The Bar/Lounge at The George Christchurch
The George Christchurch's bar/lounge is endorsed by travel writers. Of the 8 publications that we monitored, 5 praised the bar/lounge, including Fodor's, Rough Guide and Gayot.
The George Christchurch 
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Gayot
Frommer's
Star Service
Fodor's "It's just a short walk from the museum, botanic gardens and a good number of bars, restaurants, and the casino"
Rough Guide "There’s great art, a cool bar
and the chic Pescatore restaurant overlooking
Hagley Park"
Gayot "The Residence is in a separate building, adjoined to the hotel by an enclosed walkway; it houses two suites, one studio apartment, private gardens and its own kitchen, dining room and lounge"
Frommer's "The George has also annexed an old adjacent homestead, which is now the Residence; it has two luxury suites and one studio apartment, plus a formal dining room, lounge, and kitchen for those booking the whole property"
Star Service "Guests in the four suites have use of a lounge with a big-screen TV, and complimentary sherry, port, tea and coffee await them in their quarters"
