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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.

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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  • Hello SundayHello SundayBreakfast
  • Penny Lane RecordsPenny Lane RecordsRecord Store
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Sydenham

  • Spotlight Christchurch in Sydenham, Christchurch

    Spotlight Christchurch

    4.3 · 3.6k
    Craft Workshop
  • Penny Lane Records in Sydenham, Christchurch

    Penny Lane Records

    4.7 · 978
    Record Store
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Christian Superstore in Sydenham, Christchurch

    Christian Superstore

    4.7 · 232
    Specialty Store
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Sydenham

  • Hello Sunday in Sydenham, Christchurch

    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
  • 5th Street in Sydenham, Christchurch

    5th Street

    4.8 · 1.4k
    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
  • Catnap Cafe in Sydenham, Christchurch

    Catnap Cafe

    4.8 · 1.0k
    Cafeteria· NZ$10–20
    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Nash cafe in Sydenham, Christchurch

    Nash cafe

    4.8 · 149
    Café & Bakery· NZ$10–20
    Mon
    8 AM – 2 PM
    Tue–Fri
    8 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 2 PM
    Map
  • 29 Sweets (vegan vegetarian Indian restaurant) in Sydenham, Christchurch

    29 Sweets (vegan vegetarian Indian restaurant)

    4.6 · 1.1k
    Vegan· NZ$10–30
    Every day
    11 AM – 9 PM
  • Makan Junction Christchurch 美之莲 in Sydenham, Christchurch

    Makan Junction Christchurch 美之莲

    5.0 · 119
    Malaysian· NZ$10–20
    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Thu
    11 AM – 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM – 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 – 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM – 6 PM
  • Bird in the Hand in Sydenham, Christchurch

    Bird in the Hand

    4.9 · 105
    Chicken· NZ$10–20
  • Grumpys in Sydenham, Christchurch

    Grumpys

    Donut Shop· NZ$1–20
    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 2 PM
  • Formaggio’s in Sydenham, Christchurch

    Formaggio’s

    4.6 · 1.2k
    Italian· NZ$30–70
    Every day
    5 PM – 9 PM
  • Bombay Butler Sydenham in Sydenham, Christchurch

    Bombay Butler Sydenham

    4.5 · 645
    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
  • Coffee Culture Beckenham in Sydenham, Christchurch

    Coffee Culture Beckenham

    4.3 · 902
    Café & Bakery· NZ$10–20
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 9 PM
  • Funky Pumpkin in Sydenham, Christchurch

    Funky Pumpkin

    4.4 · 284
    Neighborhood Restaurant

    Fresh fruit and vegetables and some meat.

    Every day
    8:30 AM – 6 PM

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Map of Sydenham with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Spotlight Christchurch
  2. 2Hello Sunday
  3. 3Penny Lane Records
  4. 4Christian Superstore
  5. 55th Street
  6. 6Catnap Cafe
  7. 7Nash cafe
  8. 829 Sweets (vegan vegetarian Indian restaurant)
  9. 9Makan Junction Christchurch 美之莲
  10. 10Bird in the Hand

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