Wigram Base and The Harvard Bar & Café

About

Historic Wedding, conference & event venue in 1930s art deco style, originally serving as the officers mess for the Wigram Air Force Base in Christchurch

Story

Wigram base is one of Christchurch's most historic accommodation, event and bar facilities. Situated in the heart of what was once New Zealand primary Air Force training base, Wigram Base is rich with the history of what was once, and looks to the future of what can be.

Situated in the original Wigram Officers Mess that was built in 1938, it served officers of Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Wigram for decades. During its time it would see Royal visits, dinning ins and graduation parties. After its sale in the 1990’s the “O’s” has been given new life as Wigram Base. Paying homage to the history of the building and those who past thou her doors in its many years. The staff and management of Wigram Base aim to provide a atmosphere befitting of the building and its rich history.

Recently undergoing renovations and restoration, Wigram Base plays host to a range of function and event spaces, the original St Marks Chapel from the Air Force base as well as the Harvard Bar and accommodation.

We pride ourselves on flexibility and the ability to adapt to your requirements. If you have any special requests please don't hesitate to discuss these with our in house team.

Feel free to come in for a coffee, cold beverage or simply a look around the grounds and historic building and discuss what we could do for you.

"Situated in what was once the officers’ bar within the No1 Officers Mess, The Harvard Bar is all about offering a quiet and comfortable friendly local, premium beverages and quality food at a reasonable price is what its all about, with a good range of craft beers plus some old favorites, it really is the ideal local!"