Christchurch - Restaurants

Restaurants
Expensive

Indochine
This trendy restaurant - best Christchurch restaurant winner' in 2007 and several times NZ restaurant of the year finalist' - serves excellent modern Asian food in stylish surroundings. The dim sums are particularly popular, and the cocktail list is an added bonus.

209 Cambridge Terrace
Tel: (03) 365 7323.
Website: www.indochine.co.nz

Le Bon Bolli
Popular, award-winning French restaurant in the Arts Centre. Le Bon Bolli features an exciting, cosy brasserie downstairs with an elegant fine dining restaurant upstairs.

Corner of Worcester Boulevard and Montreal Street
Tel: (03) 374 9444.
Website: www.lebonbolli.co.nz

Annie's Wine Bar and Restaurant
Rustic surroundings, convivial atmosphere, good food, and a superb wine list have made this charming bar and restaurant in the Arts Centre a perennial favourite with locals and tourists alike.

Arts Centre, Gloucester Street
Tel: (03) 365 0566.
Website: www.annieswinebar.co.nz

Sticky Fingers Restaurant and Bar
This favourite socialising venue overlooks the Avon River and serves up award-winning food. Extensive wine list. Lively bar open late.

Oxford Terrace
Tel: (09) 366 6452.
Website: www.stickyfingers.co.nz

Brigitte's Restaurant and Bar
This espresso bar is worth seeking out in Merivale as it is a good place to enjoy lunch in a relaxed atmosphere. Good selection of wines, fruit juices, sandwiches and cakes, as well as more substantial dishes.

Papanui at Aikmans Road, Merivale
Tel: (03) 355 6150.
Website: www.brigittes.co.nz

Dux de Lux
Popular pub in the cultural precinct, serving fresh produce and tasty vegetarian fare in relaxed surroundings. Plenty of choice, including dishes featuring fish and seafood, pizza, snacks and full meals. Award-winning beers brewed on the premises. The Tavern Bar showcases Kiwi music in courtyard.

Corner of Hereford and Montreal Streets
Tel: (03) 366 6919.
Website: www.thedux.co.nz

Hotels
Cheap

Stonehurst
Self-contained apartments, ensuite rooms, plus award-winning backpacker accommodation. Excellent facilities, pool, Wi-Fi and a warm welcome. Thoroughly recommended.

241 Gloucester Street
Tel: (03) 379 4620.
Website: www.stonehurst.co.nz

Hotel Novotel Christchurch
This new modern hotel tower incorporates the historic Warner's Hotel, first built in 1863, and is well located in the heart of Cathedral Square. Rooms are spacious and contemporary. Facilities include a bar, restaurant, fitness centre and meeting rooms for up to 250 delegates.

50 Cathedral Square
Tel: (03) 367 8650.
Website: www.novotel.com

Peppers Clearwater Resort
A stunning waterfront resort near the airport, just a 15-minute drive from the city centre. Chic, modern accommodation and great facilities.

Clearwater Avenue, Harewood
Tel: (03) 360 1009.
Website: www.peppers.co.nz/clearwater

The Charlotte Jane
An exquisite luxury boutique hotel in a grand Victorian house within strolling distance from the centre of town. Expensive, but well worth splashing out if you can afford it.

110 Papanui Road
Tel: (03) 355 1028.
Website: www.charlotte-jane.co.nz

Chateau on the Park
Secluded retreat on 2 hectares (5 acres) of tranquil gardens opposite Hagley Park Botanic Gardens, close to the city centre. Free golf, bikes, tennis and pool.

189 Deans Avenue, Riccarton
Tel: (03) 348 8999.
Website: www.chateau-park.co.nz

Orari Bed & Breakfast
Charming B&B with 10 bedrooms (all en suite) in restored period house between Hagley Park and the River Avon.

42 Gloucester Street
Tel: (03) 365 6569.
Website: www.orari.net.nz