Poplar Lanes is Christchurch’s premiere hospitality and entertainment precinct, with a range of bars and restaurants to suit those with sophisticated and discerning tastes.

 

With an eclectic selection of owner-operated outlets, Poplar Lanes is a showcase of the city’s unique style and culture.

 

Mix and match across a range of venues and you will be sure to enjoy your special event.  To ensure you are not disappointed, please make sure you reserve a table at your preferred establishment to avoid delays.

 

Enjoy the Lanes and see what all the fuss is about.

 

Special offers for NZAO delegates with Poplar Lanes vouchers

All bars in Poplar Lanes are offering NZAO voucher holders $5 drink specials.  Please ask at each establishment for details.

Entertainment

Live music at Goodbye Blue Monday from 10:00pm. 

“The Unfaithful Ways” are an alternative country band who were finalists in the 2008 SmokefreeRockquest. 

 

The Twisted Hop is Christchurch’s only pub serving cask conditioned real ales brewed on the premises. English pub-style food, afternoon sunshine, a range of indoor and outdoor seating across four separate areas that can be hired individually, projector services and free wi-fi means the Twisted Hop is the hub of Poplar lanes and is suitable for all your function requirements.

Food:  Comfort Pub Grub – From good old English bangers and mash to juicy steaks and our world famous fish and chips, tapas, platters and pizzas.  Gluten free options.

Hours of trade: Midday – late every day

Capacity: 310 standing inside and out, 260 standing inside, 182 seated inside and out, 152 seated inside

 

Contact: Martin Bennett 021 767929 brewing@realale.co.nz www.thetwistedhop.co.nz 
  

  

The Vespa Room is a vibrant, trendy bar serving mouth-watering pizzas and antipasti.  With a huge range of beer on tap and a wide selection of wines and cocktails, Vespa Room is sure to have something to suit any taste. A large bar with a number of smaller rooms off to the side, two separate outdoor spaces and a full PA means Vespa Room can cater to many different sized groups.

Food: "Friendly food & tasty bar staff" - a selection of casual bar meals from across the globe - a taste of Mexico, Greece, Thai - and of course the classic Italian pizzas - perfect with a cold beer or a big glass of red wine.

Capacity: 120 standing, 35 for dining. Finger food, BBQ’s & set menus for larger groups, by arrangement only

 

Contact:  Alex Brackstone 0274822796 vespa@barstar.co.nz
  

Goodbye Blue Monday is a family owned and operated live music venue. New Zealand boutique beer, local wine and a large selection of classic cocktails means Goodbye Blue Monday is the perfect spot to sit at the bar, lounge on the couches or dance to the band. 

Food:  A limited range of snack food available

Opening Hours: 5pm-very late Mon-Sat

Capacity: 100 seated and standing.

 

Contact: Johnny Moore 021 353 759 johnny@goodbyebluemonday.co.nz  www.goodbyebluemonday.co.nz 
 

Mitchelli's is a licensed Italian deli serving a range of tasty cabinet food plus a pasta and soup blackboard menu. With a range of Italian, NZ and Australian wines and Italian beer to suit the various dishes, Mitchelli’s has something for every foodie. Opening hours are during the day, but Mitchelli’s can open to suit function requirements.

Food : Caf? cabinet food, Soup, Platters and Pasta also a choice of Vegetarian and Gluten free.

Open Tuesday - Thursday 9 - 5, Friday 9 - 9 and Saturday 10 - 5.

Capacity: 40 seated inside plus 8 seated outside

 

Contact: Penny 03 377 4574
 

Macs Brewbar has a focus on fresh beer and great food. Family owned and operated, the Brewbar gets great afternoon sun and has a loyal following. Live music on the weekend and plenty of big-screen televisions to watch the sport means there is something to keep everybody entertained at the Brewbar.

Food: Bistro style Mediterranean dishes, platters, pizzas and snacks.

Open Mon - Sat 10.30am - late

Capacity: 150 standing 65 seated inside plus 35 seated outside

 

Contact: Ben Spittle 021 225 5258
 

Bismarck is Christchurch’s most authentic German bar and restaurant. Frankfurters, hamburgers, sourkraut and a huge selection of German tap beer means you can really experience Germany at Bismarck. If you visit in the weekend, make sure you have a drink with Hagen and ask him to tell you about his escape over the Berlin wall.

Food: More authentic than eating in Deutschland - Hagen's Schnitzel and Sauer Kraut are to die for, not to mention his Spicy German Sausage!

Open: Tuesday – Sunday 5pm-Late

Capacity: 80 standing, 50 seated inside plus 12 seated outside.
 

Contact: Steve 03 3663037

    

Poplar Lanes Dine-around and Drink-around vouchers are available in $5 denominations.

All bars are licensed until 3am, and would open outside normal opening hours to accommodate events.

For general information contact Martin Bennett on 021 767929 or brewing@realale.co.nz.