · Christchurch Central
A boat shed on the Avon River where punts and boats depart towards the Botanic Gardens.
Bridge of Remembrance · Scenic spot · Christchurch Central
A war memorial bridge over the Avon River at the end of Cashel Street.
Christchurch Gondola · Scenic spot · Heathcote Valley
A gondola from Heathcote Valley to a summit with views over the city and Lyttelton Harbour.
Hagley Park · Park · Christchurch Central
A large central park with sports fields, lakes and tree-lined walking tracks.
Matuku-takotako / Sumner Beach · Beach · Sumner
A beach in the seaside suburb of Sumner, beside Cave Rock.
Mona Vale · Park · Fendalton
A historic homestead garden park beside the Avon River, with a café on site.
New Brighton Pier · Scenic spot · New Brighton
A pier reaching out into the sea at New Brighton Beach.
Taylors Mistake Beach · Beach · Te Onepoto
A small bay beach on the Port Hills coast, reached by road or coastal walking tracks.

Black Betty · Cafe · Christchurch Central
A long-running city cafe known for brunch and filter coffee.
C1 Espresso · Cafe · Christchurch Central
A High Street café known for its pastries.
Cafe Stir · Cafe · Christchurch Central
A cafe on the pedestrian New Regent Street.
Child Sister · Cafe · Christchurch Central
A cafe near the Margaret Mahy playground serving a Korean and Kiwi influenced menu.
Espresso Studio · Cafe · Christchurch Central
A small espresso bar in the laneway outside Riverside Market.
Little High Eatery · Food court · Christchurch Central
A central food hall on High Street with several independent vendors.
Lyttelton Coffee Company · Cafe · Lyttelton
A cafe on the main street of the harbour town of Lyttelton.
Rollickin Gelato Cafe · Dessert shop · Christchurch Central
A gelato shop on New Regent Street.
Terra Viva Cafe & Deli · Cafe · Burnside
A garden-centre cafe and deli in the western suburbs.
Twenty Seven Steps · Restaurant · Christchurch Central
A European-style bistro in a heritage terrace on New Regent Street.

Fiddlesticks · Bar · Christchurch Central
A restaurant and bar on Worcester Boulevard.
Gin Gin · Bar · Christchurch Central
A gin bar on New Regent Street.
Moon Under Water · Bar · Somerfield
A local craft beer and gin bar with a courtyard.
Pink Lady · Bar · Christchurch Central
A rooftop bar in the central city.
Smash Palace · Bar · Christchurch Central
A bar built around a converted bus in a lane off High Street.
The Church Pub · Pub · Christchurch Central
A bar in a converted church building with live bands.
The Darkroom · Bar · Christchurch Central
A bar with vintage furniture and live music on weekends.
The Last Word · Bar · Christchurch Central
A whisky lounge on New Regent Street with a range of whiskies and craft beer.

Cashel Street Mall · Walking street · Christchurch Central
A pedestrian shopping street in central Christchurch.
New Regent Street · Walking street · Christchurch Central
A pedestrian street of Spanish Mission style buildings with cafes, bars and shops.
Riccarton House Farmers Market · Market · Fendalton
A Saturday-morning farmers market held in front of the heritage Riccarton House.
Riverside Market · Market · Christchurch Central
An indoor food market beside the Avon River with many food stalls and eateries.
The Crossing · Mall · Christchurch Central
A shopping and dining complex on Cashel Street in the city centre.
The Palms Shopping Centre · Mall · Shirley
A shopping centre in Shirley with shops, dining and a cinema.

Alice Cinematheque · Cinema · Christchurch Central
An independent two-screen cinema in the city centre.
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq · Arcade · Christchurch Central
An entertainment venue with arcade games, virtual reality and a bowling alley.
Escape Artists · Escape room · Christchurch Central
An escape-room venue with several themed rooms.
Lumière Cinemas · Cinema · Christchurch Central
A two-screen independent cinema inside The Arts Centre.

Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre · Swimming pool · Christchurch Central
A council recreation and sport centre with pools, a gym and indoor courts, open since December 2025.