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The Craft Embassy is an award-winning bar and restaurant, specialising in craft beer, and situated upstairs at The Terrace with a sunny outlook over the river. With thirty taps of constantly changing, independent, NZ craft beer, an exceptional wine list with local, NZ, and international wines and an extensive menu of outstanding food, The Craft Embassy is your local, city destination for great food, drinks and atmosphere. Whether you're in for drinks, bar snacks, a full three-course meal, a function, or a group gathering, our friendly and welcoming staff will ensure that you have a memorable experience
PRICE RANGE
$12 - $45
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Bar, Pub, New Zealand
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We had quite a large group booking and the team were super accommodating, flexible, fast service and the food was fantastic. Such a great atmosphere in the pavilion too!

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Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Fantastic wait staff. Prompt and lovely meals. The atmosphere of craft embassy was cosy and spacious at the same time,

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Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Great craft beer, great service, great location. And love the door to get in. Thanks for the hospitality team. I'll be back.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 October 2023 via mobile

Cool place, good drinks & food. I had wine (I know it’s not THE thing in here) and we were served with different platters. Everyone had lovely time, service was pleasant and atmosphere was fab. Might be tricky to find as it’s on the first...floor but would happily come back.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 22 September 2023

I've always loved this place but last night was next level with my friend currently needing to be on a FODMAP diet due to health issues and both the waiter and chef going to great lengths to create the most delicious alternate version of the...fried chicken burger! It was super busy too so it would've been easier I'm sure to not have to think about the 'workarounds' but it was presented as no trouble at all which was lovely and so appreciated.More

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Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023

Great food and beer and even better service! Sitting on the balcony on a warm night, this is a great spot for an evening business meal and a few beers.

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Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 5 September 2023

Celebrated a birthday here. Excellent service and food. If you are looking for somewhere to have a function, I highly recommend.

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Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 August 2023

Sharing platters are superb. Excellent service with witty staff. Great selection of beers and drinks.

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Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 7 August 2023 via mobile

Popular craft beer bar in centre of Christchurch on Oxford Terrace. Very good range of quality NZ craft beers. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Also very good food either as sharing plates or main dishes

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 17 July 2023

Went for a work do, had the best service we have received as a team yet. Food and drinks were amazing.

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Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 14 July 2023

We had a table in a back corner and it was a busy night. We were often asked about drinks etc and everything came out so fast. I've been places where in a spot like that the staff seem to forget you exist so this...was lovely. Staff were friendly and charming. Delicious food and cocktails. Will definitely go backMore

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Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 30 June 2023

Great selection of craft beers. We went with friends and did the Sharing Platter thing and all the plates were enjoyed. Enjoyable, buzzy atmosphere and the bar was nice and warm on a cold winter night. We liked that the background music was just that...- background. We could talk and enjoy the company without having to shout. Something of a novelty these days. There are other venues along The Terrace that we all avoid because you just know that the sound system is going to be at the excessive end of the scale. Service fluctuated from really excellent to disappeared. There was a period of about ten minutes when we wanted to order another sharing plate and there was not a wait-person to be seen or found.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 25 June 2023 via mobile

So I managed to convince my family that this would be a good spot for a family dinner. It didn’t disappoint. The share plate style meals we chose were on point, whilst the craft beer these guys are pouring are amazing! A definite stop the...next time I’m in town.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 7 May 2023

If you're after craft beer in Christchurch, this is defintely one of the places to go. Huge selection of mostly keg, but a few cask handpulls. They do tasting flights/ paddles so it's possible to try quite a few things. Good pub snacks & meals...too. Nice atmosphere. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 6 May 2023

booked for 8pm, arrived on time, order nibbles/ sharing for entrees then got told we had order main asap as kitchen closes 9pm, we ordered but suggested they might need to keep kitchen open longer as at 8.45pm we got entrees, mains delivered 9.20 approx...cole as cooked by 9pm, we hadnt finished entress, whilst still eating entress got asked if want coffee as going to close coffee machine also. if they can not facilatate a booking at 8pm for 6 people do not take the bookingMore

Date of visit: April 2023
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The Craft Embassy is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5