Reviews of Civil and Naval Bar & Eatery. (Pub) in Christchurch (Canterbury).

Civil and Naval Bar & Eatery

378 Reviews

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16 London Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand

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Information of Civil and Naval Bar & Eatery, Pub in Christchurch (Canterbury)

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Reviews of Civil and Naval Bar & Eatery

l. o.

Cool little hangout with great decor and vibe. Keen to come back for a pint sometime. Coffee was rubbish though. Not sure what happened, perhaps the soy was off?

V.

Great little spot. The fried chicken is outstanding. The hand cup chips are perfectly cooked and seasoned. The Townshend Hazy IPA 👌🏽. 5 stars!

s. h.

Always a lovely stop while riding through Lyttelton on a nice weekend. Staff are super friendly and the atmosphere is clean and in keeping with the location. Good selection of booze and nibbles.

C. D.

Sitting by the fire in a quirky small Cafe. Good coffee and food The last Sundy of the month they have a totally different menu for the day. Today was Char grilled food cooked out side as you walk in Oh and Ramen. I liked this place. Friendly staff and a relaxed vibe

T. J.

We had five dishes between four of us, all were EXCELLENT and reasonably priced. Great drink selection too!

S. S.

Thanks for a great evening! Food was delicious , staff really friendly, and we loved your choice of eclectic music. We'll be back again soon.

г.

Cool place. I just didn’t like waiting for about 15 minutes for my coffee. The large latte i ordered is a medium cup and not large.

W. C.

Delicious food (especially the fried chicken) and relaxed place to sit down and chat. Service is always friendly!

T. S.

I just love this cosy quirky place. Such great ambiance and definitely not run of the mill nor are the colourful patrons who are characters just like this character filled establishment. This is my 2nd visit in the past 4 years. I loved it the first time and this latest visit did not disappoint. The menu is not extensive but it doesnt need to be. The 4 dishes we ordered were superb! Cooked to perfection, tasty as hell! I gave the chef that feedback too. Why wouldn't you when it's well deserved. The bar service person was a little lax I guess it could be interpreted as part of the charm to be honest so be prepared to be pro active to get what you want. Highly recommended

R. H.

Small cafe-style restaurant on the Main Street in Lyttelton. Popped over to grab some lunch on New Years Day and go for a swim. So glad we stopped here. Ordered calamari, Spanish meatballs (see pic), beef cheek and ginger beer batter fish. Food was delicious. Portions not too big and price was very reasonable. Washed down with coffee, ginger beer, lemonade and a local brew. Staff were young and friendly, and very professional. Highly recommended. Will go back ourselves, sans kids next time so we can linger longer.

C. D.

I've lived here for six years and this may be the best food I've had so far. The seasonal greens were gorgeous and the brie had a light smokiness that made me melt. Also great local beer on tap!

W. N.

Really friendly staff and great food. Good range of drinks as well. Nice place to relax on the main street in Lyttleton.

C. W.

This place is efin awesome. The food is some of the best I’ve eaten in Christchurch. Everything feels thoughtfully put together and just efin yum tbh. Sick wine list and good selection of beers. Sick vibe. One more shout out to the masterminds behind the food. If you’re a true lover, your gears will not be ground by any aspect of this establishment. Get into it Christchurch.

S.

Had a fantastic lunch today with my partner! Very cosy atmosphere with the warm fireplace and wooden furniture. Coffee had a good kick to it, the fries were bloody awesome! We had the fried chicken toasties with a whole heap of pickles in them. The best toasties in town to be honest. We really look forward to visiting again for lunch, dinner or a drink one night! Cannot wait 🙂

S. M.

Had a fantastic lunch today with my partner! Very cosy atmosphere with the warm fireplace and wooden furniture. Coffee had a good kick to it, the fries were bloody awesome! We had the fried chicken toasties with a whole heap of pickles in them. The best toasties in town to be honest. We really look forward to visiting again for dinner or a drink one night 🙂

J. R.

Great food, welcoming staff, a lovely surprise find.

