Riverside Market

As an Aucklander, Riverside Market is such a vibrant and lively place to visit. I love the atmosphere — full of amazing food stalls, fresh produce, and unique little shops. It’s always busy and full of good vibes. I first visited in July to see my friend’s stall, Indo Tempeh House, and went back again last Friday because I enjoyed it so much. A great spot to eat, explore, and support small businesses. Highly recommend!

Great place to explore with lots of variety! Indoor and outdoor spaces are both really nice. Plenty of food options to try — highly recommend the Beef Steak Souvlaki. Worth a visit!

One of the few spots in Christchurch that we went which has a good crowd, even if it’s just opening hours with some stalls still barely opened. A good mix of food options, from a proper meal to bakeries and cafes to even fruit juices. There’s also a relatively clean toilet which is shared, with about 6 cubicles in all. The outdoor shops are not to be missed too, we got ourselves some magnets after a stroll there, and even visited a chocolate specialty shop in the alley too.

Wow! As an Aucklander that has only ever traveled to the south island once before, I was very impressed with the Riverside market. This place has been set up well and has multiple vendors that have excellent offerings. What a beautiful spot to dine in, and the food we tried was delicious!!

Riverside Market is a dazzling fusion of casual market energy and refined dining. For someone seeking excellent Chinese fare (Midnight Shanghai), fresh raw fish & sushi (Hikari Sushi Train), varied global eats, cafes, shops, and a lively ambience, it delivers exceptionally well. It’s not perfect — during peak times it can feel bustling, and certain dishes may vary slightly in freshness — but the positives so strongly outweigh the occasional misstep that I’d confidently rate it 5 stars.

Not really a market instead an inspired selection of independent food and drink outlets with a fantastic buzz. Loved walking around before deciding where to stop for a drink. Great place.

What a great place for an incredible variety of food! Love this place cause you can grab a pizza, followed up with sushi, have a whiskey tasting, then eat some of the most delicious cookies you’ve ever had. It’s reminiscent of the legendary Chelsea Market in New York City. I definitely plan to return here whenever I’m in Christchurch.

A nice place to visit to get a variety of food and drinks. Came on Friday evening thus not many retail shops opened, but food selection is not short of choices. There are also neighbouring restaurants that you can dine in or simply takeaway.