Christchurch
restaurant

Arbour Bar & Woodfired Pizza

Corroborated
17 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, Canterbury 8082Website+64 3 328 7571
ReviewsGoogle4.8(740)Tripadvisor4.7(34)Reviewed 09 Sept 2026
About

About Arbour Bar & Woodfired Pizza

Arbour Woodfired Pizza is a bar and artisan pizza restaurant at 17 Oxford Street in Lyttelton, on the harbour side of Banks Peninsula. The venue occupies a purpose-built space with a glass roof, exposed timber finishes and abundant planting, and its bar is fashioned from a repurposed 120-year-old Lyttelton fishing boat — giving the room a distinctive converted-barn character.

The kitchen builds its pizzas on slow-fermented dough, combining Italian techniques with local and foraged ingredients, seasonal produce and locally made Italian-style cheeses and meats. The menu is designed around sharing, and the bar pours local brews. The operators emphasise local and self-sufficient sourcing, including firewood for the oven from a family arboriculture business. Arbour holds strong public ratings and ranks among Lyttelton's best-regarded eateries.

Meetings and events

The characterful interior and share-style menu suit small group bookings, casual team gatherings and celebration dinners in Lyttelton, a scenic addition to any Christchurch programme. Browse more Christchurch venues.

Sources: arbourpizza.co.nz, arbourpizza.co.nz, neatplaces.co.nz. Researched and written from public sources · 17 Sept 2026.

Capacity

Spaces

1 space

Dining & Functions

restaurant
Listed
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Theatre
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Classroom
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Banquet
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Cabaret
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Cocktail
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Boardroom
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U-Shape
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Hollow Square

Details

Contact

Address
17 Oxford Street, Lyttelton, Canterbury 8082