A. M.

Very cosy, great drink selection, amazing food. Beef cheeks are a must have and the fried chicken is one of the best great flavours especially if you get a real brown crispy piece.

B. D.

Quiet beer with some excellent live music 🎶 🎵

S. W.

Good night or light ⚡️. A spectrum of cuisine. Catering for the carb craving to the keto counting. All welcome, no matter your telecommunication preferences. An electric line up of spirits. Tannins that lift. Elements of essentialism. Did I mention ‘atmosphere’?

m. h.

Tiny kitchen does delicious good things and a cosy back yard

K. K.

I've been here many many times over the past 6 years. There's a great range of food with goid vegetarian options. Excellent service, great staff, always a good atmosphere. Dog friendly. Kid friendly. Ka wani kē!

B. S.

This is a really great meeting spot, fun times

C. M.

We live a 40 minute drive away from C&N, but my partner and I often talk each other into “just popping over to Lyttelton” under the guise of some errand, when we both know it’s because we want an excuse to go to C&N. It really is that good!!! Great vibe, interesting clientele, how they produce that quality of food in a space that small will always be a mystery(?!), and drinks menu and options are local leaning and with great variety. I’m pregnant at the moment, and they also have some great non alcoholic options. Favourite bar in Canterbury, without a doubt!

E. R.

Great coffee, friendly staff & a casual atmosphere with a dog friendly attitude. But, they also have the best calamari dish that is just the right size to share with our coffees

J.

Great little find, this one - with an alternative feel. Small menu but a great mix of items to cover for most tastes. Also, great value with 3 people fed for just over $50 from the shared items menu (incl coffees). Everyone enjoyed all the items ordered. Indoor seating as well as some sunny outdoor seating as well.

M. S.

Each time I visit Christchurch I am excited about visiting Civil & Naval. The food is always extremely delicious and the selection of drinks is fantastic. Interior is very tasteful and cosy and service is very lovely. The fire place there on a colder day is a real treat. Highly recommending at any time of the day.

P.

Grest service - the best chips & the Proseco is not too shabby! 👍

P. T.

Great staff and owner. Very cosy amosphere. Highly recommend the fried Organic chicken and Edamine Beans with Miso and sesame seeds. Such a delight.

E. O.

This quaint little cozy bar packs a punch! After searching for hours for somewhere to eat outside of Christchurch on a Tuesday, we stumbled upon this place and had one of the best meals (and beers) we’ve ever had. Definitely go here!

A. C.

Amazing local wine and great service! Highly recommendable

s. s.

These peeps here sorted a brother out with a tequila shot at 2pm- It’s nice to meet nice people.... well, That said... Prior to all that I had a great coffee: with my family; all of us agreed- damn fine coffee. We didn’t eat, but the food served next to us looked tasty and fresh. Sure smelt good. I don’t reckon you can go wrong here.

I. B.

Great bar! Nice warm cosy ambience with with lots of colourful Lyttelton characters. Got talking to a cool couple next to us which capped off a nice relaxed hour there. Great for pre or post dinner drinks. Would go back anytime.

s. a.

We came for some tapas and a beer on a super impromptu night in Lyttleton. Holy s#@t this place exceeds expectations. Awesome service, great bevvys and stunning food. All the patrons and staff were super cool too. Thanks for the unexpectedly good night out X. #itsjustsofarkinggood

E. H.

Just had coffees but is a nice cosy/funky space and I'm sure would be nice for drinks on a cold evening.

