Big things are happening south of Moorhouse Avenue – with ex-city businesses opening their doors in Sydenham and Addington, and beyond, it looks like this part of the city is going to be a key part of the new cityscape of Christchurch.
Cross Moorhouse Avenue from the CBD and you’ll quickly discover that this part of town is experiencing something of a resurgence and is now home to several businesses formerly located in the central city. Burgers & Beers is one central city favourite that’s made the move south and slick new development, The Colombo, will soon be home to more ex-city migrants. Further west, Addington is maturing into an industrial-chic destination. Long before the earthquake, the Addington Coffee Co-op at 297 Lincoln Road had become an essential weekend brunch spot, but other eateries and bars are also opening in the neighbourhood, making this a place to watch as an after-dark hotspot.
Addington Coffee Co-Op 297 Lincoln Road, Addington p. 03 943 1662 www.addingtoncoffee.org.nz
Annah Stretton [Fashion] 363 Colombo Street, Sydenham p. 03 365 9650 www.annahstretton.co.nz
Bean Scene [Café] 359 Lincoln Road, Addington p. 03 379 3290 www.beanscene.co.nz
Becks Southern Alehouse 155 Colombo Street, Sydenham p. 03 337 2233 www.beckssouthernalehouse.co.nz
Burgers & Beers [Restaurant] 355 Colombo Street, Sydenham p. 03 366 3339 www.burgersandbeersinc.co.nz
Cargo Bar 359 Lincoln Road, Addington
Elevate [Bar] 2 Colombo Street, Cashmere p. 03 964 2880 www.elevatebar.co.nz
Honeypot Café 458 Colombo Street, Sydenham p. 03 366 5853 www.honeypotcafe.co.nz
Lavish Clothing Gallery 16 Colombo Street, Cashmere p. 03 332 0003 www.lavishclothing.co.nz
Milieu Café 112 Wrights Road p. 03 962 9629 www.milieu.net.nz
Oddfellow’s Café 5 Disraeli Street, Sydenham p. 03 377 6757
Penny Lane Records 430 Colombo Street, Sydenham p. 03 366 3278 www.pennylanerecords.co.nz
Redcurrent [Gifts] 363 Colombo Street, Sydenham p. 03 377 8025 www.redcurrentathome.co.nz
Simo’s [Restaurant] 3/300 Lincoln Road, Addington p. 03 338 2882 www.simos.co.nz
SOHO Hair & Beauty 359A Lincoln Road, Addington p. 03 962 0286 www.sohohairstyling.co.nz
taste @ twenty [Food Store] 20 Colombo Street, Cashmere p. 03 982 1399
The Colombo [Mall] 363 Colombo Street, Sydenham
The Tuck Shop Café CBS Canterbury Arena, 55 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington p. 03 339 3595
Underground Coffee Co. 359 Colombo Street, Sydenham p. 03 943 7360 www.undergroundcoffee.co.nz
Coming soon … The Court at The Shed – a new incarnation of The Court Theatre coming to Bernard Street, Addington. Dux Live – the revival of the Dux de Lux in the form of an industrial live music venue.
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