Christchurch Nightlife

Christchurch has a good selection of bars, and nightlife in the city is very active at the weekend. SOL Square is Christchurch's new hottest district, an 'urban garden' of eclectic bars and eateries, laced with live music, glowing lights, and outdoor fireplaces in wintertime.

Christchurch is the arts capital of New Zealand's South Island. See http://bethere.co.nz and www.localeye.info for events listings, and buy tickets from Ticketek (tel: (03) 377 8899; www.ticketek.co.nz).

Bars in Christchurch

Café Bleu

A bit more upmarket than Bog Irish Bar, Café Bleu is also a popular place for a drink in Christchurch.

88 Cashel Mall
Tel: (03) 377 2888.
www.cafebleu.co.nz

The Bard on Avon

Christchurch's Bard on Avon is a traditional English pub which serves a wide variety of English ales as well as New Zealand beers and wines. Live music is on Thursday through Sunday and there is a quiz night every Sunday.

86 Gloucester Street (corner of Oxford Terrace)
Tel: (03) 377 1493.
www.bardonavon.co.nz

The Bog Irish Bar

A popular bar to go for a drink in Christchurch, The Bog provides an authentic Irish atmosphere and live entertainment six nights a week.

82 Cashel Mall
Tel: (03) 379 7141.
www.thebog.co.nz

Clubs in Christchurch

Azure Bar and Restaurant

Party all night long after a cosy dinner at the Azure Club and Restaurant, one of Christchurch most popular nightspots. Dance to local DJs playing house and trance.

128 Oxford Terrace
Tel: (03) 365 6088.

Ferment

Another famous Christchurch nightspot.

130 Oxford Terrace
Tel: (03) 377 9898.
www.fermentbar.com

The Grumpy Mole Saloon

The long bar, large dance floor, huge tables (great for dancing on) and the amazing display of Western artifacts (both genuine and replicated) give this Western-themed bar a wonderful atmosphere and feel.

Corner Cashel and Manchester Streets
Tel: (03) 371 9301.
www.grumpymole.com

Live Music in Christchurch

Sammy's Jazz Review

An upmarket jazz bar and restaurant, with great live music seven nights a week. Sunday to Tuesday, the music is quieter with guitar performances. Wednesday hosts a classic jazz trio, while Thursday to Saturday is a mix of classic jazz, guitar and funky jazz.

14 Bedford Row (off Manchester Street)
Tel: (03) 377 8618.

Southern Blues Bar

Live music and dancing seven nights a week.

198 Madras Street
Tel: (03) 365 1654.

Classical Music in Christchurch

Town Hall

Christchurch's premier performing arts centre is the Town Hall. Situated beside the River Avon in the heart of Christchurch, the complex provides a magnificent setting for the performing arts, including chamber and symphony orchestra. Southern Opera also performs there.

86 Kilmore Street
Tel: (03) 366 8899.

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