Twenty Seven Steps

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Twenty Seven Steps Christchurch: Seasonal Cuisine on New Regent Street

The ascent and the room

Twenty Seven Steps in Christchurch anchors its seasonal cuisine on a quiet corner of New Regent Street. Guests climb twenty seven steps to leave the pavement behind and enter a dining room defined by relaxed pacing. The layout avoids formal stiffness, allowing conversations to settle alongside plates built for immediate enjoyment. This straightforward approach aligns with the venue’s recent recognition as a destination in the 2026 Cuisine Good Food Guide, which highlights how the staff balance attentive service with an unpretentious environment.

Seasonal plates and precise technique

The menu shifts regularly to match what arrives fresh, keeping ingredients like sardine escabeche with radish and pine nut prominent during cooler months. Warm butternut veloute often opens the evening before moving toward heartier mains such as a vegetable steak or a venison rump paired with potato fondant and parsnip purée. Every dish relies on clean layering rather than heavy sauces, letting the produce drive the flavor profile of this seasonal cooking.

Wine pairings and the lower level

A curated cellar supports the main dining room, offering bottles that complement the shifting vegetable and meat selections without overwhelming the palate. Visitors seeking a quieter stop can find a compact wine bar located below street level, where small plates arrive ready for sharing. This two tiered setup allows the kitchen to maintain steady production while giving guests flexibility in how they spend their evening.