Reviews of The Institution. (Pub) in Christchurch (Canterbury).

The Institution

160 Reviews

114 Comments

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Bar

Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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Information of The Institution, Pub in Christchurch (Canterbury)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of The Institution

L.

One of our favourite places in Christchurch. Great local beer options and the perfect place to enjoy an afterwork pint! Always friendly service and a new beer to try every time...a must go to when visiting the city!

H.

We love The Institution! Oscar is an excellent host, his conversation and cocktails are both wonderful. I also often enjoy the beers on tap. One of our favourite spots to stop by.

N.

Great selection of awesome beers and brilliant staff

F.

Great chill wee bar with delicious food and drinks. Lovely staff and great service. Plus you can draw on the walla with chalk and the view is fantastic.

G.

Super chill place with a nice upstairs bar area. We were planning to go to a few places in the area but ended up closing the night here. The bartenders were playing requests that day, asking everyone who came in to name a song on top of their mind. Drinks were strong and tasty - had the Commie Mule with the freshly crushed ginger (first choice was Dr. Orders - but no can't do as rosemary was out of stock). The beer flight was good as well as you get to try all 5 beers that they have on tap. Highly recommend on coming here.

C.

Good beer selection. Good cocktail selection and they will make pretty much anything you want to drink. It's tight on space but that makes it kind of cosy. I like that they have board games. And they are open until 10:00 on a Sunday!

I.

Beautiful cocktails and excellent selection of beers. Would deffinitely recommend! Most lovely staff/owners who even stayed open for our group! Thank you

B.

We found this little bar without meaning to, and it is now our go to for a after work drink and a starter/finisher for Saturday night. Love the fit out and drawing on the calk table tops/back wall. The staff are delightful and very knowledgeable of all things beer. Soon you will be calling each other by your first name. That is how you know you have found a charming tiny drinking whole. Great people, great beer, great place.

a.

Amazing service, bar tenders are super friendly. Recommend this cosy wee Bar

E.

Reasonably priced fancy beer (not cheap as such) and big servings of side dishes, all served in a funky and cosy atmosphere by friendly staff. This would be our local if only I was earning enough money to cover the rent AND beer.

S.

Really interesting place, we were with a small group and came to visit for a relax. We managed to snag the table downstairs and it was excelent for us all to play some card games, really felt like we were in our own private living room. Would totally recommend as their drinks selection was excellent.

E.

Had a nice relaxed time drinking a beer and playing some cards. Cool dude behind the counter let me try out a new cocktail for feedback. Loved it - hope the candy/caramel/apple cocktail worked out well!

B.

Love the lighting and environment... The bar is located upstairs with a small lounge area. Very friendly and helpful staff. Mostly craft beers and alcoholic cocktails. Nice and relaxing atmosphere. Would I go back? Yes ☺

K.

This place is truly distinctive, it's quirky character is woven into every inch of the décor and the warm hospitality makes it feel like a second home the moment you first walk in. On top of that is a selection of the best craft beers and creative cocktails you could wish for. Anyone visiting or living in Christchurch must experience The Institution, I can't recommend it highly enough!

A.

Cool place, great cocktails and yummy food . Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Love the hot water bottles!

J.

Perfect place to go for a drink when you want to be out, but don't want a crowd. Sweet spot. perfect location for before / after dinner or show drinks.

K.

Fantastic drinks, attentive and lovely staff, and a cosy little location to boot! We will definitely be back.

C.

Wonderful bar owner, LOVE the chalkboard walls, and a great room upstairs to hang out for a while. I generally never post reviews but I enjoyed this place so much!

H.

Best little bar around, waffle chips sent from the heavens to compliment awesome beer and cocktail selection

P.

Great time bar. Was very hot upstairs on warmest day off year. Nice service

T.

Great service! Good beer, nice fries and an all round great little spot

B.

We found this little bar without meaning to, and it is now our go to for a after work drink and a starter/finisher for Saturday night. Love the fit out and drawing on the calk table tops/back wall. The staff are delightful and very …

T.

Great service and loved the atmosphere

S.

Nice little place to stop for a drink. Excellent service.

M.

Some of the best tasting, most drinkable, boutique cocktails I've had in this city. Will definitely be back, and more than once.

S.

Really interesting place, we were with a small group and came to visit for a relax. We managed to snag the table downstairs and it was excelent for us all to play some card games, really felt like we were in our own private living room. Would totally recommend as their drinks selection was excellent.

B.

Love the lighting and environment... The bar is located upstairs with a small lounge area. Very friendly and helpful staff. Mostly craft beers and alcoholic cocktails. …

C.

Good beer selection. Good cocktail selection and they will make pretty much anything you want to drink. It's tight on space but that makes it kind of cosy. I like that they have board games. And they are open until 10:00 on a Sunday!

K.

This place is truly distinctive, it's quirky character is woven into every inch of the décor and the warm hospitality makes it feel like a second home the moment you first walk in. On top of that is a selection of the best craft beers and …

T.

