Volstead Trading Company

Christchurch


Concealed inside a suburban shopping strip, this cosy bar combines comfy old sofas from your last student flat with quirky murals and a wide range of craft beers on tap. The complementary beer-food menu features sliders, burritos and fried chicken. Volstead also makes its own craft brews in the onsite microbrewery. Try the American Amber Ale or hoppy US IPA.


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