S. H.

After a few months on the down and out, I went into this establishment looking for a change of pace. Hoping to find some good and/or positive vibes, I ordered a vodka Red Bull, short glass no ice. The bartender look at me like I was wrong. Firstly, I've worked in "hospitality" before, the customer is ALWAYS right; Secondly, maybe if he had spend more time tidying up his mop of a hair cut he would have less time to scowl at someones drink order. Another staff member was wearing slippers and it made me VERY uncomfortable. The chips I ordered redeemed the situation. Perfect grease to carbs ratio. not sure why I didn't get tomato sauce, not about this garlic mayo stuff. Second drink order I decided to go for something slightly more inline with what the rest of the patrons (if you can call them that) were ordering. One of the creatively name beers on the taps. INSTANT regret. Bar keep had to discard three full glasses of head before he got a full glass in front me. Must have been a pretty strong brew because after finishing it my mood changed an everything seemed a little bit better. Spewed in the taxi on the way home, might be back again 5 stars from me

r. f.

Great food. Not too busy

G.

Great atmosphere, coffee, and chips - the portion size of the chips was very generous and they were tasty as! Minus one star for the excessive salt, but plus 5000 stars for the gorgeous and friendly puppy!

d. h.

Hands down my favourite place on the planet earth! I want them to know how good they are but also don't want everyone to steal my favourite table though, so I had mixed feeling about sharing my review but, when something is this good, they deserve to know!

J. C.

Fab pub. Two thumb beer on tap. Good food. Warm with log fire. Cozy for smaller gatherings. Outside courtyard at rear for smokers.

L. M.

Lovely establishment, good vibes, great selection of alcohol, fantastic service. Especially liked the way the barstaff helped remove the fragments of glass from my rectum after a failed attempt at a 180 fliptop Bolivian buttchug at 3am in the morning last friday infront of that group of nuns collecting for blind children. 5 stars all round. Good sport

N. T.

We werent in last night for dinner. After arriving in Christchurch from Sydneyand hearing about the devastating incident in Christchurch we came to Lyttelton and were still in awe of everyone's kindness. The staff at Cival and Naval were still so welcoming and the atmosphere is so friendly and relaxed. We ordered the sourdough bread, fried chicken, beef cheeck and steak and were pleasantly surprised with the most delicious food for low prices. Everything about the food we ate was so well complimented and incredibly delicious. I would highly recommend this beautiful bar.

P. C.

Food and coffee was amazing! Inspiring flavors and and intimate experience! Would recommend to everyone who likes good food, good coffee and good atmosphere!

L. M.

Very nice. Everybody was exceptionally friendly and the food was great. I am, however, dubious if not a little frightened by the attitude of the one balding, bearded, aryan looking man in the leather jacket who, on several occasions, groped my butt without any further explanation. Although partially aroused, i found myself rather disgruntled with the whole encounter. The tea was nice Xxxx

S.

Great atmosphere. Simply stunning food every time we go. Cannot believe the morsels of pure genius that are delivered out of such a tiny kitchen.

S. H.

Nice atmosphere, great selection of teas (the one I had was made in-house), nice friendly service from the guy on the bar 👍

S. M.

Really cool place and the food is awesome!

S. N.

Cool little bar tucked away in this town. Unique food on the menu--both dishes we had were good. Nice vibe and friendly staff!

D.

Amazing atmosphere and a cosy spot. Limited menu but food looked great. Good selection of drinks and attentive bar staff

S.

Good food and drinks. I'm ok with spice, however the dishes were quite spicy but had no indication on the menu for people less inclined to enjoy it. Would visit again

M.

I go for the beers. The owner changes the beer often, so it's always interesting to go and try a new brew. The place is quite small when it's busy, but that is part of the charm.

G.

Lovely, friendly staff, yummy beer, cool music, our fur family were welcomed in, other guests were also friendly. x

J. K.

Great bar, love the decor and atmosphere. The drinks selection is nice and they also do great small food, enjoyed the sliders and ribs.

M.

Great chicken. Hand cut chips are the best in Christchurch! And the Beef Cheeks fell apart in our mouths. Delish!

s. M.

