Things to Do in Addington, Christchurch A lively suburb with a mix of cafes, restaurants, and bars. Key attractions include Hagley Park, Horncastle Arena, and the Court Theatre, all easily accessible from Lincoln Road.
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Steadfast Books ★ 4.8 · 221
We’re an old fashioned bookstore that caters for the dreamer, seeker, collector, and the next generation of readers.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Paper Tree Tower Junction ★ 4.5 · 107
A locally owned book distributor and art specialty store offering art supplies, greeting cards, stationery, books, and gifts.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Where to eat & drink in Addington
Addington Coffee Co-Op ★ 4.7 · 2.4k· NZ$20–30
Laid-back hangout in a converted garage offering house-roasted coffee, light fare & eclectic gifts.
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat 8 AM – 4 PM
Sun 8 AM – 4 PM
Little Merchants Coffee ★ 4.8 · 304· NZ$10–20
A café that offers coffee and a range of unique, eco-friendly products crafted from recycled coffee grounds.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 2:30 PM
Sat 9 AM – 3 PM
Sun Closed
Luciano Espresso Bar ★ 4.5 · 1.1k· NZ$20–30
Contemporary, informal espresso bar serving coffee drinks, breakfast & global lunch items.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 3 PM
Sat 8 AM – 3 PM
Sun 8 AM – 3 PM
Town Tonic Cafe & Restaurant ★ 4.5 · 996· NZ$20–80
A cafe and restaurant known for its dinner offerings like beef cheek, lamb, and aged beef fillet, as well as breakfast items such as poached eggs and omelettes.
Mon 9 AM – 2 PM
Tue–Fri 9 AM – 2 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sat 9 AM – 2 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sun Closed
Oddfellows Cafe ★ 4.6 · 560· NZ$10–20
A cafe known for its coffee, cabinet food, and brunch items like salmon dishes and scones, offering a calm and inviting atmosphere.
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 3 PM
Sat 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Sun Closed
Afghan Restaurant ★ 4.7 · 1.3k· NZ$20–30
A rustic place that offers tasty chicken or lamb cooked over an open flame grill, served with rice and salad. A chicken curry is usually available too. Large portions, and you can takeout any leftovers. There is no menu and no toilet on…
Every day 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Portershed Specialty Café & Store ★ 4.8 · 817· $10-30
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 9 AM – 4 PM
Fri 8 AM – 4 PM
Sat 8 AM – 4 PM
Sun 10 AM – 2:30 PM
Bagel's Beyond Bake Shop · NZ$10–20
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 8 AM – 3 PM
Sat 10 AM – 2 PM
Sun Closed
N’Joy Cafe ★ 4.8 · 170· NZ$20–30
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 7 AM – 4 PM
Sat 8 AM – 4 PM
Sun 8 AM – 3 PM
Maxine's Palace ★ 4.5 · 1.2k· $20-30
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Sat 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Sun 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Mosaic Bar & Dine ★ 4.6 · 717· NZ$20–30
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
One Sushi Addington ★ 4.8 · 202· NZ$10–20
Mon–Fri 9:30 AM – 8 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 8 PM
Sun 10:30 AM – 7 PM
Koji Japanese Buffet Christchurch ★ 4.6 · 1.4k· NZ$40–80
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Fri 11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat 11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Coffee Culture Addington ★ 4.3 · 950· NZ$10–20
Mon–Fri 6 AM – 6 PM
Sat 7 AM – 6 PM
Sun 7 AM – 6 PM Planning time in Addington?
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1 Addington Coffee Co-Op 2 Steadfast Books 3 Little Merchants Coffee 4 Luciano Espresso Bar 5 Town Tonic Cafe & Restaurant 6 Oddfellows Cafe 7 Afghan Restaurant 8 Portershed Specialty Café & Store 9 Bagel's Beyond Bake Shop 10 N’Joy Cafe Other areas in Christchurch Ready to plan Addington? Turn these Addington picks into a day-by-day Christchurch plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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