Smash Palace

What a gem! Great music, dancing, two wonderful DJs , mixing all sorts of music, Outside, in a old container, loads of umbrellas tables, bars, lights, basic foods but hey, the vibes and the dancing, packed day and night xx

As always, Smash Palace is the most welcoming, chilled and engaging atmosphere I can think of. Perfect for late afternoon work + cool + hydrate in their uber cool 'Lounge Zone', that is quintessentially 'Kiwi lounge', in every respect. I implore your to make Smash Palace your CBD go-to for everything I've just said above 👌🍻

Went on a hot spring Saturday, great atmosphere with plenty of people packed into the area. Quite noisy and busy but didn’t have to wait long to get a drink. Had a bowl of chips which were quite good. Highly recommend for a good social experience.

Best fries I’ve ever had. I know that sounds like something anyone would say again and again but I’ve never actually said this except for now. There was just something about them. And the burger was real good too.

Great music. Great Beer. What more do you need.

Absolute Gem of the CHCH CBD, if you’re looking to have someday time drinks this is the place to go or those warm nights in summer! Certainly worth a visit, the fried chicken is a must

Great casual pub in the middle of town. Great team behind the bar serving delicious snacks and burgers, fresh craft beer and a solid selection of gin. Big shout out to the Imagination Seaweed gin! Definitely worth a visit (or three).

Was raining today, but they have blankets, which made it super cozy. Delicious Blue cheese burger. Amazing Perogies. we had the Babushka OG .... DELICIOUS. A HUGE RANGE of cold beers and ciders. Burger was standout. Bun was delicious too.

After a punting excursion, one of the punters recommended this place because his friend owns the business. Avoiding Asian food (headed there next week), another couple and I were in. I should note though this is not near the center of town, about a 15-20min walk. Thank goodness for GPS! We were not disappointed. The burgers were fantastic. They ordered the boogie (their #1 favorite since leaving California), and I ordered the bacon mushroom cheeseburger. The beef was extremely juicy and tasted amazing, and I write this as a Texan. To be fair, this was my first experience eating beef in New Zealand, so maybe all beef tastes this good. It's hard to explain, but when you eat the burger, you can tell it's locally sourced and isn't processed. You are really one with your beef here! You go up to the counter to order. You're then given an object to take back to your seat as a marker where you are, and food is brought to you. The setup is basically a food trailer with an outdoor patio. I really liked the casual atmosphere, reminiscent of places I visit at home. You definitely should check this place out! Cider $9 Bacon burger and chips $18 Coleslaw $3 Total $33