Hay's is located in the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand, directly opposite the Christchurch Casino. The renowned restaurant is owned by Celia Hay.

Hay's offers modern New Zealand cuisine with a hint of Asia and a dash of the Mediterranean, blended with our fresh, green local produce.The lamb on our menu has been raised at the Hay Family historic Pigeon Bay property where as well as Harts Creek Farm, Leeston.

Over the last 16 years, Hay's has been awarded many accolades. These include the Corban's Best Café Menu and Wine; the NZ Beef and Lamb Bureau's Hallmark of Excellence and since 2005, Hay's has been awarded the Wine Spectator Magazine Award of Excellence. In 2007 Hay's won the Waipara Valley Wine Challenge.

Hay's offers delicious innovative food in an informal environment.

Bookings are recommended.

Previous Awards for Hay’s
1995   Diner’s Choice Winner – Corbans Food & Wine Challenge
1996   Best Café Winner – Corbans Food & Wine Challenge
1997   Best Café Winner – Corbans Food & Wine Challenge
1997-2009  NZ Beef & Lamb Hallmark of Excellence
2005-2009  Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
2007   Winner – Waipara Wine Challenge
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