Miro

Christchurch. Excellent and appealing menu with creative twists on some of the classics, made with fine ingredients…

Hali Bar & Bistro

Christchurch. Ocean-themed sophisticated bistro and bar serving delectable, sustainable seafood and exceptionally…

Cellar Door

Christchurch. Remarkable wine bar and tasting room boasting an impressively extensive wine list, located in the…

Bar Yoku

A friendly and cosy urban izakaya serving Japanese food with a twist.

Earl

CHRISTHCURCH: As a born-and-bred Londoner, it’s very rare for me to walk into a restaurant, especially in Christchurch,…

Barberra Restaurant

CHRISTCHURCH. Sitting on the banks of the Avon River, new kid on the block Barberra is a sophisticated addition to the…

The Birdwood

CHRISTCHURCH. The Birdwood is a beacon in the night while all around is sepia, sleepy and quiet. Enter this food nest…

Chillingworth Road

Canterbury. Leave behind the unassuming upper Cranford Street strip mall, and sidle through the bistro and bar to reach…

Twenty Seven Steps

Canterbury. Climb the stairs (yes, there are 27 of them) to this popular, bustling space. Arched windows, white-tiled…

5th Street

CHRISTCHURCH. Already seduced during a few visits to the bar at 5th Street for drinks before dinner elsewhere, I was…

Francesca’s Italian Kitchen

CHRISTCHURCH. Warmth and generosity of spirit, Nonna-inspired cooking and cosiness are always my hope for Italian fare…

The Grey Robin

CHRISTCHURCH. Dinky New Regent St shops tend to do the Dr Who Tardis thing, seeming much larger than they should be…