Things to Do in Sydenham, Christchurch Colombo Street runs through Sydenham, which features a mix of residential and retail areas. It's primarily a local shopping spot with light industrial spaces nearby.
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Spotlight Christchurch ★ 4.3 · 3.6k
Mon–Wed 9 AM – 8 PM
Thu 9 AM – 9 PM
Fri 9 AM – 8 PM
Sat 9 AM – 8 PM
Sun 9 AM – 8 PM
Penny Lane Records ★ 4.7 · 982
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Christian Superstore ★ 4.7 · 232
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 4 PM
Sun Closed Where to eat & drink in Sydenham
Hello Sunday ★ 4.6 · 1.9k· NZ$30–40
A brunch spot in Christchurch known for creative breakfast dishes like beef cheek hash and eggs benedict, offering various seating options including an outdoor patio.
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 3 PM
Sat 8 AM – 3 PM
Sun 8 AM – 3 PM
5th Street ★ 4.8 · 1.4k· NZ$100+
A high-end restaurant in Christchurch's CBD, known for its creative dishes, shared plates, and a chef's table experience.
Every day 4:30 PM – 10 PM
Catnap Cafe ★ 4.8 · 1.0k· NZ$10–20
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Nash cafe ★ 4.8 · 172· NZ$10–20
Mon 8 AM – 2 PM
Tue–Fri 8 AM – 3 PM
Sat 9 AM – 2 PM
Sun 10 AM – 2 PM
29 Sweets (vegan vegetarian Indian restaurant) ★ 4.6 · 1.1k· NZ$10–30
Every day 11 AM – 9 PM
Makan Junction Christchurch 美之莲 ★ 5.0 · 150· NZ$10–20
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Thu 11 AM – 6 PM
Fri 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 6 PM
Bird in the Hand ★ 4.9 · 113· NZ$10–20
Mon 4 PM – 8 PM
Tue–Fri 12 PM – 8 PM
Sat 11 AM – 7 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM
Papa’s Smashies ★ 4.9 · 297· NZ$10–20
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Thu 4 PM – 8 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
Sun Closed
Formaggio’s ★ 4.6 · 1.2k· NZ$30–70
Every day 5 PM – 9 PM
Grumpys · NZ$1–20
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 10 AM – 8 PM
Sat 10 AM – 8 PM
Sun 10 AM – 2 PM
Coffee Culture Beckenham ★ 4.3 · 908· NZ$10–20
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 9 PM
Sun 8 AM – 9 PM
Bombay Butler Sydenham ★ 4.5 · 646· NZ$20–30
Mon 4:30 PM – 9 PM
Tue–Wed 11:30 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
Thu–Fri 11:30 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
Funky Pumpkin ★ 4.4 · 285
Fresh fruit and vegetables and some meat.
Every day 8:30 AM – 6 PM Planning time in Sydenham?
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