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Editors' Picks

Smash Palace

172 High Street, Christchurch, Central City

Bars, Eat & Drink

For the novelty of having your local beer served from the window of a bus, look no further than Smash Palace.

Utopia Ice

15 Wakefield Avenue, Sumner

Goods, Eat & Drink

It’s a bold move naming your business after the ultimate paradise, but it couldn’t be a more accurate description of this beach side nirvana.

The Origin

95 Westminster Street Corner of Cranford Street &, Westminster Street, Saint Albans

Cafes, Eat & Drink

Vegetarian cafe The Origin brings a much needed boost to the hospitality scene in St Albans to the delight of locals.

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Coffee Supreme

10 Welles Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch

Grain

19 Southwark Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch

Evil Genius Bar & Eatery

1091 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch

Burger Burger

10 Welles Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch

The Yard

173 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch

Sprig and Fern

7 Saint Albans Street, Saint Albans, Christchurch

Features

Neatest places for loaded fries

We take a look at the neatest places to grab the loadedest plates in the city.

3 places

Neatest places for an ice cream

On a hot day in Christchurch, there’s no better way to cool down than with a delicious iced delight.

5 places

Soak up the summer

As the dog days of summer close in around Canterbury, eateries across town are opening up their gardens, courtyards and secret sun spots to diners – and Neat Places has rounded up the hottest of the lot.

3 places

Canterbury's warmest corners

Feeling the cold? These cosy spots have you covered.

9 places

Sharing is caring. The best places for shared plates

Whoever first coined the phrase “sharing is caring” was clearly a good person to head out to dinner with.

4 places

Christchurch's Best Sunday Roasts

A perfect winter comfort food, the roast is a true classic.

5 places

Get your gift on

Take out the honour of Best Secret Santa, or put your money where your heart is for that someone special.

5 places

Women in business

We believe they should be celebrated every day. But this week we're celebrating wonderful women a little bit extra to mark International Women’s Day .

9 places

Best scones in Christchurch

A nod to our British colonial history, the humble scone is synonymous with New Zealand hospitality and a staple of our café culture.

4 places

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Neighbourhoods

West End

With landmarks like the Arts Centre and the historic Canterbury Museum, there's plenty to love about the West End.

15 places

Amberley and Waipara

Not to be mistaken for simply a place to pass through, North Canterbury has a few aces up its sleeve when it comes to places worth tallying a while.

7 places

City North

Encompassing Merivale and nearby St Albans City North is chock full of chic spots to get some retail therapy or a caffeine fix.

8 places

Pocket Guide

Pick up our free Pocket Guide or order one here.

Guides

12 hours Akaroa

Shopping without a supermarket

Coffee Roasters

Those roasting, brewing and serving it the best

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