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Old Government Building — Attraction in Christchurch

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Old Government Building
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New Zealand's former Government Buildings sit on the Government Buildings Historic Reserve, on Lambton Quay in central Wellington. The buildings were completed in 1876 on land reclaimed from Wellington Harbour to house the young New Zealand Government and its public service.
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Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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Fiksate Studio & Gallery
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Nearby restaurants
O.G.B Bar & Restaurant
28 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
The Church Pub
124 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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203 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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149 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Sakimoto Japanese Bistro
119 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
GOGI KOREAN BBQ & KARAOKE
150 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Mashawe Mediterranean BBQ
1 New Regent Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Pacifica Kava Lounge - Christchurch
Shop 17/113 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Burger Bonanza City Centre
109 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Paddy McNaughton's Irish Pub
217 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Nearby local services
ChristChurch Cathedral
Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
CityFitness Hereford
146/152 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
New Regent Street Precinct
Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Head over Heels
250 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
ChristChurch Cathedral
234 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Ballantynes Department Store Christchurch
Ballantynes/142 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Escape Artists Christchurch
120 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
The Crossing
166 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Recycle Boutique
248 High Street, Christchurch CBD, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
C Junction Convenience and LOTTO Store
CITY CENTRAL, Pacific Tower Shop 2/119 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square
52 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Adina Heritage Christchurch
28 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Quest Cathedral Junction
113 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Hotel 115
115 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Fable Christchurch
166 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
165 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
ibis Christchurch
107 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Crowne Plaza Christchurch by IHG
764 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Urbanz Accomodation Christchurch
273 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Christchurch City Hotel
699 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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Old Government Building

28 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
4.3(24)
Open 24 hours
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New Zealand's former Government Buildings sit on the Government Buildings Historic Reserve, on Lambton Quay in central Wellington. The buildings were completed in 1876 on land reclaimed from Wellington Harbour to house the young New Zealand Government and its public service.

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attractions: Christchurch Tram, Isaac Theatre Royal, The Court Theatre, Tūranga, Cathedral Square Christchurch, The Piano, Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, The Margaret Mahy Family Playground, Timezone Christchurch Central, Fiksate Studio & Gallery, restaurants: O.G.B Bar & Restaurant, The Church Pub, Mexico Christchurch, Francesca's Italian Kitchen Christchurch, Sakimoto Japanese Bistro, GOGI KOREAN BBQ & KARAOKE, Mashawe Mediterranean BBQ, Pacifica Kava Lounge - Christchurch, Burger Bonanza City Centre, Paddy McNaughton's Irish Pub, local businesses: ChristChurch Cathedral, CityFitness Hereford, New Regent Street Precinct, Head over Heels, ChristChurch Cathedral, Ballantynes Department Store Christchurch, Escape Artists Christchurch, The Crossing, Recycle Boutique, C Junction Convenience and LOTTO Store
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Nearby attractions of Old Government Building

Christchurch Tram

Isaac Theatre Royal

The Court Theatre

Tūranga

Cathedral Square Christchurch

The Piano

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

The Margaret Mahy Family Playground

Timezone Christchurch Central

Fiksate Studio & Gallery

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Christchurch Tram

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Isaac Theatre Royal

Isaac Theatre Royal

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Open 24 hours
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The Court Theatre

The Court Theatre

4.7

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Open 24 hours
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Tūranga

Tūranga

4.8

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Open until 8:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Old Government Building

O.G.B Bar & Restaurant

The Church Pub

Mexico Christchurch

Francesca's Italian Kitchen Christchurch

Sakimoto Japanese Bistro

GOGI KOREAN BBQ & KARAOKE

Mashawe Mediterranean BBQ

Pacifica Kava Lounge - Christchurch

Burger Bonanza City Centre

Paddy McNaughton's Irish Pub

O.G.B Bar & Restaurant

O.G.B Bar & Restaurant

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The Church Pub

The Church Pub

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Mexico Christchurch

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Closed
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Francesca's Italian Kitchen Christchurch

Francesca's Italian Kitchen Christchurch

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(671)

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Closed
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ChristChurch Cathedral

CityFitness Hereford

New Regent Street Precinct

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The Crossing

Recycle Boutique

C Junction Convenience and LOTTO Store

ChristChurch Cathedral

ChristChurch Cathedral

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(154)

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CityFitness Hereford

CityFitness Hereford

4.4

(163)

