Getting to DramFest 2025:
DramFest 2025 is coming back to the Te Pae Christchurch Convention & Exhibition Centre. Situated in the heart of Otautahi Christchurch, it is a short walk from many hotels, bars, restaurants and shopping. It is also a convenient 5-minute walk to our home, Whisky Galore, at 834 Colombo Street.
Places to Stay:
We are spoilt with numerous accommodation options here in Ōtautahi Christchurch, and this year we’ve teamed up with two of our centre city neighbours to bring you some great offers for rooms that are within a 5-minute walk of the Convention Centre. Both the Rydges Latimer and Carnmore Hotel Christchurch are very kindly offering preferential rates for those attending DramFest, details below.
Rydges Latimer Christchurch
30 Latimer Square
To access the discounted rates:
1. Visit Rydges Latimer Booking Site
2. Enter your required dates and number of guests, click ‘go’
3. Click ‘I have a code’
4. In the ‘Corporate ID’ field enter your booking code: DRAM2025
5. Click ‘UPDATE’
6. Your special rates will appear on the screen
CARNMORE HOTEL
RYDGES LATIMER
Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
840 Colombo Street
The Carnmore are generously offering preferential rates once again for our DramFest attendees once again. This offer is 15% discount off their base rates.
To access this discounted rate:
1. Visit the Carnmore Hotel Booking Site
2. Enter the promo code DramFest24
3. Your rates will appear on screen
A few other fantastic accommodation options within the CBD include:
The George Hotel
50 Park Terrace
Christchurch Central
+64 3379 4560
Novotel Cathedral Sq
52 Cathedral Square
Christchurch Central
+643 372 2111
Hotel Montreal
351 Montreal Street
Christchurch Central
+64 3943 8547
Fable Christchurch
166 Gloucester Street
Christchurch Central
+64 3943 3888
Drams & Dining:
We've got some great wee whisky bars, pubs and restaurants in Christchurch, so if you're looking for somewhere to go, here are some places that whisky enthusiasts might enjoy exploring:
Whisky Galore
Service, selection and expertise from the organisers of DramFest. Over 800 whiskies in-store.
834 Colombo Street
The Last Word
Christchurch’s premier whisk(e)y and cocktail lounge
31 New Regent Street
Twenty Seven Steps
Situated on the iconic New Regent Street, this locally owned Restaurant focuses on local + seasonal ingredients.
16 New Regent Street
Pomeroy's on Kilmore
One of Christchurch's most famous pub's. An extensive craft beer range and good hearty food are always on offer.
292 Kilmore Street
OGB
A speakeasy style Bar housed in the most beautiful heritage building in Cathedral Square.
30/28 Cathedral Square
The Cellar Door
Set in the beautiful south quad of the Christchurch Arts Centre, offering wine tasting flights and a delicious menu.
1 Hereford Street
For our 2025 event we will be hosting another DramTrail - this will feature some of our favourite hospo spots that are putting on extra special deals to celebrate DramFest weekend - watch this space!
