Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Monday Room
(
www.themondayroom.co.nz
;
367 Moorhouse Ave; 8am-late Mon-Fri, 10am-late Sat & Sun)
Part cafe, part
restaurant and part wine bar, the versatile Monday Room is the kind of place to hang out
at any time. Occupying a restored heritage building, the funky interior is a background for
interesting brunch and lunch options; later in the day, tapas, craft beers, cocktails and live
musicians take centre stage.
WINE BAR
Suburbs
The Brewery
MAP
BREWERY
(
www.casselsbrewery.co.nz
;
3 Garlands Rd, Woolston; 7am-late)
An essential destination for beer-lov-
ing travellers, the Cassels & Sons brewery crafts its beer using a wood-fired brew kettle,
resulting in big, bold beers. Tasting trays are available for the curious and the indecisive,
live bands perform most nights, and the food - including wood-fired pizzas - is top-notch,
too.
Volstead Trading Company
(
www.volstead.co.nz
;
55 Riccarton Rd, Riccarton; 4-11pm Mon-Sat)
Comfy old sofas from your last
student flat combine with quirky murals and interesting craft beers in this very cool
shabby-chic bar. If you're peckish, dig into popcorn, nachos and toasted sandwiches.
BAR
Entertainment
For live music and club listings, see
www.christchurchmusic.org.nz
or
www.mukuna.co.nz
.
Also look out for the
Groove Guide
magazine in cafes.
Court Theatre
( 03-963 0870;
www.courttheatre.org.nz
;
Bernard St, Addington)
Christchurch's original Court Theatre
was an integral part of the city's Arts Centre but was forced to relocate to this warehouse
after the earthquakes. The new premises are much more spacious; it's a great venue to see
popular international plays and works by NZ playwrights.
THEATRE
