What can I say ... wow. Bourbons from Kentucky and gins from around NZ and the world. The…read morebartender could make just about any drink you could imagine. We sat outside and had a cocktail as we did laundry (laundry mat is just a block away). This is the best way to do laundry, lol. Sunny outside so the umbrellas helped keep of the UV11 sun as we enjoyed the constant breeze that day. Highly recommend and we also were able to learn about other speakeasies in the area. It's very close to the Novotel Hotel in reviewed earlier.

I was extremely disappointed by my recent visit to The Last Word. Although the space has plenty of…read moreseating, most of it is upstairs and was closed and unavailable when I visited. The whiskey menu is extensive at first glance, but it turned out to be outdated; my first three choices weren't available. To top it off, the bartender / waiter seemed so indifferent to my presence that I actually felt unwelcome. Overall, the experience fell far short of what it could have been.

Food was so good I couldn't even take a picture because it was gone so fast. Their cocktails are…read moredifferent and fun combined with delicious. The staff have really fun and hopefully comfortable uniforms and are eager to help. The building is literally an old government building ( As per the name ) and it's beautifully renovated with large windows to take in the beautiful trees and scenery. Totally need to stop here if you're visiting. Probably my favorite meal and drinks so far!

The servers were friendly and attentive. The cocktails were tasty, well balanced and just as…read moredescribed in their menu. The spritzes were refreshing and bright. And the Old Government Building is a beautiful building as its backdrop

We tried going here one night and they were completely booked till 8, which the hostess recommended…read moreus somewhere else which was very nice. Few days later we got reservations. Dinner was good and guac was good as well. Only issue was a cocktail that we ordered was quite expensive for the amount we got in the glass.

We, 2 of us, were fortunate to arrive with no reservation and be seated; thank you! I loved my lamb…read moremeal with potatoes and eggplant with a wonderful glass of Malbec! My friend had the angus steak and a special cocktail that I forget the name ... it too was enjoyed!

I love Strange and Co for the nice eclectic indoor atmosphere and the lovely patio. There are…read morehanging lights above your head and fire places by your table if you are dining outside. This is a great place to get drinks or a bite to eat. I've ordered bloody Mary's, Mojitos, dirty martini's, and rum runners as well as some items from the food menu such as the curly fries and shrimp on a stick. I enjoyed everything that I've ordered here, and the bartender who made my drinks was very nice and accommodating.

Super tasty food. Price is right as well. Beer selection could be better but can't complain too…read moremuch! Would definitely be a regular here.

Jack is an example of 5 star bartendering due to not only his versatility but also his about to…read morequickly make cocktails on demand, would 100% recommend on a night out

An upscale, luxurious restaurant celebrating some Asian fusion ingredients and flavors. It's…read moreprobably a special occasions type of restaurant, though we viewed it more as a welcome meal on our first day off the plane in NZ. If you're having trouble determining what to get, their "Trust the King" tasting menu is a perfect choice. The "Royal" for 100 NZD nets you their best hits plus a dessert as a bonus. With the amount of courses you are given, this ended up being such an incredible value versus ordering all separately. After a final tally, it honestly felt like a highway robbery! Here's what our table received along with expected NZD: Small plate samplers (2): Natural oyster w/ nashi pear, Smoked salmon w/ spinach leaf, galangal, chili jam, and salmon roe Small Shared Plates (2): Wild Venison Carpaccio topped w/ nahm dtok, EVOO, and spicy sesame (32 NZD); Moong dal in mixed seed salad, avocado, and fresh lime (22 NZD) Larger Shared Plates (2): Marinated yellow fin tuna w/ chilli and mandarin, coconut salad (38 NZD); Crispy Pressed Half Duck in caramelized mandarin sauce (62 NZD) Dessert: Lemongrass panna cotta, lime granita, mint (18 NZD) It was a harmonic interplay between different Asian flavors, more Thai heavy than others, and even the local ingredients such as the raw venison entering the foray. They did ask if there was anything we didn't like before serving the meal to which I never thought to mention my aversion to overly spicy food (I was thinking of exotic foods I dislike). And, lo and behold, a lot of options were definitely on the spicier end such as the spicy sesame/ nahm dtok sauce which topped the carpaccio and abundance of red chili shavings in the marinated yellow fin tuna. On the bright side, it did require me slow down which enabled me to truly relish my food. Most everything was delicious even the duck with joyfully crispy skins and dipped in a sweet honey glace (though ever so slightly on dry side in the middle). King of Snake also houses the Monarch Cocktail Bar, to which I ordered a 'Paper Crane' (King of Snake Gin, apple soju, elderflower liquer, sake; 23 NZD) to pair with my meal. A buzzy, floral, and effervescent drink to really lend to the comforting meal.

