Oak 'n' Ferry is a vibrant community hub in Woolston Village, Christchurch, set up on Ferry Road. It is the kind of neighbourhood bar built around shared laughter, clinking glasses and heartfelt conversation — a place where locals come for delicious food, crafted cocktails and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere.
Entertainment sits at the heart of what the venue does. Live music nights bring in a diverse line-up of talented musicians, from solo acts to full bands, while interactive quiz nights and themed parties keep the calendar full for those who like a bit of friendly competition. Sports fans are well looked after too: multiple strategically placed screens stream live matches in crisp clarity, making it a lively spot to cheer on your team with a drink in hand.
The kitchen keeps things simple and satisfying with an all-day bar snacks menu — butter chicken loaded fries, beef and vege nachos, garlic bread, chicken tenders, work wedges and mini fish and chips, all designed for sharing over a few drinks. Behind the bar, the on-tap selection spans local icons and international classics, from Speight's, DB Draught, Export Gold, Lion Brown and Waikato Draught to Heineken, Corona, Victoria Bitter, Stella Artois and Steinger Classic.
Oak 'n' Ferry is also a popular setting for birthday celebrations and functions, and has hosted events for leading brands and companies. It earned a Recommended badge from Restaurant Guru in 2024, and regulars consistently praise the friendly staff, great atmosphere and awesome live bands. Whether you are joining a quiz night, catching a game or simply unwinding with friends, Oak 'n' Ferry promises a warm Woolston welcome.
On Ferry Road in the heart of Woolston Village, Christchurch, Oak 'n' Ferry has built its reputation as much around laughter and conversation as around food and drink. The team behind the bar describes it as a place where every shared laugh, clinking glass and heartfelt conversation weaves together into memories that last — and regulars seem to agree, praising the friendly staff, clean surroundings and great atmosphere in review after review.
Oak 'n' Ferry wears the label of community hub proudly. It is the kind of venue designed for lingering: catch a game, join a quiz night, celebrate a birthday, or simply unwind with friends over a drink. The calendar is deliberately full, with live music performances from solo acts and full bands, interactive quizzes and themed parties that cater to a wide range of tastes. The venue has also played host to events, celebrations and unforgettable moments for leading brands and companies, a testament to its flexibility as a function space.
Sports fans have their own reason to visit. Multiple strategically placed screens stream live matches with impressive clarity, so whether you are a die-hard supporter or just there for the atmosphere, you won't miss a single play. Order your favourite drink, settle in and cheer on your team in style.
The kitchen keeps things crowd-pleasing with an all-day bar snacks menu built for sharing. The standout is the butter chicken loaded fries — crispy fries topped with melted cheese and shredded chicken in the house special butter chicken sauce. The beef nachos are another favourite, piling homemade nacho mince onto corn chips with cheese, guacamole, sour cream and sweet chilli, while vege nachos offer a meat-free alternative.
Elsewhere on the menu you'll find work wedges loaded with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream and sweet chilli; fresh-cut southern-style chicken tenders with salad and aioli; mini fish and chips with battered fish bites; garlic bread made from chunks of Vienna bread; and a cheese and bacon version built on ciabatta. Even a simple basket of chips comes with tomato sauce — honest, unfussy food made to accompany a good night out.
Behind the bar, the on-tap selection is one of the venue's calling cards. Kiwi icons like Speight's, DB Draught, Export Gold, Lion Brown and Waikato Draught pour alongside international names such as Heineken, Corona, Victoria Bitter and Belgium's Stella Artois, with Steinger Classic rounding out the line-up. Crafted cocktails add another dimension for those who prefer something mixed, and the specials board is worth a look when you visit.
Oak 'n' Ferry opens Monday to Saturday from 11:00am to 11:00pm at 608 Ferry Rd in Woolston Village, Christchurch. The venue's efforts haven't gone unnoticed — it received a Recommended badge from Restaurant Guru in 2024, one of the world's most popular foodie websites. Reviewers consistently highlight the awesome bar staff, the quality of the live bands and the easy-going vibe.
Whether you are there for the loaded fries, a quiz night victory or a big match on the big screens, Oak 'n' Ferry delivers the same thing every time: a warm, vibrant Woolston welcome and a night worth remembering.