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New Regent Street Precinct

New Regent Street Precinct

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Head over Heels

Head over Heels

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Greg RoodGreg Rood
The Old Government Building (OGB) in Christchurch: A Must-Visit for Cocktail Lovers! On our first night in Christchurch, we stumbled upon a gem tucked away in the historic Old Government Building – a truly eclectic and wonderful bar that immediately won us over. Looking for a post-dinner drink, we weren't expecting to find such a fantastic spot. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was buzzing with a cool, relaxed vibe. The building itself is stunning, and the bar's design perfectly complements its historic charm. It's clear that attention has been paid to every detail, creating a unique and inviting space. The real stars of the show, however, were the cocktails. Wow! The mixology here is clearly a passion, and the drinks were absolutely phenomenal. Creative, beautifully presented, and most importantly, delicious, these were some of the best cocktails we've had in a long time. The menu offered a great variety, with something to suit every taste. But what truly elevated our experience was the staff. Friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about their craft, they made us feel welcome and were happy to offer recommendations. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and it added to the overall positive energy of the place. If you're looking for a memorable night out in Christchurch, the bar in the Old Government Building is an absolute must-visit. Whether you're a cocktail aficionado or just looking for a cool place to unwind, you won't be disappointed. We can't wait to go back!
Leah Daws DengateLeah Daws Dengate
Welcome to New Zealand! Just arrived in Christchurch and needed a feed. The OGB did not disappoint. Highly recommend the Ivy Brasserie cocktail and duck spring rolls for a snack. Great vibe and customer centric staff.
覃羿彬覃羿彬
Good atmosphere, decent service, the QR code order placing is smooth. OK food.
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The Old Government Building (OGB) in Christchurch: A Must-Visit for Cocktail Lovers! On our first night in Christchurch, we stumbled upon a gem tucked away in the historic Old Government Building – a truly eclectic and wonderful bar that immediately won us over. Looking for a post-dinner drink, we weren't expecting to find such a fantastic spot. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was buzzing with a cool, relaxed vibe. The building itself is stunning, and the bar's design perfectly complements its historic charm. It's clear that attention has been paid to every detail, creating a unique and inviting space. The real stars of the show, however, were the cocktails. Wow! The mixology here is clearly a passion, and the drinks were absolutely phenomenal. Creative, beautifully presented, and most importantly, delicious, these were some of the best cocktails we've had in a long time. The menu offered a great variety, with something to suit every taste. But what truly elevated our experience was the staff. Friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about their craft, they made us feel welcome and were happy to offer recommendations. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and it added to the overall positive energy of the place. If you're looking for a memorable night out in Christchurch, the bar in the Old Government Building is an absolute must-visit. Whether you're a cocktail aficionado or just looking for a cool place to unwind, you won't be disappointed. We can't wait to go back!
Greg Rood

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Welcome to New Zealand! Just arrived in Christchurch and needed a feed. The OGB did not disappoint. Highly recommend the Ivy Brasserie cocktail and duck spring rolls for a snack. Great vibe and customer centric staff.
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Reviews of Old Government Building

4.3
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5.0
50w

The Old Government Building (OGB) in Christchurch: A Must-Visit for Cocktail Lovers! On our first night in Christchurch, we stumbled upon a gem tucked away in the historic Old Government Building – a truly eclectic and wonderful bar that immediately won us over. Looking for a post-dinner drink, we weren't expecting to find such a fantastic spot. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was buzzing with a cool, relaxed vibe. The building itself is stunning, and the bar's design perfectly complements its historic charm. It's clear that attention has been paid to every detail, creating a unique and inviting space. The real stars of the show, however, were the cocktails. Wow! The mixology here is clearly a passion, and the drinks were absolutely phenomenal. Creative, beautifully presented, and most importantly, delicious, these were some of the best cocktails we've had in a long time. The menu offered a great variety, with something to suit every taste. But what truly elevated our experience was the staff. Friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about their craft, they made us feel welcome and were happy to offer recommendations. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and it added to the overall positive energy of the place. If you're looking for a memorable night out in Christchurch, the bar in the Old Government Building is an absolute must-visit. Whether you're a cocktail aficionado or just looking for a cool place to unwind, you won't be disappointed. We can't...

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3.0
3y

Very cool location. Staff seem to be doing their best despite being understaffed (the Covid Fallout). We ordered 3 meals, but only two were put through. The manager immediately apologised, offered a 10% discount and a free drink. Sadly, this ruined the night a little for the hungry party. One of us ordered the non alcoholic version of a cocktail and forked out 20 bucks for it (same as for the alcoholic version). Menu was cool though. This place could be awesome with a...

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5.0
6y

We went for a late lunch early dinner and weren't disappointed my wife had a falafel burger which she thoroughly enjoyed I had the steak which took me a long time to eat because it was so delicious the highlight was the attentive service by a young man called Knock who spent a great time talking to me about the English style real ales and recommending a wine to go with my...

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