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Smash Palace

4.6(1,248)
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About this score

A weighted average across available review sources.

Google 4.6 ★ (1,248)

Smash Palace is a bar and burger joint in High Street, Christchurch. We specialise in local beer and wine. What started as a temporary solution following the 2011 earthquakes has grown into a Christchurch institution.

gluten-free vegan vegetarian

What to Order

American Cheese BurgerBBQ Bacon BurgerBodgie BeerHawaiian Fried Chicken BurgerSpiced Fried Tofubowl of chipsfries

Menu Highlights

Beef Cheese

$16

beef patty, chutney, gherkin, cheese, and mayo

American Cheese

$16

beef patty, tomato sauce, gherkin, red onion, cheese, and American mustard

Blue Burger

$20

beef patty, bacon, onion ring, BBQ sauce, cheese, and mayo

Hawaiian Fried Chicken

$20

fried chicken, bacon, cheese, lettuce, pineapple, and mayo

Spiced Fried Tofu

$18

spiced fried tofu, kimchi, BBQ sauce, and lettuce

Chips

$12

Potatoes chopped up and cooked for your pleasure

Japapeno Poppers

$15

served with sweet chilli sauce

Bodgie Beer

Our house beer, fresh, local, and always flowing.

What People Say

"What a gem! Great music, dancing, two wonderful DJs, mixing all sorts of music."

Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming and engaging atmosphere, along with great music and food.

"What a gem! Great music, dancing, two wonderful DJs , mixing all sorts of music, Outside, in a old container, loads of umbrellas tables, bars, lights, basic foods but hey, the vibes and the dancing, packed day and night xx"

"Went on a hot spring Saturday, great atmosphere with plenty of people packed into the area. Quite noisy and busy but didn’t have to wait long to get a drink. Had a bowl of chips which were quite good. Highly recommend for a good social experience."

"Best fries I’ve ever had. I know that sounds like something anyone would say again and again but I’ve never actually said this except for now. There was just something about them. And the burger was real good too."

"Great music. Great Beer. What more do you need."

The Vibe

great music chilled engaging busy social experience vibes friends laptop workers party-goers

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Last reviewed April 2026 · Suggest an edit

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