On our way back from Akaroa, we decided to stop into a winery on the way back into Christchurch…read more That place was Rossendale. It's close to The Bicycle Theft restaurant. They're also popular for weddings and events. We dropped in on a Tuesday afternoon (around 3:15pm). You need to walk to the office and ring/call for someone upstairs if you want to do a wine tasting. Our host was very sweet and conversational. The wine tasting was free and guess what, we got to try 8 different wines! The most samples given out of all the wineries we've went to. - Rossendale Sauvignon blanc 2017 - smooth and crisp. We bought a bottle ($13.00 NZD). Apparently, you can find this in all the Earls Restaurants in Canada (but it's under the label Seven Terraces). - Rossendale pinot gris 2017 - Rossendale chardonnay 2016 - Cottesbrook gewurtztraminer 2017 - this is their label that they use in the States. - Rossendale sparkling sauvignon blanc 2017 - Rossendale gewurtztraminer dessert wine 2012 - you can only get this in the shop. This is from when they used to run a restaurant. Pretty interesting as it's aged in brandy and has a 19% alcohol level. - Rossendale pinot noir 2016 - Rossendale pinot noir fortified 2012 - this was between a sherry and a port. Again, super different and had nice brandy tones. Smooth and went down easy. Would be great on a cold winter night. Pretty impressed with the friendly service and good variety of wines. Definitely worth a visit!

Because there is ample seating but most customers stop in for coffe-on-the-go, this cafe is the…read moreperfect place for tea, elevensies, and a quiet conversation or work hour. Pleasant staff.

My wife and I were here on a tour - ending November 2025. Our last hotel was Distinction…read moreChristchurch. Room is big, as is the washroom. It's kinda strange to see the usual bathroom stuff - shampoo, conditioner, body gel -- all in small little black tubes, and ... no lotion! It was hard to open up the tubes, and the tubes kept falling out of the tray that held in the shower! Very poor choice/design - did anybody ever tried this out? We had our Farewell dinner, which was pretty good - I had a Soup of the Day, Salmon, and some sherbet with fresh fruit. My wife had a salad, a Vegetable Tart dish, and a Bavarian Chocolate cake. All were good. Hotel is centrally located, which is very nice to go around and see a lot of sights, lots of restaurants, shopping malls, etc.

Winnie's has a large menu of specialty combination pizzas that have some good gourmet ingredients…read moreand are reasonably priced. I tried the medium trescolores vegetarian pizza ($18) and it was solid - thin-ish crust, fresh tasting cherry tomatoes, and a nice combination of mozzarella and parmesan shavings on top. The cheese was pretty light, and the chili added some spice (a bit too much spice in some bites), but overall, it was to good effect. And though this place is in a shopping center that surrounds a parking lot way on the outskirts of town, the interior ambiance is actually pretty nice - with a fireplace and lodge feel, and happy folks chomping away and toasting at the bar.

Great supporter of the community! Gourmet pizza with a variety of beverages to wash them down -…read morewhat more could you ask for! A family fav...

Their slogan says it all ... Sit long, Talk much, Laugh often ... what a delightfully relaxed place…read morethis is. I dropped in and enjoyed lunch here. It wasn't very busy but I was intrigued by the fabulous collection of china cups and other pieces. My lunch was fine (poached eggs, salad and cheese) but the atmosphere wins the day. There's no sense of hurry here. People come in and enjoy a leisurely visit. I hadn't planned to stay long, but I did. It was so enjoyable. Coffee is good. There's parking at the rear too. Thank you.

This gorgoeus little vintage Cafe serves freshly baked cakes and scones, breakfasts etc but it's…read morethe surroundings that make it special. You are surrounded by vintage china and artefacts, some for sale, as you sit and enjoy a good coffee or tea. Friendly, helpful staff, well worth a visit.