Food & Drink
Christchurch is well-known for its award-wining Food and Wine Festival which takes place annually in May and the borough has gained an excellent reputation over the years for its wide range of places to eat and drink.
So if you are looking for fine dining in AA rosette restaurants, tasty snacks and meals in traditional or contemporary pubs and cafés, delicious European and Eastern cuisine or maybe a scrumptious afternoon tea or handy takeaway, there’s bound to be something to suit your taste and pocket.
Many of our restaurants, pubs and cafés are committed to using fresh local and organic produce whenever possible, so you can be guaranteed to discover menus which embrace a wide variety of high quality and local produce.
To find out about restaurants and pubs in and around Christchurch, use the “Search” facility on the right hand side of this page. You can search for specific types of cuisine and by location.
Check out our Special Offers page for Christmas and New Year lunch/dinner and party packages.
Ye Olde George Inn
Location: CHRISTCHURCH
A lovely old courtyard pub in the centre of town with an extensive, interesting menu.
and...The Boathouse
Location: CHRISTCHURCH
Panoramic views across the Quay. Full range of food available all day
Pinocchio's Trattoria
Location: CHRISTCHURCH
Town Centre Italian trattoria
Captain Cod
Location: CHRISTCHURCH
Regular winner of the Daily Echo Best of the Best Competition in the Takeaway section. High quality...
Dragon Palace
Location: CHRISTCHURCH
Fresh oriental cuisine at this elegant Chinese Restaurant and takeaway. Extensive menu - all dishes...
Duke's
Location: Christchurch
Right in the heart of Christchurch is Duke's Bar & Grill. During the week the venue runs as a high...



