The Elmwood Trading Co 1 Normans Road, Strowan, Christchurch, Canterbury 8052

"I went there last week with my nephew his wife and 2 children is I live in Blenheim my nephew told me this is the place he went to always he said it was wonderful at all I can do is say it was great lovely family sort of laid-back restaurant it was lovely I know now when I come back to Christchurch I will more than happily go there again a great place"

"I went to eat here with some friends a few weeks ago. One friend asked if there were any vegan options. She was told that there wasn’t, as the pizza bases had butter in them. We went to this bar as I had earlier overheard another patron ordering a vegan pizza which she was subsequently served. Either my friend was lied to or the patron was served a non vegan pizza. A friend of mine who goes to the bar regularly, subsequently confirmed there was no butter in the pizza base, confirming that the kitchen just couldn’t be bothered serving my friend. It also confirmed that they lied to my friend/a customer. This is supposed to be New Zealand’s best local bar. I find this hard to believe given it does not cater for a growing group of the population. I would not recommend this bar to anyone with dietary restrictions."

"A group of 6 of us dining in and each choosing differently. Food was great and good quantity so no one left feeling hungry. 'Doggy bags' were taken by 3 because there was just much to get thru. Dessert enjoyed by 2 and good coffee enjoyed by another 2. We have been before and we will go again."

"Posted on Behalf of a close friend since the original review keeps being deleted magically. Actually, I would rate this establishment zero stars. We had a table booked for a group of 12, two of us watched the rest of the table eat their meals while we were waiting patiently, by the time we got sick of waiting and everyone at our tables nearly finishing their dinner we asked why we hadn't recieved our meals yet and they had been cancelled. Both of us left very hungry and dissapointed. I would not recommend this place to anyone unless you like to be forgotten about. Also, you might want to update your website with your false advertising."

"Went here for my sons birthday as had heard good things . Was really disappointed. Was really disorganised in the restaurant as had to go find someone to see where we were sitting . When we were ready to order once again had to go ask someone to come take out drink and dinner order . Garlic cheese bread arrived hard and burnt around the edges . My husband and son had ribs which they said were average as not much meat on them . I had the pork belly which was delicious. Daughter had pasta that she said was average and bland . I work in hospitality and never complain but this needed to be told or it will continue to disappoint. Bar was lovely and cosy ."