Christchurch
restaurant

Gatherings

Corroborated
Unit 5/2 Papanui Road, ChristchurchWebsite
ReviewsGoogle4.7(317)Reviewed 06 Aug 2026
About

About Gatherings

Gatherings is a restaurant in Ōtautahi Christchurch, in a small unit on Papanui Road. It serves seasonal New Zealand cooking that follows the country's seasons, and the menu changes weekly. Ingredients are described as organic vegetables, wild and ethically farmed meats, and sustainably sourced kai moana, with an emphasis on the growers, producers, hunters and fishers who supply them.

The kitchen is led by chef Alex Davies. The dining room is described as warm and intimate, with limited seating. The wine list focuses on organic and low-intervention wines alongside established regional benchmarks, and there is a small selection of craft beers and spirits.

Recognition. The restaurant's website lists a Cuisine Best New Restaurant award (2017), Hatted Restaurant status in several years between 2017 and 2026, and, for 2026, a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand and Michelin Guide Mindful Voice.

Groups. Reservations are recommended. According to the venue, groups of up to twenty can be accommodated by arrangement, which suits small private dinners rather than large functions.

Sources: gatherings.co.nz. Researched and written from public sources · 17 Oct 2026.

Capacity

Spaces

1 space

Dining & Functions

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
Unit 5/2 Papanui Road, Christchurch