Kia ora
Born & bred Cantabrian, Emma Mettrick, and Welshman, Paul Howells met working in Galway, Ireland in 2007. On returning to New Zealand they set up the Little Bistro in Akaroa in 2010.
Post quakes, a longing to return to Emma’s home town Christchurch meant selling up and opening Twenty Seven Steps in August 2015.
They are supported by a fantastic team of passionate
and hard working staff.
The true boss Finn came along in 2010. Finn continues to believe it would be better if they had a cool job cool job like being fire fighters though he does now wash pots on Saturday nights
Seasonal, honest, award-winning food
True Hospitality
Our fundamental goal is for every single person who
climbs up our stairs to leave satisfied.
Sharing a meal has been an intrinsic part of human nature since the beginning of time, and we would love to have you share one with us.
As you ascend the stairs to Twenty Seven Steps, you leave the modern-day chaos and enter into a cosy dining den with an old-world charm atmosphere.
Our home is your home, and you’re so welcome.
World-class wine,
classic & original cocktails
The Menu
Please note payWave / credit card surcharge applies:
1.5% payWave-MC-Visa / 2,2% Amex
For our wine list, please contact us
For groups of 10 or more people, we have set menu options.
Please contact us to book
Join Us for Dinner
A little slice of Ōtautahi history
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16 New Regent St
Christchurch Central
Christchurch 8011 -
Sun: CLOSED
Mon - Thurs: 5pm - 9pm
Fri - Sat: 5pm - 9:30pm -
Opened in 1932, New Regent Street is Christchurch’s most distinctive heritage precinct, known for its pastel Spanish Mission façades. At number 16, the shopfront has hosted a variety of businesses that reflect the city’s changing character. In the 1940s it became home to the Co-operative Bookshop, before transforming into the Coffee Pot Café, a lively post-war meeting spot. Over the decades, architects reshaped the interior while the street’s historic exterior remained intact. We are proud to be today’s tenants of 16 New Regent St, and humble caretakers of this moment in its history. We strive to embody both the resilience and reinvention of Christchurch, celebrating hearty, seasonal cuisine and warm hospitality in one of the city’s most treasured streetscapes.
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Planning an event?
Yes! We offer private & semi-private event spaces, perfect for special occasions, celebrations, corporate events and even weddings!
Although our opening hours are from 5pm, we can cater for any time of day.
Twenty Seven Steps is the perfect venue for your big day. Contact us now for more information using the form provided.