Awesome wee bar...very hospitable... fantastic hosts...must...I repeat. MUST come back again...best gin selection.. and others

S. F.

Good food and drinks. I'm ok with spice, however the dishes were quite spicy but had no indication on the menu for people less inclined to enjoy it. Would visit again

D. T.

The brothers are genuinely hospitable

S.

Great spot. Always filled with good people. Civil and naval is the heart of lyttelton.

G. G.

Lovely, friendly staff, yummy beer, cool music, our fur family were welcomed in, other guests were also friendly. x

r.

nice chilled out vibe here,food was good too.

L.

Cosy and wonderful 👏

C.

Outstanding but you guys need to increase your calamari stock - its always sold out

A. L.

Great food and atmosphere.

S.

Portside

M. S.

I go for the beers. The owner changes the beer often, so it's always interesting to go and try a new brew. The place is quite small when it's busy, but that is part of the charm.

M. G.

Best bar ever! Love this place. Great food and drinks and lovely staff.

S. T.

Friendly and civil Dog friendly as well.

D. L. E.

Amazing atmosphere and a cosy spot. Limited menu but food looked great. Good selection of drinks and attentive bar staff

T.

Would recommend for children. Bring your children. Hang out with your children there. Enjoy your children. Great for children. Ps children love it.

S.

After a few months on the down and out, I went into this establishment looking for a change of pace. Hoping to find some good and/or positive vibes, I ordered a vodka Red Bull, short glass no ice. The bartender look at me like I was wrong. …

L.

Damn nice cocktails. cauli delicious. carrots yum. chips cooked to perfection. good vibes

M. E.

Great chicken. Hand cut chips are the best in Christchurch! And the Beef Cheeks fell apart in our mouths. Delish!

M.

Good food good beers poppy's cool

P.

Good meals and good price.....definitely go back again

A. B.

Top little bar, one of my favourites

S.

Great cocktails and very tasteful dishes! Recommended!

C. P.

Outstanding but you guys need to increase your calamari stock - its always sold out

C. H.

Atmosphere is lovely but might ask for less salt on the chips next time

J. B.

Really cool spot in Lyttelton with great beers, great music, and friendly service.

r. m.

We don't call this place head office for nothing my favorite bar in chch

S. M.

Love the food and atmosphere...worth popping in if in Lyttelton and also worth the effort if not.

S. W.

Always a good spot! Such delicious fried chicken and cosy atmosphere

H. B.

Very pleasant hour. Love the hand cut chips!!

H. G.

Excellent Whiskey & fabulous service 😀

S. S.

Great coffee and cosy atmosphere. Always friendly.

R. H.

Love it,amazing coffee,awesome service,best coffee martini ever

P. B.

Trendy wee bar in heart of Lyttleton ,Tapas are good quality ,nice place for quiet drink

S. T.

Great spot. Always filled with good people. Civil and naval is the heart of lyttelton.

r. h.

nice chilled out vibe here,food was good too.

A.

Always a great spot to catch up and have a drink Check out the note wall in the toilet Leave your message to the hordes

c. k.

Beautiful food great company. Very enjoyable evening

S. F.

Good

S. A.

Great bar with a lot of different drinks from all over the world

J. M. G.

Very cool little bar. Great tapas food.

P. D. S.

Good meals and good price.....definitely go back again

D. B.

Stunning location, great arrangement of space. Loved the beer, exquisite

T. H.

Would recommend for children. Bring your children. Hang out with your children there. Enjoy your children. Great for children. Ps children love it.

M.

Such an awesome spot. Great food too 😌

P. S.

Great beer and the crispy chicken was outstanding

S. M.

Love this place such an interesting atmosphere and the foods great.

M. K.

Best Crispy Fried chicken ever, love the olives cozy atmosphere

J. S.

Cute and cosy! More shelter would be good outside but overall was good.

A. M. B.

Nice, cosy, local bar. Like the TV bar, "Cheers", where everybody knows your name.

