The Top 10 Bars In Papanui Christchurch

Papanui, a suburb in Christchurch, New Zealand, is an exciting location for nightlife and dining, despite its quiet, suburban appearance. Here are 10 places in Papanui to enjoy a good night out.

1. West Coast Bar & Grill

Bar, Beer, Wine

West Coast Bar & Grill, located on Main North Road, offers a good dinner and lunch spread, in addition to some rare beers. Try some Green Fern Organic Lager here, a clean hoppy lager that is stronger than average, or one of four local West Coast beers, brewed from homegrown Kiwi hops. The wine list is also impressive, featuring a number of wines from New Zealand vineyards.

Burgers & Beers Inc

Burgers & Beers Inc serves exactly what its name suggests –the unbeatable combination of burgers and beers. Choose between the Angus beef, mutton, and venison burgers, or pick the vegetarian or gluten free versions according to your dietary needs. If you are feeling adventurous or just particularly hungry, go for the Super Bugger Burger, which comes with a mountain of beef and bacon. All beers are served ice cold and are extra refreshing.
Burgers & Beers Inc, 478 Cranford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, +64 3354 3336

2. Rose and Thistle

Bar, Restaurant, Seafood, Steakhouse, Pub Grub

The Rose and Thistle, or RAT for short, is a classic friendly neighborhood sports bar. With live DJ’s on weekends, live sports screenings, and 18 gaming machines, the Rose and Thistle has basically everything a sports bar patron could wish for. Additionally, they serve some great value all day meals.

3. Chillingworth Road

Restaurant, Bar, Contemporary, Oceanian, European, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

A combination of bar, restaurant, and cookery school, Chillingworth Road features sleek, contemporary decor and a very long list of well curated wines and cocktails. Unwind at the end of a long day spent sightseeing with a Twinkle (vodka, elderflower, and champagne), or a Caipiroska, served with one of their tasty snacks.

4. Carlton Bar

Bar, Steakhouse, Pub Grub, European

The Carlton Bar and Eatery stands on the location of the historic Carlton Hotel, constructed in 1906 in time for the New Zealand International Exhibition. The original Carlton Hotel had to be demolished after severe damage in the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, but the new Carlton Bar and Eatery carries on its tradition of great hospitality. Sample the fine seafood, or enjoy a cocktail in the nostalgically decorated bar area. The Carlton Bar hosts frequent concerts, including acts like local band CTRL-ALT-ROCK.

5. Vesuvio

Cocktail Bar, Bar, Wine Bar, European, Tapas, Spanish, Mediterranean

Vesuvio offers tapas, wine, and jazz, plus the occasional poetry reading or other events for Papanui’s artistic crowd. Poet Chris Gallavin recently did a reading at Vesuvio, and regular music act Carmel always gets patrons dancing. The team makes it a point to never close before 1am, so you can expect a great, mellow party whenever you stop by.

6. The Brewers Arms

Pub, Restaurant, Pub Grub, Beer

The Brewers Arms does a decently good job of replicating the cosy, old-fashioned atmosphere of a British pub, with unpretentious pub grub (chips, nachos, burgers) and a list of beers that stays away from better known brews in favor of rare beers like Monteith’s Original Ale and Celtic Red Beer.