Tramway Restaurant

Quick Info

Reservations are essential

DURATION: Approximately 2-2.5 hours for 7:30pm service & 1.5 hours for 5pm service

OPEN HOURS: Departs 7.30pm daily and at 5pm on selected dates excluding winter. Closed public holidays.

MINIMUM AGE: Not recommended for children under 10 years of age, but a minimum age of 6 years applies (children under 6 cannot board for safety reasons). The standard menu package rate and menu apply for all children dining on board.

DEPARTS FROM: Cathedral Junction, 109 Worcester Street

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A unique luxury dining experience on a heritage tram

The Tramway Restaurant offers curated seasonal dining combined with evening sightseeing in central Christchurch for a truly unique experience!

New Zealand’s only dining tramcar, our menu package features premium local cuisine and beverages paired with attentive service from our professional wait staff and changing scenery of central Christchurch outside the windows. Bookings are essential for this special experience: see our current menu and book your table today.

Menu Package

Our 7:30pm service menu package includes a welcome drink, starter, entrée, main, dessert, and tea or coffee for $149 per person for a 2-2.5 hour service, while our 5pm service menu package includes a welcome drink, starter, main, dessert and tea or coffee for $125 per person for a 1.5 hour service (please note the 5pm service does not operate in winter). Our fine dining-style menu changes seasonally and features quality New Zealand produce and includes gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan and halal options.

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Tramway Dinner Service Bookings

This is a very popular dinner tour so reservations are essential.

Call us on 03 366 7830 or book online now for our 2-seat and 4-seat tables. For bookings or enquiries, please email info@christchurchattractions.nz.

Please ensure you advise us of any special dietary requirements at least 72 hours in advance: you can add a comment to your booking when making a reservation online, or you can speak to our staff when booking over the phone.

The average pitch of our seats is 33 centimetres from the back of the seat to the edge of the table and seats are roughly as wide as an airplane seat. Please note that our tables and chairs are fixed in place due to being on a moving vehicle. If you or your dining companions are tall or may require extra seating space, please let us know when booking and we will endeavour to accommodate this.

Please note that the Tramway Restaurant is not suitable for children aged under 10 years, and children aged 5 years and under may not dine on board for safety reasons. Our standard menu and pricing applies for all children aged 6 years and over who are booked on board.

A small airplane-style restroom is available on board, and the tram also stops partway through service to allow guests to stretch their legs and use the larger restroom facilities in Cathedral Junction.

Tramway Restaurant Hours

The Christchurch Tramway Restaurant departs from Cathedral Junction at 7:30pm daily. A 5:00pm departure is available on selected dates. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled service departure time.

The Tramway Restaurant is closed on public holidays.

Service

Our friendly team are committed to offering fantastic service and are happy to answer your questions about our menu, beverage options or the sights outside the tram.

Drinks

We offer a selection of New Zealand wines and local beers as well as spirits and soft drinks. A wine matching package to complement your menu choices is also available.

The Tram

Tram 411 was built in Melbourne, Australia in 1927 and ran until 1982. The tram was then refurbished and shipped to Christchurch in 1999 and began operating as the Christchurch Tramway Restaurant in 2000.

Gift Cards

Tramway Restaurant gift cards are a great idea for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas gifts, or other special occasions. Purchase at our Booking Office in Cathedral Junction or through our website.

Please note vouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of issue.

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What people say

Excellent

Christchurch Tramway Restaurant

4.6

Based on 97 reviews

Jasmine Eaton

We had an amazing experience on the Christchurch Tramway Restaurant! The four-course dinner was delicious and beautifully presented as we cruised through the city in a warm, cozy cabin. Our servers, Hannah and Joy, were absolutely lovely—friendly, attentive, and made the evening even more enjoyable. Liam, our driver, navigated the tram smoothly through the streets, and the atmosphere was so relaxing. Huge compliments to Chef Zihan—the food was incredible from start to finish. Such a unique and memorable way to experience Christchurch. Highly recommend!

Ames

I am so glad that I got to experience the Tramway Restaurant while in Christchuch. I had heard so many amazing things, I simply couldn’t help but book in to experience it for myself. We booked for a 7:30pm slot, and it was absolutly divine! The team of Joy and Arian, instructor Paul and chef Zihan were outstanding. The food was to die for, every course so rich with flavour, and a perfect size that you were ready for the next. The staff were checking in to see all was well, there in a heartbeat to top up drinks, and were incredibly kind. We felt so comfortable throughout our experience here, and that comes entirely from the staff. I cannot recommend higher, it was such a privilege to get to take the Tramway Restaurant, and I thoroughly look forward to doing it again!

Eric Goh

Wonderful experience! The foods are great! The staffs are lovely!

Shelby Harris

The food was amazing! Very good portions and the staff we're lovely and accomodating especially because I was a solo traveller 10/10 recommend. Special mention to the chef and staff, shae, joy and naline 🤗

Heather Tritton

Great experience, food excellent.
Info about tram printed on menu which was taken once choices made so hadn't finished reading it.
More info on what can be seen would be good. Recommend.

Eliot Jarman

Fun tram restaurant good food and wine while travelling circuits around Christchurch

Leandra C

This was such a nice experience! May take some getting used to hearing the glasses clang against each other when the tram first departs. Overall food was well done, especially considering it’s such a small kitchen that’s moving. One chef does everything, big kudos to him! Thank you for the lovely experience 😍

Michael Paulzen

Alles perfekt, gerne wieder!

Patrick Shumate

Fun way to see the center of the city. Great meal and thoughtful wine pairing optional.

Veronica Holohan

A fantastic and unique way to spend an evening. All round excellent.