Christchurch
restaurant

Story

Listed
8 New Regent Street, Christchurch 8011Website+64 3 668 7241
About

About Story

About Story

Story is an intimate fine-dining restaurant at 8 New Regent Street in central Christchurch, seating around 22 guests. It occupies a restored 1930s building on one of the city's best-known heritage streets, with navy walls and ceilings, timber floors and a staircase, and warm, low lighting.

Food and dining

Story is the creation of chef Shafeeq Ismail and is built around a "Trust the Chef" seasonal tasting menu that changes monthly. The kitchen celebrates New Zealand food and beverage culture, sourcing directly from local farmers, growers, butchers, cheesemakers, fisheries, winemakers, brewers and distillers. The restaurant also serves as a platform for visiting chefs. It is open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday, and because of the small dining room, reservations are recommended.

Functions and MICE relevance

Its small capacity and chef-led tasting format make Story a strong choice for exclusive small-group dinners, executive hosting and incentive experiences tied to an event in Christchurch, where a high-end, personal dining experience is the goal. Explore more Christchurch venues for dining and events.

Sources: storynz.com, neatplaces.co.nz, tripadvisor.com. Researched and written from public sources · 18 Sept 2026.

Capacity

Spaces

1 space

Dining & Functions

restaurant
Listed
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Theatre
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Classroom
22
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
8 New Regent Street, Christchurch 8011