An indoor pickleball venue at 144 Carlyle Street in Sydenham, Christchurch, with four indoor courts, a fully licensed bar and lounge, and a pro shop stocking leading pickleball brands. The bar area is called The Bindery and serves pizzas and refreshments. The venue offers coaching for all skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced players, with small-group sessions for beginners, improvers and intermediates. Organised match play with rotating partners is offered, along with social sessions for seniors, Pickle and Prosecco nights, and open play. Leagues and court hire are available. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge. The coaches named on the website are Tim and Johnny, who are the main contacts for coaching.
Customers say the coaches are great, and that the courts are purpose-built and well maintained. One beginner says the intro class took them from novice to hitting and scoring within the hour. A family found the courts outstanding and the coaching great. A winter team social was described as relaxed and well run, with the bar and food, including pizza and platters, a good fit. Our pick in Sydenham for a first lesson in pickleball with a bar and pizza afterwards.