G. L.

Perfect spot with friends on a warm evening. Great food.

G. W.

Always interesting and fun. Staff couldn't be more helpful and switched on then they are. Gill lyttelton

M.

Good food good beers poppy's cool

D. S.

The best fried chicken and amongst the best beers in Chch

F.

Great food, coffee, brews and crew. A true gem.

T. D.

Nice place. The mayo/aoli was very strange.

F. B.

Wicked chilled back little pub with good vibes 👌👌👌

A.

Great food and atmosphere.

P.

Cute popular little place. Good cocktails

P.

The best fried chicken thank yous!

T.

It's pretty good atmosphere place

G. D. A. U. L.

Great place, they really care about their customers.

M. N.

Great atmosphere and good for such a small place

S. B.

Tasty food. Great beer and coffee.

r.

Lovely food and wine

N. R.

Great bar to meet up with mates for a session

C. M.

It's great...has been from day one!

S.

Friendly and civil Dog friendly as well.

K. M.

Great doughnuts and pies

B.

Great Lyttleton spot with a range of nice beers

A.

Cosy. Great place for a drink on a crappy night.

J.

Great place, awesome atmosphere!

S. B.

The life of Lyttelton. Never a disappointment dining at cival and naval.

S.

Portside

c.

A great place to meet the locals and relax.

P. C.

The best Amaretto sour!

A.

A neat bar with an authentic Lyttelton feel

D.

The brothers are genuinely hospitable

H. S.

Brilliant cup of tea and lots of it

L.

Cute cosey nice food friendly

p.

Nice coffee and friendly 🐈

F. C.

Great food, coffee, brews and crew. A true gem.

L. K.

Cute cosey nice food friendly

B. B.

Great Lyttleton spot with a range of nice beers

M. J.

Cool place like the googlie eyes

J. C.

Great place, awesome atmosphere!

D. B.

Great food and vibe

A. R.

A neat bar with an authentic Lyttelton feel

p.

Nice coffee and friendly 🐈

D. L.

Good times were had.

K. W.

Good food and service

N. S.

The best!

P. A.

Great coffee

J. F.

It's good.

L.

Cosy and wonderful 👏

M. R.

Amazing Bar

R.

Excellent Food

A. A. M.

delicious chicken

A.

Great atmosphere

P. M.

Great beers

A. G.

Cool yet cosy

J. O.

Funky

A. W.

Wen I get drunk

j.

Expensive

D. M.

Trendy Lyttelton bar

Z.

Keeping the standard high

K. H.

Quirky bar.

S.

Great place

J.

(Translated) Great place !!! Excellent service, food, beer and all of this with a beautiful design! Suggestion ... Ask the fried chicken to eat and a pint of APA beer, it's a wonderful combination! Great place !!! Excellent service, food, beer and together! Suggestion ... Lose a pint of APA beer and fried chicken for you, it's a combination! (Original) Great place!!! Excelent service, food, beer and take all of this with a beautiful design! Suggestion... Ask the fried chicken to eat and a pint of APA beer, it's a wonderful combination! Ótimo lugar!!! Excelente atendimento, comia, cerveja e junto! Sugestão... Perca um pint de cerveja APA e frango frito para você, é uma combinação!

V.

(Translated) Great bar very pleasant. The atmosphere is warm, the staff friendly and joker! Quick service, super good hot chocolate and my favorite: the wood stove which warms us, we little frogs. I recommend ! Amazing bar / restaurant, the barman is friendly and cool, the atmosphere is very nice and hot chocolate is delicious! Great !!! (Original) Super bar très agréable. L'ambiance est chaleureuse, le personnel convivial et blagueur ! Service rapide, chocolat chaud super bon et mon coup de coeur : le poele a bois qui nous réchauffe, nous les ptits frogs. Je recommande ! Amazing bar/restaurant, the barman is friendly and cool, the atmosphere is very nice and hot chocolate is delicious ! Great !!!

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