Great service! Good beer, nice fries and an all round great little spot

M.

Looked online for happy hours, but was charged $11 for a beer. Not so happy hour. 😔

s.

Quirky, fun, tiny, place with fabulous cocktails. Just the kind of place that is most at risk of being squeezed out of the new overly constrained christchurch. So many thoughtful, intelligent, human and humanizing touches to this place.

C.

(+++) Brilliant selection of craft beers (+++) Friendly stuff (+++) Nice atmosphere (=) Prices were not the cheapest, but the beer was worth every penny

D.

Craft beer bar on New Regent Street. Regular changing Taps. Well sorted Bottle Fridge. Limited seating. Staff was very tourist friendly.

S.

great atmosphere, friendly staff, great service. really nice bar snacks.

R.

Great beer and atmosphere, but I'm not sure what I did to offend the bartender.

A.

Fantastic! Loved it! Loved the atmosphere, service, and great beers.

K.

Good beers on tap. Creative interior elememts such as the recycled leather jacket sofas. Cosy place for a drink or several after a day's work

P.

Great time bar. Was very hot upstairs on warmest day off year. Nice service

N.

Just went to New Zealand (South Island) for 11 days. This was by far my favorite place! Kieran is amazing and so were the drinks!

S.

Great beer, great staff, really fun time there

J.

Awesome beer, perfect service. Excellent location and decore

K.

This place is cool! Friendly bar staff and cute wee set up in the old building. Love it

J.

Cool! Different. Good selection of craft beer...And 'happy hour' makes even better value

D.

Such an interesting spot. Wouldn't have seen it if someone hadn't of suggested it. Favorite spot to grab a beer on new regent street.

A.

Cool vibe with the chalk art from customers, knowledgeable staff and an interesting selection of beers.

L.

Often pop in here a for beer or two when I'm visiting Christchurch. Quirky, cosy bar with a great beer selection.

S.

Nice little place to stop for a drink. Excellent service.

B.

Adorable little bar with great cocktails. Really friendly staff.

G.

Small cosy bar with interesting craft beers and cocktails. Limited seating so you are forced to share seats and meet people.

R.

Super friendly staff (could be Chch thing) but great little beer venue and tourist friendly!

G.

A narrow building full of character, just go and be delighted.

g.

We did a pub crawl and stop at this pub and had very good drink ! It's a quite pub with nice service

T.

Fun little bar with tasty cocktails and good beer selection

C.

Great staff and delicious cocktails!! Will definitely be back!

R.

Fantastic tasting with the whole family for my Stepdad's birthday.

R.

Amazing cocktails and even better staff!!

j.

Good beers, abit pricey but that can be expected in city centre, really helpful staff

J.

Great drinks and very friendly and fun bartenders.

K.

Cool place, knowledgeable bartenders and great craft beers!

A.

Chilled atmosphere, great and friendly staff. All around a good little bar.

P.

Cosy spot with great better and wine. Good value too

G.

Love there selections of beer.

S.

Good NZ beers and knowledge. Cocktails also good.

F.

Quirky place with interesting craft beers and good service.

U.

always good beers, good service but sometime late opening

N.

Always great craft beer on tap!

T.

Great service and loved the atmosphere

N.

A great find, and a wonderful double IPA!!

K.

My gin did not taste like gin, it was like watered down gin unfortunately 🙄🙄

M.

Great cocktails and service

G.

Great bar with a cool upstairs atmosphere!

C.

Decent drinks, overly pricey for what it is.

S.

Great cocktails, great beers, great service!

J.

Awesome place with great beer

G.

Cosy bar with good beers and a quirky atmosphere.

A.

Best Espresso Martini going!

M.

Cosy authentic place with friendly bartender.

J.

Groovy! Craft beer in its element

R.

Great beers and friendly knowledgeable team

J.

Craft cocktails and hipster flair at its best.

p.

Cool chilled place for a sneaky pint or wine

W.

Great place for a cocktail or two.

I.

If you need a drink or wanna watch sport with the boys head down to Institution.

C.

Great APA and art on the wall.

J.

I really enjoy the atmosphere here

D.

Amazing cocktails!

S.

Quirky, interesting, nice venue

K.

Wonderful location and selection!

V.

Great service

J.

Amazing bar!

G.

Nice beers and service

B.

Beautiful setting!

S.

A favourite

S.

Nice beers.

F.

Beer good.

J.

Stunning

J.

Nice place

S.

Cocktails!!

ע.

(Translated) A beautiful place in the center with local self-made beer that changes by the seasons (hot / cold) so that every time you arrive there is a new beer. ... Recommended (Original) מקום יפיפה במרכז עם בירה מקומית ביצור עצמי שמשתנה לפי עונות השנה (חם /קר) כך שכל פעם שמגיעים יש בירה חדשה. ... מומלץ

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(Translated) Really nice !! To do (Original) Super sympa !! A faire

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