Your 2025 Guide To Christchurch’s Riverside Markets

So you’re heading to the beautifully designed, entirely functional and deadset loveable Christchurch City Centre. You’re hungry, you’re thirsty, you’re in desperate need of some retail therapy and, most importantly, you’ve got alllll day.

Well, do I have the perfect place for you...

Boasting a collection of producers, eateries, and bars that rivals the very best dining precincts in the country, the Riverside Market on Oxford Terrace is simply one of the best things to do in Christchurch.

Here’s the ultimate 2025 guide to the exceptional Christchurch Riverside Market.

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One of Christchurch's crown jewels of the rebuild and a symbol of the city’s flourishment post-quakes, the Riverside Market boasts a collection of producers, eateries and bars that rivals the very best dining precincts in the country. Beautifully designed and immaculately presented day in day out, there's a seven-day indoor farmers market that, like any market worth its Himalayan rock salt, hosts a butchery, bakery, delicatessen, and fishmonger. 

But the real attraction of Riverside markets has to be the binge-worthy food available. We’re talking (and let’s just take it alphabetically, aye), Bellbird Baked Goods, Charing Cross Cheesery, Empire Coffee, Fritz’s Wieners, Gelato & Tea, Hanoi Alley, Hikari Sushi Train, Kaiser Brothers Brewery, Midnight Shanghai, Shaka Bros—and that’s just some of them. And once you’ve demolished your body weight in delicious eats, have someone roll you down the adjacent Riverside Lanes for a bit of retail therapy.

Not only one of the best Christchurch food markets, but also one of the best Christchurch markets in general and frankly, one of the best things to do in Christchurch. But this is all a lot to take in straight away, so why don’t I just take you on a bit of a tour so you're really in the know?

Riverside Market 2025 Opening Hours & What's There

First things first, if you’re planning your visit, you'll need the latest information on Riverside Market hours 2025. The market operates seven days a week, making it easy to fit into any schedule. Skip to the bottom for a full directory.

Key Info

Address

96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch

Hours 

• Monday-Wednesday: 7:30am - 6:00pm
• Thursday-Saturday: 7:30am - 9:00pm
• Sunday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
• Eateries, Bars & Restaurants: Open ‘til Late
• Is Riverside Market open on public holidays? Yes, including Easter.

Keep in mind that while the market's general hours are listed above, the eateries, bars, and restaurants often stay open until late every night, so you can always grab a bite or a drink after hours.

What To Eat/Best Food Stalls At Riverside Market

Parking At Riverside Market

Things To Do Near Riverside Market

Family-Friendly Activities At Riverside Market

Riverside Market Vendors List