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.

Spotlight ChristchurchCraft Workshop
Hello SundayBreakfast
Catnap CafeCafé & Bakery

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Top things to do in Sydenham

Spotlight Christchurch
★ 4.3 · 3.6k
Craft Workshop
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Penny Lane Records
★ 4.7 · 973
Record Store
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Christian Superstore
★ 4.7 · 231
Specialty Store
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Sydenham

Hello Sunday
★ 4.6 · 1.8k
Breakfast· 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
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Catnap Cafe
★ 4.8 · 1.0k
Café & Bakery· NZ$10–20
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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5th Street
★ 4.8 · 1.3k
Restaurant· 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
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29 Sweets (vegan vegetarian Indian restaurant)
★ 4.6 · 1.1k
Vegan· NZ$10–30
Every day
11 AM – 9 PM
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Makan Junction Christchurch 美之莲
★ 5.0 · 119
Malaysian· NZ$10–20
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Formaggio’s
★ 4.6 · 1.1k
Italian· NZ$30–70
Every day
5 PM – 9 PM
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Papa’s Smashies
★ 4.9 · 253
Burgers· NZ$10–20
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GRUMPYS
Donut Shop· NZ$1–20
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Bird in the Hand
★ 4.9 · 105
Chicken· NZ$10–20
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Bombay Butler Sydenham
★ 4.5 · 642
Indian· 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
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Indian House
★ 4.8 · 100
Indian· NZ$20–50
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Funky Pumpkin
★ 4.4 · 280
Neighborhood Restaurant
Fresh fruit and vegetables and some meat.
Every day
8:30 AM – 6 PM
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