Nicest Restaurant we've been to in a long while: upscale atmosphere, exceptionally nice ambiance…read morew:super helpful staff. We shared delicious plates and wine. would recommend the prawn dumplings, blue cod, tenderloin steak bites and curry pumpkin. We thought the curry pumpkin was the best!

Great spot in Christchurch for some high end cocktails. You'd think that a large city would have…read moremore of them, but nope, a true craft cocktail bar is a bit harder to come by than we thought. Enter Capa. Part of a large conglomerate of restaurants (which apparently is pretty common for New Zealand?), this spot really boasts high end liquors and excellent bartenders. From a solid negroni to their own special craft, Capa is shows what a true cocktail should be. Food from next door is out of this world as well. Sit, relax, sip, and enjoy yourself. Special thanks to Corbin! Super amazing place.

Popular Mexican restaurant on the Avon River. My husband and I dinned in for our last dinner in…read moreChristchurch. It was busy and a lot of locals were eating here for happy hour. The atmosphere was great, it's a trendy fun spot with great people watching if you sit outside. While the restaurant was cool, we found the food was unfortunately just okay.

Wonderful bar and restaurant!…read more They found a table for us on a very busy rainy day - last Friday before Christmas! The staff were wonderful - Rhea, Sachin and Maria! The drinks were excellent - the Cuban Maitai, Irish Coffee and even their Cappuccino. The food is very creative - the nori tacos were super. No carb and delicious. The lamb skewers were yummy. The roasted cauliflower was cooked just right with a nice sauce. The octopus was fresh and served with another excellent sauce. Thank you for a lovely meal! Merry Christmas

One of the best brewpubs I have been to in the world. Whatever else we may want to say about the…read moreEnglish, they understand the science of crafting a good pub, or at least they used to. Wooden tables and floors with a comfy interior that beckons you to sit, drink, think, and talk in a convivial mode. The twisted hop has all of this as well as great food and beer. They brew their own beer, or rather Jim brews it, and they specialize in English style "real ales" although they have other varieties of beer and wine as well. Real ales are ales that are cask conditioned, that is, they continue to ferment in the cask. They are also dispensed with a hand pump instead of a C02 tap. This makes them delicate and amazingly flavourful in a way that typical lagers and "bright" ales are not. The beers at the Twisted Hop are great and you will want to give yourself some time there since you will want to try them all, maybe more than once. The food, despite The Twisted Hop's English DNA, is really good as well. They have Scotch eggs (ask, or maybe don't ask, what is in them), excellent chips and fish, and everything else looked good too. If you live in Christchurch, you should be reading this while seated at the Twisted Hop. For those traveling to Christchurch, this should be on your list of stops.

We visited The Twisted Hop on the 4th of July. They were promoting a 4th of July celebration event…read morethat evening and we decided to check it out. The first small victory was the private parking the back. Though there aren't many spaces, it was nice not to have to fight street parking. We entered through the back patio door which leads onto a covered, cozy patio great for enjoying a beer with a friend on a warm day. The restaurant inside is dark and rustic, but the bar is aglow with the colorful chalkboard promoting the beers on tap that day. We spent some time with the bartender discussing the beers available and he helped us find the perfect fit for our palates (pilsner for me!). We sat at a four top table near the wall of books at the front where you can buy a book for a donation that benefits the Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund. I can get behind that! There is a spot for a stage and a counter full of board games. Awesome. For dinner, we stuck to the American-theme menu and ordered tacos and wings. They were delicious, but the tacos were definitely my favorite. Next time I would like to try something off of their real menu, which looked wholly filing and belly-warming. Do you have a favorite brew? They take special requests and will do their best to stock it for you! Definitely recommend this a top bar to spend the afternoon or the evening imbibing craft brews and devouring delicious snacks.