Christchurch is home to a great number of top nightlife spots. Whether you're interested in disco bars, nightclubs, jazz clubs or rock bars, this city has something to suit every taste. Take our Nightlife Tour to catch the best party spots in Christchurch.
1) Coyote
This is a place of fun and high spirits at any hour of the day. By day it's a street restaurant with the finest cuisine, but after dark it turns into the ideal place to have a party and dance the night away. The club sets itself apart from the rest with impressive light displays and talented DJs.
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2) Liquidity
This is a venue that offers a nice mix of food, music and drinks. Situated near the center of the city, on the bank of the Avon river, this attractive spot features some of the city's top DJs. You'll also find a great fusion menu of international cuisine, as well as a number of tasty exotic drinks.
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3) Micky Finn's Irish Pub
If you want live Irish music and a perfect pint of stout, then head to Micky Finn's - the best Irish bar in the city. Located just opposite of Cathedral Square, this bar has rock bands and other live musicians on stage seven nights a week. There's also the chance to play pool while you soak up the Irish atmosphere.
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4) Treehouse Karaoke Party Bar
There are a lot of ways to spend a great evening at Treehouse Karaoke Bar: of course there's a karaoke stage, but also a large bar area, dance floor, and a Mechanical Rodeo Bull. This is the place to go meet with your friends, sing favorite songs, try to master the bull, and enjoy the party vibe.
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5) Sammy's Jazz Review
Sammy’s Jazz Review is a top inner city venue for live jazz. This great spot is perhaps the best place in Christchurch if you're looking for a relaxing evening of jazz, with a great selection of food on offer to complete the experience.
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6) Ministry Nightclub
This centrally located club should be at the top of any club goer's list on a visit to Christchurch. There's both a relaxing lounge area and a pumping dance floor inside. Every week there's a showcase of local and international talents with all the latest beats and tunes.
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7) Base Nightclub
The Base is another top nightclub in Christchurch where you'll hear the best house, progressive, electro, and trance music. This hot spot also has one of the best sound systems around, so you're sure to feel your daily worries melt away as you plug into the dance vibe.
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